Had to laugh a bit (but also cry) when you said that the interior is remarkably well screwed together and that there are no rattles or creaks. Got my new Model 3 AWD two months ago. I immediately noticed a rattling noise coming from the dash. Scheduled service, but the rattling was intermittent, and even though the service team thought they had resolved the issue, they did not. Scheduled a second service appointment; this time they took apart the dash and found and removed two screws that were rolling around. Drove the car home (90 miles from Tesla service center) and was very pleased that the annoying rattling noise was gone. But next day it was back. It comes and goes with no rhyme or reason that I can discern. I now have a third appointment scheduled for next week. I do enjoy my Model 3, but that annoying rattling noise has been a royal pain.
Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. I guess the build quality still varies. Is yours a US- or China-made Model 3? The one I had was absolutely rock-solid, with not even a hint of a squeak or rattle. Pushing on the interior trim plastics didn't make noise either and I was left with an overall feeling of solidity, Maybe they picked a really good one as the press tester :D
@@OneTireFire - Final assembly point for my Model 3 was Fremont, CA. I don’t know how prevalent build quality issues are, but there was another issue with my vehicle as well. Before I took delivery I received a call from the Tesla agent with whom I originally did a test drive. He said there was a paint defect on the hood, and he gave me two options. They could order another vehicle to replace this one, or I could bring it in at my convenience and have them repaint the hood. I chose the second option. And although this has nothing to do with Tesla build quality, to add to my frustration, on the 90 mile trip to Tesla Service for my second appointment I hit a deer. Could hardly see any damage at all, but behind the scenes there were brackets broken on the passenger side headlight and also on the bumper (facia). $4000 worth of damage.
Just want to update my comment because I discovered that the intermittent rattling noise I was still hearing was caused by my remote garage door opener on the visor. Even though it sounded as if the noise was coming from the dash, it was not. The clip that held the remote in place was loose, which resulted in the noise. The loose screws/nuts under the dash that I mentioned previously were causing a different sounding noise, but that had been fixed by Tesla. Fortunately I discovered the cause of the rattle prior to my upcoming service appointment, so I canceled it. Tesla Service has been super throughout. They always assured me that whatever the issue, they would handle it and make it right. They are true to their word.
Great review! I've driven a 2021 Model 3 Performance the past 3 years and I'm picking up my 2024 Model 3 Performance tomorrow in New York. We had to wait longer than the people on the West Coast for our Performance versions. But I can't wait!
Thanks, happy you liked it! I wonder how much better the ride quality is compared to the older Model 3. In the non-Performance, it is considerably better-it feels like it's another car.
Fantastic review. I have the exact same model/color 2024 LR. My wife just got a red RWD. Best cars we ever had. What a car. The overall experience of ownership is simply next level. Thanks!
One of the best reviews man, on par of the Australian once. If you allow me one small correction. One of the key differences of the updated version is that you don"t get all the options included as it used to be. The sound system in RWD had a big hit in performance and it isn't as immersive as in AWD and Performance variants. Anyway, great review mate!
The door card material is also different. The long range black in interior has Alcantara on the doors whereas the SR has the dashboard cloth. The white interior on both SR and LR has pleather on the doors.
Great review and very informative. I own the new 2024 Rwd Model 3 in Pearl White and I absolutely love everything about it. You can customise the 5 centre icons along the bottom of the screen and also move the seat icons down to the bottom to the right and left of the others and they will stay there so you end up with 7 icons that you can get to easily. It was nice to hear such a positive review for a change and one that actually speaks the truth about the car and knows all of the features etc.
Great review and fantastic vocabulary! And I liked your mention of Spotify - that you do not use it because they exploit by paying most artists next to nothing. Likewise with me. Keep up the good ethics and reviews!
@@athli I forgot to mention in the video that I test most cars on that road and that’s a point where I often turn around. I don’t remember a car that didn’t catch the gate with its ultrasonics.
Great review, I've ordered a Long range in quicksilver with the same wheels, i was a bit nervous going to full EV but after watching countless RUclips vids😂I'm more relaxed and looking forward to the delivery, the power delivery and instant torque was amazing on the test drive
With regards to the “missing” stalks, I can tell you that having driven my Model S refresh with the yoke and no stalks, I don’t miss them at all. I actually prefer not having the stalks. When I drive my wife’s 2018 Model S with all of the stalks sticking out everywhere it looks cluttered. I even like the yoke better than the wheel, even though I didn’t think I would.
It's trickier if you live in Europe and have to negotiate lots of roundabouts where you have to indicate left and right in quick succession. Other than in this situation, I got along with the button indicators just fine too.
@@OneTireFire interestingly, I just took a demo drive in a model three earlier today. I would also hesitate over those turn signal buttons. I am living in Massachusetts right now and there are roundabouts locally called “rotaries”) all over the place, and I can see how indicating your intentions with turn signals while going around in a circle and trying to enter or exit could be tricky, if not dangerous. Other than that, I was Actually quite impressed with the car. I thought I wanted a Hyundai Ioniq 5, but the test drive gave me pause and is making me reconsider a Tesla.
A great review 👍I’m a convert I’ve switched from BMW to a Tesla model Y and I love it. It’s great to drive and so economical to own, I particularly like that there is no service interval. I completely agree with you in respect of the regen braking the car seems to know where it needs to stop. 👍🇬🇧
Regarding supercharging speeds - are you sure you went to a site that's capable of reaching 250 kW? Topping off that around 150 kW sounds like you went to an older site that's not capable of the higher rate.
Yeah, those were V3 Superchargers that could deliver 250 kW. I checked beforehand. It peaked at 155 kW if I remember correctly, and I only preconditioned the car for like the last 7-8 minutes of my trip to the Supercharger because I forgot to do it. Edit: Just checked again now and both Superchargers in Bucharest are rated up to 250 kW.
Felicitări pentru engleza curată și pentru vocabularul bogat în ce privește domeniul auto. În sfârșit o recenzie românească ce nu m-a făcut sa-mi tai venele.
If the model 3 has similar software as the Model S that I drive the temperature can be adjusted by holding the left scroll wheel for a second or two and then adjust the temperature without having to take your hands off the wheel.
I may be wrong, but isn't that something that, like on my Model Y, you need to set up as a function of long-pressing the left scroll wheel? Like how I have it set in mine to change the acceleration mode.
Excellent review in excellent English too! Subscribed! I drive the Model 3 Performance September 2021 delivery. Never had a better car, including ICE. What you did not mention if I am correct are the free OTA (over the air) upgrades, about once a month. They make a good car better, e.g. by enabling matrix LED which considerably improves the sight at night. Looking forward to your testing the new performance version!
@@flyingdutch18 Thanks, happy you liked the video! Yeah, OTA updates make the car better over time. That would have been worth mentioning. It’s funny that other manufacturers are only now just catching up to Tesla in this regard.
The price in Uk is same in £s , so we are paying about 15% more than in Romania. The range for RWD standard is actually better than quoted if you have the 18 inch wheels . Excellent review, reviewer .
Haha yeah we getting shafted in he UK. We don't even have any government incentives/ subsidies like most EU countries do. For example in the Netherlands you can get the RWD LR for (€46k - 3k govt = €43k) £36k. The same car is £45k. That's a bit more than 20% price difference.
FSD works well in populated areas, but it doesn't work well in many rural areas. I transferred my FSD over from my previous vehicle to my new Model Y and can confirm it is regional. I would not recommend purchasing FSD right away at least. When it becomes available, pay the monthly fee to try it out and see how well it works in your area. Regarding charging, the charging curve only gives you 250kw between around 10% through 25% then it starts to ramp down. Not preconditioning for the full time, outside temp, and higher start SoC could've impacted your speeds. The best strategy for any road trips is to target driving to 10% then charging to 50%, repeat if you have enough chargers along the route. It may be more frequent stops, but the total time will be lower.
@@thomasbihn i write for InsideEVs and I’ve been covering FSD since it launched. It is far more advanced than any competing system. It’s really good, but still a few years off from becoming fool-proof (which it needs to be IMO). Thanks for sharing 👍
@OneTireFire I wish I could roll back to v11.4.9. With the current direction, I have my reservations about its progress now. It may just be something that works better in bigger cities.
I live in New England (US), and I'd be lucky to drive 20 miles on local roads without FSD shutting off. Local roads expand and converge lanes constantly here, and FSD doesn't like it, especially when 2 lanes merge or a single lane expands through a traffic stop. When it comes to highway driving, FSD doesn't really standout amongst the competition.
I think when people talk about tesla in general, they forget that there is voice activation in the car for a reason but people just don't use it. all the no button problems and taking your eyes off the road can be solved with voice activation.
Yeah, that's true, but as good as it may be, how many people do you think use voice activation in cars these days? I've driven lots of BMWs recently that have an excellent voice assistant, but I've only really used it to check what it can and can't do.
@@OneTireFire have liked and subscribed. Look forward to Model 3 Performance that is getting a bit of flack from some journalists who don’t have brains capable enough to understand settings or finding indicators.
The front seat headrests don't move, but I'm about 6'2", and they seem like they're kind of in the perfect position no matter how far back or forwards I have the seat leaning. I currently have a 2023 Model Y Long Range, soon to be a 2024 Model 3 Performance. I test drove the revised Model 3 Long Range, and the improved ride comfort kind of had me sold.
@@Akinlabi1983 the Model Y is obviously going to be easier to get into and out of.... It's a compact SUV style vehicle after all. One thing that helps is any model you'd choose, you can set an Easy Entry profile that it'll switch to once you unbuckle the seatbelt when getting out, and switch back to your custom profile when you press the brake pedal to "start" the car when leaving. You can set the seat to move forward, backward, up or down to whatever position makes it easier to get into and out of the car in that profile, and it'll save it just like your own profile.
@13:40 - Ultrasonic sensors wouldn't have picked up on that gate either. It also appears to be above the view of the backup camera. Vision certainly has its' shortcomings but I don't think that was a fair test.
First, after market purchase I made after I got my M3 highland, was a decent glass roof cover. A must in Australia in summer. So easy to put up or take down. 4 months of the year covered, 8 months without. Hardly need to run the air con. Great for extending range on longer trips. The 18inch wheels are perfect for the best ride and 40 kilometres more range than the 19s too.
Thanks for sharing! I hadn't even looked if an aftermarket roof cover was available, but I was sure they were out there and that people like yourself needed them.
One my 2021 M3 Dual Motor, I replaced the stock tires with proper Michelin Pilot sports, and Bilstien shocks. The result: A truly sporty sharp handling car with just enough steering feedback. No understeer and really impressively high grip limits. This is a good option for those who want more sportiness but don't want to spend the money for the performance version or lose range. I also recommend a wheel with a slightly better offset. I'm sure these same modest modifications on a 2024 or 2025 M3 would yield similar or even better results, as the steering has reportedly been improved and sharpened.
The steering on the one I drove was a real highlight. It was so quick yet natural and very direct. It felt better than most other modern electric steering racks and I'm judging it through the eyes of a driving enthusiast. My tester had Hankook tires, which were fine, but I too would change to a different brand of tires and I expect to see improvements. I'm more of a Goodyear guy, so I'd go for some F1 Eagle Asymmetrics for it :D
More Americans need to make reviews of this car. The US variant is SO much better: - better Panasonic battery pack (i.e., charging speeds, reliability, performance) - fully functioning FSD (Supervised) - better auto park For Americans, this video is essentially useless.
@@AyahuascaDataScientist The China-made and US-made Model 3s are almost identical in terms of specs (excluding the new M3Perf, which is more powerful in the US). CATL and LG supplies batteries for Chinese-made Teslas and hey are good.
This was a great review. I doubt battery is noticeable other than the US federal rebate 😅I bought my 24 M3 because of FSD but most people decide to save not getting it. The auto park is great and has saved my bumpers several times from curb rash.
The v12 software improves Tesla vision a lot. Up to the point I regularly feel like extra parking sensors would not do a better job. The front detector is also way more precise now. Highly recommend that you upgrade to the new software.
I test drove it and loved (most) of it. One thing I dislike is the right stalk. I don't mind the left one since the buttons are fine. But man, changing gear with the touch gesture is a pain. especially you live in the dead end alley like I do. A u turn in a small dead end road is how I start my daily drive :(. I'd die for the comback of the right stalk.
@@bassmanwho Yeah, I can understand why you miss the right stalk in your situation. For me the lack of a left stalk was the biggest source of stress while I had the car.
Many cars do show it, though. I turn around in that exact spot a lot and the only one that comes to mind that didn't detect the gate with its rear parking sensors was a Mazda MX-5. You do have a point about the curbs, though.
@@OneTireFire How would it show a gate when the USS sensors are located at the bottom of the bumber on other cars? Maybe you are thinking 360wiev? I have a 2022 Model 3 which just got the Tesla Vision update so i can switch between USS or Vision. Vision on the front is SUPRISINGLY good without a front bumper camera! It says stop about the same distance like USS. My cousing has a 2023 Model Y which has no USS so i saw at first how trash was Tesla vision. Dacing spaghetti lines :D But now with HD fidelity it shows everything in 3D. Its not perfect, but shows you so much more than USS distances. Seeing curbs its so nice. The bummer is that when you go slow forwards its not always switch to this view, reverse always activates it. Sometimes elevation changes in the road tricks it. Other times on dirt roads its just draw the available road path beautifully.
@@OneTireFire My wife bought a 2024 Model 3 Performance a couple months ago and it's a huge upgrade from the pre-refresh Model 3 Performance. I haven't driven a refreshed non-Performance Model 3 yet, but I understand the adaptable dampers on the Performance version give it a better ride. That would be an interesting comparison video: Ride, handling and NHV comparison between 2024 Model 3 AWD and Model 3 Performance.
@@ora10053 This. Which is why I never understand why people think "Oh, I'm just going to use a hotspot from my phone so I don't have to pay for Premium Connectivity"
I regularly rent cars for my job, and ALL cars backup warning systems I have rented don't work that great. I own a 2022 Model 3 and its backup and side warning system are the best of any car I have driven. Now I haven't driven every car made, so maybe there is a better system, but I doubt it. Also, I would much rather have the new softer suspension than the more firm suspension on my 2022 version.
I'm sorry but I absolutely can not accept heading no stalks. Whole I love the rest of the car, that particular design decision (along with no physical buttons for climate) is a clear deal breaker for me.
Yeah, I have to agree these are big negatives and using cameras instead of ultrasonic sensors for parking is hit-and-miss. However, I still think the car is good enough that these aren't deal breakers, plus you can get an aftermarket indicator stalk attached if you want.
Let me put it this way. The Tesla Performance is an insane car but the driver makes it fabalous. It makes no scence to compare a ferrari driven by an old farth against a Golf . On a course the driver makes the difference.To compare TESLAS is only by the real world numbers which means accelleration and energy consumption. And they are unbeaten. The N have a 10+%greater battery but sucks on everday reach and on zero to 60 with the most critizised mod3performance. I will check out the thermomanagement on a track . My guess is that lot of the Ytubers ar checking the results. Having had 3 Teslas I do know the specs are better than accurate. You hear from me soon.
@@Joda5212 thanks for sharing! Very insightful comment! I could take the Model 3 Performance to a track also if and when I manage to get one to review.
I think they’re going for a more minimalist style and a cleaner look. It doesn’t bother me personally. Most people say it’s jarring to try to use your blinker while the wheel is turning, and to that I say, wouldn’t you turn your blinker on before you start turning?
Yeah, it depends what you like. I’m sure it’s more capable and spacious, but it’s also a bit excessive. Don’t get me wrong, I can’t wait to drive one, but it’s a niche vehicle compared to the Model 3, which is an excellent sedan that transcends continents, taste, class etc.
The only vehicle that has better steering than the Model 3 is the Cybertruck, with its unreal feeling steer-by-wire. It kind of makes the Model 3, and especially all other cars, feel like a dog in comparison.
@@OneTireFire You're going to love Cybertruck's SBW system. Every time I get in my Model 3 to move it out of our driveway it feels like the steering is broken (because I have to turn it so far to make it do anything). I run wide and have to come to attention and give it a hard yank to make the corner.
The rear is the weakest part of the design. It looks outdated from the get go. The rear lights looks like something Volvo did 10 years ago. And rims alone does not change the appearance of a car. So interesting how people can have so different opinions. The reviewers opinions about what looks good seem to be the direct opposite from mine.
@@OneTireFire 👍Right, on the positive side I think with some minimal changes they really improved the front, so its now one of the better looking EV fronts.
"I think it has one of the best designed and most practical interiors that I've ever seen in a car" - Good job sticking to Tesla's script... I really wish youtube reviewers weren't just cheap advertising for Tesla, but in fact real people that actually drive cars. A 2013 Golf has the same interior features you just mentioned afterwards. Felt lined door pockets, nicely dampened storage compartments. Physical climate buttons you can control whilst looking at the road... Seriously, 10 years later we are celebrating stuff that was standard in middle class cars? What have we become. Car reviewers should be more critical and call BS when it's there. For example the lack of stocks and physical controls. A little bumpy road and it's impossible to precisely control even the best touch screen. Come one, simply reading scripts that the manufacturer provided to cheap on advertising is a shame.
@@uhl3706 I’m not sticking to any script. I actually find your comment biased and a bit offensive to question my integrity like that. And the Model 3 has way more interior storage room than a Golf. Maybe your comment is an example of a cheap manufacturer-provided script.
@@OneTireFire because I always question myself, I booked a test drive with a 2024 M3 LR. I have to agree with a lot of reviewers, that the car finally is comfortable and quiet. Drives good, got a bit of chassis roll, but nothing too crazy. The interior looks good, no question, the phone chargers are great, and there is a lot of storage. But best designed? The 10 year old golf has a dedicated compartment for your sun glasses. That is great design and is super practical. Anyway, what most shocked me on that car was the lack of a proper curise control, I had 15 phantom break events in 60km, mostly unmarked B roads with afternoon sun and great visibility. Other Tesla drivers told me they just don't use TACC/autopilot on those roads, or always have a foot on the accelerator just in case. AFAIK there's not a single other car manufacturer that struggles with cruise control. Don't get me wrong, I like the car, if they were getting the cruise control on par with that 10 year old golf's ACC, I would buy that Tesla M3LR. Noice, comfort and efficiency are great, but the road I tested it on represents 80% of what I would use it for.
Yeah, it's one of the biggest negatives of this car. Even the Tesla representative who handed me the car said he's been driving an updated Model 3 for months and he still hasn't fully adjusted to the indicators. Apparently, there's a company that offers an aftermarket stalk. I'd check that out before ruling out the car altogether. In the week that I had this car, I did adapt to this, but trying to indicate while in and out of roundabouts was still challenging and it required way more thought than it needed to.
The masses are terrible at anything judgment related. In other words, you’re wrong to hate the change. People hate change. All people do is complain about change.
@@AyahuascaDataScientist , change is good, as long as it's an improvement. Putting those controls on the wheel and the screen is NOT an improvement! Stalks have been around for something like 100 years because they work, and they are intuitive. The driver can use them without taking eyes off road. Everyone who has been driving is used to them. This particular change is of no value, in fact, it's of negative value.
@@OneTireFire Tesla vehicles were designed with American roads in mind... where they don't have many roundabouts (almost non). And yes, Enhance Auto (S3XY buttons) will soon offer a pair of retrofit stalks for all facelift models that function the same way as their buttons.
In 2023, Toyota Camry outsold the Model 3. Camry Hybrid goes 630 miles on a tank of gas, and then just 5 minutes to refill the tank. Gas stations are everywhere. Tesla cannot compare to that !
Except the Camry still contributes to global warming, needs to shift, isn't always full when I leave from home, is way less responsive, and has software from before 2000. I don't often drive beyond 400 miles, but when I do, I just use superchargers. No big deal.
@@lsh3rd On a road trip, every time you stop for food and bathroom you don't have to worry about charging or fueling with a Camry Hybrid. An easy relaxing trip, compared to the Tesla that needs hours of battery charging on a long trip .
@@Jeroenneman Camry gets 52 miles per gallon, and uses advanced emission controls on the engine to minimize pollutants. When Tesla charges, somewhere a power plant is polluting the atmosphere. So don't act like Tesla is all puppies and rainbows .
9:43 driving on/over the center line is a failure in drivers license test. FFS why are people driving like that. If you can't stick to your lane, please stop driving, you clearly have no idea of how dangerous you are to people around you.
It is a minimalistic boring car to look especially the model 3. My Nissan SUV is more interesting than the model 3 . A more interesting model is the Y .More space and no need to crawl into the back of the car .
With regards to the “missing” stalks, I can tell you that having driven my Model S refresh with the yoke and no stalks, I don’t miss them at all. I actually prefer not having the stalks. When I drive my wife’s 2018 Model S with all of the stalks sticking out everywhere it looks cluttered. I even like the yoke better than the wheel, even though I didn’t think I would.
Sometimes I'm tempted to swap out the steering wheel for an aftermarket yoke. Never tried one (which is why I've never gone through with it), but tempted.
@@OneTireFire Have you driven a Model S with a yoke? and if so for how long? I have driven mine for 3 and a half years and have not missed the steering wheel or stalks at all. At first I fought against the idea of the yoke but once I drove it a short time I really liked it, and still do. I love the auto shift into drive and reverse as well. The yoke is very convertible while driving with my right or left hand resting on the yoke and my elbows on the padded arm rests. It is much more convertible than driving my 2018 Model S, which my wife now drives.
This is one of the most accurate and honest reviews of the Model 3 I've ever seen. Keep it up, You're awesome!
Greetings from Bulgaria!
@@PenkoAngelov Thank you, Penko! Happy you liked my video! Greetings from the north :)
I’ve been driving the 24 M3P for a month now. I love this car. I found this review thorough and fair. Bravo.
Cheers, thanks for watching!
Had to laugh a bit (but also cry) when you said that the interior is remarkably well screwed together and that there are no rattles or creaks. Got my new Model 3 AWD two months ago. I immediately noticed a rattling noise coming from the dash. Scheduled service, but the rattling was intermittent, and even though the service team thought they had resolved the issue, they did not. Scheduled a second service appointment; this time they took apart the dash and found and removed two screws that were rolling around. Drove the car home (90 miles from Tesla service center) and was very pleased that the annoying rattling noise was gone. But next day it was back. It comes and goes with no rhyme or reason that I can discern. I now have a third appointment scheduled for next week. I do enjoy my Model 3, but that annoying rattling noise has been a royal pain.
Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. I guess the build quality still varies. Is yours a US- or China-made Model 3? The one I had was absolutely rock-solid, with not even a hint of a squeak or rattle. Pushing on the interior trim plastics didn't make noise either and I was left with an overall feeling of solidity, Maybe they picked a really good one as the press tester :D
@@OneTireFire - Final assembly point for my Model 3 was Fremont, CA. I don’t know how prevalent build quality issues are, but there was another issue with my vehicle as well. Before I took delivery I received a call from the Tesla agent with whom I originally did a test drive. He said there was a paint defect on the hood, and he gave me two options. They could order another vehicle to replace this one, or I could bring it in at my convenience and have them repaint the hood. I chose the second option.
And although this has nothing to do with Tesla build quality, to add to my frustration, on the 90 mile trip to Tesla Service for my second appointment I hit a deer. Could hardly see any damage at all, but behind the scenes there were brackets broken on the passenger side headlight and also on the bumper (facia). $4000 worth of damage.
Just want to update my comment because I discovered that the intermittent rattling noise I was still hearing was caused by my remote garage door opener on the visor. Even though it sounded as if the noise was coming from the dash, it was not. The clip that held the remote in place was loose, which resulted in the noise. The loose screws/nuts under the dash that I mentioned previously were causing a different sounding noise, but that had been fixed by Tesla. Fortunately I discovered the cause of the rattle prior to my upcoming service appointment, so I canceled it. Tesla Service has been super throughout. They always assured me that whatever the issue, they would handle it and make it right. They are true to their word.
@@fedderd I had the same bloody problem. Took weeks to finally discover it was the garage door remote. Oh well. First world problems.
You can use audio controls to handle many day to day things like the HVAC. One push of a button on the steering wheel is all it takes.
So much this. BUT OMG NO BUTTONS. You don't need them. Remember when ppl thought smartphones were dumb because they didn't have a physical keyboard?
Thanks for sharing, I'm still relatively new to Teslas and I don't know all the shortcuts and secrets :)
@@GershonBenYitzhakexactly, plus there were already cars that had buttons on the steering wheel and no stalks either, ao nothing new there.
@@OneTireFirethis is why people with no experience should not be trying to give out information.
Man this is a thorough and accurate review, and I’ve watched a lot. Even prepared to point out major shortcomings of the rear seats. Well done sir.
Happy you found it insightful and accurate! Thank you for watching!
Great review! Will keep an eye out for your performance review too if you end up getting your hands on one.
@@jful Thanks for watching! I’ve already talked to Tesla about it and they said they might be getting one in August 🤞🏼
@@OneTireFireI second what @jful said!
Great review! I've driven a 2021 Model 3 Performance the past 3 years and I'm picking up my 2024 Model 3 Performance tomorrow in New York. We had to wait longer than the people on the West Coast for our Performance versions. But I can't wait!
Thanks, happy you liked it! I wonder how much better the ride quality is compared to the older Model 3. In the non-Performance, it is considerably better-it feels like it's another car.
I just wanted to say I'm very impressed by your English. Such a great and detailed review too!
Thank you! Happy you liked the review 🙏
Fantastic review. I have the exact same model/color 2024 LR. My wife just got a red RWD. Best cars we ever had. What a car. The overall experience of ownership is simply next level. Thanks!
@@hardypahardypa1 Yeah, it’s pretty dope. Thanks for watching!
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One of the best reviews man, on par of the Australian once. If you allow me one small correction. One of the key differences of the updated version is that you don"t get all the options included as it used to be. The sound system in RWD had a big hit in performance and it isn't as immersive as in AWD and Performance variants. Anyway, great review mate!
@@lubomirkalchev3534 Oh, I didn’t know that about the sound system. Thanks for sharing and watching!
The door card material is also different. The long range black in interior has Alcantara on the doors whereas the SR has the dashboard cloth. The white interior on both SR and LR has pleather on the doors.
Great review and very informative. I own the new 2024 Rwd Model 3 in Pearl White and I absolutely love everything about it. You can customise the 5 centre icons along the bottom of the screen and also move the seat icons down to the bottom to the right and left of the others and they will stay there so you end up with 7 icons that you can get to easily. It was nice to hear such a positive review for a change and one that actually speaks the truth about the car and knows all of the features etc.
Thanks for watching! I approached this car with an open mind and came out of the experience really impressed.
Great review and fantastic vocabulary! And I liked your mention of Spotify - that you do not use it because they exploit by paying most artists next to nothing. Likewise with me. Keep up the good ethics and reviews!
Thank you! Happy to hear others are avoiding Spotify.
Hmm.. you think that ultrasonics would pick up that gate? I would be surprised given that they are positioned usually quite low..
@@athli I forgot to mention in the video that I test most cars on that road and that’s a point where I often turn around. I don’t remember a car that didn’t catch the gate with its ultrasonics.
Great review, I've ordered a Long range in quicksilver with the same wheels, i was a bit nervous going to full EV but after watching countless RUclips vids😂I'm more relaxed and looking forward to the delivery, the power delivery and instant torque was amazing on the test drive
Thanks for watching! You'll be fine. It's quite feasible to own an EV these days even without the possibility to charge at home.
With regards to the “missing” stalks, I can tell you that having driven my Model S refresh with the yoke and no stalks, I don’t miss them at all. I actually prefer not having the stalks. When I drive my wife’s 2018 Model S with all of the stalks sticking out everywhere it looks cluttered. I even like the yoke better than the wheel, even though I didn’t think I would.
It's trickier if you live in Europe and have to negotiate lots of roundabouts where you have to indicate left and right in quick succession. Other than in this situation, I got along with the button indicators just fine too.
@@OneTireFire interestingly, I just took a demo drive in a model three earlier today. I would also hesitate over those turn signal buttons. I am living in Massachusetts right now and there are roundabouts locally called “rotaries”) all over the place, and I can see how indicating your intentions with turn signals while going around in a circle and trying to enter or exit could be tricky, if not dangerous. Other than that, I was Actually quite impressed with the car. I thought I wanted a Hyundai Ioniq 5, but the test drive gave me pause and is making me reconsider a Tesla.
A great review 👍I’m a convert I’ve switched from BMW to a Tesla model Y and I love it. It’s great to drive and so economical to own, I particularly like that there is no service interval. I completely agree with you in respect of the regen braking the car seems to know where it needs to stop. 👍🇬🇧
Thanks for watching! Yeah, even though BMW EVs also have adaptive regen, it seems to be smarter in the Tesla
Regarding supercharging speeds - are you sure you went to a site that's capable of reaching 250 kW? Topping off that around 150 kW sounds like you went to an older site that's not capable of the higher rate.
Yeah, those were V3 Superchargers that could deliver 250 kW. I checked beforehand. It peaked at 155 kW if I remember correctly, and I only preconditioned the car for like the last 7-8 minutes of my trip to the Supercharger because I forgot to do it.
Edit: Just checked again now and both Superchargers in Bucharest are rated up to 250 kW.
@@OneTireFire probably a temperature thing then. Still not bad for a quick precondition!
@@Narcissist86 Yeah, not bad at all. The outside temperature was around 28 degrees celsius.
It looked like you started at 32% I think you will see maximum charge speed when starting under 10%
@@LaurieR100 Model 3 Performance optimal charging curve gives you 250 kW until 15%, about 210 kW at 25%, 165 kW at 35%.
Very smart review and commentary, thank you from USA
Thank you for watching!
Felicitări pentru engleza curată și pentru vocabularul bogat în ce privește domeniul auto. În sfârșit o recenzie românească ce nu m-a făcut sa-mi tai venele.
Mulțumesc 🙏
If the model 3 has similar software as the Model S that I drive the temperature can be adjusted by holding the left scroll wheel for a second or two and then adjust the temperature without having to take your hands off the wheel.
I may be wrong, but isn't that something that, like on my Model Y, you need to set up as a function of long-pressing the left scroll wheel? Like how I have it set in mine to change the acceleration mode.
I think you have to set it up first.
Have you test driven the BYD seal?
Trying to decide which one to buy, loved the way the Tesla drove but prefer the interior of the BYD
Not yet. I'm working on it. The Model 3 is a tough act to beat. That Seal will have to be very good to convince me.
Thank you for the great review of the car. Well done!
@@Lobintsev Cheers, thanks for watching!
Nice review!
Would you own a 330e or this Tesla?
Thanks for watching! 330e
Excellent review in excellent English too! Subscribed! I drive the Model 3 Performance September 2021 delivery. Never had a better car, including ICE. What you did not mention if I am correct are the free OTA (over the air) upgrades, about once a month. They make a good car better, e.g. by enabling matrix LED which considerably improves the sight at night. Looking forward to your testing the new performance version!
@@flyingdutch18 Thanks, happy you liked the video! Yeah, OTA updates make the car better over time. That would have been worth mentioning. It’s funny that other manufacturers are only now just catching up to Tesla in this regard.
The price in Uk is same in £s , so we are paying about 15% more than in Romania. The range for RWD standard is actually better than quoted if you have the 18 inch wheels . Excellent review, reviewer .
Thanks for chiming in, good to know. They're robbing you over there in the UK, my second-fav country in Europe after Romania.
Haha yeah we getting shafted in he UK. We don't even have any government incentives/ subsidies like most EU countries do.
For example in the Netherlands you can get the RWD LR for (€46k - 3k govt = €43k) £36k. The same car is £45k. That's a bit more than 20% price difference.
@ UK is the “ cash cow “ for the rest of Europe 😡
Would love to see a review on the new Model 3 performance, all new suspension etc..
@@jjones8587 Working on getting one to review. Stay tuned!
FSD works well in populated areas, but it doesn't work well in many rural areas. I transferred my FSD over from my previous vehicle to my new Model Y and can confirm it is regional. I would not recommend purchasing FSD right away at least. When it becomes available, pay the monthly fee to try it out and see how well it works in your area.
Regarding charging, the charging curve only gives you 250kw between around 10% through 25% then it starts to ramp down. Not preconditioning for the full time, outside temp, and higher start SoC could've impacted your speeds. The best strategy for any road trips is to target driving to 10% then charging to 50%, repeat if you have enough chargers along the route. It may be more frequent stops, but the total time will be lower.
@@thomasbihn i write for InsideEVs and I’ve been covering FSD since it launched. It is far more advanced than any competing system. It’s really good, but still a few years off from becoming fool-proof (which it needs to be IMO).
Thanks for sharing 👍
@OneTireFire I wish I could roll back to v11.4.9. With the current direction, I have my reservations about its progress now. It may just be something that works better in bigger cities.
I live in New England (US), and I'd be lucky to drive 20 miles on local roads without FSD shutting off. Local roads expand and converge lanes constantly here, and FSD doesn't like it, especially when 2 lanes merge or a single lane expands through a traffic stop. When it comes to highway driving, FSD doesn't really standout amongst the competition.
great job, sir...
@@gerrytanner5729 Thank you 🙏
I think when people talk about tesla in general, they forget that there is voice activation in the car for a reason but people just don't use it. all the no button problems and taking your eyes off the road can be solved with voice activation.
Yeah, that's true, but as good as it may be, how many people do you think use voice activation in cars these days? I've driven lots of BMWs recently that have an excellent voice assistant, but I've only really used it to check what it can and can't do.
Voice activation is inherently slow, as the car must acknowledge commands first. Its just not a great replacement for pressing a screen/button/stalk.
Do you know about the sub trunk?
Yes, of course, I just didn't show it in the video. I'm pretty sure it's included in the 593 liters / 19.8 cubic feet.
You are an excellent reviewer
@@robertpawley5715 Cheers! Thanks for watching!
@@OneTireFire have liked and subscribed. Look forward to Model 3 Performance that is getting a bit of flack from some journalists who don’t have brains capable enough to understand settings or finding indicators.
Great review!
Cheers, thank you for watching!
Absolutely stunning car, agreed. Phenomenal. LOVE mine ❤
It really is!
Excellent review.
Thanks for watching 🙃
Excellent review!
@@arielspalter7425 Cheers, thanks for watching 🙏
I like to sit up straight. No slouching. Do the headrests move to accommodate this?
The front seat headrests don't move, but I'm about 6'2", and they seem like they're kind of in the perfect position no matter how far back or forwards I have the seat leaning. I currently have a 2023 Model Y Long Range, soon to be a 2024 Model 3 Performance. I test drove the revised Model 3 Long Range, and the improved ride comfort kind of had me sold.
They do not.
@@theElemDragonwhat about the practicality of ingress and egress of the M3 compared to MY…this is one of my main concerns between both models
@@Akinlabi1983 the Model Y is obviously going to be easier to get into and out of.... It's a compact SUV style vehicle after all. One thing that helps is any model you'd choose, you can set an Easy Entry profile that it'll switch to once you unbuckle the seatbelt when getting out, and switch back to your custom profile when you press the brake pedal to "start" the car when leaving. You can set the seat to move forward, backward, up or down to whatever position makes it easier to get into and out of the car in that profile, and it'll save it just like your own profile.
@13:40 - Ultrasonic sensors wouldn't have picked up on that gate either. It also appears to be above the view of the backup camera. Vision certainly has its' shortcomings but I don't think that was a fair test.
@@rkuhl84 that is a spot where I regularly turn around on my road test route and most cars’ sensors do pick up the gate.
First, after market purchase I made after I got my M3 highland, was a decent glass roof cover. A must in Australia in summer. So easy to put up or take down. 4 months of the year covered, 8 months without. Hardly need to run the air con. Great for extending range on longer trips. The 18inch wheels are perfect for the best ride and 40 kilometres more range than the 19s too.
Thanks for sharing! I hadn't even looked if an aftermarket roof cover was available, but I was sure they were out there and that people like yourself needed them.
One my 2021 M3 Dual Motor, I replaced the stock tires with proper Michelin Pilot sports, and Bilstien shocks. The result: A truly sporty sharp handling car with just enough steering feedback. No understeer and really impressively high grip limits. This is a good option for those who want more sportiness but don't want to spend the money for the performance version or lose range. I also recommend a wheel with a slightly better offset. I'm sure these same modest modifications on a 2024 or 2025 M3 would yield similar or even better results, as the steering has reportedly been improved and sharpened.
The steering on the one I drove was a real highlight. It was so quick yet natural and very direct. It felt better than most other modern electric steering racks and I'm judging it through the eyes of a driving enthusiast. My tester had Hankook tires, which were fine, but I too would change to a different brand of tires and I expect to see improvements. I'm more of a Goodyear guy, so I'd go for some F1 Eagle Asymmetrics for it :D
Which color is this?
It's Stealth Grey.
@@OneTireFire Thanks, looks great!
That black on black looks good on this vehicle 👌
It really does!
More Americans need to make reviews of this car.
The US variant is SO much better:
- better Panasonic battery pack (i.e., charging speeds, reliability, performance)
- fully functioning FSD (Supervised)
- better auto park
For Americans, this video is essentially useless.
@@AyahuascaDataScientist The China-made and US-made Model 3s are almost identical in terms of specs (excluding the new M3Perf, which is more powerful in the US). CATL and LG supplies batteries for Chinese-made Teslas and hey are good.
I'm an American strongly considering a US version Model 3 for my next car, and I thoroughly appreciated this video.
This was a great review. I doubt battery is noticeable other than the US federal rebate 😅I bought my 24 M3 because of FSD but most people decide to save not getting it. The auto park is great and has saved my bumpers several times from curb rash.
I got the 2024 model3 rwd standard range. My first electric car and it's the best car I've ever had!
Nice, congrats!
to get top charging speed of 250 kW you need to be really low on charge, old version had it only for some short time when you are around 10% SoC
The v12 software improves Tesla vision a lot. Up to the point I regularly feel like extra parking sensors would not do a better job. The front detector is also way more precise now. Highly recommend that you upgrade to the new software.
This guy gets it
Takes one to know one 🙏
I test drove it and loved (most) of it. One thing I dislike is the right stalk. I don't mind the left one since the buttons are fine. But man, changing gear with the touch gesture is a pain. especially you live in the dead end alley like I do. A u turn in a small dead end road is how I start my daily drive :(. I'd die for the comback of the right stalk.
@@bassmanwho Yeah, I can understand why you miss the right stalk in your situation. For me the lack of a left stalk was the biggest source of stress while I had the car.
@@OneTireFireSame for me. Unlearning the natural gesture of a turn signal stalk is a pain.
Passengers in the rear can watch RUclips or Netflix on the screen while driving, right?
Only rear passengers.
@@OneTireFire that's cool. My daughter will love this feature!
13:40 theres no parking sensor that would show that either. At least Tesla Vision shows you curbs.
Many cars do show it, though. I turn around in that exact spot a lot and the only one that comes to mind that didn't detect the gate with its rear parking sensors was a Mazda MX-5. You do have a point about the curbs, though.
@@OneTireFire How would it show a gate when the USS sensors are located at the bottom of the bumber on other cars? Maybe you are thinking 360wiev? I have a 2022 Model 3 which just got the Tesla Vision update so i can switch between USS or Vision. Vision on the front is SUPRISINGLY good without a front bumper camera! It says stop about the same distance like USS. My cousing has a 2023 Model Y which has no USS so i saw at first how trash was Tesla vision. Dacing spaghetti lines :D But now with HD fidelity it shows everything in 3D. Its not perfect, but shows you so much more than USS distances. Seeing curbs its so nice. The bummer is that when you go slow forwards its not always switch to this view, reverse always activates it. Sometimes elevation changes in the road tricks it. Other times on dirt roads its just draw the available road path beautifully.
The Model 3 is the most under-celebrated car model in the world. It's truly ground-breaking in its practicality.
@@ZipZoomZip Totally agree and the refresh improved it in so many ways.
@@OneTireFire My wife bought a 2024 Model 3 Performance a couple months ago and it's a huge upgrade from the pre-refresh Model 3 Performance. I haven't driven a refreshed non-Performance Model 3 yet, but I understand the adaptable dampers on the Performance version give it a better ride. That would be an interesting comparison video: Ride, handling and NHV comparison between 2024 Model 3 AWD and Model 3 Performance.
Full superchargering works best when the battery is at least 10 percent and idles down after about 10 min.
Good to know!
you don't need Wifi for RUclips and Netflix, only the premium connectivity subscription, it works on mobile network just fine
Won’t you run out of data very quickly of you stream many episodes of high-quality video? I guess it depends on what sort of data plan you’re on.
@@OneTireFireAFAIK, if you subscribe to premium connectivity there's no known data limit.
@@OneTireFire it is a Tesla SIM in the car and their plan, you don't pay per Gb.
@@ora10053 This. Which is why I never understand why people think "Oh, I'm just going to use a hotspot from my phone so I don't have to pay for Premium Connectivity"
lol have you try Lucid?
No, but it's twice the price of this and it's not twice the car.
Does Lucid still alive?😂😂😂
I regularly rent cars for my job, and ALL cars backup warning systems I have rented don't work that great. I own a 2022 Model 3 and its backup and side warning system are the best of any car I have driven. Now I haven't driven every car made, so maybe there is a better system, but I doubt it. Also, I would much rather have the new softer suspension than the more firm suspension on my 2022 version.
The softer suspension is a game-changer for the Model 3. Thanks for sharing!
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@@Riverrain123 FTW
Is this Romania or Ohio?
@@YuenanCao The first option :)
@@OneTireFireyou speak great English, anyone in USA , UK etc will understand everything you say .
I'm sorry but I absolutely can not accept heading no stalks. Whole I love the rest of the car, that particular design decision (along with no physical buttons for climate) is a clear deal breaker for me.
Yeah, I have to agree these are big negatives and using cameras instead of ultrasonic sensors for parking is hit-and-miss. However, I still think the car is good enough that these aren't deal breakers, plus you can get an aftermarket indicator stalk attached if you want.
Drive it first. You’ll be surprised how you really don’t need them.
Let me put it this way. The Tesla Performance is an insane car but the driver makes it fabalous. It makes no scence to compare a ferrari driven by an old farth against a Golf . On a course the driver makes the difference.To compare TESLAS is only by the real world numbers which means accelleration and energy consumption. And they are unbeaten. The N have a 10+%greater battery but sucks on everday reach and on zero to 60 with the most critizised mod3performance. I will check out the thermomanagement on a track . My guess is that lot of the Ytubers ar checking the results. Having had 3 Teslas I do know the specs are better than accurate. You hear from me soon.
@@Joda5212 thanks for sharing! Very insightful comment! I could take the Model 3 Performance to a track also if and when I manage to get one to review.
I hate that they got rid of the stalks. Discombobulating.
Yeah, it's ridiculous and all in the name of cost cutting...
I think they’re going for a more minimalist style and a cleaner look. It doesn’t bother me personally. Most people say it’s jarring to try to use your blinker while the wheel is turning, and to that I say, wouldn’t you turn your blinker on before you start turning?
Just wait til you drive the Cybertruck. It's easily the best EV.
Yeah, it depends what you like. I’m sure it’s more capable and spacious, but it’s also a bit excessive. Don’t get me wrong, I can’t wait to drive one, but it’s a niche vehicle compared to the Model 3, which is an excellent sedan that transcends continents, taste, class etc.
Ummmh no. Have you driven the Rolls Royce Spectre. That is the best EV in the world.
WTH is a kilometer 🦅🦅🇺🇸
The only vehicle that has better steering than the Model 3 is the Cybertruck, with its unreal feeling steer-by-wire. It kind of makes the Model 3, and especially all other cars, feel like a dog in comparison.
@@ZipZoomZip Can’t wait to drive the CT and experience its steer-by-wire.
@@OneTireFire You're going to love Cybertruck's SBW system. Every time I get in my Model 3 to move it out of our driveway it feels like the steering is broken (because I have to turn it so far to make it do anything). I run wide and have to come to attention and give it a hard yank to make the corner.
The rear is the weakest part of the design. It looks outdated from the get go. The rear lights looks like something Volvo did 10 years ago. And rims alone does not change the appearance of a car. So interesting how people can have so different opinions. The reviewers opinions about what looks good seem to be the direct opposite from mine.
To each their own. I think the Model 3 looks okay, but isn't what I'd call pretty. Thanks for watching!
@@OneTireFire 👍Right, on the positive side I think with some minimal changes they really improved the front, so its now one of the better looking EV fronts.
"I think it has one of the best designed and most practical interiors that I've ever seen in a car" - Good job sticking to Tesla's script... I really wish youtube reviewers weren't just cheap advertising for Tesla, but in fact real people that actually drive cars. A 2013 Golf has the same interior features you just mentioned afterwards. Felt lined door pockets, nicely dampened storage compartments. Physical climate buttons you can control whilst looking at the road... Seriously, 10 years later we are celebrating stuff that was standard in middle class cars? What have we become. Car reviewers should be more critical and call BS when it's there. For example the lack of stocks and physical controls. A little bumpy road and it's impossible to precisely control even the best touch screen. Come one, simply reading scripts that the manufacturer provided to cheap on advertising is a shame.
@@uhl3706 I’m not sticking to any script. I actually find your comment biased and a bit offensive to question my integrity like that. And the Model 3 has way more interior storage room than a Golf. Maybe your comment is an example of a cheap manufacturer-provided script.
@@OneTireFire because I always question myself, I booked a test drive with a 2024 M3 LR. I have to agree with a lot of reviewers, that the car finally is comfortable and quiet. Drives good, got a bit of chassis roll, but nothing too crazy. The interior looks good, no question, the phone chargers are great, and there is a lot of storage. But best designed? The 10 year old golf has a dedicated compartment for your sun glasses. That is great design and is super practical. Anyway, what most shocked me on that car was the lack of a proper curise control, I had 15 phantom break events in 60km, mostly unmarked B roads with afternoon sun and great visibility. Other Tesla drivers told me they just don't use TACC/autopilot on those roads, or always have a foot on the accelerator just in case. AFAIK there's not a single other car manufacturer that struggles with cruise control. Don't get me wrong, I like the car, if they were getting the cruise control on par with that 10 year old golf's ACC, I would buy that Tesla M3LR. Noice, comfort and efficiency are great, but the road I tested it on represents 80% of what I would use it for.
The older M3 looks frog 🐸
Yes 🐸
I HATE that they removed the stalks! That might be a no-go for me.
Humans adapt.
Yeah, it's one of the biggest negatives of this car. Even the Tesla representative who handed me the car said he's been driving an updated Model 3 for months and he still hasn't fully adjusted to the indicators. Apparently, there's a company that offers an aftermarket stalk. I'd check that out before ruling out the car altogether.
In the week that I had this car, I did adapt to this, but trying to indicate while in and out of roundabouts was still challenging and it required way more thought than it needed to.
The masses are terrible at anything judgment related.
In other words, you’re wrong to hate the change. People hate change.
All people do is complain about change.
@@AyahuascaDataScientist , change is good, as long as it's an improvement. Putting those controls on the wheel and the screen is NOT an improvement! Stalks have been around for something like 100 years because they work, and they are intuitive. The driver can use them without taking eyes off road. Everyone who has been driving is used to them. This particular change is of no value, in fact, it's of negative value.
@@OneTireFire Tesla vehicles were designed with American roads in mind... where they don't have many roundabouts (almost non).
And yes, Enhance Auto (S3XY buttons) will soon offer a pair of retrofit stalks for all facelift models that function the same way as their buttons.
In 2023, Toyota Camry outsold the Model 3.
Camry Hybrid goes 630 miles on a tank of gas, and then just 5 minutes to refill the tank. Gas stations are everywhere.
Tesla cannot compare to that !
Except the Camry still contributes to global warming, needs to shift, isn't always full when I leave from home, is way less responsive, and has software from before 2000. I don't often drive beyond 400 miles, but when I do, I just use superchargers. No big deal.
Why do I need to go 630 miles on a tank of gas? Completely useless stat.
@@lsh3rd On a road trip, every time you stop for food and bathroom you don't have to worry about charging or fueling with a Camry Hybrid. An easy relaxing trip, compared to the Tesla that needs hours of battery charging on a long trip .
@@Jeroenneman Camry gets 52 miles per gallon, and uses advanced emission controls on the engine to minimize pollutants. When Tesla charges, somewhere a power plant is polluting the atmosphere. So don't act like Tesla is all puppies and rainbows .
The Camry is FWD and slow as sh1t.
9:43 driving on/over the center line is a failure in drivers license test. FFS why are people driving like that. If you can't stick to your lane, please stop driving, you clearly have no idea of how dangerous you are to people around you.
@@uhl3706 you must be fun at parties…
No it's not!
@@JunkerOnDrums Based on what you get for the money, it’s excellent value
@@OneTireFire Well it depends on what you want. I don't want a Tesla by several reasons.
@@JunkerOnDrums Is one of the reasons - it's electric?
@@chrismeys4791 No I drive EV.
I'll never buy a Tesla. No way I'm giving money to that psycho
Yeah, he gets that a lot. Teslas are pretty good cars, though especially now that build quality issues have mostly been ironed out.
There is no need for EV cars
There is no need for hot air balloons
There is no need for this comment.
We should all just walk everywhere TBH
@@OneTireFire Why? ICE is just fine
It is a minimalistic boring car to look especially the model 3. My Nissan SUV is more interesting than the model 3 . A more interesting model is the Y .More space and no need to crawl into the back of the car .
I'm afraid I have to disagree with everything you said here, but it's your opinion and I respect it. Thanks for commenting!
With regards to the “missing” stalks, I can tell you that having driven my Model S refresh with the yoke and no stalks, I don’t miss them at all. I actually prefer not having the stalks. When I drive my wife’s 2018 Model S with all of the stalks sticking out everywhere it looks cluttered. I even like the yoke better than the wheel, even though I didn’t think I would.
Sometimes I'm tempted to swap out the steering wheel for an aftermarket yoke. Never tried one (which is why I've never gone through with it), but tempted.
Don't do it, the traditional steering wheel is better and safer.
@@OneTireFire Have you driven a Model S with a yoke? and if so for how long? I have driven mine for 3 and a half years and have not missed the steering wheel or stalks at all. At first I fought against the idea of the yoke but once I drove it a short time I really liked it, and still do. I love the auto shift into drive and reverse as well. The yoke is very convertible while driving with my right or left hand resting on the yoke and my elbows on the padded arm rests. It is much more convertible than driving my 2018 Model S, which my wife now drives.