Thank you so much. I'm glad you are able to keep an impartial view to look at this video. You are right, the dislikes on this video came from fanboys who think I hate Tesla. I've had to remove many inappropriate/hateful comments and people who just want to argue without wanting to look at this product objectively. No car out is perfect, and as I mentioned in the introduction of the video, my Model 3 was a "First Production" vehicle so there is room for improvement. For example, Tesla is aware of the long charging time and is coming out with V3 Superchargers and upgrading existing Superchargers to pump out more current, so that issue is going away. This shows why this company is revolutionary in listening to customers and the ease of improving their products not just on new cars but also with existing owners. Thank you again for your comment. I really appreciate it.
@@TeslaJoy That is an immature reaction on the part of the folks who reacted angrily. Did they watch the video? Yes, it's critical, but you said a lot of positive things about Tesla, and I think went out of your way to be fair and balanced. Even the negatives had positives, such as the point about the seats. You praise Tesla for improving on that. If I'm Tesla, I come away thinking Joy tried to be measured and is still a fan of ours, so we'll look at the issues she raised.
O Gordon Thank you! I don’t think those negative thumbs down viewers bothered to watch the video. They saw the title and automatically voted it down and left comments like “go back to ICE” or “you should have gotten a BMW or Benz instead of a Tesla.” That’s why I had to put in description box that I will moderate comments that are snarky or with profanity in it. There are lots of crazy people on the internet. 🤦🏻♀️
Yeah good video 👍 I don't click on these kind of video titles since they are typically clickbaity and I've seen so many bad videos. But this was quite good 👍
O Gordon yes the fanboys will bash anything you say. They give Alex on e for electric trouble if he says that he likes another car even if he has had 3 Tesla’s . Everything can’t always be perfect no matter what car. If you want all Tesla love watch Tesla time news
Hi Joy. Thanks for sharing your honest views on owning a Model 3. I've had a base-model Model 3 for just 10 days now, and am running an experiment: trying to live in urban Denver using ONLY the low-power plug, the standard US 120 volt power plug. Committed to doing this for 30 days. I'm tweeting about the results. And so far, have been surprised to find I am having no problem keeping it charged with just the low-power plug
Niall Starson That would be a nice experiment to run! Please keep me updated on your findings. I am going to make a video soon about how I’m able to survive without having a home charger.
I have a 17' S. We had a nema 1450 installed when we ordered. We bought a new house 9 months ago and haven't put one in. I've been pleasantly surprised at how much it's not an issue at all.
Battery charge time is a factor for you because you don't have home charging, for those with home charging it doesn't matter so much. I'd be interested in a video in where you talk about how the Model 3 does and does not work for those without home charging. Does it simply come down to battery charge time or are there other issues such as cost? How receptive (or otherwise) are the property owners to providing charging at their rental property?
Thanks for the suggestion Jean-Pierre. I am planning a video showing how you can own an EV / Tesla living in condos/apartments--where I charge, etc. I will talk about why I'm unable to install a charger at my parking spot.
Jean-Pierre, I am in the same boat-a condo dweller, with no way to charge at home or at work-yet make it work. It's all about the word that Tesla Joy uses ('routine') and adequate public charging options (at an average 25 mph of charge for Level 2). In nine months of ownership, I've put on about 250 miles per week. That's thanks to using all available Level-2 charging options, and maybe one time out of ten a Supercharger, to keep a decent SoC near places where I'm normally spending time. That's MORE average miles per month than I used to put on my previous ICE car, and half of that has been under winter driving conditions, meaning my avg. consumption has gone up frm 232 Wh/mi to almost 250 Wh/mi. But again, I still make a go of it, by charging at places and times that make the most sense in this new routine. Anyway, it will be great to see her video on the topic.
Yes, I think it's a must that you have the possibility to charge at home and that there should be possible to request charging parking spaces in cities in order to enable the transition to bEV. I did a video on how far I can drive and how much time I have saved by switching from an ICE car to an EV. I used to spend 38 hours every year just refueling my ICE car. Now I spend less then an hour every year charging my EV.
@@TeslaJoy, even if you have access to a regular 120v outlet, that'll save you a ton of time. It'll charge the car at 5 miles/hr, which overnight will give u around 60 miles (about 400 miles a week). That'll most likely reduce your visits to the supercharger by a whole lot.
@@jumper4000 I live in an appartment with a 110v outlet in my parking spot and that's how I charge my Model 3. When needed, I go to the nearest Tesla supercharger and finish the rest home. Once I buy my own house, I'll be installing a level 2 charger.
You are quite spot on all the five things you dislike about M3. Just one thing that I wish to add on. The size of the time reading out on the screen is kind of small , for a 70 year old driver like me. Wish there is some way to enlarge the front size of the time reading. Hoping voice command of Tesla is possible in future to tell time while driving.
To manually open the trunk is an advantage! The automatic mechanisms are susceptible to failure in a few years, just like the motors that retract the glasses on the doors each time you open them. I was disappointed at Tesla 3's door design in this part. I like to keep my cars for 10 years or longer if I can. People who switch to new cars every 3 or 4 years probably don't care about the longevity of a car.
Just had a lot of rain in California. When you open the trunk, the water runs onto the back windshield and then right down into your trunk. There’s a lip there, but it doesn’t really do much to stop the water.
Kim Farber Ah yes I started hearing about this one too. I am also in CA but didn’t notice this when it rained. Will pay attention next week when it rains again. Thanks so much for sharing.
I think having an ev means not having to go to the gas station(refuel outside your primary charge point). A 220v outlet at home is to be your primary charge point(overnight), and superchargers are for long road trips or when you don't have enough range to get home.
Ifeanyi Ibeanu There are many urban dwellers like me who cannot install charger at home in LA/NY/London who use Superchargers like gas stations. Please read comments below on why I’m not able to install a charger at my condo deeded parking spot.
I agree with the complaint about the passenger side mirror. It has always seemed to be recessed too far, reducing the effective viewing area of the mirror.
Just because you paid $62000 for the car, it does not make it a luxury car. Luxury options make the car luxury for which you pay the extra $$$$, and not just because you paid extra for it. My 7 year old son once came to me and said" Dad, could I have $10?" I said, what do you need it for? He replied " Our neighbor is selling the stick for $10" , to which I said go to our backyard and get it for free", My son said: It's not the same stick he is selling to me, i have to by his because he said it's better."
Joy as a 3 tesla vehicle owner, I can tell u I spend nearly no time worrying about charging, I charge at home and my cars are ready to go every morning with a full charge (actually I set the charge to 90%). On the occasional time that I make a road trip, I stop by the supercharger after I deplete my charge below 20%, and usually I need a restroom break anyhow. Usually 20mins and I’m back at the car and off I go. My suggestion to u is, try to charge at home if u can, as it makes a huge difference! But looking forward, tesla is rolling out v3 superchargers which should cut ur wait time by as much as 1/2 of current charging times (fingers crossed). As for the other issues, hopefully someone in HQ is taking notes as they watch ur video
She did a video about why she doesn't charge at home, I think she brought it up with her condo management and it wasn't going to work :( ... other people have had more luck tho, but if you live in an apt or condo/apt ... at least ask, here is a success story from another tuber: ruclips.net/video/QQqhoM3fDrQ/видео.html ... as for me, my apartment complex has rentable detached garages with 120v outlets (with included electricity, I asked and they allow EV charging), and that works for my local driving needs at ~40 miles/day.
Hey @Michael Hsu, as @Brant Wedel mentioned, I live in a condo and my parking spot is outside far away from my building. My HOA won't allow me to install a charger because I will have to dig up ground pulling lines, and no electrician would do the job because it's a big job. I also would not want to spend $15K-$20K just installing a charger because that isn't financially sensible/feasible (that's what I was quoted by both electricians and my utilities provider if I insisted on doing this). For all those reasons, I can't charge at home.
@@TeslaJoy I think electric companies are causing a issue for EV adoption. I know some Electric companies offer incentives for solar. Not sure if your local state or city would offer incentives for installing electric charging for EV's in your area. I think they should because the adoption of EV's are rapidly growing. If rental companies aren't getting with the times most people would move to a different rental apartment complex just to have a charging option for there EV. If I had money this would me my investment for a new apartment complex being built.
@@TeslaJoy Hopefully you get some more Tesla owners in your building. Maybe 5 or 6 people going in on running the trunk line out - that way you could share the costs. I would think it would be worth 3 grand to me, 15-20 is not happening.
Dom G My neighbor in same building has had his Model S 75D for the last 2 years. He has underground parking closer to his meter yet he opted not to install charger and goes supercharging instead. Yesterday I found another building with Model 3 and they don’t have charger installed either. Building next to mine has a BMW i3 no charger. Another building has a Nissan Leaf and they were able to install a charger because their spot is right next to their meter. For the rest of us, it’s just not financially feasible to spend $15k installing a $500 charger.
Just shortly after I signed up on the early days of the Tesla waiting list, I bumped into a Tesla employee in the Los Angeles area. I remember her telling me that Tesla is constantly working on newer better charging systems. Constantly. By the time one system is implemented, another is coming up right around the bend-- even better. Guess there's hope for all of us. PS, Two more things I'd like to see improved are: 1) Some type of warning system, when your tires/rims are about to scrape against the curb. Can you say curb rash. Since the rim sticks out beyond the wheel, parallel parking can subject ones rims to scraping against the curb. Ouch. 2) When you view the rearview camera when backing up, objects behind you appear much farther away than they actually are. It'd be great if you could get a more accurate idea how close things actually are behind you. Thanks for the thoughtful honest review, Joy!
Hi Elaine! Thanks for your kind words and insights from the Tesla employee. This confirms my "suspicion" all along that Tesla is constantly improving its products and charging technology. Regarding "curb rash," do you have EAP? If so, how often do you use auto-park for parallel parking? I use that feature as often as possible, especially when I charge at public charger by work where I have to do curb side parallel parking (used it today, in fact). I have found that auto-park helps to avoid curb rash. But I hear you on messing up the rim because it's a very common problem among Model 3 owners. And great suggestion on rear camera! When I had the ICE rental a few months ago, the backup camera gave you a "zone" which I liked. With the Model 3, I rely on the sensor telling me how many inches I'm away from hitting something. That's how I'm getting around to not knowing exactly how far away I am to a wall when backing in with the camera on. Hope this helps!
I had to move my new Model 3 out of my driveway so I could get my Jeep out. I parked on the street in front of my house. First time parking it against the curb. Misjudged it and now I already have curb rash on both my right-side wheels :(
Awesome video! I currently own a used Nissan Leaf. It only takes me 1 minute to plug in at home. The car charges while I'm sleeping. For me charging an EV is not an issue.
Thanks for your comment! It's great that you can charge at home, but for those of us who cannot install a charger at our parking spots, charging time will continue to be a hurdle for people to get over.
Charging my Leaf has never been a problem. I get home, plug in, go in, hit the sack, no problem. I just wish I had control of the average daily charge level. I can live with charging to 90% 19 out of 20 days. A great way to extend battery life.
randycarter2001 It’s great that you can charge at home, for those of us who can’t, a Leaf isn’t a good option. You can watch my video “Why I decided to buy a Tesla Model 3” for more info.
Thanks Thad. There's a reason I had to do a longer intro and preface my situation to clarify my position so people don't get the wrong idea before I jumped into the points. I wouldn't encourage anyone skipping the intro because they will get info out of context.
The viewing angle on the side and rearview mirrors are my biggest concern with getting a Tesla. I need to be able to see everything clearly in my blindspots as I drive. Safety first.I don't mind a rearview camera but I don't believe in relying solely on that technology. I do agree that getting in and out of the car should be more seamless and completely hassle-free. Another concern is if the display fails, how do you determine how fast you're traveling since there is no analog display providing that information. The opening of the frunk and trunk manually isn't a big deal, we all have to do it.
Something to note. The UK commonly uses 3phase power and 240 outlets in residential homes. In the states we are single phase with 120v at most our outlets. 240v is in your residential home. But it’s still single phase.
I have seen one case where a person vinyl wrapped the manual emergency door latch to keep passengers from using it. With force someone can still rip the vinyl but it made it obvious that it wasn’t the normal door method. Considering the possible repair costs if someone breaks the insulation around the door from using the manual release it might be worth doing for any owner expecting guests that are not regular and aware passengers.
Yes I've seen that as well. Thankfully Tesla fixed my door issue under warranty, but I've put in an order for some decal stickers for the door buttons to better indicate that those are the exit buttons people need to push. :)
Why wouldn't Tesla just put another switch on the underside of the emergency lever? It wouldn't interfere with pulling the emergency release, probably would open the door before anyone could yank hard enough to do any damage. I pity the fool trying to use a Model 3 for Uber.
I have not even noticed that there is a manual release. Now that I know I will be extra careful to inform any passengers to push the top button to exit. If robo-taxis come to fruition this will definitely have to be addressed. Another thing I haven't quite figured out is the operation of the door locks. While driving is the car locked from the outside? Might be important in a bad neighborhood. Is a child-lock feature available for the door lock and window? I guess I should read the manual or do some testing.
Your complaint is unfounded. It is simple you need more features, pay more ! Remember lady, you didn't buy an aircraft - a simple car for which you don't need to fill gas !!
When I was on a business trip in June, I had a rental car. It was a $20k base Toyota Camry. To my surprise, it had auto trunk lift from key fob. If a $20k bade model Toyota Camry has it, my $62k Tesla should, too. So no, it is not unfounded.
The amount of dislikes on this video is very predictable of the Tesla fanbase. They don't want to hear anything negative about their precious Tesla, even if the points are valid.
Thanks for the video. I picked up my my Model 3 about two months ago. I thought I would get used to the door handles, but I’m still a bit annoyed with them. When I’m holding something I need to hold it with my right hand so that my left hand is free to manipulate the driver’s door handle ( reverse that when opening a passenger side door ). Try and open the driver’s door with your right hand? It can be done, but it is quite awkward! Also, I feel like I have to “slam” the door to get it to shut properly. My passengers have to re-open and push/pull the door harder to get it to close properly. This is not so much an issue on my BMW, Audi, or Honda. Regarding the emergency door handles I installed a wrap (RPMTesla) that covers those handles making them less obvious. Also I see decals that you can apply to the “open” buttons thus making them more obvious to your passengers. Yes EVs (for now) require a lifestyle change. Sometimes I’ll go during lunch so I’ll eat in the car (if I have a leftovers) or eat at a closeby restaurant, and/or I’ll go for a walk. I recently found a gym about a block away from the superchargers, so I may take advantage of that ☺️
Interesting your comment about door handles. I find I can open the door with either hand, using thumb or fingers doesn't seem to matter. I can load a desktop computer into my 3 easily enough, the computer occupies my left arm while I use my right hand to open either of the rear doors. May just take you more practice to get used to the handles.
@A Cruz Yes the door handles (outside) also took some getting used to and another thing I've had to instruct new passengers each time. I had a BMW 328i before and the doors didn't close easily either. I've always had to tell people to "just slam it!" They feel bad for being so harsh on my car but if they don't, the door wouldn't close on that Beemer. I've had couple of incidents when the Model 3 door didn't close on first try either, so I'd have to use a bit extra force. I found out about the inside door opening decal and have them on order. Will be installing them to make people find door button easier. Thanks for sharing your experience!
A Cruz, please let me share a tip that has been working for me (and passengers). I always tell them ahead of time, "You only need a thumb to get into and out of the car." Getting in from the exterior, tell them "Thumb on the fat part" to prevent them from pawing all around the handle and leaving scratches. On the two front doors (and this is the coolest part), you only have to thumb-in the handle to unlatch the door. THEN, it takes like a millisecond to grab the upper corner of the chrome trim to pull open the door with a single finger-no wrenching around your wrist to pull the handle. Try it. (The rear doors unfortunately don't unlatch all the way, so you still have to grab the handle.) Getting out of the car, just say "Thumb up top on the button." That way, they ignore that the emergency release is below, since you can't open that with a thumb. . . .
Thank you very much for the video, Joy. You explain with a slow and easy to understand language and that is very much appreciated, especially those of us who are not native English speakers.
Jesús Benito Thank you for the feedback! I am also a non-native English speaker (Chinese is my mother tongue), that’s why I am not a fast talker. Glad you’re able to understand!
Hi I think tesla needs to watch your video's! My model 3 is a month old and no complaints. No level 3 chargers are 1000 miles per hour (at low battery charge) so he is listening or rather he already new. So I am guessing you don't charge at home then you are very brave getting an electric car so I love that
Kenji Yagi Thank you Kenji. Yes this intro was longer because I had to preface it by saying I am not a Tesla hater (most thumbs down didn’t watch and assumed I hate Tesla as I removed many hateful and inappropriate comments), and that this car was a First Production vehicle (current Model 3s are no longer First Production). I appreciate your comment.
For most people using the car for a regular commute, plugging into 110 outlet will keep you mostly charged. If you need to run to a supercharger every few weeks, you're still ahead on time. Where I'm at, and if you're anything like me, I like to fill up the truck at a grocery store or some kind of discount place to get the cheapest gas...but so does everyone else. The pumps run really slow when its cold there so I waited for someone to fill their tank for about 20 minutes, then I filled mine in about 25 minutes the other day...of course this isn't standard, but what you have is a variable that no one is talking about at the pumps...some times there is a line, sometimes the credit card machine doesn't work or all you have is cash so you have to spend time doing that, sometimes the pumps are slow...etc. On average, it takes about 20-25 minutes to fill at a gas station, so as long as there isn't lines at the supercharger, its not that much different! Not to mention as the Tesla V3 chargers roll out, you will shave about 15 minutes off of the charge time, so in a situation where you start charging at 5%, and charge to 80%, it should only take about 25-30 minutes with V3. Plus if you have a 220v plug in at home, you will never have to go to a supercharger unless you travel more than 250-300 miles in your trip which usually doesn't happen running around town in one day. In my experience with my Model X, charging is a non-issue.
Hass Mchasserson Thanks for your feedback. FYI I live in a condo where my deeded parking is outside away from building. I had electricians and utilities company come out to see if I could install a charger and nobody wanted to do it. It is a $15k-$20k job installing a $500 charger what would involve digging up ground pulling electricity line to my spot because there isn’t one nearby. It doesn’t make financial sense and my HOA won’t allow it anyway. That’s why I and many urban dwellers (like my coworker whom I convinced to get a Model 3 also) can’t install chargers at home and have to use public chargers and Superchargers. Even my neighbor who has a Model S and his parking is much closer to his meter than I to mine, chose not to install one because it’s too expensive to go through all the trouble and costs. Our utilities company offers up to $1500 incentive but even that doesn’t make sense when you are looking at a $5k-$20k job just to install a $500 charger.
@@TeslaJoy I understand...I know its not a fix all solution. But if you download an app called "plugshare" then you can possibly find chargers close enough to you or even where you go shopping so that you can possibly charge at a higher speed when shopping and put a hundred miles back on while you shop. There are also what they call "Tesla Destination" chargers that Tesla gave the charger to the business for free if they list it on the map and give access to Tesla owners. Its an incentive to get more and more people to catch on to the Tesla movement! In the end, there isn't a one size fits all solution, but its getting better and better by the day. Just hang in there, and maybe bring it up to your condo HOA board that because cars are quickly becoming electric, then they should consider creating a few spaces for EV's and install some 72 amp chargers there. I would recommend j1772 connectors because Tesla can easily adapt to them and they serve the other mainstream EV's as well.
Hass Mchasserson Yes I do have PlugShare, ChargePoint, Volta, and EVGo apps. I live in a gated community surrounded by residential area so there aren’t any chargers around me except for a Supercharger (16 stalls and have to wait for 15-20 minutes in line often before you can charge). This is why I said charging infrastructure needs to be more robust and I’m happy Tesla now is coming out with V3 Superchargers that will be super fast to reduce charging time.
Tesla Joy - I enjoyed your video . I LOVE my perfect used 2015 Nissan Leaf . . . . not a flaw to be found. It has 39,000. miles on it , everything works , and the female voice from the GPS navigation feature takes the place of my ex-wife telling me when and where to make the next turn . . . . I just respond with, " Yes Dear . " The reason my Nissan Leaf is perfect may have something to do with the vehicle it is replacing : . . . . . . a 1963 Ford F-100 pickup with no power steering, no air conditioning, no remote adjustable mirrors, no cruise control, no noise dampening insulation, no GPS, no backup camera, etc. , BUT it does have an automatic transmission ! ! ! Wow ! ! In my 'other' earlier vehicle, a Dodge D-100 Town wagon you had to push a third pedal and move a lever to match engine speed with road speed . . . . . . holy sh*t , can you imagine the inconvenience and distraction that would cause ? ? ? ! So, I enjoyed your video pointing out your dislikes with the Tesla Model 3 . . . valid points with where modern tech has taken us . But from my perspective (1963) the Tesla is more perfect than my Leaf , which is perfect . Thank You ! RH
Richard Hobbs Thank you for your feedback. I think Tesla’s edge on other EVs right now is the ability to update and refresh your car via a quick OTA software update, as well as having a larger battery capacity and their own fast charging network. Hopefully other EV makers will catch up to what Tesla is doing to make the market a lot more competitive for everyone.
Why aren’t you charging at home? I drove from LA to Phoenix and could of made it on 1 stop. But I did stop twice. Your 5 items to me aren’t that bad at all. Having the model 3 I got at no cost and only paying $98 to register for 5 years is awesome
Nice summation. To the point. The charging business seems to be morphing into individual circumstantial solutions; You could still use a Level II charger or Level III (a.k.a. DC Fast Charger) to receive about 8 kw/hr, and leave it hooked up all day, or all night, at either your residence or place of work. That sounds inconvenient too, but employers should be installing charging systems (good ones) at every opportunity. We're about to start a new house, to deflect some of Climate Change's worst, anticipated aspects. It starts with an electrical engineering plan similar to a military installation, having redundancy and emergency capacities built-in, to the limits of the electric code (NEC) that we have now. Our model 3 comes after the project is finished and is the award for keeping on time and on budget. How fast can we charge a 64 kwh battery under the desert sun is the challenge.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this. Unfortunately I'm unable to install a charger at my deeded condo parking space as it's far away from the building and it's very expensive to pull electricity line over. I am however, fortunate enough that the city I work in installed 3 public ChargePoint Level 2 chargers 1 block away from my office where they offer 2 free hours of parking/charging. That's how I normally juice up my car Monday-Friday. When it comes to road trips and weekends, I will have to rely on superchargers which get overcrowded and the wait time is 15-20 minutes for a stall to be open. This is an urban dweller EV owner issue that's increasing. Hopefully Tesla and cities will build out charging infrastructure fast enough to accommodate the influx of Tesla and EVs in the next year.
i rented a model 3 for the weekend. i went for a walk while at a supercharging station. i was nearly run over by a tesla owner who was speeding through the parking lot. even after she saw me and slammed on the breaks, she kept creeping forward like i was supposed run out of her 'important' way. for me the worst part about telsas so far has been tesla owners
Sammy Lundqvist Hey Sammy, there are Tesla fanboys and fangirls who don’t watch the video and judged based on title of this video that I’m a Tesla hater. I’ve had to remove many inappropriate and hateful comments. But I’m so glad you found my point legit. Thank you!
Charging... Look into getting a "Dryer Buddy". It requires having an electrician do some work on your house or apartment (with landlord's or HOA's approval, of course). Instead of charging your car overnight on a standard 15 amp house outlet, an attachment to your electric clothes dryer's circuit allows your car to charge at 40 amps, as long as you are not drying clothes at the same time.
Thanks for the info. Unfortunately my parking spot is outside far away from unit with no electricity line nearby to pull, so I can't install a charger at home (HOA won't allow me to dig up the ground to pull line), and no electrician wants to take on the job (they all quoted $15K-$20K to install a $500 charger--not worth it). This is why I have to rely on superchargers and public chargers.
usually dryer circuits are rated for 30a peak and 24a continuous. 40a continuous requires a 50a breaker. said breakers are usually reserved for electric stoves and water heaters.
Agree, they put millions into gull wings on the x but cant do a simple trunk opener on the 3? Anyway enough with he fart sound/Easter egg gimmicks they need to focus on making just a good car. On charging issue you need to put a 60 amp plug in your garage. Super chargers are mainly for long distance route planning.
Thanks for the video. I think the travel charger is a draw back, 5 miles per hour of charge. Yikes! I'm a road dog, sometimes driving 10,000 miles month. Other than that, I don't feel that 70% charge in 30 minutes is to bad at a super charger.
Thanks for the feedback. I think you will really appreciate the V3 chargers when they roll them out widely and even the increase in charging output upgrade to existing chargers from 120kw to 150kw. These will reduce charging time even more!
I started with Chevy Volts and don’t have range anxiety with the model 3. I have a clipper creek charger and always top off when I return home after work. Love the car!
We have had our model 3 since October of 2018 and love it. But I’m going to be nit picky about my dislikes. 1. Windshield wiper. It might be that ours is defective or something but we had fresh bird poop recently that just got smeared around and never really cleaned it. 2. Wish they had seats that cool. I live in Florida and that was one of my favorite features on my past car. The car does cool down which is nice but I like to open windows and turn on cool seats on a nice day. 3. Totally agree with the trunk and frunk. I hate the way they open and close. You have to be so rough with the frunk I feel like I’m going to push the hood in. I believe for the price tag (we paid $72k) that should be opening smoothly and close with a button. To be fair the amount of space to store is great. 4. Sunglasses holder would be nice but there is sufficient space in the center for that. 5. Not a fan of the navigation. It always sends me on major highways. I wish it would notice my driving pattern and the back roads I take. I would really love if they added Waze to the car. 6. Spare tire? There is no spare. I’m considering buying one and keeping it in the frunk. I’ve read the cost of getting Tesla roadside is about $350 which is about the cost of buying it yourself. I have a baby so I’m not really wanting to wait on roadside for an hour or more. Something I’ve been considering lately.. please let me know what you have done about it. We travel a lot from Miami to Jacksonville FL and with a 1.5 year old and our lab. Putting a baby in our car seat is not the easiest in the 3 (wish I could afford the model X lol) But he loves being able to see so much from the back seat. That being said the car seats are also easy to clean. On our 6 hour road trips we stop once to supercharge (we have the long range battery - totally worth it) and get a bite to eat and walk around so that’s doesn’t bother us (we charge at home whenever possible). What I love: getting in the car and going. Ease and how affordable it is to charge. No gas! We have long range dual motor and the drive is smooth and comfortable. The acceleration is incredible. The sound quality is great as well. The car is simple and smart. There are a lot of very useful updates. All in all I would buy this car again without doubt and would highly recommend it to others.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on your Model 3. My coworker also complains about the auto windshield wiper (others have, too). Lack of sunglasses holder is another one on the list. I agree with you on your "loves" of the car. This car is by far years ahead of all the other cars on the market today. It's totally future-proof!
Agreed with you on the mirror. However, Tesla would have to customize the mirror for left and right hand drives. As for charging, it is a lifestyle change but it's all worth it. Sometimes, we have to take in the moments in life and charging my Model 3 is no exception. Great video
Ayo Deveneaux Thanks for your input. Glad to know others notice the mirrors too. Yes like I said, the charging time wasn’t a deal breaker for me but I know others don’t have that patience and avoid switching to EV because of it (like my husband).
You need to look at charging like going to the laundry vs doing it at home. Yes you can use 5 washers and 5 dryers and get everything done in 1 1/2 hours. But it's nowhere near as desirable as not leaving the house.
Right, but when you don't have the amenity of home or work charging, you adopt a routine that works. The future means more EV drivers with these charging constraints. . . .
> this is something you know BEFORE you buy an EV In other words, Eric, demographics other than yours-those who live in multi-unit dwellings, students who don't travel far, urban residents in smog-prone areas-basically shouldn't own EVs if they can't plug in at night . . . or am I wrong about that?
@@johnp.weiksnar6861 that is correct. You know your situation before you buy an EV. Just like if you live in a high rise you don't buy an above ground pool.
Thanks for your video. I have no charging issues. I have a NEMA 14-50 at home. I drive around Vancouver, Canada using maybe 20% of the battery per day, at most and recharge overnight easily. When travelling longer distances, the trick it so discharge the battery closer to the 20% level and then it will charge at a much higher rate that if you "top up" the battery above 60 - 70%. This is a characteristic of lithium ion batteries that you can use to your advantage. --- Things that bug me about the Model 3 is 1. the automatic wipers turn on about 2 seconds too late for the rain we get in Vancouver. It would be nice if one could adjust that algorithm a bit like in the Model S. 2. The battery is not significantly pre-heatable (small heater) which means regen. and acceleration performance are poor all winter long and we do not even experience cold winters here. 3. The deceleration of autopilot, especially in traffic, is about a half second to a second too late, which makes me want to disengage it and take manual control all the time. It does slow the car enough to avoid accidents but it is psychologically uncomfortable and causes the passengers to get tossed around more than I would do if I was controlling acceleration and braking myself. Basically, I prefer a consistent geometric deceleration curve rather than a parabolic one. It would be easier on the tires too. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love this car. These are relatively minor issues. It is still the best car I have ever owned, bar none!
Hi Bryan, thanks for sharing your experience. With charging, now that V3 Superchargers are coming out, it is recommended that you run your battery down to around 10% in order to experience up to that up to 250kw or 1000mi/hr charging rate. I typically live between 20%-90% SOC when I go supercharge; otherwise I just use the free Level 2 public charger for 2 hours each day by work. With regards to windshield wiper, my coworker has the same complaint and I've heard others echoing the same. I think it may be a sensor/software issue that hopefully Tesla can fix soon. With the battery pre-heating, again related to the new V3 superchargers, if you navigate to this higher speed supercharger in the future, your car will pre-heat/prep the battery for you en route to the charger so charging time will be more efficient, but I do agree with you I wished the battery could pre-heat in colder temperature. But then again if it does that, then it would cost more battery consumption before you even drive the car, so it's a Catch 22. Finally with Autopilot braking, I do experience similar sudden deceleration issue as you described, and what I've been doing is adjust the following distance accordingly. Let's say I'm driving in higher speed, then I may set following distance to a 3 or 4, so it will sense farther and start to decelerate earlier vs. last second braking. I hope that makes sense. Thanks again for stopping by. I appreciate your input.
Since I'm not a Tesla owner, I can only comment on your last point: charging time. For me, it would be a mixed bag. I have a garage, so I could install a charger and charge at home; for local driving, charging would never be an issue. The only situation in which charging time would be an issue is a road trip. But, how many road trips do we take? Even for those of us who are retired, not too many. Even with an ICEV, I normally stop every few hours on a road trip; I mean, there's only so much driving I can take! In addition to refueling, I eat, drink, stretch my legs, and use the bathroom. By the time I've done all that, 20-30 minutes have passed, so using that time on a Supercharger wouldn't be a problem for me. I'm not one of these people who can drive hundreds of miles, just stop for a few minutes, gas up, then go hundreds of miles more. I find that I like a longer stop while on a road trip, so Supercharging would be fine for me. So, for my overall lifestyle, an EV would be fine; if anything, it would save time in my local area, as I would always be charging at home. There'd be no more gassing up. I know that it only takes a few minutes to gas up, but on a cold, windy winter day, that's not something you feel like doing! At least I don't. One issue for me would be up front cost of the EV vs. ICEV. Another would be possible battery pack replacement, which could easily cost thousands of dollars. My uncle, who's looking to get an EV, has informed me that companies that recondition and refurbish battery packs are starting to spring up now that EVs are more prevalent. In closing, I could easily live with an EV. Charging at home would mean NO more refueling! When the weather is lousy, it's not fun-even for a few minutes. Supercharging on a road trip would be fine for me too, as my stops last long enough to recharge while I'm doing other things that I'd do anyway. The two things that made me think twice about EV ownership were the up front cost of the car, plus the cost of replacing the battery pack should it wear out. Those are my thoughts... :)
I'm sure they'll cut the recharge time down a bit but not as much as folks are hoping they will. I predict that in order to take people's focus away from these long wait times in charging, they will most likely develop a recharging system like many of our smart phones are now using. Many of the newer cell phones now have the option of a wireless recharging mode where they are simply placed on a special platform or mat which allows the cell to automatically draw a charge. With EVs, you won't have to break out your recharging tethers or electronic cables. You simply pull into a charging station which will bring the car into a set proximity or position to draw a charge/recharge. In theory this alone will cut down on the time it takes for a routine recharging; at least on a psychological level which may buy the EV manufacturers some more time to come up with better battery technology.
Thanks Tim. Not sure if you’ve looked up the new V3 Superchargers they put online at Fremont, but with that you can charge roughly 200 miles in as little as 15 minutes (1000 miles/hour charging rate). Also there are research labs working on EV wireless charging as we speak. Check this out: www.ornl.gov/news/ornl-demonstrates-120-kilowatt-wireless-charging-vehicles
@@TeslaJoy the wireless charging on my phone is no faster than plugging in. If anything it is a bit slower. I think the solution is to have more chargers so that you can charge wherever you park, rather than have to go somewhere just to charge . In parts of London now they are installing chargers in the street lamps. Yes only 5kw (15 mph or so ) but if you can charge when ever you are parked..... Remember cars spend 90% of their time parked.
Yup! I have a London video here: ruclips.net/video/fs8M-1Vp4sc/видео.html And a video about lack of home charging: ruclips.net/video/t8KnVOFJyq4/видео.html
TIM MONTANO I mentioned in mine something I have heard about the local colleges here in Utah. That same wireless tech to charge at stop lights and eventually on the highway systems, so these cars will only have to stop because we have to eat and go to the bathroom. Range will no longer be an issue and comfort will be more focused on. This will be many years down the road, I’m sure.
@@soucyno1 isn't there massive loss involved in wireless charging? With a phone this is not really an issue. 10w in, to charge your phone at 5w is ok. But 10KW in to charge at 5 KW?
I received my Performance Model 3 in September. I charge at home. Plug in when I get home, and its fully charged long before I wake up in the morning, so the charging time is not an issue for me at all. I actually spend less time dealing with "filling up" my car than any gas car driver does. I actually spend less time dealing with "filling up" my car than any gas car driver does.
rayhend100 It’s great that you can charge at home. Unfortunately for me and many urban dwellers, we can’t install chargers at our parking spots. This is why LA area Superchargers are all overcrowded because we have to rely on public chargers.
Same, I don't know that I would have bought the car without home charging. It would certainly be more of a hassle. With home charging it is a lot less time then I used to spend gassing up and I always have a full tank!
Dom G But not everyone can have home charging. As EV starts to gain popularity, this issue will be more prominent among urban drivers (US and abroad) who live in condos and apartments.
@@TeslaJoy The technology just isn't there yet. I think current Model 3 will see 175KW-ish charging rates on V3 superchargers, as opposed to current 120KW, based in EPA data and Tesla statements. But while you're supercharging, you will notice that for the most part the car is limited below peak 120KW to protect the battery. Only in a very narrow window of time does it peak to 120. I think they can provide 175KW at this time which will speed it slightly. It's possible SC V3 will have better cooling so it will be able to maintain the peak rate longer. To get it down to gas-like convenience it will need to be probably 400KW peak and much higher continuous rate. Meaning a whole lot more cooling for the battery and probably different electrodes. Tesla did purchase Maxwell, presumably for the electrode tech. We will get to the goal of fast recharge eventually but it will take more time. I think it's possible (maybe) that current Model 3s will see about a 20% decrease in recharge time on the V3 superchargers.
Dom G Totally agree. I believe in the next 3-5 years we will see advancement in battery technology. In the meantime, anything they can figure out to reduce charging time on Lion battery without overheating it would help a lot.
You’re welcome. Allow me to share the positives of owning an EV rather than a hybrid: there is no engine. That means no leaks, no oil change, no timing belt change, no catalytic converters failing, no muffler falling off of your car, no smog check, etc. Think about how much money you will be able to save in the long run without much maintenance at all. I am planning to do a video sharing my first 14 months of ownership maintenance costs. Stay tuned!
Hi Folks. I just learned recently the battery has a "sweet spot" between 20% and 80%. Charge between those percentages and the battery will charge up very fast. Above 80% the system slows things down to protect the battery. .
Brian 1NMBSC Actaully Elon reverted that recently saying you should charge to 90%. That’s what I do and my battery is still very healthy after 8 months of ownership. I live between 20%-90% of charge. Here’s Elon’s tweet for your reference: twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1068745921079345152?s=21
In your excitement to own an EV and it wouldn't really matter if it was a Tesla or an iPace your not a prime candidate for owning an EV. To get the ultimate benefit an EV has over an ICE vehicle you must home charge your EV. But next time your friends ask about how long it takes to charge ask them how much time and how many times do they gas up, change the oil, and tune-up, or be at the repair shop with their ICE vehicles and you will see charging is less time in the long run and you keep all that money. The average expense alone for gas per year is about 2000.00 dollars alone so in 5 years they have spent 10,000 dollars and also paid for a car that more than likely needs also 2000.00 dollars in oil in five years plus the price of the car, WOW you win they lose big time. The added time and expense of an ICE vehicle is ridiculous people just don't see it this way because that is what they are used to doing just like when they can't get out of your car only by pushing a button people are looking for something they are used to and understand. Understanding isn't universal, and some people are victims of their own closed minds brainwashed by life extended use of ICE vehicles. I must commend you for believing in making a difference in this world we need millions more with the willingness to do what you do and Elon Musk SHOULD LISTEN to YOU! We all will soon drive electric vehicles look how long it took to make gasoline from oil didn't happen overnight; it took some time to arrive. With the money and time save you win and winning is good.
Adrian Bowie Thank you for your comment. You might be interested in watching these other videos I’ve made to help you better understand where I’m coming from. Cheers. Why I decided to get a Model 3: ruclips.net/video/jtDQhLH80lo/видео.html Tesla gas savings estimate, real or not: ruclips.net/video/Al1VCnJV61k/видео.html
yeah but boredom time has 0 value to most people. sitting at a charger for 40 mins next to other people stuck in cars with whinny kids is annoying vs 5 mins at a gas station :/ not directly comparable
I am retired and have only put 3,800 miles on the Model 3, but my peeves are: 1. A car in the blind spot red marking should be indicated at all times, not just in auto pilot; and is easier to see when looking at the side mirror, not the screen on the right of the driver. 2. When the car in front makes a turn, and the Model 3 is in collision avoidance mode, the Model 3 slows down excessively instead of just proceeding quickly, too conservative, and cars behind must also slow and wait. You experienced this slowdown when trying to make quick lane changes in heavy freeway traffic (a previous video you posted.). 3. Not really a complaint, but an acknowledgement that the driver must be aware of when the car is and is not in auto pilot driving mode. Caught myself many times thinking it was, but forgot it was back to manual mode and therefore I had to do the braking or steering. 4. Would have preferred the charging port be in front of the car, much easier to gauge how close to get the short charging hose. 5. This summer the car had a persistent film of dust that I couldn't wash or wipe off. Perhaps the car battery charge acted like a static electro magnetic field. Also wanted to comment, my local electricity service, if I program charging between midnight and 6 am, that charging amount is deducted/credited monthly vs my normal energy usage 😃😘🤗
Thanks for sharing your experience. I'd say 1-4 have been noted by other owners also, but 5 is a new one to me. It would be interesting if the battery charge does put out an electro magnetic field to attract dust to the car...but imagine if that is true how many "health" experts will come out saying "stay away from EVs!!! They cause cancer!" LOL!
The price range on Tesla is different. You may think you should get this and this for this price but what you get is tech, updates and little maintainance
@@Richard-ie1if Are you even a Model 3 owner? Standard cruise control comes standard on all Tesla cars without you paying $5K for EAP. If you are just here trolling, I'm going to remove your comments since I see that you're going comment crazy on this video.
Charging issues seem to still cause issues for most. I have heard a little about a program at one of the local colleges here in Utah using a wireless charger, much like those for your wireless devices, to charge when picking up people at the bus stops. These buses run all day and are temp controlled all year long. I think having wireless chargers at stop lights could charge for longer trips and less stop times when you do finally have to stop. I also think this wireless system could lead to never having to stop on long trips once they start adding this the highway systems. I might be thinking many years down the road though. Then our electric car will never have to stop for those daunting trips our current gas cars do at these gas/petro stations.
Lakshman Dalpadado I’ve parked my car outdoors unplugged for 10 days. It only lost 18% of battery. I think it will be just fine until the grid comes back up. Watch this: ruclips.net/video/Jrd-d5kRa6I/видео.html
Ha! That was actually not a determining factor because I wanted an EV that has charging network similar to gas stations, and the superchargers are built based on that concept. I went with the Model 3 primarily because of the technology, reducing emissions was the icing on the cake. :) Check out this video on why I went with the Model 3: ruclips.net/video/jtDQhLH80lo/видео.html
Great video, thanks for that. I am a model 3 owner and I support the automatic hatch and the seats. For charging over here in Germany I have an 11 kw charger at my home and we also have a lot of public CCS DC chargers. Fastest charging speed experienced so far was appprox. 1000 km / h (~ 600 miles / h) at a non-Tesla charger. I would add another point: missing road sign recognition. This would be very helpful - and the technology should be in the car already.
Road signs are fully recognized in US, but in Europe we have to wait for this to happen. Currently, my Model Y understands only speed limit signs and arrows painted on the road in Ukraine.
Thanks for your feedback. Before I got my Model 3, I've been griping about the poor infotainment systems in all the cars on the market. I had a wild wish: what if the car companies would stop making their own infotainment systems and just find a way to port/project your mobile phone onto the bigger touch screen display in the car and let us use our apps? Apple CarPlay is similar to that but it's not very sophisticated.
Great video! I'm a new Tesla M3 owner. I'll preface my criticisms with it's one of the most fun vehicles I've ever owned. There are a few things that I do not like. (1) They weren't transparent that the homelink garage door opener was not included (in the customization ordering process), and they are out of stock for an indefinite amount of time to install it after the fact. (2) I live in Michigan and they don't offer a heated steering wheel option. Yes, it will affect range, but when it gets down to -20 degrees Fahrenheit, I'll probably drive my ICE vehicle with the heated steering wheel. (3) The blind spot indicator really should be on the mirror. It's a safety issue to look at the tablet and then go back to look in the mirror to change lanes. (4) Sometimes I have to fiddle with my phone's bluetooth to get it to register as my key, even though the Tesla is already playing music through it. What? (5) Acceleration should default to chill mode for reverse. Often times you are backing into a charging station and the last thing you want to do is rear end something because you accidentally accelerate Tesla style.
Thank you for the feedback! These are excellent points. Allow me to share my thoughts on your points: 1) Homelink: this was actually included with us early adopters. I think they started charging for this earlier this year. 2) Others have also complained about the lack of heated steering wheel like what Model S/X have. 3) Couldn't agree with you more! A few months ago Tesla finally added blind spot warning/chime as a software update, but they should have included this on the mirrors like all other luxury cars have now. 4) I've heard from others saying their phone app doesn't connect to the car seamlessly as you mentioned. Maybe try to "forget device" and add it again to see if it helps? I've also heard Android phones don't connect as well as iPhones. 5) Standard regen takes some getting used to. I personally haven't driven on Chill Mode because I like to have that regen. Have you tried setting car to Chill Mode and try backing up to see if it's different? Thanks again for sharing your thoughts on your new Model 3. Please subscribe to my channel if you haven't. Hope to see you around!
@@TeslaJoy the acceleration mode is a different setting from the regen braking mode. Chill mode just makes it so that you have depress the accelerator more to get more zoom. I find if I toggle Bluetooth on and off using my Samsung Note, the "key" is recognized if it doesn't get recognized on the first time. Not the end of the world, but embarrassingly annoying when trying to show off the car. Lol
i agree with you on the mirror! it is tucked inside the casing more than any other car and it feels like the viewing angle is somewhat reduced. also, some cars have the glass slightly curved on the last inches towards the outside, giving you an incredible viewing angle. its so good its almost like cheating. we should try and push this more on forums and twitter, maybe we can get it updated
I TOTALLY agree with you about the SEAT discomfort. I don't own a model 3 yet but l know from sitting in one, l will have to modify or REPLACE the Drivers Seat. Thank you for recognizing it. It needs a ADJUSTABLE HEAD REST or l will not be able to drive it. Thank you. Regards Barry
yes, the headrests definitely need some re-thinking. The "one-size-fits-all" seat simply cant work with drivers (or passengers for that matter) of all sizes and shapes ... not to mention what happens in case of an accident where headrest positioning is critical and may send you in a wheelchair.
@@jamc666 Yes it is because of the Fixed Head Rest, it is a known fact with other makes and models if you have this same problem. You Simply pull the ADJUSTABLE HEAD REST out and put it back in Reversed, that fixes the problem, ( your head isn't pushed forward - try it much more comfortable.
@@jamc666 Totally agree. Here (in the UK) it's not even called (officially) a headrest. It's a head restraint to protect the neck and there is specific advice about the alignment of adjustable ones. Fixed head restraints are obviously a compromise and I would argue that safety is not an area anyone wants compromises. If Model 3's seat is also uncomfortable, even to a significant minority of users, Tesla had a duty to redesign it but, IMHO, as a 'volume' model expected to sell to drivers of all shapes and sizes, it should include height adjustable head restraints.
it is not necessary to charge up to 90% or even higher......above 70--75% the charging speed is much lower....if u drive long trips its better to have sessions from 15 to75% and when arrived on destination charge with wallbox up to max capacity..
I have to charge to 90% because I only need to do this once a week. I have a very busy schedule so I can’t afford tripping to Superchargers multiple times a week.
Many thanks Joy for your new video. This is Jesús from Alicante, Spain, I just discovered your channel and liked it a lot, your frankness and willing to help attitude coupled with your cleverness makes it a pleasure to watch. The first Model 3’s were received in Spain only a few days ago, should receive mine on 5 March, Surely not being able to charge at home is a problem with EV’s. Here in Spain they are finding ways to facilitate and regulate the use of chargers in building parkings in the cities which is a big issue here as the country is mostly built upwards ...most are building apartments... Like always good poticians pushing forward good things are key... Best of luck
Thank you for the feedback Jesús. Many Americans don't realize that in other cities, people don't have big land where they have a "home" with "garage," so EV owners in other countries cannot charge at home while they sleep and would have to rely on public charging network. This is the dilemma I have living in a condo. I plan on doing a video sharing how I'm surviving without having a charger at home. Stay tuned!
@@TeslaJoy I will indeed Joy! You know I'm a EU civil servant and served 3 years at the Embassy in Beijing and had the chance to give a lecture on EU industrial designs protection at the University in Taipei and being in love with China Taipei was such a wonderful surprise! It was like being in China but in 30 years time...the manners of Taiwanese people were far more refined :-)) Happy to be in contact with you Joy you are 'a piece of a woman' in Spanish we say 'un pezado de mujer' meaning admirable!
It sounds like that Joy doesn't have home charging and has to use the superchargers in her area. this means you have to wait till its charged, if charged at home you do it over night when your sleeping
I own a 2017 Model X. 30,000 miles with no maintenance or service center visits. A very unique vehicle as no other manufacturer offers anything similar.as the costs would be astronomical. The Model X is overbuilt and unique!
Always think the people saying it takes minutes to fill up forget that in some cases have to drive ten minutes to the station, wait behind others fuelling to get to pump, then wait at the till to pay if not paying by credit card. Car sits at the house charges to 90% So leave the house with a full tank every day.
Scotch Thanks for your comment. I live in a condo where my deeded parking is outside away from building with no electricity line to pull and install a charger. There are many urban dwellers like me in big cities who live in multi-unit housing. We love Tesla and own EVs (in my community there’s another Model 3, Model S, and BMW i3 and none of us has a charger installed). In old days the gas station I went to was only 3 minutes away from my house and wait time was at most 5 minutes on a busy evening right after work. Not everyone lives in a house with garage in the world, so we shouldn’t be limited to not owning EV based on our situation. This just means cities need to put in more charging infrastructure to keep up with the shift.
I didn't get a Tesla because I live in a more rural area. My issue with Tesla at the moment and also why I think the Cyber Truck may struggle just a little is because of limited super chargers in more rural areas. Tesla needs to stop focusing on having 20 super-chargers within a 5 mile radius and provide more super-chargers in more rural areas.
@@TeslaJoy Thanks for responding. You are right, but having the option will reduce the hesitation to purchase one for such a reason. Im my scenario and I'm sure there are others, I move around for work/contracts; those who may be working in a rural area every couple of months. I rent and then move a few months later. Having to drive 60 miles both ways takes a huge chunk of the charge. Not exactly the lifestyle for most renters, but I just wished the super-chargers were more spaced-out. Once I drive 30 miles north, I hit like 15 super chargers.
There is only 1 supercharger near Rochester NY. Actually not close to the city but close to the Thruway. There are also no showrooms. 3rd: Batteries hate the cold and you will never get good range in the winter. What is the warranty on the batteries life span?
Hi Yumpin, thanks for your feedback. Battery warranty is 8 years or 120K miles. Tesla is still expanding supercharging network so there should be more near you soon. Also battery range in cold weather is an issue not just for Tesla but for all EVs. If you can charge at home that would be ideal.
I don't have a Tesla yet I wanted to know what would happen if your in the car and the battery has no juice can you still exit the car or are you locked in until Tesla service shows up.
Of course it takes time to charge at a Supercharger.... The Supercharger along the highways is for road trips! Not for daily charging ! I resent people who are too cheap to pay for charging at their home at night and use a Supercharger instead.... And then turn around and complain about the time it takes to supercharge!!!😳 Bad case of being “penny wise , pound foolish”......Charging at home overnight result in zero time waiting for a charge ...It beats going to the gas station every so many days to fill up that planet destructing ICE car....
I don't get why people would "resent" those of us who cannot install chargers at our homes. I live in a condo where my deeded parking is outside and far away from building. There's no electricity line nearby to pull and install a charger. This is why I have to rely on Superchargers and public chargers just like in the old days when I had an ICE and I had to go to gas stations. Just because you own a home with a garage doesn't mean everyone else in the world has to have the same living situation as you in order to own an EV. FYI, the price of my condo is equivalent of a 4-bedroom house with half an acre land in Texas. If you want people to start switching to EV and getting rid of ICE cars, you have to advocate for better EV charging infrastructures for urban dwellers and more densely populated cities, instead of resenting us. Thanks for your comment.
Most electricity is generated by coal. Then add in the carbon footprint of manufacturing and disposal of the batteries. So your not "saving" the world!
@@freedomliberty7611 Not sure where you live, but here in CA, we have a lot of alternative ways of generating electricity. When you drive out to Palm Springs you will see wind mills. Your concept of "most electricity is generated by coal" isn't 100% true. Please fact check. Here's info from my utilities company on how they generate power: www.sce.com/about-us/environment/power-generation Moreover, I went on a Tesla Factory Tour in December and I was stunned to see there were no chimneys generating pollution in the car and the factory was not very noisy at all. Tesla's mission is to accelerate transition into sustainable energy, and from the tour (and my friend who actually works there) it looks like they are keeping up their promises. Watch this: ruclips.net/video/rJLfH-OdoZI/видео.html
On the charging side, the solution is having a 7kW home wall charger. You plug it at night and in the morning..voila! charged fully! no issues! no more lengthy stops in superchargers...
Yeah for urban dwellers like myself I use Burbank supercharger to charge my Model 3. Hopefully Tesla will build Sherman Oaks, Northridge, & Studio City superchargers before the end of this year with a least 20 stalls for each one because most superchargers are already full before even the Model Y is even out.
Diego Almora I feel your pain! I live closer to the Culver City charger and I avoid going there because it’s always so crowded with wait times 15-20 minutes before a stall opens. Thankfully the Santa Monica Superchargers officially opened last night with 10 stalls. Hopefully Tesla can get more of these moving in LA. We need them!
It literally only costs 1-3k to get an outlet installed with/without a meter. If you have a 55k car you have money to pay for part or all of a 120volt outlet good lord. You'd save the money quickly as well as it would be some .12 vs .25 a kwh 10,000 kwh would break even or like 100 charges
It would cost me $15K-$20K to install a $500 charger, and no one wants to do the job. Why? Because my deeded parking is outside of my building with no nearby electricity line to pull. Electricians and utilities company came out to give me a quote, and everyone was shaking their heads saying it's a big job and not worth it. Plus, it's not financially sensible to spend $15K just to install a charger anyway. Not everyone has the same situation so please don't make assumptions.
@Diego Just go to Burbank after the Mall closes. I go there all the time and have only had to wait once, when I got there at 8 PM. If you go anytime after 9:30 PM there is never a wait. Plus you'll charge faster because of less people/load :)
@@RiotNrrrdUTubethe 3 has only been produced for 1 year. in cities the cars without home charging/supercharger are going to skyrocket. its going to be crazy when the y hits.
Tesla Joy - It charges starting at 1AM when I am asleep. When I awake, the battery is full (well 90% anyway). If Time is Consciousness, then my M3 charges in zero time.
Hi Tesla Joy! Great video. You pointed out a few things I hadn’t noticed - particularly the side mirror. I have two gripes: the lack of wireless charging and the back lights/bumper area gets extremely dirty. Don’t know if you’ve noticed that, but with this Northeast winter you can notice all the snow, slush, grime, salt building up on the back of the car. I’ve been told it has to do with the aero of the car’s design. It’s impossible to keep clean and with the ceramic coating I have on the car it’s not recommended to take it through car washes with harsh brushes. Let me know if you’ve ever noticed this problem. Thanks for posting a video I was going thru some Tesla Joy withdrawals...
LOL @ "Tesla Joy withdrawals." I think it's nice that Tesla even offers charging ports. Not all phones are wireless charging compatible right now, so you can always buy a charger and plug in your Model 3 that way. This is how I started my channel---I had an idea for wireless Qi charger hack. Check it out (my first video on this channel. Terrible video, but a good idea): ruclips.net/video/LK2OmI-ykAA/видео.html With the dirt on the back, I do notice that it gets dirtier whenever I need to clean my car, but not to the extend that being that you can't see my tail lights (since we don't have snow here in LA). The aero design of the car makes sense though to push the dirt back.
I feel like they missed an opportunity to put a wireless charging pad in the Tesla shop. Must not have seemed worth the R&D time. Nomad did a great job with it though.
I agree that Tesla is missing an opportunity on providing wireless charging pads as an accessory option that you can purchase. My guess is in later versions this will become standard as more phones come equipped with wireless charging capability.
add a touch button to open the glove compartment while driving - and not have to look at the screen for glovebox control to get my sun glasses , also the bright sun often makes it hard to see your phone screen and read the two steps to open trunk and load the groceries which are to large to use the frunk
Thank you Joy for a great video. Some earlier Tesla Model S have no power liftgate either. :) Please remember that Superchargers are meant to be used for long distance travel only and 90% of charging normally takes place at home. Do you charge at home? Answer to people how long it takes to charge in that case should be: It takes 8 seconds to charge. 4 seconds to plug in and 4 seconds to unplug
Rado, I thought I replied to you before...Thanks for the comment. I cannot charge at home because I live in a condo community where my deeded parking is outside away from my building without any electricity line nearby to pull and install a charger. My neighbor who has a Model S for 2 years doesn't have a charger either, and another Model 3 owner in our community doesn't have a charger installed also. It costs me $15K-$20K to install a $500 charger, and HOA won't allow it because I have to dig up the ground to pull lines, and no electrician wants to take that job. And frankly, spending $15K just to install a $500 charger isn't financially sensible.
@@TeslaJoy I understand and appreciate your comment. Thank you. Enjoy your beautiful Model 3. Tesla is still at least 10 years ahead of all other car makers.
@@TeslaJoy Yeah, I am sorry to hear that you are unable to home-charge your car. But you said that you were aware of this before buying and this is an electric car issue not something specific 'Tesla'. I know I would not have bought my Mod 3 if I didn't have the ability to charge it overnight because I have to charge it every 3-4 days and dedicating 2-3 hours each week to car-charging would not be good for me.
Arth Denton Yes I was and like I said that it wasn’t a deal breaker. However since this was my first EV, I had no idea how much of a lifestyle/routine change I had to make once I actually got it. I had planned on relying on the Supercharger a mile away from my home after I got my Model 3, but then it got super crowded where it’s very normal to wait 15-20 minutes in a line of Tesla before a stall is available for you to pull into and charge. I didn’t see that coming and that added more unnecessary wait time sitting in the car. Other ICE owners would walk by/drive by shaking their heads at us waiting in such a long line just trying to charge. That is a deterrent for many to switch to EV. Bottom line, EV charging infrastructure needs to catch up meeting demands, and battery technology needs to be advanced to address this long wait time issue.
@@TeslaJoy Indeed, and as the number of Teslas is about to double-triple... more than that within the next couple of years, supercharging is going to become a sales depressing factor. I only use superchargers when I am on a long trip but last time I took my Mod 3 to a long trip, a few months ago, most of the time I was taking the last available charging stall - it was weekend. So I suspect that there are now lines forming there on weekends and this is the WORST time to wait in line for charging your car while your weekend 'free' time is ticking away. Tesla needs to quickly expand the superchargers or they are going to have a problem.
Super! I love my Model 3 too! Since I can't install a charger at home as I previously mentioned, I have to rely on superchargers and public Level 2 chargers around town. I recently ran into a Model X at the supercharger which was "Duke" on Tesloop fleet. I found out "Duke" went in service since April 2017 and logged 275K miles in 1.5 years, and it relies on superchargers. No issues on battery whatsoever.
Charging is change of perception : It takes me 30 seconds to plug in my car at home, then I make dinner for my family, have a beer, go to bed, get up, unplug my car - another 15 seconds - 99% of journeys. On a long journey, I plug in my car, go to the loo, have a coffee, may have something to eat. Then I unplug my car and drive off. Least I don't have to stand in the rain holding a petrol pump - wash my hands cos I dripped fuel on them, then move my car from the pump and find somewhere to park, loo, coffee, maybe food. You will never convince some people they a scratching around for problems to hang on to the past. Great video....
I believe your item 3 regarding the door opening is fixed. The manual opener now functions the same way as the regular button, so the risk of damaging your window trim is now gone. It was included in a recent update.
Yes that was fixed when I took delivery of my car where the windows do roll down when the emergency lever is pulled. However, when my friend accidentally pulled on it to exit, it still broke something inside the door (window was rolled down properly per the fix).
Thank you so much Joy for pointing out these issues, as I am looking to buy a new Tesla and I’m currently doing as much research on it as I can because I fully commit to a model 3!!
I agree with you about #2, it just really blew my mind that a car in this price range of $62K did not come with a powered lift gate for the trunk, #3 bothers me too, I wish the emergency release wasn’t so easily confused for the regular handle. #5 agree but also not a deal breaker, not an issue 90% of the time if you can charge at home and mostly just commute around town.
Danie Bello Thanks for sharing. There are actually decal stickers you can put on those door open buttons. I’ve resisted getting them but now I have them on order. You can get them from Abstract Ocean and use my discount code “teslajoy” to get 15% off your first order. As for charging, unfortunately I live in a condo where I can’t install a charger (deeded parking outside far away without electricity line nearby), and with the overcrowding at LA Superchargers (15-20 minutes wait time in line before a stall is open), the long charge time is becoming an issue.
There seat headrest is to protect your neck in an accident. It's not too rest your head while driving. I wouldn't suggest using that pillow. pulling the manual release should not make the door rattle. Must have been a manufacturing defect, I had some rattles too.
My neck and shoulder become really tense which would result in a migraine headache after I drive the Model 3. The neck pillow contours them and absorbs shock and impact from the rough ride. Without it I’d develop chronic neck problem.
Is the model three a luxury sport? I feel thats why its designed the way it is. Bucket seats, no auto latches. I really dislike the term "frunk", id rather they call it a bonnet or forward trunk, because "trunk" isnt necessarily directional specific. It just means storage.
@@TeslaJoy oh, no its a security feature for the front, all manufacturers cant have a forward hatch open automatically, it can pop open, but must have a secondary security lock, so in the even the main lock is popped the hood doesn't obscure the visibility in cases it happens while being driven.
All Tesla (including Model 3) frunk have a security latch so even if you hit the emergency release button from the inside while driving, the frunk would not open but latched on the hood giving you warning on screen. Tesla is the safest car out there on the road today.
I agree Joy. My sister has 2 Tesla, model X and model 3. I hate that the model 3 still has no Auto-Open or Close for the trunk. This is beyond unbelievable for a fully electric car.
Thank you! I rented a base model Toyota Camry back in June on a business trip, and it had auto trunk lift by pressing on key fob! I couldn’t believe it.
I've had my Model 3 for 16 months now and you hit the dislikes perfectly. Those are my exact dislikes. I have ordered an S since I've found them much more comfortable and the seat and rear vier mirror are much better. Also, the screen in front and on the middle pad separate.
I know you mentioned you got an early production model, hence why you got the old seat style. could you tell me what month and week you placed your order ?
I’m in the market for purchasing a M3. I also live in an apartment and can’t charge there. However I work for my dads company which has a 240v outlet by my Prius parking spot which is probably 15 feet away that I can plug Into when needed and top off before the weekend. Is the charger long enough for that? Is it bad for the battery to not have it plugged in over 3-4 day periods I live in Phoenix so it would be sitting out in the sun during the weekends I could go park in the shade in the back covered areas if that is something that helps . My commute is roughly 18miles to work each day. I drive around 130 miles a week if I’m not doing much. Would you guys suggest the base model range of 220 or upgrade to the 240 or 264 since I can’t charge at home. I also like to drive to LA a couple times a year would a base range be able to make it there (the Tesla site doesn’t show the trip info yet last I checked for the base mileage). Thank you
Hi Alex, great question! I live in a condo and my parking is far away from electricity line so I am unable to install a charger even if I wanted to, so I understand your situation. For the 240V I'd recommend that you plug in each day to charge up little by little. That's what I'm doing using the free 2-hour Level 2 public charger a block away from work to get my car up to 80%-90% battery charge before the weekend. If you don't go on long road trip much, you can definitely get the base $35K and it will work out well since you can utilize the supercharging network along the route to LA. But if you don't want to stop so frequently to charge and if your budget allows, you might want to consider the mid-range option.
@Alex Pirate A standard cord length for most EV chargers is 25 feet. I'm not sure how long the cord that comes with the Model 3 is, because I've never used mine. (I either go to a Supercharger or use my own existing ChargePoint charger & cord or I charge at work with their cord.) Living in Phoenix you really ought to park it in the shade. The car has an all-glass roof and I start getting toasty in my new Model 3 LR AWD as soon as it hits 65°F outside. The A/C will be putting in overtime out there. Tesla sells a "Model 3 Glass Roof Sunshade" (front and rear) on their Web site shop that I am thinking of getting in anticipation of our L.A. summer. Since you can't charge at home I would get the highest-range model you can afford. Also, the quoted range is actually a 'lie' - you're not supposed to charge above 90% or let it go below 20% so take your range number and multiply it by 0.7 to get the 'real' range. I just drove 35.1 miles in my Model 3 today and the SOC went down 14%. Multiply that by 5 to get the 70% usable range and you're talking 175.5 miles of usable range, not 310 as is the quoted range. (So no - you can't make it to L.A. without stopping at least once.)
Joy, I’m curious about your experience on the quietness of the cabin. Compared to being in your last ICE, do you find that you hear wind sounds or that when using your Bluetooth phone calls you have to speak much louder? People have been telling me (usually when on the highway at speeds over say 50 mph) it’s difficult to hear me because of noise. Usually people ask me if I’m outside or if I have my windows slightly open. I’ve compared this to my previous Subaru Crosstrek and I recall how quiet the cabin was during phone calls where most people didn’t know I was driving! They said it’s so quiet they didn’t know I was on the road at all. Even when idle on the side of the highway while vehicles pass by (with engine off), the cabin is still much more quiet compared to my Model 3. I’m only asking because I find your thoughts and experiences to be genuine. I’ve brought this up to the techs but was told it was normal but that it’s still quiet. Appreciate your insights!
That is a great question! Personally, I have experienced both ways and my opinion is it depends on your mobile service provider rather than the car. I've asked my husband when I was on the phone with him in my car (we are both on T-Mobile) if he could hear any noise while I was driving, he said no he hears no background noise and it's as if I was in a quiet place talking to him. I've also not had this issue with my mother (also on T-Mobile). However, when I talked to my coworker (who also has a Model 3 and she's on Verizon), I could hear background noise. I'm not sure if you knew, but if you and the person you're talking on are on the same network (e.g. T-Mobile to T-Mobile or Verizon to Verizon), you'd get HD calling where it has great noise filtering/cancellation in call quality. However, if you and the person you're talking to are on different carriers (e.g. T-Mobile to Verizon), you won't get that HD call quality and you will hear all kinds of background noise. Next time when that happens, ask your friend who they use as service provider and see if it's different from yours. If you are both on the same network but the background noise is still very loud, then it might be the car. A comment I often get when someone first sat in my Model 3 (like my Dad) is "it's so quiet!" I think the lack of engine sound makes wind/tire noise a lot more noticeable in an EV (not just Tesla) so that could be a factor as well. Hope this helps.
@@TeslaJoy The funny thing is that there is a site (RPMTesla) dedicated to providing a rubber 'gasket'-type of accessory (Model 3 Wind Noise Reduction Kit) to reduce the wind noise in Model 3s because there is nothing around the edges of the 2 big glass roof panels and supposedly wind noise leaks in. Personally I haven't noticed enough wind noise in my late 2018 Model 3 to spring for one yet.
HI joy, did you do your income tax yet? Does a 7500 tax credit work? I am very confusing with this. I owe 5000 tax this year. But this tax credit can only lower my tax 1667$. I still have to pay about 3300 $ to federal tax. I thought that I don't need to pay federal tax this year because I owe less then 7500
That's weird. I'm not a tax expert, but I do know that in order for you to get that $7500 credit applied against your taxes, you would need to have at least a $7500 tax liability. I did my taxes and without the tax credit, I would have owed $1000, but instead I got $6500 back. Double check with your accountant?
Tesla Joy thanks a lot joy. I did not file my tax yet. I do it on turbo tax. And this morning the lady told me that 7500 is deduct from my income, it can lower my tax. Will double check with other company.
Channarith Mok That doesn’t sound right. The $7500 is a credit you apply once you’ve entered all the line items. You don’t deduct that from your income. You apply the credit last after seeing how much you may owe or not owe.
@@TeslaJoy Hi, Joy, Thanks you explaining to me... Now i find out why I am not qualify for the Tax credit. today i met two tax experts. the first lady does not explain to me clear. but the second guys explain to me very clear. I got paid from my boss as 1099-MISC form. it's an independent constructor, so I have to pay my Self employment Tax(SS# and Medicare Tax). it's not like you that your employer already paid those tax for you. I just finish file my tax. I have to pay 3225$ for the federal tax.
Hey joy, thanks for the video and the items you listed as not liking. Thankfully in my late 2018 built model 3 the seats are pretty full and comfortable. I only have a few dislikes on my model 3. The one thing i really dont like is the auto dimming mirrors and how dark they are at night. I have come to rely on the screen display a lot at night and using the blind spot markers to know i don't have a car in that area when moving lanes in the dark. I am excited that tesla will now add an audible warning in a coming software update which will help supplement the blind sport warning and make that whole thing better. My other gripe is i hope they take all the 2018 - 2019 current cars data that I assume tesla is collecting from their fleet and use it to enhance their energy range meter and how the cold and driving effects the cars battery charge range. Since i live in CT and even up to today the outside temp is under freezing with lows noted last month to -10 below zero and as you in one of your videos and lots of other owners have noted range is really impacted in the cold. I would imagine if tesla used a little machine learning to take my monday - friday daily commute to work and factor in my driving style for the past 30 days and the current temp then it should be able to offer a somewhat accurate range prediction on my cars charge. Thankfully my commute is around 60 miles round trip so even during the coldest days with temps under zero i had more than enough range charging my battery to the recommended 80-90% before leaving my home in the morning. But a better predictive graph would alleviate some of the range anxiety i feel and im sure lots of others do. So i really only have these two complaints so i guess tesla hit a lot of marks for me with this car. Oh wait I wish it auto cleaned itself cause my black car is always in a state of needing a bath;> .. maybe that will be the model 4, lol Anyway thanks for the videos and keep them coming! Doug
Haha! I vote for self-cleaning car too! Others have also complained about the auto dimming mirrors as well. I'm OK with them right now but I'm sure in 5 years when my eyes get really really bad at night, that will become a bigger issue. I think your idea of ML providing predictive range based on your driving habit is an excellent idea. Right now it gives you an estimate but many times that is still off based on weather/traffic, etc. You'd think that based on your commute everyday on the same route, that your car would know how much the battery *actually* drains by now, but it doesn't. Since Tesla is really a data company, I'm pretty sure they are looking into this to implement in future versions. Thanks for your feedback and sharing your experience!
YES!!! I had my test drive in Natick Mass, and my NECK hurt so much. We reclined the seat to see if that helped, it did a bit, but then that hurt my back... 10 days of severe back pain. I do have back issues, chronic back pain. But the 3 made it so much worse!
Yes for that price should be almost perfect . I will stick to my hybrid lexus .. cheaper than that but u could almost sleep while driving becoz of the seat comfort . True . That’s the main thing right, specially for long driving which i always do
@@TeslaJoy lol its metaphorical. I mean that's how comfortable the lexus car seat is. i always do the long driving for many many hrs without stopping by and feel no back no shoulder pain by the rime i get home
Ah I see. But the great thing about Tesla is with Autopilot, you can relax and not be stressed out about accelerating and braking on long road trips that would tire you out physically and get mentally stressed negotiating through traffic. Even though the seat isn't as comfortable as Lexus or my old BMW, I was able to relax, chill, and stretch out during the long drive on Autopilot. At the end of the trip, I am much more relaxed and comfortable in a Model 3 than in my old BMW with better seats. Something for you to consider. :)
Also, you don't have to send your car in for emissions so, all that time you spend with an ICE vehicle at the dealer for an oil change, you don't with a Tesla. In my opinion that makes up for the time lost charging instead of filling up. Plus in my case, charging at home is the way to go, so every morning my car is fully charged ready to go. I also think that you're maybe not charging at a super charger, because charging speed is much faster that what you're claiming, I've seen about 75 miles for every 5 minutes of charging. Anyway, great video! I think all of us Model 3 lovers hate the manual trunks!!! Seriously, like what the frunk Tesla!!! lol
Well narrated video, and fair-minded. Great job, Joy. Can't understand the dislikes ratio. Must the Tesla fanboys.
Thank you so much. I'm glad you are able to keep an impartial view to look at this video. You are right, the dislikes on this video came from fanboys who think I hate Tesla. I've had to remove many inappropriate/hateful comments and people who just want to argue without wanting to look at this product objectively. No car out is perfect, and as I mentioned in the introduction of the video, my Model 3 was a "First Production" vehicle so there is room for improvement. For example, Tesla is aware of the long charging time and is coming out with V3 Superchargers and upgrading existing Superchargers to pump out more current, so that issue is going away. This shows why this company is revolutionary in listening to customers and the ease of improving their products not just on new cars but also with existing owners. Thank you again for your comment. I really appreciate it.
@@TeslaJoy That is an immature reaction on the part of the folks who reacted angrily. Did they watch the video? Yes, it's critical, but you said a lot of positive things about Tesla, and I think went out of your way to be fair and balanced. Even the negatives had positives, such as the point about the seats. You praise Tesla for improving on that. If I'm Tesla, I come away thinking Joy tried to be measured and is still a fan of ours, so we'll look at the issues she raised.
O Gordon Thank you! I don’t think those negative thumbs down viewers bothered to watch the video. They saw the title and automatically voted it down and left comments like “go back to ICE” or “you should have gotten a BMW or Benz instead of a Tesla.” That’s why I had to put in description box that I will moderate comments that are snarky or with profanity in it. There are lots of crazy people on the internet. 🤦🏻♀️
Yeah good video 👍 I don't click on these kind of video titles since they are typically clickbaity and I've seen so many bad videos.
But this was quite good 👍
O Gordon yes the fanboys will bash anything you say. They give Alex on e for electric trouble if he says that he likes another car even if he has had 3 Tesla’s . Everything can’t always be perfect no matter what car. If you want all Tesla love watch Tesla time news
Hi Joy. Thanks for sharing your honest views on owning a Model 3.
I've had a base-model Model 3 for just 10 days now, and am running an experiment: trying to live in urban Denver using ONLY the low-power plug, the standard US 120 volt power plug. Committed to doing this for 30 days.
I'm tweeting about the results. And so far, have been surprised to find I am having no problem keeping it charged with just the low-power plug
Niall Starson That would be a nice experiment to run! Please keep me updated on your findings. I am going to make a video soon about how I’m able to survive without having a home charger.
I have a 17' S. We had a nema 1450 installed when we ordered. We bought a new house 9 months ago and haven't put one in. I've been pleasantly surprised at how much it's not an issue at all.
Battery charge time is a factor for you because you don't have home charging, for those with home charging it doesn't matter so much.
I'd be interested in a video in where you talk about how the Model 3 does and does not work for those without home charging. Does it simply come down to battery charge time or are there other issues such as cost? How receptive (or otherwise) are the property owners to providing charging at their rental property?
Thanks for the suggestion Jean-Pierre. I am planning a video showing how you can own an EV / Tesla living in condos/apartments--where I charge, etc. I will talk about why I'm unable to install a charger at my parking spot.
Jean-Pierre, I am in the same boat-a condo dweller, with no way to charge at home or at work-yet make it work. It's all about the word that Tesla Joy uses ('routine') and adequate public charging options (at an average 25 mph of charge for Level 2).
In nine months of ownership, I've put on about 250 miles per week. That's thanks to using all available Level-2 charging options, and maybe one time out of ten a Supercharger, to keep a decent SoC near places where I'm normally spending time.
That's MORE average miles per month than I used to put on my previous ICE car, and half of that has been under winter driving conditions, meaning my avg. consumption has gone up frm 232 Wh/mi to almost 250 Wh/mi. But again, I still make a go of it, by charging at places and times that make the most sense in this new routine.
Anyway, it will be great to see her video on the topic.
Yes, I think it's a must that you have the possibility to charge at home and that there should be possible to request charging parking spaces in cities in order to enable the transition to bEV.
I did a video on how far I can drive and how much time I have saved by switching from an ICE car to an EV. I used to spend 38 hours every year just refueling my ICE car. Now I spend less then an hour every year charging my EV.
@@TeslaJoy, even if you have access to a regular 120v outlet, that'll save you a ton of time. It'll charge the car at 5 miles/hr, which overnight will give u around 60 miles (about 400 miles a week). That'll most likely reduce your visits to the supercharger by a whole lot.
@@jumper4000 I live in an appartment with a 110v outlet in my parking spot and that's how I charge my Model 3. When needed, I go to the nearest Tesla supercharger and finish the rest home. Once I buy my own house, I'll be installing a level 2 charger.
You are quite spot on all the five things you dislike about M3. Just one thing that I wish to add on. The size of the time reading out on the screen is kind of small , for a 70 year old driver like me. Wish there is some way to enlarge the front size of the time reading. Hoping voice command of Tesla is possible in future to tell time while driving.
Ahhh yes. It would nice if Tesla allows you to change font size on the screen.
To manually open the trunk is an advantage! The automatic mechanisms are susceptible to failure in a few years, just like the motors that retract the glasses on the doors each time you open them. I was disappointed at Tesla 3's door design in this part. I like to keep my cars for 10 years or longer if I can. People who switch to new cars every 3 or 4 years probably don't care about the longevity of a car.
Just had a lot of rain in California. When you open the trunk, the water runs onto the back windshield and then right down into your trunk. There’s a lip there, but it doesn’t really do much to stop the water.
Kim Farber Ah yes I started hearing about this one too. I am also in CA but didn’t notice this when it rained. Will pay attention next week when it rains again. Thanks so much for sharing.
Seems like not a lot of thought went into the trunk design.
@@kimby333 It appears so. Hopefully they will correct this in later versions of the car.
@@kimby333 I bet it would help a bit if we could get the OEM rear deck spoilers that only the Performance model buyers are allowed to have. 🙄
I think having an ev means not having to go to the gas station(refuel outside your primary charge point). A 220v outlet at home is to be your primary charge point(overnight), and superchargers are for long road trips or when you don't have enough range to get home.
Ifeanyi Ibeanu There are many urban dwellers like me who cannot install charger at home in LA/NY/London who use Superchargers like gas stations. Please read comments below on why I’m not able to install a charger at my condo deeded parking spot.
I agree with the complaint about the passenger side mirror. It has always seemed to be recessed too far, reducing the effective viewing area of the mirror.
I'm glad I'm not the only one!
Basic aerodynamics... It's less drag (thus more range) like this.
@ The casing affects the aerodynamics, not the positioning of the mirror, which is obviously on the leeward side of the assembly.
Just because you paid $62000 for the car, it does not make it a luxury car.
Luxury options make the car luxury for which you pay the extra $$$$, and not just because you paid extra for it.
My 7 year old son once came to me and said" Dad, could I have $10?" I said, what do you need it for? He replied " Our neighbor is selling the stick for $10" , to which I said go to our backyard and get it for free", My son said: It's not the same stick he is selling to me, i have to by his because he said it's better."
cleantechnica.com/2019/08/30/tesla-model-3-was-1-most-considered-luxury-model-in-q2/
Cool story bro. A Telsa Model 3 is a luxury vehicle if you were confused.
Joy as a 3 tesla vehicle owner, I can tell u I spend nearly no time worrying about charging, I charge at home and my cars are ready to go every morning with a full charge (actually I set the charge to 90%). On the occasional time that I make a road trip, I stop by the supercharger after I deplete my charge below 20%, and usually I need a restroom break anyhow. Usually 20mins and I’m back at the car and off I go. My suggestion to u is, try to charge at home if u can, as it makes a huge difference! But looking forward, tesla is rolling out v3 superchargers which should cut ur wait time by as much as 1/2 of current charging times (fingers crossed). As for the other issues, hopefully someone in HQ is taking notes as they watch ur video
She did a video about why she doesn't charge at home, I think she brought it up with her condo management and it wasn't going to work :( ... other people have had more luck tho, but if you live in an apt or condo/apt ... at least ask, here is a success story from another tuber: ruclips.net/video/QQqhoM3fDrQ/видео.html ... as for me, my apartment complex has rentable detached garages with 120v outlets (with included electricity, I asked and they allow EV charging), and that works for my local driving needs at ~40 miles/day.
Hey @Michael Hsu, as @Brant Wedel mentioned, I live in a condo and my parking spot is outside far away from my building. My HOA won't allow me to install a charger because I will have to dig up ground pulling lines, and no electrician would do the job because it's a big job. I also would not want to spend $15K-$20K just installing a charger because that isn't financially sensible/feasible (that's what I was quoted by both electricians and my utilities provider if I insisted on doing this). For all those reasons, I can't charge at home.
@@TeslaJoy I think electric companies are causing a issue for EV adoption. I know some Electric companies offer incentives for solar. Not sure if your local state or city would offer incentives for installing electric charging for EV's in your area. I think they should because the adoption of EV's are rapidly growing. If rental companies aren't getting with the times most people would move to a different rental apartment complex just to have a charging option for there EV. If I had money this would me my investment for a new apartment complex being built.
@@TeslaJoy Hopefully you get some more Tesla owners in your building. Maybe 5 or 6 people going in on running the trunk line out - that way you could share the costs. I would think it would be worth 3 grand to me, 15-20 is not happening.
Dom G My neighbor in same building has had his Model S 75D for the last 2 years. He has underground parking closer to his meter yet he opted not to install charger and goes supercharging instead. Yesterday I found another building with Model 3 and they don’t have charger installed either. Building next to mine has a BMW i3 no charger. Another building has a Nissan Leaf and they were able to install a charger because their spot is right next to their meter. For the rest of us, it’s just not financially feasible to spend $15k installing a $500 charger.
Just shortly after I signed up on the early days of the Tesla waiting list, I bumped into a Tesla employee in the Los Angeles area. I remember her telling me that Tesla is constantly working on newer better charging systems. Constantly. By the time one system is implemented, another is coming up right around the bend-- even better. Guess there's hope for all of us.
PS, Two more things I'd like to see improved are:
1) Some type of warning system, when your tires/rims are about to scrape against the curb. Can you say curb rash. Since the rim sticks out beyond the wheel, parallel parking can subject ones rims to scraping against the curb. Ouch.
2) When you view the rearview camera when backing up, objects behind you appear much farther away than they actually are. It'd be great if you could get a more accurate idea how close things actually are behind you.
Thanks for the thoughtful honest review, Joy!
Hi Elaine! Thanks for your kind words and insights from the Tesla employee. This confirms my "suspicion" all along that Tesla is constantly improving its products and charging technology.
Regarding "curb rash," do you have EAP? If so, how often do you use auto-park for parallel parking? I use that feature as often as possible, especially when I charge at public charger by work where I have to do curb side parallel parking (used it today, in fact). I have found that auto-park helps to avoid curb rash. But I hear you on messing up the rim because it's a very common problem among Model 3 owners.
And great suggestion on rear camera! When I had the ICE rental a few months ago, the backup camera gave you a "zone" which I liked. With the Model 3, I rely on the sensor telling me how many inches I'm away from hitting something. That's how I'm getting around to not knowing exactly how far away I am to a wall when backing in with the camera on. Hope this helps!
I had to move my new Model 3 out of my driveway so I could get my Jeep out. I parked on the street in front of my house. First time parking it against the curb. Misjudged it and now I already have curb rash on both my right-side wheels :(
Awesome video! I currently own a used Nissan Leaf. It only takes me 1 minute to plug in at home. The car charges while I'm sleeping. For me charging an EV is not an issue.
Thanks for your comment! It's great that you can charge at home, but for those of us who cannot install a charger at our parking spots, charging time will continue to be a hurdle for people to get over.
Charging my Leaf has never been a problem. I get home, plug in, go in, hit the sack, no problem. I just wish I had control of the average daily charge level. I can live with charging to 90% 19 out of 20 days. A great way to extend battery life.
randycarter2001 It’s great that you can charge at home, for those of us who can’t, a Leaf isn’t a good option. You can watch my video “Why I decided to buy a Tesla Model 3” for more info.
Nice review video....point number 1 starts at roughly the 3:19 into the video.
Thanks Thad. There's a reason I had to do a longer intro and preface my situation to clarify my position so people don't get the wrong idea before I jumped into the points. I wouldn't encourage anyone skipping the intro because they will get info out of context.
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Thanks Thad. After the first minute, I was wondering if someone would post the timestamp to go straight to the point.
You should watch the preface before jumping into the points so you don’t get this video out of context like many did.
And men don’t? What kind of sexist comment is that?
The viewing angle on the side and rearview mirrors are my biggest concern with getting a Tesla. I need to be able to see everything clearly in my blindspots as I drive. Safety first.I don't mind a rearview camera but I don't believe in relying solely on that technology.
I do agree that getting in and out of the car should be more seamless and completely hassle-free.
Another concern is if the display fails, how do you determine how fast you're traveling since there is no analog display providing that information.
The opening of the frunk and trunk manually isn't a big deal, we all have to do it.
It's great getting the perspective of someone who cannot charge at home. 👍
Something to note. The UK commonly uses 3phase power and 240 outlets in residential homes. In the states we are single phase with 120v at most our outlets. 240v is in your residential home. But it’s still single phase.
I have seen one case where a person vinyl wrapped the manual emergency door latch to keep passengers from using it. With force someone can still rip the vinyl but it made it obvious that it wasn’t the normal door method.
Considering the possible repair costs if someone breaks the insulation around the door from using the manual release it might be worth doing for any owner expecting guests that are not regular and aware passengers.
Yes I've seen that as well. Thankfully Tesla fixed my door issue under warranty, but I've put in an order for some decal stickers for the door buttons to better indicate that those are the exit buttons people need to push. :)
Why wouldn't Tesla just put another switch on the underside of the emergency lever? It wouldn't interfere with pulling the emergency release, probably would open the door before anyone could yank hard enough to do any damage. I pity the fool trying to use a Model 3 for Uber.
I have not even noticed that there is a manual release. Now that I know I will be extra careful to inform any passengers to push the top button to exit. If robo-taxis come to fruition this will definitely have to be addressed.
Another thing I haven't quite figured out is the operation of the door locks. While driving is the car locked from the outside? Might be important in a bad neighborhood. Is a child-lock feature available for the door lock and window? I guess I should read the manual or do some testing.
@Scientific Humanist Too simple, reliable, cheap and light to do that.
At least it's not the Model X !!
I expect the door opener to not break which ever one is used.
Your complaint is unfounded. It is simple you need more features, pay more ! Remember lady, you didn't buy an aircraft - a simple car for which you don't need to fill gas !!
When I was on a business trip in June, I had a rental car. It was a $20k base Toyota Camry. To my surprise, it had auto trunk lift from key fob. If a $20k bade model Toyota Camry has it, my $62k Tesla should, too. So no, it is not unfounded.
The amount of dislikes on this video is very predictable of the Tesla fanbase. They don't want to hear anything negative about their precious Tesla, even if the points are valid.
Thank you!
Well its more nitpicky and more prissy, I am not saying she is prissy I am saying those are minor things that don't apply to everyone.
FATFATTY2BY4 And that’s what I stated in the video.
Fritz Jean-Noel I recommend that you watch all my other videos on this channel.
I've driven farm grain trucks on leaf springs from the 1970's that had a better ride than my Model 3. I'm going to try her neck cushion solution.
Thanks for the video. I picked up my my Model 3 about two months ago. I thought I would get used to the door handles, but I’m still a bit annoyed with them. When I’m holding something I need to hold it with my right hand so that my left hand is free to manipulate the driver’s door handle ( reverse that when opening a passenger side door ). Try and open the driver’s door with your right hand? It can be done, but it is quite awkward! Also, I feel like I have to “slam” the door to get it to shut properly. My passengers have to re-open and push/pull the door harder to get it to close properly. This is not so much an issue on my BMW, Audi, or Honda.
Regarding the emergency door handles I installed a wrap (RPMTesla) that covers those handles making them less obvious. Also I see decals that you can apply to the “open” buttons thus making them more obvious to your passengers.
Yes EVs (for now) require a lifestyle change. Sometimes I’ll go during lunch so I’ll eat in the car (if I have a leftovers) or eat at a closeby restaurant, and/or I’ll go for a walk. I recently found a gym about a block away from the superchargers, so I may take advantage of that ☺️
Interesting your comment about door handles. I find I can open the door with either hand, using thumb or fingers doesn't seem to matter. I can load a desktop computer into my 3 easily enough, the computer occupies my left arm while I use my right hand to open either of the rear doors. May just take you more practice to get used to the handles.
@A Cruz Yes the door handles (outside) also took some getting used to and another thing I've had to instruct new passengers each time. I had a BMW 328i before and the doors didn't close easily either. I've always had to tell people to "just slam it!" They feel bad for being so harsh on my car but if they don't, the door wouldn't close on that Beemer. I've had couple of incidents when the Model 3 door didn't close on first try either, so I'd have to use a bit extra force.
I found out about the inside door opening decal and have them on order. Will be installing them to make people find door button easier. Thanks for sharing your experience!
A Cruz, please let me share a tip that has been working for me (and passengers).
I always tell them ahead of time, "You only need a thumb to get into and out of the car."
Getting in from the exterior, tell them "Thumb on the fat part" to prevent them from pawing all around the handle and leaving scratches. On the two front doors (and this is the coolest part), you only have to thumb-in the handle to unlatch the door. THEN, it takes like a millisecond to grab the upper corner of the chrome trim to pull open the door with a single finger-no wrenching around your wrist to pull the handle. Try it. (The rear doors unfortunately don't unlatch all the way, so you still have to grab the handle.)
Getting out of the car, just say "Thumb up top on the button." That way, they ignore that the emergency release is below, since you can't open that with a thumb. . . .
Thank you very much for the video, Joy. You explain with a slow and easy to understand language and that is very much appreciated, especially those of us who are not native English speakers.
Jesús Benito Thank you for the feedback! I am also a non-native English speaker (Chinese is my mother tongue), that’s why I am not a fast talker. Glad you’re able to understand!
Hi I think tesla needs to watch your video's! My model 3 is a month old and no complaints. No level 3 chargers are 1000 miles per hour (at low battery charge) so he is listening or rather he already new. So I am guessing you don't charge at home then you are very brave getting an electric car so I love that
Hi Roger, you can check out this video: ruclips.net/video/t8KnVOFJyq4/видео.html
I don't know why the thumbs down. It was a very fair and good video. Maybe the intro was a little too long, but it was good. Thank you.
Kenji Yagi Thank you Kenji. Yes this intro was longer because I had to preface it by saying I am not a Tesla hater (most thumbs down didn’t watch and assumed I hate Tesla as I removed many hateful and inappropriate comments), and that this car was a First Production vehicle (current Model 3s are no longer First Production). I appreciate your comment.
Probably because all the points were minor nitpicks. You could likely find just as many things if not more to complain about with any other car.
For most people using the car for a regular commute, plugging into 110 outlet will keep you mostly charged. If you need to run to a supercharger every few weeks, you're still ahead on time. Where I'm at, and if you're anything like me, I like to fill up the truck at a grocery store or some kind of discount place to get the cheapest gas...but so does everyone else. The pumps run really slow when its cold there so I waited for someone to fill their tank for about 20 minutes, then I filled mine in about 25 minutes the other day...of course this isn't standard, but what you have is a variable that no one is talking about at the pumps...some times there is a line, sometimes the credit card machine doesn't work or all you have is cash so you have to spend time doing that, sometimes the pumps are slow...etc. On average, it takes about 20-25 minutes to fill at a gas station, so as long as there isn't lines at the supercharger, its not that much different! Not to mention as the Tesla V3 chargers roll out, you will shave about 15 minutes off of the charge time, so in a situation where you start charging at 5%, and charge to 80%, it should only take about 25-30 minutes with V3. Plus if you have a 220v plug in at home, you will never have to go to a supercharger unless you travel more than 250-300 miles in your trip which usually doesn't happen running around town in one day. In my experience with my Model X, charging is a non-issue.
Hass Mchasserson Thanks for your feedback. FYI I live in a condo where my deeded parking is outside away from building. I had electricians and utilities company come out to see if I could install a charger and nobody wanted to do it. It is a $15k-$20k job installing a $500 charger what would involve digging up ground pulling electricity line to my spot because there isn’t one nearby. It doesn’t make financial sense and my HOA won’t allow it anyway. That’s why I and many urban dwellers (like my coworker whom I convinced to get a Model 3 also) can’t install chargers at home and have to use public chargers and Superchargers. Even my neighbor who has a Model S and his parking is much closer to his meter than I to mine, chose not to install one because it’s too expensive to go through all the trouble and costs. Our utilities company offers up to $1500 incentive but even that doesn’t make sense when you are looking at a $5k-$20k job just to install a $500 charger.
@@TeslaJoy I understand...I know its not a fix all solution. But if you download an app called "plugshare" then you can possibly find chargers close enough to you or even where you go shopping so that you can possibly charge at a higher speed when shopping and put a hundred miles back on while you shop. There are also what they call "Tesla Destination" chargers that Tesla gave the charger to the business for free if they list it on the map and give access to Tesla owners. Its an incentive to get more and more people to catch on to the Tesla movement!
In the end, there isn't a one size fits all solution, but its getting better and better by the day. Just hang in there, and maybe bring it up to your condo HOA board that because cars are quickly becoming electric, then they should consider creating a few spaces for EV's and install some 72 amp chargers there. I would recommend j1772 connectors because Tesla can easily adapt to them and they serve the other mainstream EV's as well.
Hass Mchasserson Yes I do have PlugShare, ChargePoint, Volta, and EVGo apps. I live in a gated community surrounded by residential area so there aren’t any chargers around me except for a Supercharger (16 stalls and have to wait for 15-20 minutes in line often before you can charge). This is why I said charging infrastructure needs to be more robust and I’m happy Tesla now is coming out with V3 Superchargers that will be super fast to reduce charging time.
Tesla Joy - I enjoyed your video .
I LOVE my perfect used 2015 Nissan Leaf . . . . not a flaw to be found. It has 39,000. miles on it , everything works , and the female voice from the GPS navigation feature takes the place of my ex-wife telling me when and where to make the next turn . . . . I just respond with, " Yes Dear . "
The reason my Nissan Leaf is perfect may have something to do with the vehicle it is replacing : . . . . . . a 1963 Ford F-100 pickup with no power steering, no air conditioning, no remote adjustable mirrors, no cruise control, no noise dampening insulation, no GPS, no backup camera, etc. , BUT it does have an automatic transmission ! ! ! Wow ! !
In my 'other' earlier vehicle, a Dodge D-100 Town wagon you had to push a third pedal and move a lever to match engine speed with road speed . . . . . . holy sh*t , can you imagine the inconvenience and distraction that would cause ? ? ? !
So, I enjoyed your video pointing out your dislikes with the Tesla Model 3 . . . valid points with where modern tech has taken us . But from my perspective (1963) the Tesla is more perfect than my Leaf , which is perfect . Thank You ! RH
Richard Hobbs Thank you for your feedback. I think Tesla’s edge on other EVs right now is the ability to update and refresh your car via a quick OTA software update, as well as having a larger battery capacity and their own fast charging network. Hopefully other EV makers will catch up to what Tesla is doing to make the market a lot more competitive for everyone.
Why aren’t you charging at home? I drove from LA to Phoenix and could of made it on 1 stop. But I did stop twice. Your 5 items to me aren’t that bad at all. Having the model 3 I got at no cost and only paying $98 to register for 5 years is awesome
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Nice summation. To the point. The charging business seems to be morphing into individual circumstantial solutions; You could still use a Level II charger or Level III (a.k.a. DC Fast Charger) to receive about 8 kw/hr, and leave it hooked up all day, or all night, at either your residence or place of work. That sounds inconvenient too, but employers should be installing charging systems (good ones) at every opportunity. We're about to start a new house, to deflect some of Climate Change's worst, anticipated aspects. It starts with an electrical engineering plan similar to a military installation, having redundancy and emergency capacities built-in, to the limits of the electric code (NEC) that we have now. Our model 3 comes after the project is finished and is the award for keeping on time and on budget. How fast can we charge a 64 kwh battery under the desert sun is the challenge.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this. Unfortunately I'm unable to install a charger at my deeded condo parking space as it's far away from the building and it's very expensive to pull electricity line over. I am however, fortunate enough that the city I work in installed 3 public ChargePoint Level 2 chargers 1 block away from my office where they offer 2 free hours of parking/charging. That's how I normally juice up my car Monday-Friday. When it comes to road trips and weekends, I will have to rely on superchargers which get overcrowded and the wait time is 15-20 minutes for a stall to be open. This is an urban dweller EV owner issue that's increasing. Hopefully Tesla and cities will build out charging infrastructure fast enough to accommodate the influx of Tesla and EVs in the next year.
i rented a model 3 for the weekend. i went for a walk while at a supercharging station. i was nearly run over by a tesla owner who was speeding through the parking lot. even after she saw me and slammed on the breaks, she kept creeping forward like i was supposed run out of her 'important' way. for me the worst part about telsas so far has been tesla owners
Ugh! I’m sorry to hear that. Most Tesla owners I’ve met so far have been really nice, but yes there are jerks out there.
Why so many dislikes for this video? her points are legit. I don't understand.
Sammy Lundqvist Hey Sammy, there are Tesla fanboys and fangirls who don’t watch the video and judged based on title of this video that I’m a Tesla hater. I’ve had to remove many inappropriate and hateful comments. But I’m so glad you found my point legit. Thank you!
Charging...
Look into getting a "Dryer Buddy". It requires having an electrician do some work on your house or apartment (with landlord's or HOA's approval, of course). Instead of charging your car overnight on a standard 15 amp house outlet, an attachment to your electric clothes dryer's circuit allows your car to charge at 40 amps, as long as you are not drying clothes at the same time.
Thanks for the info. Unfortunately my parking spot is outside far away from unit with no electricity line nearby to pull, so I can't install a charger at home (HOA won't allow me to dig up the ground to pull line), and no electrician wants to take on the job (they all quoted $15K-$20K to install a $500 charger--not worth it). This is why I have to rely on superchargers and public chargers.
usually dryer circuits are rated for 30a peak and 24a continuous. 40a continuous requires a 50a breaker. said breakers are usually reserved for electric stoves and water heaters.
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You are correct. They operate in an existing circuit with a 40 amp breaker but charge at 30 amps. They're made by bsaelectronics.
Manual door release is essential in a electric car and they should drop the extra weight of motors and have a good manual door release.
Agree, they put millions into gull wings on the x but cant do a simple trunk opener on the 3? Anyway enough with he fart sound/Easter egg gimmicks they need to focus on making just a good car. On charging issue you need to put a 60 amp plug in your garage. Super chargers are mainly for long distance route planning.
Thanks for your feedback Cory. You might want to watch my latest video on why I don’t have a home charger. ruclips.net/video/t8KnVOFJyq4/видео.html
Thanks for the video. I think the travel charger is a draw back, 5 miles per hour of charge. Yikes! I'm a road dog, sometimes driving 10,000 miles month. Other than that, I don't feel that 70% charge in 30 minutes is to bad at a super charger.
Thanks for the feedback. I think you will really appreciate the V3 chargers when they roll them out widely and even the increase in charging output upgrade to existing chargers from 120kw to 150kw. These will reduce charging time even more!
I started with Chevy Volts and don’t have range anxiety with the model 3. I have a clipper creek charger and always top off when I return home after work. Love the car!
Anthony LaPenta volts are nice
Clipper Creek was a wise choice.
@@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia Is that why GM discontinued it? Unfortuante! Good cars.
John E Wall Street is starting to lose faith in tesla story. Google the story in wsj
We have had our model 3 since October of 2018 and love it. But I’m going to be nit picky about my dislikes.
1. Windshield wiper. It might be that ours is defective or something but we had fresh bird poop recently that just got smeared around and never really cleaned it.
2. Wish they had seats that cool. I live in Florida and that was one of my favorite features on my past car. The car does cool down which is nice but I like to open windows and turn on cool seats on a nice day.
3. Totally agree with the trunk and frunk. I hate the way they open and close. You have to be so rough with the frunk I feel like I’m going to push the hood in. I believe for the price tag (we paid $72k) that should be opening smoothly and close with a button. To be fair the amount of space to store is great.
4. Sunglasses holder would be nice but there is sufficient space in the center for that.
5. Not a fan of the navigation. It always sends me on major highways. I wish it would notice my driving pattern and the back roads I take. I would really love if they added Waze to the car.
6. Spare tire? There is no spare. I’m considering buying one and keeping it in the frunk. I’ve read the cost of getting Tesla roadside is about $350 which is about the cost of buying it yourself. I have a baby so I’m not really wanting to wait on roadside for an hour or more. Something I’ve been considering lately.. please let me know what you have done about it.
We travel a lot from Miami to Jacksonville FL and with a 1.5 year old and our lab. Putting a baby in our car seat is not the easiest in the 3 (wish I could afford the model X lol) But he loves being able to see so much from the back seat. That being said the car seats are also easy to clean. On our 6 hour road trips we stop once to supercharge (we have the long range battery - totally worth it) and get a bite to eat and walk around so that’s doesn’t bother us (we charge at home whenever possible).
What I love: getting in the car and going. Ease and how affordable it is to charge. No gas! We have long range dual motor and the drive is smooth and comfortable. The acceleration is incredible. The sound quality is great as well. The car is simple and smart. There are a lot of very useful updates. All in all I would buy this car again without doubt and would highly recommend it to others.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on your Model 3. My coworker also complains about the auto windshield wiper (others have, too). Lack of sunglasses holder is another one on the list. I agree with you on your "loves" of the car. This car is by far years ahead of all the other cars on the market today. It's totally future-proof!
Agreed with you on the mirror. However, Tesla would have to customize the mirror for left and right hand drives. As for charging, it is a lifestyle change but it's all worth it. Sometimes, we have to take in the moments in life and charging my Model 3 is no exception. Great video
Ayo Deveneaux Thanks for your input. Glad to know others notice the mirrors too. Yes like I said, the charging time wasn’t a deal breaker for me but I know others don’t have that patience and avoid switching to EV because of it (like my husband).
you can switch your seat, the new seat will fit in your old tesla. it might cost money from the dealer but the new seats do fit in the older models.
jha shua No thanks. I don’t want to spend another $3K switching out the seats.
You need to look at charging like going to the laundry vs doing it at home. Yes you can use 5 washers and 5 dryers and get everything done in 1 1/2 hours. But it's nowhere near as desirable as not leaving the house.
Right, but when you don't have the amenity of home or work charging, you adopt a routine that works. The future means more EV drivers with these charging constraints. . . .
@Eric Johnson LOL! Good analogy! I am still waiting for laundry folding robot to become as common as a fridge. :)
@@johnp.weiksnar6861 this is something you know BEFORE you buy an EV.
> this is something you know BEFORE you buy an EV
In other words, Eric, demographics other than yours-those who live in multi-unit dwellings, students who don't travel far, urban residents in smog-prone areas-basically shouldn't own EVs if they can't plug in at night . . . or am I wrong about that?
@@johnp.weiksnar6861 that is correct. You know your situation before you buy an EV. Just like if you live in a high rise you don't buy an above ground pool.
Thanks for your video. I have no charging issues. I have a NEMA 14-50 at home. I drive around Vancouver, Canada using maybe 20% of the battery per day, at most and recharge overnight easily. When travelling longer distances, the trick it so discharge the battery closer to the 20% level and then it will charge at a much higher rate that if you "top up" the battery above 60 - 70%. This is a characteristic of lithium ion batteries that you can use to your advantage. --- Things that bug me about the Model 3 is 1. the automatic wipers turn on about 2 seconds too late for the rain we get in Vancouver. It would be nice if one could adjust that algorithm a bit like in the Model S. 2. The battery is not significantly pre-heatable (small heater) which means regen. and acceleration performance are poor all winter long and we do not even experience cold winters here. 3. The deceleration of autopilot, especially in traffic, is about a half second to a second too late, which makes me want to disengage it and take manual control all the time. It does slow the car enough to avoid accidents but it is psychologically uncomfortable and causes the passengers to get tossed around more than I would do if I was controlling acceleration and braking myself. Basically, I prefer a consistent geometric deceleration curve rather than a parabolic one. It would be easier on the tires too. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love this car. These are relatively minor issues. It is still the best car I have ever owned, bar none!
Hi Bryan, thanks for sharing your experience. With charging, now that V3 Superchargers are coming out, it is recommended that you run your battery down to around 10% in order to experience up to that up to 250kw or 1000mi/hr charging rate. I typically live between 20%-90% SOC when I go supercharge; otherwise I just use the free Level 2 public charger for 2 hours each day by work. With regards to windshield wiper, my coworker has the same complaint and I've heard others echoing the same. I think it may be a sensor/software issue that hopefully Tesla can fix soon. With the battery pre-heating, again related to the new V3 superchargers, if you navigate to this higher speed supercharger in the future, your car will pre-heat/prep the battery for you en route to the charger so charging time will be more efficient, but I do agree with you I wished the battery could pre-heat in colder temperature. But then again if it does that, then it would cost more battery consumption before you even drive the car, so it's a Catch 22. Finally with Autopilot braking, I do experience similar sudden deceleration issue as you described, and what I've been doing is adjust the following distance accordingly. Let's say I'm driving in higher speed, then I may set following distance to a 3 or 4, so it will sense farther and start to decelerate earlier vs. last second braking. I hope that makes sense. Thanks again for stopping by. I appreciate your input.
Wow I haven’t seen anyone in a while that responds to every single comment! Good job and keep up the good work
Thank you Marvin!
Why is it suspicious when a RUclipsr interacts with their viewers?
@@TeslaJoy si that we can be informed about the things that we are curious about ;)
Since I'm not a Tesla owner, I can only comment on your last point: charging time. For me, it would be a mixed bag. I have a garage, so I could install a charger and charge at home; for local driving, charging would never be an issue. The only situation in which charging time would be an issue is a road trip. But, how many road trips do we take? Even for those of us who are retired, not too many.
Even with an ICEV, I normally stop every few hours on a road trip; I mean, there's only so much driving I can take! In addition to refueling, I eat, drink, stretch my legs, and use the bathroom. By the time I've done all that, 20-30 minutes have passed, so using that time on a Supercharger wouldn't be a problem for me. I'm not one of these people who can drive hundreds of miles, just stop for a few minutes, gas up, then go hundreds of miles more. I find that I like a longer stop while on a road trip, so Supercharging would be fine for me.
So, for my overall lifestyle, an EV would be fine; if anything, it would save time in my local area, as I would always be charging at home. There'd be no more gassing up. I know that it only takes a few minutes to gas up, but on a cold, windy winter day, that's not something you feel like doing! At least I don't.
One issue for me would be up front cost of the EV vs. ICEV. Another would be possible battery pack replacement, which could easily cost thousands of dollars. My uncle, who's looking to get an EV, has informed me that companies that recondition and refurbish battery packs are starting to spring up now that EVs are more prevalent.
In closing, I could easily live with an EV. Charging at home would mean NO more refueling! When the weather is lousy, it's not fun-even for a few minutes. Supercharging on a road trip would be fine for me too, as my stops last long enough to recharge while I'm doing other things that I'd do anyway. The two things that made me think twice about EV ownership were the up front cost of the car, plus the cost of replacing the battery pack should it wear out. Those are my thoughts... :)
I'm sure they'll cut the recharge time down a bit but not as much as folks are hoping they will. I predict that in order to take people's focus away from these long wait times in charging, they will most likely develop a recharging system like many of our smart phones are now using.
Many of the newer cell phones now have the option of a wireless recharging mode where they are simply placed on a special platform or mat which allows the cell to automatically draw a charge. With EVs, you won't have to break out your recharging tethers or electronic cables. You simply pull into a charging station which will bring the car into a set proximity or position to draw a charge/recharge.
In theory this alone will cut down on the time it takes for a routine recharging; at least on a psychological level which may buy the EV manufacturers some more time to come up with better battery technology.
Thanks Tim. Not sure if you’ve looked up the new V3 Superchargers they put online at Fremont, but with that you can charge roughly 200 miles in as little as 15 minutes (1000 miles/hour charging rate).
Also there are research labs working on EV wireless charging as we speak. Check this out: www.ornl.gov/news/ornl-demonstrates-120-kilowatt-wireless-charging-vehicles
@@TeslaJoy the wireless charging on my phone is no faster than plugging in. If anything it is a bit slower. I think the solution is to have more chargers so that you can charge wherever you park, rather than have to go somewhere just to charge . In parts of London now they are installing chargers in the street lamps. Yes only 5kw (15 mph or so ) but if you can charge when ever you are parked..... Remember cars spend 90% of their time parked.
Yup! I have a London video here: ruclips.net/video/fs8M-1Vp4sc/видео.html
And a video about lack of home charging: ruclips.net/video/t8KnVOFJyq4/видео.html
TIM MONTANO I mentioned in mine something I have heard about the local colleges here in Utah. That same wireless tech to charge at stop lights and eventually on the highway systems, so these cars will only have to stop because we have to eat and go to the bathroom. Range will no longer be an issue and comfort will be more focused on. This will be many years down the road, I’m sure.
@@soucyno1 isn't there massive loss involved in wireless charging? With a phone this is not really an issue. 10w in, to charge your phone at 5w is ok. But 10KW in to charge at 5 KW?
I received my Performance Model 3 in September. I charge at home. Plug in when I get home, and its fully charged long before I wake up in the morning, so the charging time is not an issue for me at all. I actually spend less time dealing with "filling up" my car than any gas car driver does. I actually spend less time dealing with "filling up" my car than any gas car driver does.
rayhend100 It’s great that you can charge at home. Unfortunately for me and many urban dwellers, we can’t install chargers at our parking spots. This is why LA area Superchargers are all overcrowded because we have to rely on public chargers.
Same, I don't know that I would have bought the car without home charging. It would certainly be more of a hassle. With home charging it is a lot less time then I used to spend gassing up and I always have a full tank!
Dom G But not everyone can have home charging. As EV starts to gain popularity, this issue will be more prominent among urban drivers (US and abroad) who live in condos and apartments.
@@TeslaJoy The technology just isn't there yet. I think current Model 3 will see 175KW-ish charging rates on V3 superchargers, as opposed to current 120KW, based in EPA data and Tesla statements. But while you're supercharging, you will notice that for the most part the car is limited below peak 120KW to protect the battery. Only in a very narrow window of time does it peak to 120. I think they can provide 175KW at this time which will speed it slightly. It's possible SC V3 will have better cooling so it will be able to maintain the peak rate longer. To get it down to gas-like convenience it will need to be probably 400KW peak and much higher continuous rate. Meaning a whole lot more cooling for the battery and probably different electrodes.
Tesla did purchase Maxwell, presumably for the electrode tech. We will get to the goal of fast recharge eventually but it will take more time. I think it's possible (maybe) that current Model 3s will see about a 20% decrease in recharge time on the V3 superchargers.
Dom G Totally agree. I believe in the next 3-5 years we will see advancement in battery technology. In the meantime, anything they can figure out to reduce charging time on Lion battery without overheating it would help a lot.
Thanks for the unbiased review. I was planning to replace my Hybrid to EV but now I need to think a little bit more..
You’re welcome. Allow me to share the positives of owning an EV rather than a hybrid: there is no engine.
That means no leaks, no oil change, no timing belt change, no catalytic converters failing, no muffler falling off of your car, no smog check, etc. Think about how much money you will be able to save in the long run without much maintenance at all. I am planning to do a video sharing my first 14 months of ownership maintenance costs. Stay tuned!
If you can deal with wind noise then welcome to the EV club.
Hi Folks. I just learned recently the battery has a "sweet spot" between 20% and 80%. Charge between those percentages and the battery will charge up very fast. Above 80% the system slows things down to protect the battery. .
Brian 1NMBSC Actaully Elon reverted that recently saying you should charge to 90%. That’s what I do and my battery is still very healthy after 8 months of ownership. I live between 20%-90% of charge. Here’s Elon’s tweet for your reference: twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1068745921079345152?s=21
In your excitement to own an EV and it wouldn't really matter if it was a Tesla or an iPace your not a prime candidate for owning an EV. To get the ultimate benefit an EV has over an ICE vehicle you must home charge your EV. But next time your friends ask about how long it takes to charge ask them how much time and how many times do they gas up, change the oil, and tune-up, or be at the repair shop with their ICE vehicles and you will see charging is less time in the long run and you keep all that money. The average expense alone for gas per year is about 2000.00 dollars alone so in 5 years they have spent 10,000 dollars and also paid for a car that more than likely needs also 2000.00 dollars in oil in five years plus the price of the car, WOW you win they lose big time. The added time and expense of an ICE vehicle is ridiculous people just don't see it this way because that is what they are used to doing just like when they can't get out of your car only by pushing a button people are looking for something they are used to and understand. Understanding isn't universal, and some people are victims of their own closed minds brainwashed by life extended use of ICE vehicles. I must commend you for believing in making a difference in this world we need millions more with the willingness to do what you do and Elon Musk SHOULD LISTEN to YOU! We all will soon drive electric vehicles look how long it took to make gasoline from oil didn't happen overnight; it took some time to arrive. With the money and time save you win and winning is good.
Adrian Bowie Thank you for your comment. You might be interested in watching these other videos I’ve made to help you better understand where I’m coming from. Cheers.
Why I decided to get a Model 3: ruclips.net/video/jtDQhLH80lo/видео.html
Tesla gas savings estimate, real or not: ruclips.net/video/Al1VCnJV61k/видео.html
yeah but boredom time has 0 value to most people. sitting at a charger for 40 mins next to other people stuck in cars with whinny kids is annoying vs 5 mins at a gas station :/ not directly comparable
I am retired and have only put 3,800 miles on the Model 3, but my peeves are: 1. A car in the blind spot red marking should be indicated at all times, not just in auto pilot; and is easier to see when looking at the side mirror, not the screen on the right of the driver. 2. When the car in front makes a turn, and the Model 3 is in collision avoidance mode, the Model 3 slows down excessively instead of just proceeding quickly, too conservative, and cars behind must also slow and wait. You experienced this slowdown when trying to make quick lane changes in heavy freeway traffic (a previous video you posted.). 3. Not really a complaint, but an acknowledgement that the driver must be aware of when the car is and is not in auto pilot driving mode. Caught myself many times thinking it was, but forgot it was back to manual mode and therefore I had to do the braking or steering. 4. Would have preferred the charging port be in front of the car, much easier to gauge how close to get the short charging hose. 5. This summer the car had a persistent film of dust that I couldn't wash or wipe off. Perhaps the car battery charge acted like a static electro magnetic field. Also wanted to comment, my local electricity service, if I program charging between midnight and 6 am, that charging amount is deducted/credited monthly vs my normal energy usage 😃😘🤗
Thanks for sharing your experience. I'd say 1-4 have been noted by other owners also, but 5 is a new one to me. It would be interesting if the battery charge does put out an electro magnetic field to attract dust to the car...but imagine if that is true how many "health" experts will come out saying "stay away from EVs!!! They cause cancer!" LOL!
The price range on Tesla is different. You may think you should get this and this for this price but what you get is tech, updates and little maintainance
I also paid extra for Premium Package and paint.
like no adaptive cruise control thats STANDARD ON A COROLLA unless you pay 5,000$??? thats a good one
@@Richard-ie1if Are you even a Model 3 owner? Standard cruise control comes standard on all Tesla cars without you paying $5K for EAP. If you are just here trolling, I'm going to remove your comments since I see that you're going comment crazy on this video.
@@TeslaJoy well then that's a problem
Charging issues seem to still cause issues for most. I have heard a little about a program at one of the local colleges here in Utah using a wireless charger, much like those for your wireless devices, to charge when picking up people at the bus stops. These buses run all day and are temp controlled all year long. I think having wireless chargers at stop lights could charge for longer trips and less stop times when you do finally have to stop. I also think this wireless system could lead to never having to stop on long trips once they start adding this the highway systems. I might be thinking many years down the road though. Then our electric car will never have to stop for those daunting trips our current gas cars do at these gas/petro stations.
Yes a national lab last year demo’d a prototype of wireless EV charging station. It’s pretty cool.
Takes me all of 20 seconds to charge my Tesla. I charge at night.
Good for you!
Price Sicard do you plug it in each night?
Try that when your grid is down for more than a week after a tornado, flooding or an earthquake, which are not uncommon in many states.
Lakshman Dalpadado I’ve parked my car outdoors unplugged for 10 days. It only lost 18% of battery. I think it will be just fine until the grid comes back up. Watch this: ruclips.net/video/Jrd-d5kRa6I/видео.html
Lakshman Dalpadado Last summer when I was gone for 9 days and didn’t plug in my car, it only lost 4% of battery. 🤷🏻♀️
Also, I admire your commitment going electric while you cannot charge at home! WOW! That would be a deal breaker for me for sure!
Ha! That was actually not a determining factor because I wanted an EV that has charging network similar to gas stations, and the superchargers are built based on that concept. I went with the Model 3 primarily because of the technology, reducing emissions was the icing on the cake. :)
Check out this video on why I went with the Model 3: ruclips.net/video/jtDQhLH80lo/видео.html
My biggest complaint is no sunglasses holder.
k pollock Thanks for sharing. Several others have complained about that also.
Waaaah! Have you thought about using stick on Velcro to attach an eyeglass holder somewhere, better than nothing.
Aftermarket has you covered, buy a flocked center console tray.
k pollock the sunglass holder is part of the 3 divider small center compartment
Great video, thanks for that. I am a model 3 owner and I support the automatic hatch and the seats. For charging over here in Germany I have an 11 kw charger at my home and we also have a lot of public CCS DC chargers. Fastest charging speed experienced so far was appprox. 1000 km / h (~ 600 miles / h) at a non-Tesla charger.
I would add another point: missing road sign recognition. This would be very helpful - and the technology should be in the car already.
Hey, road signs are already being recognized. Please watch my FSD videos on this channel.
Road signs are fully recognized in US, but in Europe we have to wait for this to happen. Currently, my Model Y understands only speed limit signs and arrows painted on the road in Ukraine.
Fantastic vehicle, very few things I would change. Top of my wish list though would be to add an Apple CarPlay option to the media source selections.
Thanks for your feedback. Before I got my Model 3, I've been griping about the poor infotainment systems in all the cars on the market. I had a wild wish: what if the car companies would stop making their own infotainment systems and just find a way to port/project your mobile phone onto the bigger touch screen display in the car and let us use our apps? Apple CarPlay is similar to that but it's not very sophisticated.
Great video!
I'm a new Tesla M3 owner. I'll preface my criticisms with it's one of the most fun vehicles I've ever owned. There are a few things that I do not like. (1) They weren't transparent that the homelink garage door opener was not included (in the customization ordering process), and they are out of stock for an indefinite amount of time to install it after the fact. (2) I live in Michigan and they don't offer a heated steering wheel option. Yes, it will affect range, but when it gets down to -20 degrees Fahrenheit, I'll probably drive my ICE vehicle with the heated steering wheel. (3) The blind spot indicator really should be on the mirror. It's a safety issue to look at the tablet and then go back to look in the mirror to change lanes. (4) Sometimes I have to fiddle with my phone's bluetooth to get it to register as my key, even though the Tesla is already playing music through it. What? (5) Acceleration should default to chill mode for reverse. Often times you are backing into a charging station and the last thing you want to do is rear end something because you accidentally accelerate Tesla style.
Thank you for the feedback! These are excellent points. Allow me to share my thoughts on your points:
1) Homelink: this was actually included with us early adopters. I think they started charging for this earlier this year.
2) Others have also complained about the lack of heated steering wheel like what Model S/X have.
3) Couldn't agree with you more! A few months ago Tesla finally added blind spot warning/chime as a software update, but they should have included this on the mirrors like all other luxury cars have now.
4) I've heard from others saying their phone app doesn't connect to the car seamlessly as you mentioned. Maybe try to "forget device" and add it again to see if it helps? I've also heard Android phones don't connect as well as iPhones.
5) Standard regen takes some getting used to. I personally haven't driven on Chill Mode because I like to have that regen. Have you tried setting car to Chill Mode and try backing up to see if it's different?
Thanks again for sharing your thoughts on your new Model 3. Please subscribe to my channel if you haven't. Hope to see you around!
@@TeslaJoy the acceleration mode is a different setting from the regen braking mode. Chill mode just makes it so that you have depress the accelerator more to get more zoom.
I find if I toggle Bluetooth on and off using my Samsung Note, the "key" is recognized if it doesn't get recognized on the first time. Not the end of the world, but embarrassingly annoying when trying to show off the car. Lol
i agree with you on the mirror! it is tucked inside the casing more than any other car and it feels like the viewing angle is somewhat reduced. also, some cars have the glass slightly curved on the last inches towards the outside, giving you an incredible viewing angle. its so good its almost like cheating. we should try and push this more on forums and twitter, maybe we can get it updated
123rkss Thanks for chiming in! I thought I was in only one noticing this!
I TOTALLY agree with you about the SEAT discomfort.
I don't own a model 3 yet but l know from sitting in one, l will have to modify or REPLACE the Drivers Seat.
Thank you for recognizing it.
It needs a ADJUSTABLE HEAD REST or l will not be able to drive it.
Thank you.
Regards Barry
Glad I'm not the only one! Get a car pillow like I did; it makes the drive a lot more comfortable.
yes, the headrests definitely need some re-thinking. The "one-size-fits-all" seat simply cant work with drivers (or passengers for that matter) of all sizes and shapes ... not to mention what happens in case of an accident where headrest positioning is critical and may send you in a wheelchair.
@@TeslaJoy Thank you for your acknowledgement, l really hope TESLA listens.
@@jamc666 Yes it is because of the Fixed Head Rest, it is a known fact with other makes and models if you have this same problem.
You Simply pull the ADJUSTABLE HEAD REST out and put it back in Reversed, that fixes the problem, ( your head isn't pushed forward - try it much more comfortable.
@@jamc666 Totally agree. Here (in the UK) it's not even called (officially) a headrest. It's a head restraint to protect the neck and there is specific advice about the alignment of adjustable ones. Fixed head restraints are obviously a compromise and I would argue that safety is not an area anyone wants compromises. If Model 3's seat is also uncomfortable, even to a significant minority of users, Tesla had a duty to redesign it but, IMHO, as a 'volume' model expected to sell to drivers of all shapes and sizes, it should include height adjustable head restraints.
it is not necessary to charge up to 90% or even higher......above 70--75% the charging speed is much lower....if u drive long trips its better to have sessions from 15 to75% and when arrived on destination charge with wallbox up to max capacity..
I have to charge to 90% because I only need to do this once a week. I have a very busy schedule so I can’t afford tripping to Superchargers multiple times a week.
Fair points... I wonder that now we are 4 months later, did you see any improvements over your 5 dislikes?
Watch my other videos. 😉
THANKS for an honest review ! i pretty much prefer truth over anger AFTER purchasing a 100K car with plenty of stupid cheap design flaws.
This car isn’t 100K and I’m not angry at all. 🤷🏻♀️
Many thanks Joy for your new video. This is Jesús from Alicante, Spain, I just discovered your channel and liked it a lot, your frankness and willing to help attitude coupled with your cleverness makes it a pleasure to watch.
The first Model 3’s were received in Spain only a few days ago, should receive mine on 5 March, Surely not being able to charge at home is a problem with EV’s. Here in Spain they are finding ways to facilitate and regulate the use of chargers in building parkings in the cities which is a big issue here as the country is mostly built upwards ...most are building apartments...
Like always good poticians pushing forward good things are key...
Best of luck
Thank you for the feedback Jesús. Many Americans don't realize that in other cities, people don't have big land where they have a "home" with "garage," so EV owners in other countries cannot charge at home while they sleep and would have to rely on public charging network. This is the dilemma I have living in a condo. I plan on doing a video sharing how I'm surviving without having a charger at home. Stay tuned!
@@TeslaJoy
I will indeed Joy! You know I'm a EU civil servant and served 3 years at the Embassy in Beijing and had the chance to give a lecture on EU industrial designs protection at the University in Taipei and being in love with China Taipei was such a wonderful surprise! It was like being in China but in 30 years time...the manners of Taiwanese people were far more refined :-))
Happy to be in contact with you Joy you are 'a piece of a woman' in Spanish we say 'un pezado de mujer' meaning admirable!
Jesús Romero Wow! It’s so wonderful you got to be in Taiwan. I appreciate your kind words. Mucho gracias!
It sounds like that Joy doesn't have home charging and has to use the superchargers in her area. this means you have to wait till its charged, if charged at home you do it over night when your sleeping
It sounds like you need to catch up on all my videos: ruclips.net/video/t8KnVOFJyq4/видео.html
:))..6,,, no heated streering wheel
:) :) :) There are a few others who agree with you!
You heated steering wheel people are part of a cult.
@@fatboy19831 LOL!!!!
@@fatboy19831 i hope so lol
@@fatboy19831 i love my Kias heated steeringwheel since its 6months of icy weather in skandinavia
I own a 2017 Model X. 30,000 miles with no maintenance or service center visits. A very unique vehicle as no other manufacturer offers anything similar.as the costs would be astronomical. The Model X is overbuilt and unique!
Best car I’ve ever ridden and driven!
Your mirror complain is not personal preference. Tesla should correct it.
macoy321 Thank you! I thought I was the only one who noticed it.
Always think the people saying it takes minutes to fill up forget that in some cases have to drive ten minutes to the station, wait behind others fuelling to get to pump, then wait at the till to pay if not paying by credit card. Car sits at the house charges to 90% So leave the house with a full tank every day.
Scotch Thanks for your comment. I live in a condo where my deeded parking is outside away from building with no electricity line to pull and install a charger. There are many urban dwellers like me in big cities who live in multi-unit housing. We love Tesla and own EVs (in my community there’s another Model 3, Model S, and BMW i3 and none of us has a charger installed). In old days the gas station I went to was only 3 minutes away from my house and wait time was at most 5 minutes on a busy evening right after work. Not everyone lives in a house with garage in the world, so we shouldn’t be limited to not owning EV based on our situation. This just means cities need to put in more charging infrastructure to keep up with the shift.
Watch how fast the thumb will go up as gas prices rise.
Nothing Less Than Epic Yup. Higher gas prices will drive ICE owners to seriously consider EVs.
Electricity is not free.
Sean M But it’s so much cheaper than gas. Have you looked into the rate comparison?
I didn't get a Tesla because I live in a more rural area. My issue with Tesla at the moment and also why I think the Cyber Truck may struggle just a little is because of limited super chargers in more rural areas. Tesla needs to stop focusing on having 20 super-chargers within a 5 mile radius and provide more super-chargers in more rural areas.
What about home charging? I thought people who don’t live in cities like I do don’t need supercharger for their day to day business?
@@TeslaJoy Thanks for responding. You are right, but having the option will reduce the hesitation to purchase one for such a reason. Im my scenario and I'm sure there are others, I move around for work/contracts; those who may be working in a rural area every couple of months. I rent and then move a few months later. Having to drive 60 miles both ways takes a huge chunk of the charge. Not exactly the lifestyle for most renters, but I just wished the super-chargers were more spaced-out. Once I drive 30 miles north, I hit like 15 super chargers.
I wish I could afford one ... can someone help? :)
Ill donate a dollar
Watch this video: ruclips.net/video/ICjwl-e9yac/видео.html
There is only 1 supercharger near Rochester NY. Actually not close to the city but close to the Thruway.
There are also no showrooms.
3rd: Batteries hate the cold and you will never get good range in the winter.
What is the warranty on the batteries life span?
Hi Yumpin, thanks for your feedback. Battery warranty is 8 years or 120K miles. Tesla is still expanding supercharging network so there should be more near you soon. Also battery range in cold weather is an issue not just for Tesla but for all EVs. If you can charge at home that would be ideal.
How about 360 backup view. The hard wired are already there.
That's a good one!
Not possible. Needs to ad more cameras.
I don't have a Tesla yet I wanted to know what would happen if your in the car and the battery has no juice can you still exit the car or are you locked in until Tesla service shows up.
Nobody lets their battery deplete to 0%. Even if you somehow do, you can still exit the car using manual door open. Not a concern at all.
Of course it takes time to charge at a Supercharger.... The Supercharger along the highways is for road trips! Not for daily charging ! I resent people who are too cheap to pay for charging at their home at night and use a Supercharger instead.... And then turn around and complain about the time it takes to supercharge!!!😳 Bad case of being “penny wise , pound foolish”......Charging at home overnight result in zero time waiting for a charge ...It beats going to the gas station every so many days to fill up that planet destructing ICE car....
I don't get why people would "resent" those of us who cannot install chargers at our homes. I live in a condo where my deeded parking is outside and far away from building. There's no electricity line nearby to pull and install a charger. This is why I have to rely on Superchargers and public chargers just like in the old days when I had an ICE and I had to go to gas stations. Just because you own a home with a garage doesn't mean everyone else in the world has to have the same living situation as you in order to own an EV. FYI, the price of my condo is equivalent of a 4-bedroom house with half an acre land in Texas. If you want people to start switching to EV and getting rid of ICE cars, you have to advocate for better EV charging infrastructures for urban dwellers and more densely populated cities, instead of resenting us. Thanks for your comment.
Most electricity is generated by coal. Then add in the carbon footprint of manufacturing and disposal of the batteries. So your not "saving" the world!
@@freedomliberty7611 Not sure where you live, but here in CA, we have a lot of alternative ways of generating electricity. When you drive out to Palm Springs you will see wind mills. Your concept of "most electricity is generated by coal" isn't 100% true. Please fact check.
Here's info from my utilities company on how they generate power:
www.sce.com/about-us/environment/power-generation
Moreover, I went on a Tesla Factory Tour in December and I was stunned to see there were no chimneys generating pollution in the car and the factory was not very noisy at all. Tesla's mission is to accelerate transition into sustainable energy, and from the tour (and my friend who actually works there) it looks like they are keeping up their promises. Watch this: ruclips.net/video/rJLfH-OdoZI/видео.html
all 3 pay except early 75k? performance? and people who bought a 55k+ car without a single outlet at home somehow
Myopic attitudes can be every bit as toxic as emissions...
On the charging side, the solution is having a 7kW home wall charger. You plug it at night and in the morning..voila! charged fully! no issues! no more lengthy stops in superchargers...
Please watch this video. 😊 ruclips.net/video/t8KnVOFJyq4/видео.html
Much as i like U, enjoy the car, try perfection!
Yeah for urban dwellers like myself I use Burbank supercharger to charge my Model 3. Hopefully Tesla will build Sherman Oaks, Northridge, & Studio City superchargers before the end of this year with a least 20 stalls for each one because most superchargers are already full before even the Model Y is even out.
Diego Almora I feel your pain! I live closer to the Culver City charger and I avoid going there because it’s always so crowded with wait times 15-20 minutes before a stall opens. Thankfully the Santa Monica Superchargers officially opened last night with 10 stalls. Hopefully Tesla can get more of these moving in LA. We need them!
It literally only costs 1-3k to get an outlet installed with/without a meter. If you have a 55k car you have money to pay for part or all of a 120volt outlet good lord. You'd save the money quickly as well as it would be some .12 vs .25 a kwh 10,000 kwh would break even or like 100 charges
It would cost me $15K-$20K to install a $500 charger, and no one wants to do the job. Why? Because my deeded parking is outside of my building with no nearby electricity line to pull. Electricians and utilities company came out to give me a quote, and everyone was shaking their heads saying it's a big job and not worth it. Plus, it's not financially sensible to spend $15K just to install a charger anyway. Not everyone has the same situation so please don't make assumptions.
@Diego Just go to Burbank after the Mall closes. I go there all the time and have only had to wait once, when I got there at 8 PM. If you go anytime after 9:30 PM there is never a wait. Plus you'll charge faster because of less people/load :)
@@RiotNrrrdUTubethe 3 has only been produced for 1 year. in cities the cars without home charging/supercharger are going to skyrocket. its going to be crazy when the y hits.
Answer: It takes me zero time to charge my Model 3.
So you don't charge your Model 3 at all? How do you drive it?
Tesla Joy - It charges starting at 1AM when I am asleep. When I awake, the battery is full (well 90% anyway). If Time is Consciousness, then my M3 charges in zero time.
I see. In reality, your Model 3 *does* take several hours to charge, but you just use that time to sleep, that's all.
Tesla Joy - Correct. Another way to say it is that it takes zero time out of my day to charge my M3 to full. Love it!
@@jimusa9330 It's good that you can charge at home, but for us who can't, charging time remains a challenge and change of our routine.
Hi Tesla Joy! Great video. You pointed out a few things I hadn’t noticed - particularly the side mirror. I have two gripes: the lack of wireless charging and the back lights/bumper area gets extremely dirty. Don’t know if you’ve noticed that, but with this Northeast winter you can notice all the snow, slush, grime, salt building up on the back of the car. I’ve been told it has to do with the aero of the car’s design. It’s impossible to keep clean and with the ceramic coating I have on the car it’s not recommended to take it through car washes with harsh brushes. Let me know if you’ve ever noticed this problem. Thanks for posting a video I was going thru some Tesla Joy withdrawals...
LOL @ "Tesla Joy withdrawals."
I think it's nice that Tesla even offers charging ports. Not all phones are wireless charging compatible right now, so you can always buy a charger and plug in your Model 3 that way. This is how I started my channel---I had an idea for wireless Qi charger hack. Check it out (my first video on this channel. Terrible video, but a good idea): ruclips.net/video/LK2OmI-ykAA/видео.html
With the dirt on the back, I do notice that it gets dirtier whenever I need to clean my car, but not to the extend that being that you can't see my tail lights (since we don't have snow here in LA). The aero design of the car makes sense though to push the dirt back.
I feel like they missed an opportunity to put a wireless charging pad in the Tesla shop. Must not have seemed worth the R&D time. Nomad did a great job with it though.
I agree that Tesla is missing an opportunity on providing wireless charging pads as an accessory option that you can purchase. My guess is in later versions this will become standard as more phones come equipped with wireless charging capability.
@dsvilla There are 3rd party companies out there now who provide wireless Qi charging pads for the charging area.
add a touch button to open the glove compartment while driving - and not have to look at
the screen for glovebox control to get my sun glasses , also
the bright sun often makes it hard to see your phone screen and read the two steps to open trunk and load the groceries which are to large to use the frunk
That is why I wait for other brands to come closer with better products : Polestar 2, VW Crozz..
Thank you Joy for a great video. Some earlier Tesla Model S have no power liftgate either. :) Please remember that Superchargers are meant to be used for long distance travel only and 90% of charging normally takes place at home. Do you charge at home? Answer to people how long it takes to charge in that case should be: It takes 8 seconds to charge. 4 seconds to plug in and 4 seconds to unplug
Rado, I thought I replied to you before...Thanks for the comment. I cannot charge at home because I live in a condo community where my deeded parking is outside away from my building without any electricity line nearby to pull and install a charger. My neighbor who has a Model S for 2 years doesn't have a charger either, and another Model 3 owner in our community doesn't have a charger installed also. It costs me $15K-$20K to install a $500 charger, and HOA won't allow it because I have to dig up the ground to pull lines, and no electrician wants to take that job. And frankly, spending $15K just to install a $500 charger isn't financially sensible.
@@TeslaJoy I understand and appreciate your comment. Thank you. Enjoy your beautiful Model 3. Tesla is still at least 10 years ahead of all other car makers.
@@TeslaJoy Yeah, I am sorry to hear that you are unable to home-charge your car. But you said that you were aware of this before buying and this is an electric car issue not something specific 'Tesla'. I know I would not have bought my Mod 3 if I didn't have the ability to charge it overnight because I have to charge it every 3-4 days and dedicating 2-3 hours each week to car-charging would not be good for me.
Arth Denton Yes I was and like I said that it wasn’t a deal breaker. However since this was my first EV, I had no idea how much of a lifestyle/routine change I had to make once I actually got it. I had planned on relying on the Supercharger a mile away from my home after I got my Model 3, but then it got super crowded where it’s very normal to wait 15-20 minutes in a line of Tesla before a stall is available for you to pull into and charge. I didn’t see that coming and that added more unnecessary wait time sitting in the car. Other ICE owners would walk by/drive by shaking their heads at us waiting in such a long line just trying to charge. That is a deterrent for many to switch to EV. Bottom line, EV charging infrastructure needs to catch up meeting demands, and battery technology needs to be advanced to address this long wait time issue.
@@TeslaJoy Indeed, and as the number of Teslas is about to double-triple... more than that within the next couple of years, supercharging is going to become a sales depressing factor.
I only use superchargers when I am on a long trip but last time I took my Mod 3 to a long trip, a few months ago, most of the time I was taking the last available charging stall - it was weekend. So I suspect that there are now lines forming there on weekends and this is the WORST time to wait in line for charging your car while your weekend 'free' time is ticking away. Tesla needs to quickly expand the superchargers or they are going to have a problem.
I have tesla and I love it ,if you charge your car with 240 volts (12 Amp) battery is going to last 20 years.i charge mine 9 amp .
Super! I love my Model 3 too! Since I can't install a charger at home as I previously mentioned, I have to rely on superchargers and public Level 2 chargers around town. I recently ran into a Model X at the supercharger which was "Duke" on Tesloop fleet. I found out "Duke" went in service since April 2017 and logged 275K miles in 1.5 years, and it relies on superchargers. No issues on battery whatsoever.
Charging is change of perception : It takes me 30 seconds to plug in my car at home, then I make dinner for my family, have a beer, go to bed, get up, unplug my car - another 15 seconds - 99% of journeys.
On a long journey, I plug in my car, go to the loo, have a coffee, may have something to eat. Then I unplug my car and drive off. Least I don't have to stand in the rain holding a petrol pump - wash my hands cos I dripped fuel on them, then move my car from the pump and find somewhere to park, loo, coffee, maybe food.
You will never convince some people they a scratching around for problems to hang on to the past.
Great video....
I believe your item 3 regarding the door opening is fixed. The manual opener now functions the same way as the regular button, so the risk of damaging your window trim is now gone. It was included in a recent update.
Yes that was fixed when I took delivery of my car where the windows do roll down when the emergency lever is pulled. However, when my friend accidentally pulled on it to exit, it still broke something inside the door (window was rolled down properly per the fix).
Tesla Joy I wonder what broke?
Me too!
Thank you so much Joy for pointing out these issues, as I am looking to buy a new Tesla and I’m currently doing as much research on it as I can because I fully commit to a model 3!!
Super! I’m glad this video helped. Please let me know if you have any questions about this car. Thanks for watching Emmi.
I agree with you about #2, it just really blew my mind that a car in this price range of $62K did not come with a powered lift gate for the trunk, #3 bothers me too, I wish the emergency release wasn’t so easily confused for the regular handle. #5 agree but also not a deal breaker, not an issue 90% of the time if you can charge at home and mostly just commute around town.
Danie Bello Thanks for sharing. There are actually decal stickers you can put on those door open buttons. I’ve resisted getting them but now I have them on order. You can get them from Abstract Ocean and use my discount code “teslajoy” to get 15% off your first order. As for charging, unfortunately I live in a condo where I can’t install a charger (deeded parking outside far away without electricity line nearby), and with the overcrowding at LA Superchargers (15-20 minutes wait time in line before a stall is open), the long charge time is becoming an issue.
There seat headrest is to protect your neck in an accident. It's not too rest your head while driving. I wouldn't suggest using that pillow. pulling the manual release should not make the door rattle. Must have been a manufacturing defect, I had some rattles too.
My neck and shoulder become really tense which would result in a migraine headache after I drive the Model 3. The neck pillow contours them and absorbs shock and impact from the rough ride. Without it I’d develop chronic neck problem.
Is the model three a luxury sport? I feel thats why its designed the way it is. Bucket seats, no auto latches. I really dislike the term "frunk", id rather they call it a bonnet or forward trunk, because "trunk" isnt necessarily directional specific. It just means storage.
I believe so. But Model S/X do not have auto frunk open either so it might be a cost savings design thing on Tesla’s part.
@@TeslaJoy oh, no its a security feature for the front, all manufacturers cant have a forward hatch open automatically, it can pop open, but must have a secondary security lock, so in the even the main lock is popped the hood doesn't obscure the visibility in cases it happens while being driven.
All Tesla (including Model 3) frunk have a security latch so even if you hit the emergency release button from the inside while driving, the frunk would not open but latched on the hood giving you warning on screen. Tesla is the safest car out there on the road today.
I agree Joy. My sister has 2 Tesla, model X and model 3.
I hate that the model 3 still has no Auto-Open or Close for the trunk. This is beyond unbelievable for a fully electric car.
Thank you! I rented a base model Toyota Camry back in June on a business trip, and it had auto trunk lift by pressing on key fob! I couldn’t believe it.
What is the problem with lifting the tailgate - seems to be a US problem? If you add gas struts it is more difficult to close - so what is gained?
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I've had my Model 3 for 16 months now and you hit the dislikes perfectly. Those are my exact dislikes. I have ordered an S since I've found them much more comfortable and the seat and rear vier mirror are much better. Also, the screen in front and on the middle pad separate.
I’ve had my Model 3 since Sept. 2019 and honestly, the only complaint I have is the sun visor is super small. Sounds dumb, I know, but it’s just tiny.
I know you mentioned you got an early production model, hence why you got the old seat style. could you tell me what month and week you placed your order ?
Bruce Gomes Hi Bruce, I reserved in April 2017, configured at end of June 2018, and took delivery July 14 2018.
I’m in the market for purchasing a M3. I also live in an apartment and can’t charge there. However I work for my dads company which has a 240v outlet by my Prius parking spot which is probably 15 feet away that I can plug Into when needed and top off before the weekend. Is the charger long enough for that? Is it bad for the battery to not have it plugged in over 3-4 day periods I live in Phoenix so it would be sitting out in the sun during the weekends I could go park in the shade in the back covered areas if that is something that helps . My commute is roughly 18miles to work each day. I drive around 130 miles a week if I’m not doing much. Would you guys suggest the base model range of 220 or upgrade to the 240 or 264 since I can’t charge at home. I also like to drive to LA a couple times a year would a base range be able to make it there (the Tesla site doesn’t show the trip info yet last I checked for the base mileage).
Thank you
Hi Alex, great question! I live in a condo and my parking is far away from electricity line so I am unable to install a charger even if I wanted to, so I understand your situation. For the 240V I'd recommend that you plug in each day to charge up little by little. That's what I'm doing using the free 2-hour Level 2 public charger a block away from work to get my car up to 80%-90% battery charge before the weekend. If you don't go on long road trip much, you can definitely get the base $35K and it will work out well since you can utilize the supercharging network along the route to LA. But if you don't want to stop so frequently to charge and if your budget allows, you might want to consider the mid-range option.
Yes. They make longer cords.
@Alex Pirate A standard cord length for most EV chargers is 25 feet. I'm not sure how long the cord that comes with the Model 3 is, because I've never used mine. (I either go to a Supercharger or use my own existing ChargePoint charger & cord or I charge at work with their cord.)
Living in Phoenix you really ought to park it in the shade. The car has an all-glass roof and I start getting toasty in my new Model 3 LR AWD as soon as it hits 65°F outside. The A/C will be putting in overtime out there. Tesla sells a "Model 3 Glass Roof Sunshade" (front and rear) on their Web site shop that I am thinking of getting in anticipation of our L.A. summer. Since you can't charge at home I would get the highest-range model you can afford.
Also, the quoted range is actually a 'lie' - you're not supposed to charge above 90% or let it go below 20% so take your range number and multiply it by 0.7 to get the 'real' range. I just drove 35.1 miles in my Model 3 today and the SOC went down 14%. Multiply that by 5 to get the 70% usable range and you're talking 175.5 miles of usable range, not 310 as is the quoted range. (So no - you can't make it to L.A. without stopping at least once.)
Joy, I’m curious about your experience on the quietness of the cabin. Compared to being in your last ICE, do you find that you hear wind sounds or that when using your Bluetooth phone calls you have to speak much louder? People have been telling me (usually when on the highway at speeds over say 50 mph) it’s difficult to hear me because of noise. Usually people ask me if I’m outside or if I have my windows slightly open. I’ve compared this to my previous Subaru Crosstrek and I recall how quiet the cabin was during phone calls where most people didn’t know I was driving! They said it’s so quiet they didn’t know I was on the road at all. Even when idle on the side of the highway while vehicles pass by (with engine off), the cabin is still much more quiet compared to my Model 3.
I’m only asking because I find your thoughts and experiences to be genuine. I’ve brought this up to the techs but was told it was normal but that it’s still quiet.
Appreciate your insights!
That is a great question! Personally, I have experienced both ways and my opinion is it depends on your mobile service provider rather than the car. I've asked my husband when I was on the phone with him in my car (we are both on T-Mobile) if he could hear any noise while I was driving, he said no he hears no background noise and it's as if I was in a quiet place talking to him. I've also not had this issue with my mother (also on T-Mobile). However, when I talked to my coworker (who also has a Model 3 and she's on Verizon), I could hear background noise. I'm not sure if you knew, but if you and the person you're talking on are on the same network (e.g. T-Mobile to T-Mobile or Verizon to Verizon), you'd get HD calling where it has great noise filtering/cancellation in call quality. However, if you and the person you're talking to are on different carriers (e.g. T-Mobile to Verizon), you won't get that HD call quality and you will hear all kinds of background noise. Next time when that happens, ask your friend who they use as service provider and see if it's different from yours. If you are both on the same network but the background noise is still very loud, then it might be the car. A comment I often get when someone first sat in my Model 3 (like my Dad) is "it's so quiet!" I think the lack of engine sound makes wind/tire noise a lot more noticeable in an EV (not just Tesla) so that could be a factor as well. Hope this helps.
@@TeslaJoy The funny thing is that there is a site (RPMTesla) dedicated to providing a rubber 'gasket'-type of accessory (Model 3 Wind Noise Reduction Kit) to reduce the wind noise in Model 3s because there is nothing around the edges of the 2 big glass roof panels and supposedly wind noise leaks in. Personally I haven't noticed enough wind noise in my late 2018 Model 3 to spring for one yet.
HI joy, did you do your income tax yet? Does a 7500 tax credit work? I am very confusing with this. I owe 5000 tax this year. But this tax credit can only lower my tax 1667$. I still have to pay about 3300 $ to federal tax. I thought that I don't need to pay federal tax this year because I owe less then 7500
That's weird. I'm not a tax expert, but I do know that in order for you to get that $7500 credit applied against your taxes, you would need to have at least a $7500 tax liability. I did my taxes and without the tax credit, I would have owed $1000, but instead I got $6500 back. Double check with your accountant?
Tesla Joy thanks a lot joy. I did not file my tax yet. I do it on turbo tax. And this morning the lady told me that 7500 is deduct from my income, it can lower my tax. Will double check with other company.
Channarith Mok That doesn’t sound right. The $7500 is a credit you apply once you’ve entered all the line items. You don’t deduct that from your income. You apply the credit last after seeing how much you may owe or not owe.
@@TeslaJoy Hi, Joy, Thanks you explaining to me... Now i find out why I am not qualify for the Tax credit. today i met two tax experts. the first lady does not explain to me clear. but the second guys explain to me very clear.
I got paid from my boss as 1099-MISC form. it's an independent constructor, so I have to pay my Self employment Tax(SS# and Medicare Tax). it's not like you that your employer already paid those tax for you.
I just finish file my tax. I have to pay 3225$ for the federal tax.
Hey joy, thanks for the video and the items you listed as not liking. Thankfully in my late 2018 built model 3 the seats are pretty full and comfortable. I only have a few dislikes on my model 3. The one thing i really dont like is the auto dimming mirrors and how dark they are at night. I have come to rely on the screen display a lot at night and using the blind spot markers to know i don't have a car in that area when moving lanes in the dark. I am excited that tesla will now add an audible warning in a coming software update which will help supplement the blind sport warning and make that whole thing better. My other gripe is i hope they take all the 2018 - 2019 current cars data that I assume tesla is collecting from their fleet and use it to enhance their energy range meter and how the cold and driving effects the cars battery charge range. Since i live in CT and even up to today the outside temp is under freezing with lows noted last month to -10 below zero and as you in one of your videos and lots of other owners have noted range is really impacted in the cold. I would imagine if tesla used a little machine learning to take my monday - friday daily commute to work and factor in my driving style for the past 30 days and the current temp then it should be able to offer a somewhat accurate range prediction on my cars charge. Thankfully my commute is around 60 miles round trip so even during the coldest days with temps under zero i had more than enough range charging my battery to the recommended 80-90% before leaving my home in the morning. But a better predictive graph would alleviate some of the range anxiety i feel and im sure lots of others do. So i really only have these two complaints so i guess tesla hit a lot of marks for me with this car. Oh wait I wish it auto cleaned itself cause my black car is always in a state of needing a bath;> .. maybe that will be the model 4, lol
Anyway thanks for the videos and keep them coming! Doug
Haha! I vote for self-cleaning car too! Others have also complained about the auto dimming mirrors as well. I'm OK with them right now but I'm sure in 5 years when my eyes get really really bad at night, that will become a bigger issue.
I think your idea of ML providing predictive range based on your driving habit is an excellent idea. Right now it gives you an estimate but many times that is still off based on weather/traffic, etc. You'd think that based on your commute everyday on the same route, that your car would know how much the battery *actually* drains by now, but it doesn't. Since Tesla is really a data company, I'm pretty sure they are looking into this to implement in future versions. Thanks for your feedback and sharing your experience!
YES!!! I had my test drive in Natick Mass, and my NECK hurt so much. We reclined the seat to see if that helped, it did a bit, but then that hurt my back... 10 days of severe back pain. I do have back issues, chronic back pain. But the 3 made it so much worse!
What is the link for the headrest? Thanks! :)
Yikes! Yes get the neck pillow. Link in description.
Great job! I own a Model S and I love it... it's a 2013 and when I got a 2016 on loaner I noticed the seat difference right away
Thank you for confirming that Tesla keeps improving their cars!
Yes for that price should be almost perfect . I will stick to my hybrid lexus .. cheaper than that but u could almost sleep while driving becoz of the seat comfort . True . That’s the main thing right, specially for long driving which i always do
But how can you sleep and drive without autopilot keeping you safe? 🤷🏻♀️
@@TeslaJoy lol its metaphorical. I mean that's how comfortable the lexus car seat is. i always do the long driving for many many hrs without stopping by and feel no back no shoulder pain by the rime i get home
Ah I see. But the great thing about Tesla is with Autopilot, you can relax and not be stressed out about accelerating and braking on long road trips that would tire you out physically and get mentally stressed negotiating through traffic. Even though the seat isn't as comfortable as Lexus or my old BMW, I was able to relax, chill, and stretch out during the long drive on Autopilot. At the end of the trip, I am much more relaxed and comfortable in a Model 3 than in my old BMW with better seats. Something for you to consider. :)
Also, you don't have to send your car in for emissions so, all that time you spend with an ICE vehicle at the dealer for an oil change, you don't with a Tesla. In my opinion that makes up for the time lost charging instead of filling up. Plus in my case, charging at home is the way to go, so every morning my car is fully charged ready to go. I also think that you're maybe not charging at a super charger, because charging speed is much faster that what you're claiming, I've seen about 75 miles for every 5 minutes of charging. Anyway, great video! I think all of us Model 3 lovers hate the manual trunks!!! Seriously, like what the frunk Tesla!!! lol
Thanks! Please watch all my newer videos as they address to what you commented including auto trunk. Happy New Year!