Was really keen to see Harry's thoughts - what I really like is that he's neither an EV fan boy, nor EV phobic, but just gives a very balanced, reasonable, intelligent perspective. Good stuff.
Yeah but he get's half of it wrong because he's just not that familiar with the car. Every Model 3 owner knows how to adjust follow distance in ACC. And he reads the efficiency while cruising at highway speed and extrapolates that out as the range of the car. And saying that using a phone as key weird? It's not weird - it's convenient and one of Tesla's best features. If you're a reviewer you're supposed to know this stuff. Sure, ding it for the lack of stalks. But the speedo? You drive it for a week and you get used to it.
@@mondotv4216 that's exactly why I want to hear his thoughts. as someone unfamiliar with the car and having no ev/gas preference, I want to know if this car is right for me
I got mine a month ago. Superb review. I have the dual motor one. Best car i ever had. I have had 7 miatas, 2 1991 Turbo MR2s, 2 Honda S2000s and multiple others…I love small sports cars. You could read this comment and say I had crappy cars lol. But it reminds me of them. Visibility is incredible. My first electric car. 55 years old here and the overall process from ordering to delivery to charging is miles away from anything I ever lived. Took me a year to decide and when I was about to pull the trigger they announced the 2024 one! The sound system, the app, everything is great. If you hesitate reminder it took me a year of searching the web, talking to owners etc…Thanks for your review!!!
Interesting to hear your opinion considering your previous cars. I'm currently cross shopping a second hand model 3 performance and a new 2024 Mazda mx-5. I hope to own both in a few years
@@hardypahardypa1 new 2024 with the updates. In Australia so either the GT or GT RS trims. (RS is the GT with the dampers, BBS wheels, strut brace and Brembo calipers.) In manual.
I've had my Model 3 Performance for 7 months and have covered 8500 easy miles. People always like to tell me how it's terrible that you can only get 280-300 miles on a charge. But Interestingly my GR Yaris would do the same on a full tank, but cost about 6 x as much. Teslas have their place and they are not for everyone, but they 100% are the Benchmark for all other EV's.
I can understand some of the arguments for the indicator stalks (though they’re not that bad in general use, especially in the US), but the gear leaver/selector? Completely pointless.
@@otm646 exactly. I listened to all the hate that the internet was giving the steering wheel indicator buttons, so when it came to the first time trying it out, I had all the internet hate in my head, and thought I too, was going to hate it. Annnnnnnd, I didn't, in fact, the opposite. After a few miles, it started to feel more natural than a stalk.
@@otm646 If the screen breaks, the car is a giant paperweight; the screen is a single point of failure with no redundancy, THAT'S the problem people have.
@@robertpawley5715 I owned a Model 3 with standard Auto pilot for 2 years. Having to reengage cruise ever. Single. Time. You. Change. A. Lane. Is. Really. Freaking. Annoying. Truly. Annoying. If you are driving in traffic where you are changing lanes it’s really not good. My current BMW will change lanes for me, which I know you can buy in the Tesla if you get Enhanced Auto Pilot. Which changes lanes like a newly minted driver….super timid and will frequently chicken out. But if in the BMW I click the indicator through and change lanes myself, it will re engage lane assist when it back in the lane. Much better.
Fair representation of Harry's feelings, I am sure. For myself, I both admire and desire. My early 2018 Model 3 was, and still is, a great driver's car IMO, with very good range (310 miles EPA new, 299 miles now). Upgrading to the latest would be nice, but I am still very happy with my 6 year old model.
Thank you for putting focus on efficiency. For most commutes people don't really need big ranges, 250-300 really is enough for 90+% of use. And that's where efficiency becomes a key metric. Needing almost 30-40% more energy to drive around will certainly add up over the lifetime of a car in charging cost.
To be fair, if you're mostly charging on cheap overnight EV rates, you're not going to be paying much more to drive an "inefficient" EV. Say you're doing 10k miles per year, that's 2500kWh in a car that manages 4mi/kWh, or 3333kWh in a car managing 3mi/kWh. 833kWh more. Cheap overnight rates are about 7.5p/kWh at the moment, let's say 10p/kWh to allow for occasional not-cheap or rapid charging, and that's...£83 a year. Obviously, if you're stuck using expensive chargers, that changes the maths a lot. (Then again, if you're stuck using expensive chargers, then an EV probably isn't right for you at the moment.) That's not to say that efficiency isn't important. Where it matters is allowing a lower-capacity, less expensive, lighter battery to reach that 250-300 miles of range. I believe the base Model 3 uses a 60kWh pack (with less energy dense but, theoretically, more durable LFP chemistry), whereas rivals with similar ranges often have significantly larger packs, usually with (dense but less durable) NCM chemistry.
@@BlazeFirereignthat’s ok if you’re on a specific tariff. For a lot of people those tariffs just make your normal electricity usage go up instead. Especially if you’re working from home. I’d always get the most efficient ev in the class I’m looking at.
I drove one of these with the long range battery pack just a few weeks ago - from Auckland to Whangārei in NZ, the long way around. 2 and a half hours each way, a combination of highway and twisty roads, driving normally with the odd squirt on the accelerator, 2 iPhones on charge and the stereo with subwoofer getting a bit of a workout. We got home at the end of the day with 31% battery remaining, it was pretty good!
I travelled throughout North and South Islands in a rented 3 SR+. While it doesn't have the performance that I'm used to with Teslas, I wouldn't have it any other way. Supercharging and DCFC was something to be desired but I see that it's improving all the time. ChargeNet was a lifesaver even though it topped out at 50kW (at the time). My only regrets were not being able to visit the West Coast and Northland - mainly due to time constraints. Next time, hopefully.
I was supposed to travel 400km in Sweden in winter with a Tesla and it was a nightmare. Never ever will I buy a Tesla. The range was a joke, after 250km I was forced to stop for charging the first time and then of course the charger was not working (seems to always be some problem with their chargers). I had to park up and grab a train to get where I wanted
A couple of comments from an owner of the previous gen Model 3: - The seats are weird. When you first sit in them they seem uncomfortable, and you struggle to get a good setting. But on long distance - 2-3hrs - they are extremely comfortable. The only seats that don't give me backache, in 30 years of driving - It is not a B-road car. It is a very good A-road car though, with the ability to make very rapid progress and overtake anything holding you up - Long distance travel with a family is totally easy. There is masses of luggage space (and the frunk is really useful), the range is very good (2hrs between charges on 80mph motorways, 3.5-4hrs on A-roads), and the tesla charging network is everywhere. - Dog mode is not a gimmick as it first seems to be. It is actually incredibly useful if you have a dog. - Whilst I personally like the minimalist design, the stalkless concept is a very poor idea, and actually a deal-breaker for me. I won’t replace my model 3 with a new one whilst they stick to that idea.
@@rsplines12 I suspect not. At least here in europe. The limitations of my LR are the size and weight, not the acceleration. And the performance version comes with super low profile tyres that are guaranteed to puncture on the potholes that proliferate here.
@@15bit62 The new m3 performance version is not out yet, and from the early reports, they've put alot more effort in making it a driver's car, not just a drag racer.
I love your enthusiast car reviews, but I also love your electric car reviews. They are really thoughtful. I think you are the most thoughtful reviewer on emerging electric platforms. Really insightful.
I salute Tesla's achievement in making EVs 'work' in the real world. Some of the big brands still don't get it. We don't want sub-3 sec 0-60 times, but we do actually want to get to where we're going. Developing the super charger network alongside the car production roll out shows the way to go - still. For now, however, I still love my ICE! Excellent review as ever, Harry.
@@howardlake6178 It weighs roughly the same as a BMW 3 Series or C-Class with the same power and equipment (and has better interior materials in my experience..) and has significantly more space... Your Sprinter comparison is [r-word].
@@NO3V The Model 3's weight isn't an issue compared to ICE vehicles of the same size; take a look at the new C63, a 4cyl turbo hybrid that weighs over 2100kg
@@howardlake6178 I am not sure what a MB Sprinter has to do with anything but yes, EU 7 emission standards will inciude dust from brakes and tyre erosion, this will affect SUVs (good thing) and EVs with 0-100 in 2 (as in too little) or range anxiety sized batteries.
@@deanchur C63 is hardly a standard ICE vehicle, hybrids are unreasonably complicated and carry 2 drive trains with motors, batteries and all. Complete nonsense.
@@4literv6 4.2 _was_ the standard 0-60 time for the LR (which was then dropped to 4.1 in a software update). The acceleration boost takes it down to 3.7.
All of my friends with Model 3s (base model and performance AWD versions) have them on 'Chill' mode as otherwise the acceleration is just too uncomfortable for the passengers. The additional performance is completely unnecessary for grown-ups.
We’re still swishing around in our SR+ we got in early 2019, and the other day averaged over 5 miles per kWh…mixed driving 30 to 70 mph. We added a Model Y in 2022, trading in the camper van…swallows camping paraphernalia, remaining glued to the road ignoring the weight. Factor in solar home charging, and Octopus Intelligent Go tariff, and you have cheap, quality motoring…the £thousands we’ve shelled out on running vehicles over the past 5 decades, is a shockingly eye watering thing of the past. Don’t forget the regular, and significant over-the-air updates. And regen braking. The new ‘ground-up’ Model 3 Performance is now available for those who want to rip their spleen…0-60 in 2.9 seconds. Efficient and good value.
I got the new long range Highland last month, and over the last 30 days, 1509 miles it’s averaged 214 wh/mi which I’m well happy with. Actually cost me £26 in electric . Highly impressed thus far, also I’m a petrol head, had an Arial Atom-300, 450bhp Scooby Sti and a lot of 1000cc super bikes, have to say as a car it’s fine, and defo quick enough. Winky dinks take a bit of getting used to but not an issue, if you actually use the wheel as you would to pass your advanced driving test it’s fine.
What i really like about Tesla is its standard kit. Heated seats/wheel, cooled seats, adaptive cruise, driver memory profiles with steering wheel adjustment, power boot, large screen, premium sound system, electric seats etc... and no servicing!
The no servicing is false. My model S was serviced according to the notifications on the app which meant a yearly inspection, bi-yearly fluids and filter and so on. It wasn't noticably less than any other car I've owned apart from a Bentley. I agree the standard kit is good though. It should be that way on all cars by now but it seems there is a lot of greed in the world.
Thanks, appreciate the ideology-free review. I'm retired in the rural US, bought a 2023 Model Y LR. 10,000 miles, $400 of charging costs, no annoying service visits, no range anxiety, collectively my main reasons for purchase. The screen takes some getting used to, but it's how you get to over the air software updates, which add features regularly. All the best.
I never really gave ev’s any attention, however another one of your professional reviews has given me a more open opinion on the electric car and how it appeals to some
Regularly do home to Tebay with 20% remaining …..255 miles of motorway driving. Barely get time to walk the dog and have a wee and bacon roll before we have to move on from the charger…..and can do the remaining 200 miles to our daughter’s in St Andrews. Got the M3 LR RWD last year for regular long distance driving, it’s perfect….so relaxing. Been driving full EVs since 2012….a bit different to our c-zero back then!
Rolled into one of the new at the time. V3 superchargers. Had 2% on the Model 3 performance. We couldn't walk across the street get sat immediately and get a burger before the car was at 80%. Routinely we are pulling into a Supercharger at 2% or 3% once you learn the car.
to me any second in a trip that is spent outside the car is time wasted. i did a 1400km with no stops once, which is why i was able to do it in a single day. if i had a car like this that would have been a 2 day trip or at best
It depends on which exit you're taking. If you're taking the first exit, indicate left. If you're going straight on, don't indicate. If you're taking an exit beyond the midpoint, indicate right and then left when taking the exit. This all depends on the size of the roundabout too but that's my general method.
Chris, that’s the UK way. Europeans don’t signal until they’re on the island, then they either signal as they go round, or just before they get off. This way, no one waiting has any idea which exit you’re taking and they all have to wait for you. This is backwards thinking, but it IS how it’s done in France, Germany, Belgium etc....I get beeped or flashed at if I use the UK (correct) method before getting onto the island itself as the locals are unsure of my intentions.
A couple things Harry - you can enable dog mode by tapping the climate button. They have a dedicated button to turn it on from the main screen! Also, the follow distance is adjusted by the right scroll wheel (it's vision based - not radar FWIW).
Hey Harry, enjoyed your take on the Model 3! Couple of notes: * You can change the following distance by clicking one of the little wheels on the steering wheel sideways (not sure which one it is in your RHD model). * Besides the bigger battery you mentioned the 10.000£ upgrade also gets you a much more powerful dual motor awd setup, alcantara interior and a much better sound system.
The more powerful motor is negligible if you have some more fun stuff in the garage. The standard range is the one to have in my opinion. More robust battery and nicer to drive around town.
Totally agree with you on the signal stalk Harry! Honestly if it had that back on it and a good heads up display I would put this car in the top 3 and maybe #1 at that of best practical and well built EV’s on the market right now.
Thanks for the honest review. As a Tesla 3 owner agree with many of your thoughts. Only one comment- you can adjust the distance from the car in front very precisely- I actually use it in this car, where as in Toyota and Jaguar vehicles that I have owned and driven it wasn't implemented very well, therefore I didn't use it as much.
The constant free upgrades are another benefit. In six months of my owning a M3LR (pre-facelift), Tesla has added to my car items such as blind-spot monitoring, the ability to play podcasts, 3D Lidar scanning of the surroundings when parking and, best of all last week, fully adaptive headlights in place of the simple 'auto high-beam'. This drastically improves night driving. I seem to remember a couple of year ago manufacturers would be charging over £1,000 for adaptive lights as optional extras.
@@Kahless00 I agree the hardware appears to have been there already. My point is that I was happy enough with the spec to buy the car in the first place, so it 'feels' like I've had a free upgrade.
Interesting to hear your take on the model 3, a very fair & balanced review. Completely agree about the handling, impressive but not involving. Enjoyed my 2.5 years with my 2019 SR+ and I'd have one of these new ones in a heartbeat if I had a regular commute...the downside of WFH, no excuse to get a new car!
Been loving mine these past 6 years... 2018 Dual motor, FSD, etc. Repairs are a bit pricey, and sadly have not been done all that well by the service centers and certified mechanic, so I have had to re-fix or reinstall some components... Also still working on reducing wind/road noise. The driver assist/FSD has saved my life plenty of times. The performance, handling and acceleration are simply exceptional. OTA updates and fixes make my car better all the time. I've hauled over an imperial ton, transported a sizeable oad of 14' lumber, used it for car camping, ... I guess you could say, 'gently abused'... 😉 All in all, excellent bang for your buck! If I had to replace it, I'd probably switch to a Y, for the extra cargo space. Glad I don't have to, though 🤗
14:15 I think you can adjust the following distance by pushing the cruise/FSD scrollwheel left or right (the same motion that is used to go forward/back on the media player).
There is a raised horizontal bar between the left and right turn signal buttons. My thumb instinctively finds it, making the left/right choice easy without needing to look. After 30 days driving my '24 Model 3 I barely think about it.
I would be interested to hear Stanley's take on every vehicle tested. You can tell he is an expert on the matter, and his input is invaluable. Thanks, Harry, for the video.
You can adjust the distance to the car in front when in cruise using one of the scroll wheels on there steering wheel, you move it to the side to lengthen and shorten the distance.
@@lewismcnicholas2631 its not without its faults but its my first company EV and I’d never go back. I think what I like the most is the fact the tech is easy to use and hassle free. You get in it in the morning and it’s already warmed up, you put where you want to go in the nav and it works it all out and the stereo kicks arse. It’s a very easy thing to like.
I dare say somewhere in the world a dog lover will report a Tesla owner on a hot day, but it is a great idea. For Stanley.I didn’t even know Harry had a dog 😂
@@howardlake6178 me neither, but he`s DRIVEN a few over the last few weeks, BMW and LOTUS spring to mind....................... LOTUS. Lack Of Travel Undercharged Supercar 😏😏😶😶
I very much agree about the indicator stalks. It was made for the USA where roundabouts are rare. The position of the speedometer however is not an issue. No one winges about the Mini speedo which is in the centre of the dashboard.
Simple enough to change the distance to the car in front of you in cruise control: push the right scroll wheel (which you pushed to activate cruise control) to the right or left to change the distance….
You can choose how many car lengths behind you keep in radar cruise, uses the wheels on the steering wheel. I use it on setting 7, a good bit behind the car and it gets rids of any stuttery start stop driving, keeping it smooth in traffic too.
I’m old enough to remember when the trafficator was selected by a knob in the middle of the dashboard and it wasn’t self-cancelling…but it had a big red light in its centre so you didn’t forget to cancel it.
Thank you Harry - at last we have a review of an EV that looks at efficiency and vehicle weight. I have been banging on about the stupidity of designing and making 2500kg EV's to anyone who will listen. These car/trucks are consuming vast quantities of valuable finite resources that a few years ago would have been more than sufficient to make two conventional cars. Range anxiety is not helped by dire inefficiency no matter how big a battery is fitted. My BMW i3 has averaged 4.6 miles/kWhr over the 15,000 miles it has done so far. Range is on the low side at a genuine 160 miles (200 best), but is more than enough for 95% of my travel.
I’m waiting for lfp battery technology to improve to enable them to be installed into the high power variants before I’ll buy one because I prefer the longevity of the lfp batteries
@@paulsimpson8990 @paulsimpson8990 agreed, lfp is quite nice. I build my own batteries and generally use lfp. Generally it's a small step forward, but a giant leap in battery tech is still needed.
Be very interesting what you make of the updated Model 3 Performance when it makes it to these shores. New adaptive suspension, and new motors and track mode. Should be a far more "enthusiasts" version. But a fair video, many owners are adapting to the indicators and hopefully they will auto engage powered by the Sat Nav at some point.
Hi Harry. I "think" you swipe the button / wheel you used to engage the Cruise / autopilot sideways to increase or decrease the distance between you and the vehicle in front, to increase or decrease your speed, scroll the same wheel up and down.
19:49, Nice to have the consumption in 4 different measurements. Thank you for that. One small detail: It's 154 Wh/km or 15.4 kWh/100 km In a testdrive with the Highland , I did 124 Wh/km. I wasn't very gentle with the pedal though. I wonder where the difference comes from.
I am a car enthusiast, I have 3 Porsches including a GT4, and a Tesla which is my commuter car. It’s perfect for that task, it is the best auto apliance, no different than the Toyota Corolla or Camry. Just does everything well, which many people want. If I want some driving excitement I take the Porsche, but sitting in commuter traffic there is no need for excitement. Not perfect, I want a dash or heads-up display, I want the stalks to stay, remember the yoke, now you can get a wheel as well, so sometimes Tesla listens.
But any car enthusiast will tell you that you can't be a true enthusiast if you own a Tesla. I have 5 vehicles, one is a Tesla, one is a historic class V8.
See ya Stanley, haha. I purchased the base model last year, and am delighted to save $1k per year on fuel and 250 per year on insurance. The past month’s version 12 self driving free trial has been fun. Friends feel like we’re in the future. Some of my fond memories include car camping 200 miles away every few months, going for runs while traveling
It sounds like you are confusing steering response (gearing) with steering resistance. It is only the latter that you can vary in the screen. The Model 3 has an unusually quick response for the type of car.
You get used to the indicator on the steering wheel fairly quickly. Not an issue after a week of ownership. Also the car does not have or use radar. It just uses Tesla vision.
2018 M3, 75k miles, 252 wh/mile. For the last two years we’ve foregone EV tires, running winter tires half the year and Michelin CrossClimate 2s in the warm part of the year.
4:12 You are really underselling the towing capabilities. I towed an enclosed U-Haul trailer at highway speeds in the US with a reasonable load and the car did absolutely fantastic. Plenty of rear suspension rate, very well mannered.
@@JayDee-b5u DC to Jersey and back. We were able to pull sideways through most of the Superchargers. Blocking chargers sure but it was late at night no the was waiting.
I just got an MG4 Trophy Long Range brand new for £24k - it handles brilliantly, very chuckable, super quick, rear wheel drive, very comfortable and great sound system. It has way more range than anyone really needs. Seriously petrol heads, give it a try, I would not go back now I have an EV it’s bloody awesome
Cheers for making this balanced review Harry, plenty to both love and hate about Tesla and Musk but the model 3 is still right up there with the best evs. Build quality of the Fremont Teslas is still absolutely woeful, European teslas like this one are built in Shanghai and aren't bad.
There are a few things reviewers miss compared to owners: Most things in the screen are set and forget then linked to the driver profile. Voice control means you aren’t ’constantly looking at the screen’ anyway. The car linking your profile to your phone is amazing and it syncs across multiple cars. So log in and your seat, mirror et al settings follow you. The OTA updates improve the car every year…dog mode is an example of that.
Well said. I’ve had my new Long Range 3 since January and rarely use the screen and I much prefer the indicator buttons and gear controls which soon become intuitive.
The cruise control distance from the car in front is configurable and the steering gearing can not only be changed, but it can be changed WHILST DRIVING... it works great.
@@hasangenc2922 how much is much….Bmw e30 about 1200kg, e36 1400kg, g30 1600kg, Tesla 1780kg. Why isn't the e36 too heavy, or the g30 Bmw? It's strange how weight became a bigger issue only when it came to electrification. Safety equipment and comfort were okay...
@@hasangenc2922 My old BMW G20 M340i xDrive is 1700kg. 1780kg unless your driving a go kart by modern standards is not heavy at all. Pretty standard for a saloon to be 1600-1700kg
The speed display thing. Mrs Toyota Verso has a 160mph dial about 4 inch diameter near the centre of the dash. 2012 car. It's really hard to see if you are doing 30 or 34. Points make prizes...
Top marks for getting Stanley in on the review! Also, SAAB used to have a 'night panel' function on the dash that dimmed all the non-essential info from the dials and sensors, which I reckon would be ideal for a Tesla: That bloody chart and other nonsense would be too distracting. Just speed, audio and climate controls is ample for general running. Thanks Harry.
crazy how a review channel gets things so wrong. youd think research would be done. when blatant errors liek this happen to channels that are supposed to give me information, i start questioning everything lol. i have stopped watching some science channels for this. They made very very bad mistakes that it almost felt like purposeful misinformation
Great review. Just to note that you can adjust the following distance when cruise control is on by pushing the right thumbwheel right/left (and the car doesn't have a radar sensor -- it's all done using the camera feed)
Same here, Its the most advanced EV out there and my next car will be an EV, but without indicator stalks, a driver display and a gear select, unless some aftermarket products materialise, I will be looking to get something else.
The people who do the sexy buttons are doing stalks and also do a driver display with a phone. Having driven the car, I had no issue with the issues you raise. Not remotely.
You can increase the cruise distance between you and the car in front by pressing the right steering wheel button left or right. You also get a schematic on screen
It's really sad that i doesn't have a speedo/instrumentation behind the wheel and stalks for indicators and driving direction. I also don't undertand why they deleted parking sensors. And Tesla doesn't use the same rain sensor that every other manufacturer uses - and as a result the automatic wipers are just not as good.
Our overnight price for electricity in Ontario Canada is 2 cents per kw/hr so basically free to charge at home 😀. On top of that a lot of employers offer free charging spots at work
For every day use the long-range model isn’t really worth it as you would charge it to 80%, whereas the base model you can charge to 100% every day due to different battery tech.
I think this is a big point - many are salary sacrifice so owner will be unlikely to worry about battery longevity - so charging g out will likely be the normal?
@@charlesmoss8119 the base model has different battery chemistry so you can charge it daily to 100% without damaging it. Whereas the long-range battery should only be daily charged to 80% so as not to damage it, and only 100% on occasion.
Yes it has an LFP (Lithium Iron Polymer) battery which is cobalt free and cheaper to manufacture. More durable and less susceptible to temperature variation reducing range but less energy dense so shorter range in absolute terms I believe.
@@andrewhurstcars You're no chemist. All batteries degrade at higher voltages and temperature. LFP has more cycles so degradation is not so important. The benefit of NCM is that for those occasions where performance is important you can charge to 100%. For daily driving charging from 30-70% will let the battery last for decades and at least three times an ICE.
This is the only EV I would even consider buying at the moment. Not exorbitantly priced, not horrendously overweight, enough performance without being silly, decent efficiency, and full access to the supercharger network which avoid dealing with the overpriced crapshoot that is the UK public charging network. I know a few people who have these and they all genuinely love them.
One difference with the AWD is also the fact that the RWD had a LFP battery which you can charge up to 100% every time. The battery in the AWD version had a longer “life” when charged to a maximum of 80%. Suddenly the range difference is not that big…
Long range comes with a dual motor plus a bigger battery with a slightly faster charge curve. Driven a 2021 LR M3 to south of Spain and back from Scotland three times now with no issues with charging or range in the middle of winter.
We don’t live in a binary universe, you can have an EV for the boring day to day, then fun on the weekends with your lotus etc. Of course the choice is up to you…not trying to preach.
@@mr2chrisdgovernments around the world are preventing the new sale of ICE vehicles. We are going to live in a single option world very quickly if we don't push back.
Harry, the distance to the car in front, is set by side-push of your right scroll wheel. 7 is the maximum, around 3-3,5 seconds. I need it to go to 11 to have 5-5,5 sec for snowy days in Sweden when snow smoke is heavy!
The seasonal differences cannot be underestimated, I have a Taycan and it’s efficiently is pretty much half during the winter months, during which I believe you tested the i5 and Eletre.
My model 3 which I’ve had for 3 winters has a lifetime average of 250wh/mile - in winter it loses about 10% range. Remember this one (and mine) have a LiPO4 battery unlike your Taycan which also degrades range much much more slowly and is happy being left plugged in to 100% all the time.
@@romeandcurry6915-That’s very dependent on your winter. Up here in northern Scandinavia my model 3 loses a lot more than 10% in the winter. But we get -17C in the mornings.
. @Johnny362000 Also, sport adaptive suspension that you can tune, bigger brakes, bigger rear motor, New Track Mode software package- V3, new front sports seats with improved bolstering (heated and cooled), bigger wheels, high performance Pirellis, and a few more odds and ends..
Hi, Harry! On the basis of this review alone, the first one of yours I have seen, you have won me as a subscriber. So, greetings from the United States. I love your thoughtful, matter of fact commentary. It’s actually helpful to me in making my buying decision. As for that, and as appealing as the car is in many ways, I think I am going to have to pass. More and more, the “minimalism” of the brand just looks like cost cutting. And I agree with you that the removal of the stalks from the steering wheel with respect to Forward and reverse, and especially the turn signals, is just brain dead. It would drive me crazy, too. Here in the US, we don’t have the same breadth of EV options that you do in the UK, but right now, I’m thinking I will end up with a Hyundai Ioniq 5. 😊
Another excellent and balanced review. As someone who commutes in a Performance Model 3 I agree with everything you said entirely. I'm lucky enough to have a Lotus Emira coming next month to fulfill the "analog" enthusiast car itch on the weekends. A great two car solution for me.
Was really keen to see Harry's thoughts - what I really like is that he's neither an EV fan boy, nor EV phobic, but just gives a very balanced, reasonable, intelligent perspective. Good stuff.
Yeah but he get's half of it wrong because he's just not that familiar with the car. Every Model 3 owner knows how to adjust follow distance in ACC. And he reads the efficiency while cruising at highway speed and extrapolates that out as the range of the car. And saying that using a phone as key weird? It's not weird - it's convenient and one of Tesla's best features. If you're a reviewer you're supposed to know this stuff. Sure, ding it for the lack of stalks. But the speedo? You drive it for a week and you get used to it.
@@mondotv4216 he's the best and most articulate reviewer around on all cars
@@paulthyer4809 What has that to do with him not having much clue about the car he reviewed?
@@mondotv4216 that's exactly why I want to hear his thoughts. as someone unfamiliar with the car and having no ev/gas preference, I want to know if this car is right for me
@@mondotv4216 its supposed to be a car not a fkn pc lol so thios is sspot on for normal drivers
I got mine a month ago. Superb review. I have the dual motor one. Best car i ever had. I have had 7 miatas, 2 1991 Turbo MR2s, 2 Honda S2000s and multiple others…I love small sports cars. You could read this comment and say I had crappy cars lol. But it reminds me of them. Visibility is incredible. My first electric car. 55 years old here and the overall process from ordering to delivery to charging is miles away from anything I ever lived. Took me a year to decide and when I was about to pull the trigger they announced the 2024 one! The sound system, the app, everything is great. If you hesitate reminder it took me a year of searching the web, talking to owners etc…Thanks for your review!!!
Interesting to hear your opinion considering your previous cars. I'm currently cross shopping a second hand model 3 performance and a new 2024 Mazda mx-5. I hope to own both in a few years
@@Flux000 which Miata year and model?
@@hardypahardypa1 new 2024 with the updates. In Australia so either the GT or GT RS trims. (RS is the GT with the dampers, BBS wheels, strut brace and Brembo calipers.) In manual.
@@Flux000 incredible car!!!!!!!!!
@@hardypahardypa1 so I've heard. I must still go for a test drive because at 6"2 I might not even fit
I've had my Model 3 Performance for 7 months and have covered 8500 easy miles. People always like to tell me how it's terrible that you can only get 280-300 miles on a charge. But Interestingly my GR Yaris would do the same on a full tank, but cost about 6 x as much. Teslas have their place and they are not for everyone, but they 100% are the Benchmark for all other EV's.
I bet if Tesla offered an indicators stalk option and a physical gear lever / selector, those would be the two most popular options ordered.
Or a normal dashboard infront of the driver
I can understand some of the arguments for the indicator stalks (though they’re not that bad in general use, especially in the US), but the gear leaver/selector? Completely pointless.
Not a single Tesla owner who has driven the car more than a week would ask for either of those.
@@otm646 exactly. I listened to all the hate that the internet was giving the steering wheel indicator buttons, so when it came to the first time trying it out, I had all the internet hate in my head, and thought I too, was going to hate it.
Annnnnnnd, I didn't, in fact, the opposite. After a few miles, it started to feel more natural than a stalk.
@@otm646 If the screen breaks, the car is a giant paperweight; the screen is a single point of failure with no redundancy, THAT'S the problem people have.
Adaptive cruise is adjustable for distance to the car in front.
And, moreover, does not use radar.
didnt he say that exactly? He just found the process to be annoying.
You can adjust follow distance on one of the scroll wheels, for future reference.
Harry likes to moan and is sad about pushing a button to resume cruise control.
@@robertpawley5715 I owned a Model 3 with standard Auto pilot for 2 years. Having to reengage cruise ever. Single. Time. You. Change. A. Lane. Is. Really. Freaking. Annoying. Truly. Annoying. If you are driving in traffic where you are changing lanes it’s really not good.
My current BMW will change lanes for me, which I know you can buy in the Tesla if you get Enhanced Auto Pilot. Which changes lanes like a newly minted driver….super timid and will frequently chicken out. But if in the BMW I click the indicator through and change lanes myself, it will re engage lane assist when it back in the lane. Much better.
"I dont desire one, but I admire it."
Sums it up perfectly.
lol I got one 2 weeks ago! Its been pretty good
Fair representation of Harry's feelings, I am sure. For myself, I both admire and desire. My early 2018 Model 3 was, and still is, a great driver's car IMO, with very good range (310 miles EPA new, 299 miles now). Upgrading to the latest would be nice, but I am still very happy with my 6 year old model.
@@pvic6959 planet fooker
@@pvic6959 got mine a month ago, noticeably better than my old 2021 Model 3, just love it, especially with a 30 day FSD free trial.
Totally agree - feel exactly the same every time I drive a Tesla.
Thank you for putting focus on efficiency. For most commutes people don't really need big ranges, 250-300 really is enough for 90+% of use. And that's where efficiency becomes a key metric. Needing almost 30-40% more energy to drive around will certainly add up over the lifetime of a car in charging cost.
To be fair, if you're mostly charging on cheap overnight EV rates, you're not going to be paying much more to drive an "inefficient" EV. Say you're doing 10k miles per year, that's 2500kWh in a car that manages 4mi/kWh, or 3333kWh in a car managing 3mi/kWh. 833kWh more. Cheap overnight rates are about 7.5p/kWh at the moment, let's say 10p/kWh to allow for occasional not-cheap or rapid charging, and that's...£83 a year.
Obviously, if you're stuck using expensive chargers, that changes the maths a lot. (Then again, if you're stuck using expensive chargers, then an EV probably isn't right for you at the moment.)
That's not to say that efficiency isn't important. Where it matters is allowing a lower-capacity, less expensive, lighter battery to reach that 250-300 miles of range. I believe the base Model 3 uses a 60kWh pack (with less energy dense but, theoretically, more durable LFP chemistry), whereas rivals with similar ranges often have significantly larger packs, usually with (dense but less durable) NCM chemistry.
Absolutely. 30,000 miles here in a 2022 Model 3 RWD at an average of 221Wh/mi so far.
@@BlazeFirereignthat’s ok if you’re on a specific tariff. For a lot of people those tariffs just make your normal electricity usage go up instead. Especially if you’re working from home. I’d always get the most efficient ev in the class I’m looking at.
@@BlazeFirereign id rather see a focus on efficiency vs just shoving a bigger battery in for range
The majority of people in the UK do not have off street parking, so public charging is all they have…….and it’s more expensive than fossil fuels!
I drove one of these with the long range battery pack just a few weeks ago - from Auckland to Whangārei in NZ, the long way around. 2 and a half hours each way, a combination of highway and twisty roads, driving normally with the odd squirt on the accelerator, 2 iPhones on charge and the stereo with subwoofer getting a bit of a workout. We got home at the end of the day with 31% battery remaining, it was pretty good!
I travelled throughout North and South Islands in a rented 3 SR+. While it doesn't have the performance that I'm used to with Teslas, I wouldn't have it any other way. Supercharging and DCFC was something to be desired but I see that it's improving all the time. ChargeNet was a lifesaver even though it topped out at 50kW (at the time). My only regrets were not being able to visit the West Coast and Northland - mainly due to time constraints. Next time, hopefully.
Sound System and phone charging are
I was supposed to travel 400km in Sweden in winter with a Tesla and it was a nightmare. Never ever will I buy a Tesla. The range was a joke, after 250km I was forced to stop for charging the first time and then of course the charger was not working (seems to always be some problem with their chargers). I had to park up and grab a train to get where I wanted
Harry is my favourit car YT. No yelling and blabla and great voice !
And no gratuitous, distracting background 'music'.
@@htimsid absoluut
A couple of comments from an owner of the previous gen Model 3:
- The seats are weird. When you first sit in them they seem uncomfortable, and you struggle to get a good setting. But on long distance - 2-3hrs - they are extremely comfortable. The only seats that don't give me backache, in 30 years of driving
- It is not a B-road car. It is a very good A-road car though, with the ability to make very rapid progress and overtake anything holding you up
- Long distance travel with a family is totally easy. There is masses of luggage space (and the frunk is really useful), the range is very good (2hrs between charges on 80mph motorways, 3.5-4hrs on A-roads), and the tesla charging network is everywhere.
- Dog mode is not a gimmick as it first seems to be. It is actually incredibly useful if you have a dog.
- Whilst I personally like the minimalist design, the stalkless concept is a very poor idea, and actually a deal-breaker for me. I won’t replace my model 3 with a new one whilst they stick to that idea.
The Model 3 Ludicrous (performance) should be fun on a B road, mountain/canyon road.
@@rsplines12 I suspect not. At least here in europe. The limitations of my LR are the size and weight, not the acceleration. And the performance version comes with super low profile tyres that are guaranteed to puncture on the potholes that proliferate here.
@@15bit62 The new m3 performance version is not out yet, and from the early reports, they've put alot more effort in making it a driver's car, not just a drag racer.
@@rsplines12 Nope. It does nothing to correct the heinous handling deficiencies.
Only a child would make such a comment.
@@procatprocat9647 Oh, the irony.
I love your enthusiast car reviews, but I also love your electric car reviews. They are really thoughtful. I think you are the most thoughtful reviewer on emerging electric platforms. Really insightful.
I salute Tesla's achievement in making EVs 'work' in the real world. Some of the big brands still don't get it. We don't want sub-3 sec 0-60 times, but we do actually want to get to where we're going. Developing the super charger network alongside the car production roll out shows the way to go - still. For now, however, I still love my ICE! Excellent review as ever, Harry.
I'd like Stanley"s input on a regular basis please.
I’d never seen Stanley before. He needs a stage for future videos
@@howardlake6178He’s a regular on Harry’s farming channel. Nice to see him make a guest appearance here 😄
@@OldskoolCatflap I have subscribed over there, but I haven’t seen the boy here, or there, yet 😂
He looked so sad when Harry said "I'm going to leave you here..."
It would be really funny if Stanley bit big chunks out of the steering wheel, dash and seats.
As always another great no nonsense, common sense review from Harry & great to see Stanley helping out. We need more Stanley Co-presenter videos! 👍
In absolute contrast to last week’s video
I was laughing when i saw Stanley in the car wagging his tail .. Dogs somehow always make me smile .. 🐕🙂
I got mine in December 2023. Its best car to drive. I have a kid and i can say its best family car as well.
There are many things I don't like about the Tesla UX / interface choices, but getting the weight under 1800 is really good news.
It weighs slightly less than an XL Mercedes Sprinter, but you have highlighted how much EVs weigh, for tyre particulate rules incoming for EVs
@@howardlake6178 It weighs roughly the same as a BMW 3 Series or C-Class with the same power and equipment (and has better interior materials in my experience..) and has significantly more space... Your Sprinter comparison is [r-word].
@@NO3V The Model 3's weight isn't an issue compared to ICE vehicles of the same size; take a look at the new C63, a 4cyl turbo hybrid that weighs over 2100kg
@@howardlake6178 I am not sure what a MB Sprinter has to do with anything but yes, EU 7 emission standards will inciude dust from brakes and tyre erosion, this will affect SUVs (good thing) and EVs with 0-100 in 2 (as in too little) or range anxiety sized batteries.
@@deanchur C63 is hardly a standard ICE vehicle, hybrids are unreasonably complicated and carry 2 drive trains with motors, batteries and all. Complete nonsense.
The Long Range is dual motor AWD, Harry. It’s not ten grand just for a bigger battery.
Faster charging, better sound system with more speaker's to. And the lr used to be able to buy an ota perf boost taking it down to 4.2s 0-60mph.
@@4literv6 4.2 _was_ the standard 0-60 time for the LR (which was then dropped to 4.1 in a software update). The acceleration boost takes it down to 3.7.
@@BlazeFirereignall irrelevant
All of my friends with Model 3s (base model and performance AWD versions) have them on 'Chill' mode as otherwise the acceleration is just too uncomfortable for the passengers. The additional performance is completely unnecessary for grown-ups.
@@drvansteiner967 yes all fast cars are pointless and immature
We’re still swishing around in our SR+ we got in early 2019, and the other day averaged over 5 miles per kWh…mixed driving 30 to 70 mph. We added a Model Y in 2022, trading in the camper van…swallows camping paraphernalia, remaining glued to the road ignoring the weight.
Factor in solar home charging, and Octopus Intelligent Go tariff, and you have cheap, quality motoring…the £thousands we’ve shelled out on running vehicles over the past 5 decades, is a shockingly eye watering thing of the past.
Don’t forget the regular, and significant over-the-air updates. And regen braking.
The new ‘ground-up’ Model 3 Performance is now available for those who want to rip their spleen…0-60 in 2.9 seconds. Efficient and good value.
I remember the amazement when Audi launched the 100 with .3CD drag, which was considered to be the benchmark for many years.
Flush windows!
Remember, the bigger the car, the easier it is to achieve a low Cd. What counts is Cd x frontal area
Elon lies about everything, including CD, so i'd take that number with a grain of salt.
The Avant model was 0.28
@@AntonHuthats just not true.
I got the new long range Highland last month, and over the last 30 days, 1509 miles it’s averaged 214 wh/mi which I’m well happy with.
Actually cost me £26 in electric .
Highly impressed thus far, also I’m a petrol head, had an Arial Atom-300, 450bhp Scooby Sti and a lot of 1000cc super bikes, have to say as a car it’s fine, and defo quick enough.
Winky dinks take a bit of getting used to but not an issue, if you actually use the wheel as you would to pass your advanced driving test it’s fine.
Mighty impressive stats
What i really like about Tesla is its standard kit. Heated seats/wheel, cooled seats, adaptive cruise, driver memory profiles with steering wheel adjustment, power boot, large screen, premium sound system, electric seats etc... and no servicing!
That stuff will cost you nearly half again MSRP on a Porsche.
@@cbotten106 Yeah but you'll be driving a Porsche not a washing machine on wheels.
@@chinnyvision Can you afford to buy a washing machine?
The no servicing is false. My model S was serviced according to the notifications on the app which meant a yearly inspection, bi-yearly fluids and filter and so on.
It wasn't noticably less than any other car I've owned apart from a Bentley.
I agree the standard kit is good though. It should be that way on all cars by now but it seems there is a lot of greed in the world.
@@chinnyvision And suffering the unreliability of a Porsche
Thanks, appreciate the ideology-free review. I'm retired in the rural US, bought a 2023 Model Y LR. 10,000 miles, $400 of charging costs, no annoying service visits, no range anxiety, collectively my main reasons for purchase. The screen takes some getting used to, but it's how you get to over the air software updates, which add features regularly. All the best.
with teslas it's all good. Until something breaks. then it's ALL BAD.
@@maxmeier532 Sounds like life...
Why should anyone car if they buy their cars from a Nazi right?
Just a note that the number of car lengths to car in front in cruze can be adjusted.
I'd like Stanley's review of dog mode. Actually, I'd like Stanley's review of the cars you drive in general! More Stanley!
I never really gave ev’s any attention, however another one of your professional reviews has given me a more open opinion on the electric car and how it appeals to some
Regularly do home to Tebay with 20% remaining …..255 miles of motorway driving. Barely get time to walk the dog and have a wee and bacon roll before we have to move on from the charger…..and can do the remaining 200 miles to our daughter’s in St Andrews. Got the M3 LR RWD last year for regular long distance driving, it’s perfect….so relaxing. Been driving full EVs since 2012….a bit different to our c-zero back then!
Rolled into one of the new at the time. V3 superchargers. Had 2% on the Model 3 performance. We couldn't walk across the street get sat immediately and get a burger before the car was at 80%. Routinely we are pulling into a Supercharger at 2% or 3% once you learn the car.
@@otm646 absolutely. Off to France in ours next month…….road trip just because!
to me any second in a trip that is spent outside the car is time wasted. i did a 1400km with no stops once, which is why i was able to do it in a single day. if i had a car like this that would have been a 2 day trip or at best
Nice to see you indicating on entry and exit of the roundabout, a lost art with so many drivers today!
Entry to roundabout is senseless
@@daniel-ino Doesn't that depend on how big the roundabout is? If another road user can benefit from an indication then you should make one.
It depends on which exit you're taking. If you're taking the first exit, indicate left. If you're going straight on, don't indicate. If you're taking an exit beyond the midpoint, indicate right and then left when taking the exit. This all depends on the size of the roundabout too but that's my general method.
Chris, that’s the UK way. Europeans don’t signal until they’re on the island, then they either signal as they go round, or just before they get off. This way, no one waiting has any idea which exit you’re taking and they all have to wait for you. This is backwards thinking, but it IS how it’s done in France, Germany, Belgium etc....I get beeped or flashed at if I use the UK (correct) method before getting onto the island itself as the locals are unsure of my intentions.
@@gtp_vexd3507 ah ok, didn't know that. Thanks for the info 👍
A couple things Harry - you can enable dog mode by tapping the climate button. They have a dedicated button to turn it on from the main screen! Also, the follow distance is adjusted by the right scroll wheel (it's vision based - not radar FWIW).
Hey Harry, enjoyed your take on the Model 3! Couple of notes:
* You can change the following distance by clicking one of the little wheels on the steering wheel sideways (not sure which one it is in your RHD model).
* Besides the bigger battery you mentioned the 10.000£ upgrade also gets you a much more powerful dual motor awd setup, alcantara interior and a much better sound system.
The more powerful motor is negligible if you have some more fun stuff in the garage. The standard range is the one to have in my opinion. More robust battery and nicer to drive around town.
@@jamsxrand the sound system in the RWD is a very good one too!
Probably the owner of a Countach and some Ferraris isnt too impressed with the "more powerful dual motor AWD".
@@maxmeier532 If you get one of the Performance models take it from me, you will never fail to be impressed by the acceleration and instant punch :)
@@jamsxrwhat an uninformed comment
Totally agree with you on the signal stalk Harry! Honestly if it had that back on it and a good heads up display I would put this car in the top 3 and maybe #1 at that of best practical and well built EV’s on the market right now.
And no glass roof.
Thank you for posting a real driver's view of the Tesla Model 3. I much prefer the new front and rear panels.
We have a 2015 BMW M5 Competition and a 2024 Model Y Performance. Love both equally.
I like that.
Not very flattering to the BMW! 🙂
Which is faster! M5 Comp what an awesome car!
Thanks for the honest review. As a Tesla 3 owner agree with many of your thoughts. Only one comment- you can adjust the distance from the car in front very precisely- I actually use it in this car, where as in Toyota and Jaguar vehicles that I have owned and driven it wasn't implemented very well, therefore I didn't use it as much.
The constant free upgrades are another benefit. In six months of my owning a M3LR (pre-facelift), Tesla has added to my car items such as blind-spot monitoring, the ability to play podcasts, 3D Lidar scanning of the surroundings when parking and, best of all last week, fully adaptive headlights in place of the simple 'auto high-beam'. This drastically improves night driving. I seem to remember a couple of year ago manufacturers would be charging over £1,000 for adaptive lights as optional extras.
NOT an M3.
Absolutely. The auto-dimming feature makes night driving so much more relaxing.
They didn't add anything. You paid for it and the hardware was there but it wasnt working at the time of sale and they eventually fixed it.
@@Kahless00 I agree the hardware appears to have been there already. My point is that I was happy enough with the spec to buy the car in the first place, so it 'feels' like I've had a free upgrade.
Interesting to hear your take on the model 3, a very fair & balanced review. Completely agree about the handling, impressive but not involving. Enjoyed my 2.5 years with my 2019 SR+ and I'd have one of these new ones in a heartbeat if I had a regular commute...the downside of WFH, no excuse to get a new car!
Been loving mine these past 6 years... 2018 Dual motor, FSD, etc.
Repairs are a bit pricey, and sadly have not been done all that well by the service centers and certified mechanic, so I have had to re-fix or reinstall some components... Also still working on reducing wind/road noise.
The driver assist/FSD has saved my life plenty of times. The performance, handling and acceleration are simply exceptional. OTA updates and fixes make my car better all the time. I've hauled over an imperial ton, transported a sizeable oad of 14' lumber, used it for car camping, ... I guess you could say, 'gently abused'... 😉
All in all, excellent bang for your buck!
If I had to replace it, I'd probably switch to a Y, for the extra cargo space. Glad I don't have to, though 🤗
You can reduce the follow distance or I crease it by pushing the left wheel on the steering wheel left or right
But mind you don't indicate by mistake!
14:15 I think you can adjust the following distance by pushing the cruise/FSD scrollwheel left or right (the same motion that is used to go forward/back on the media player).
There is a raised horizontal bar between the left and right turn signal buttons. My thumb instinctively finds it, making the left/right choice easy without needing to look. After 30 days driving my '24 Model 3 I barely think about it.
I think a lot of people is initially put off by the lack of stalks, but I believe that in a few days or weeks it will be second nature..
I would be interested to hear Stanley's take on every vehicle tested. You can tell he is an expert on the matter, and his input is invaluable. Thanks, Harry, for the video.
You can adjust the distance to the car in front when in cruise using one of the scroll wheels on there steering wheel, you move it to the side to lengthen and shorten the distance.
14:07 you can change distance to other cars when using cruse control. you have to use one of the "scroll" wheels by pressing it left or right.
I've had model Y as a company car for a couple of months now and it's brilliant.
Yeah can’t argue with it as an A to B/ long distance cruiser - never felt so fresh after a long drive when I get out at the other side
I'm assuming you're charging at home? How does the company deal with reimbursing you for energy consumption?
@@otm646pretty sure you get 10p a mile usually
@@otm646 I charge at work and I’ve a company card set up for charging when I’m out on the road. 40 quid a month in BIK.
@@lewismcnicholas2631 its not without its faults but its my first company EV and I’d never go back. I think what I like the most is the fact the tech is easy to use and hassle free. You get in it in the morning and it’s already warmed up, you put where you want to go in the nav and it works it all out and the stereo kicks arse. It’s a very easy thing to like.
Stanley stood their wagging his tail, sweeeeeet!
I dare say somewhere in the world a dog lover will report a Tesla owner on a hot day, but it is a great idea. For Stanley.I didn’t even know Harry had a dog 😂
@@howardlake6178 me neither, but he`s DRIVEN a few over the last few weeks, BMW and LOTUS spring to mind.......................
LOTUS.
Lack
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Undercharged
Supercar 😏😏😶😶
what kind of dog is that?
standing there.
@@commanderrussels2612 English bull terrier.
I very much agree about the indicator stalks. It was made for the USA where roundabouts are rare. The position of the speedometer however is not an issue. No one winges about the Mini speedo which is in the centre of the dashboard.
I’ve had a Model 3 for over 2 years. Best car I’ve had ever. Absolutely nothing has gone wrong.
Get back to us after 10.
@@alarak2159or 5.
@@alarak2159 Battery replacement will be $$$.
@@hasangenc2922 I've had my Model 3 for 5 years and not a single problem. The new ones are probably even better.
Simple enough to change the distance to the car in front of you in cruise control: push the right scroll wheel (which you pushed to activate cruise control) to the right or left to change the distance….
You can choose how many car lengths behind you keep in radar cruise, uses the wheels on the steering wheel. I use it on setting 7, a good bit behind the car and it gets rids of any stuttery start stop driving, keeping it smooth in traffic too.
I'm old enough to remember when the indicator switch was on the wheel just above the horn button. It was self cancelling.
This one is self-cancelling too.
I’m old enough to remember when the trafficator was selected by a knob in the middle of the dashboard and it wasn’t self-cancelling…but it had a big red light in its centre so you didn’t forget to cancel it.
Self cancelling? Bloody kids!
So lovely drive, good information, fair review.
But Stanley the dog was the best part.
Thank you Harry - at last we have a review of an EV that looks at efficiency and vehicle weight. I have been banging on about the stupidity of designing and making 2500kg EV's to anyone who will listen. These car/trucks are consuming vast quantities of valuable finite resources that a few years ago would have been more than sufficient to make two conventional cars. Range anxiety is not helped by dire inefficiency no matter how big a battery is fitted. My BMW i3 has averaged 4.6 miles/kWhr over the 15,000 miles it has done so far. Range is on the low side at a genuine 160 miles (200 best), but is more than enough for 95% of my travel.
Now off to watch Harry's Farm
+1
Love this 😂. We need a Clarkson’s Farm and Harry’s Farm Collab
Stanley is a star. More Stanley, please!
Adaptive cruise, you can use the right thumb wheel (push left and right) to adjust your follow distance.
"buy the cheap one because it's better"
Not often you hear that !!!
But if you test drive the Dual motor, you’ll definitely think it’s worth the extra money!
@@PedalPowerPanther I disagree, I drove the dual motor and I don't think it is worth it.
I’m waiting for lfp battery technology to improve to enable them to be installed into the high power variants before I’ll buy one because I prefer the longevity of the lfp batteries
@@paulsimpson8990 @paulsimpson8990 agreed, lfp is quite nice. I build my own batteries and generally use lfp.
Generally it's a small step forward, but a giant leap in battery tech is still needed.
I own this basic model and test drove a dual motor. For me I don’t need the extra power or range for the £10k extra.
Be very interesting what you make of the updated Model 3 Performance when it makes it to these shores. New adaptive suspension, and new motors and track mode. Should be a far more "enthusiasts" version. But a fair video, many owners are adapting to the indicators and hopefully they will auto engage powered by the Sat Nav at some point.
My dual motor Model 3 always puts a smile on my face driving on alpine passes. Its a pleasure up- AND downhill! No smelly brakes any more...
Hi Harry. I "think" you swipe the button / wheel you used to engage the Cruise / autopilot sideways to increase or decrease the distance between you and the vehicle in front, to increase or decrease your speed, scroll the same wheel up and down.
Superb review as always. That 4 miles per kWh will only improve as the weather warms up too.
Having driven my model 3 for 55k miles I am averaging 3.9 miles per kWh
And degrades as the weather gets colder presumably
Nothing do I like more than an optimist
Hey up yoda 😂@howardlake6178
Its not Superb. Its Tesla model 3 :D
19:49, Nice to have the consumption in 4 different measurements. Thank you for that.
One small detail: It's 154 Wh/km or 15.4 kWh/100 km
In a testdrive with the Highland , I did 124 Wh/km. I wasn't very gentle with the pedal though. I wonder where the difference comes from.
I am a car enthusiast, I have 3 Porsches including a GT4, and a Tesla which is my commuter car. It’s perfect for that task, it is the best auto apliance, no different than the Toyota Corolla or Camry. Just does everything well, which many people want. If I want some driving excitement I take the Porsche, but sitting in commuter traffic there is no need for excitement. Not perfect, I want a dash or heads-up display, I want the stalks to stay, remember the yoke, now you can get a wheel as well, so sometimes Tesla listens.
But any car enthusiast will tell you that you can't be a true enthusiast if you own a Tesla. I have 5 vehicles, one is a Tesla, one is a historic class V8.
The Model 3 performance is hardly an appliance. It's a replacement for an M5.
Name which Alfa Romeo you own, or you’re nothing to me.
A tesla is a Camry with an electric motor. Minus the reliability, quality control and service from the company.
@@maxmeier532 Which Camry does 0-60 in 2 seconds and goes round the Nürburgring in 7 minutes 25 seconds?
Stanley's like you got some of the best cars on the planet in the shed and you put me in this electric one! 😂
See ya Stanley, haha. I purchased the base model last year, and am delighted to save $1k per year on fuel and 250 per year on insurance. The past month’s version 12 self driving free trial has been fun. Friends feel like we’re in the future. Some of my fond memories include car camping 200 miles away every few months, going for runs while traveling
You can also adjust the steering. I felt my 2019 was too sharp steering, so I turned the sensitivity down.
It sounds like you are confusing steering response (gearing) with steering resistance. It is only the latter that you can vary in the screen. The Model 3 has an unusually quick response for the type of car.
You get used to the indicator on the steering wheel fairly quickly. Not an issue after a week of ownership. Also the car does not have or use radar. It just uses Tesla vision.
I brought the mid sixties father of my best friend with me on a test drive and even he didn't have issues with it.
Really? All the lazy Tesla drivers I see just aren't using them.
@@bw1376 98% of Teslas you see today still have stalks..
What's your point?!
@@NO3V I'm seeing the new facelifted ones, like the one Harry is driving, not use their indicators. Guess it's because they're crap to use.
@@bw1376 Ok - I chose to not believe you and ask you to not try to convince me.
2018 M3, 75k miles, 252 wh/mile. For the last two years we’ve foregone EV tires, running winter tires half the year and Michelin CrossClimate 2s in the warm part of the year.
Just sitting here waiting for more dog, and you came through. Stanley is too cute! Thanks, Harry.
4:12 You are really underselling the towing capabilities. I towed an enclosed U-Haul trailer at highway speeds in the US with a reasonable load and the car did absolutely fantastic. Plenty of rear suspension rate, very well mannered.
I like hearing this. How far did you tow it?
@@JayDee-b5u DC to Jersey and back. We were able to pull sideways through most of the Superchargers. Blocking chargers sure but it was late at night no the was waiting.
You can adjust the active cruise follow distance when it’s active using the scroll wheel.
best vehicle purchase I have ever made
Same here. We own two Teslas now. Love them.
It seems madness having indictors on the steering wheel. Great review
It does, Ferrari have been doing it for years and no one seems to complain though. I there’s already a mod to add an indicator stalk back in
I agree. I am a satisfied owner of the previous gen Model 3 (with stalks) and the new stalk-less nonsense is a deal breaker for me.
@@15bit62 I suspect the idea of the quick steering rack is that you don’t need to move your hands and shuffle the wheel.
@@lostinbluespace5210- That theory is seriously flawed unfortunately.
It's also on the steering wheel on my 1950 Jag MKV, it's never where I expect it to be. It already was a bad idea 90 years ago.
I just got an MG4 Trophy Long Range brand new for £24k - it handles brilliantly, very chuckable, super quick, rear wheel drive, very comfortable and great sound system. It has way more range than anyone really needs. Seriously petrol heads, give it a try, I would not go back now I have an EV it’s bloody awesome
Cheers for making this balanced review Harry, plenty to both love and hate about Tesla and Musk but the model 3 is still right up there with the best evs. Build quality of the Fremont Teslas is still absolutely woeful, European teslas like this one are built in Shanghai and aren't bad.
There are a few things reviewers miss compared to owners:
Most things in the screen are set and forget then linked to the driver profile.
Voice control means you aren’t ’constantly looking at the screen’ anyway.
The car linking your profile to your phone is amazing and it syncs across multiple cars. So log in and your seat, mirror et al settings follow you.
The OTA updates improve the car every year…dog mode is an example of that.
Well said. I’ve had my new Long Range 3 since January and rarely use the screen and I much prefer the indicator buttons and gear controls which soon become intuitive.
Is it good at recognising/understanding accents?
@@scotthouslay8203 Can you tell right or left with the voice control😁
OTA updates can also remove features, introduce extra subscription fees or introduce bugs.
@@chrism2279 must be tough to acknowledge how good OTA updates have been for Tesla owners.
The cruise control distance from the car in front is configurable and the steering gearing can not only be changed, but it can be changed WHILST DRIVING... it works great.
Great review. Tesla Model 3 shows that ev doesnt need to be ultra heavy (weight 1780kg).
Still very heavy.
@@hasangenc2922 Get a Taycan, then. lol
@@hasangenc2922 how much is much….Bmw e30 about 1200kg, e36 1400kg, g30 1600kg, Tesla 1780kg. Why isn't the e36 too heavy, or the g30 Bmw? It's strange how weight became a bigger issue only when it came to electrification. Safety equipment and comfort were okay...
@@hasangenc2922 Compared to what? Our previous car was a Golf Plus mk4 which was around 1600kg.
@@hasangenc2922 My old BMW G20 M340i xDrive is 1700kg. 1780kg unless your driving a go kart by modern standards is not heavy at all. Pretty standard for a saloon to be 1600-1700kg
The speed display thing. Mrs Toyota Verso has a 160mph dial about 4 inch diameter near the centre of the dash. 2012 car. It's really hard to see if you are doing 30 or 34. Points make prizes...
Top marks for getting Stanley in on the review! Also, SAAB used to have a 'night panel' function on the dash that dimmed all the non-essential info from the dials and sensors, which I reckon would be ideal for a Tesla: That bloody chart and other nonsense would be too distracting. Just speed, audio and climate controls is ample for general running. Thanks Harry.
it doesn't have "radar cruise" Harry it's all done with camera vision.
crazy how a review channel gets things so wrong. youd think research would be done. when blatant errors liek this happen to channels that are supposed to give me information, i start questioning everything lol. i have stopped watching some science channels for this. They made very very bad mistakes that it almost felt like purposeful misinformation
Much like people's spelling, isn't it?
Love Harry’s reviews… he gives that real world assessment that doesn’t sound like a PR team of 20 put together… 🍻
Absolutely
Great review. Just to note that you can adjust the following distance when cruise control is on by pushing the right thumbwheel right/left (and the car doesn't have a radar sensor -- it's all done using the camera feed)
Thanks Harry and Stanley
Totally agree. I admire it, but I don’t want one.
Same
+1
Same here, Its the most advanced EV out there and my next car will be an EV, but without indicator stalks, a driver display and a gear select, unless some aftermarket products materialise, I will be looking to get something else.
The people who do the sexy buttons are doing stalks and also do a driver display with a phone.
Having driven the car, I had no issue with the issues you raise. Not remotely.
You can increase the cruise distance between you and the car in front by pressing the right steering wheel button left or right. You also get a schematic on screen
The interior of Teslas reminds me of a Bang & Olufsen catalogue
A rebadged Phillips CD player?
As a bang & Olufsen owner and current 4x Tesla owner. They truly couldn’t be further apart in quality of product 😂
You don't see many B&Os around these days......
@@elliotsimpson1148 Yep, Teslas are even worse. American made garbage.
B&O wireless headphones have a dire battery life too......
interior makes even the most spartan of volvo dashes look like an antique shop
When James May got his Model S he said the minimalist interior makes other cars look a bit "Liberace" (edit: meaning flamboyant, excessive)
@@TurboCroissant Just because a famous guy said it doesn't mean it's not a rubbish comment :)
Don’t forget. ALL antique dealers had a Volvo estate back in the day
It's really sad that i doesn't have a speedo/instrumentation behind the wheel and stalks for indicators and driving direction. I also don't undertand why they deleted parking sensors. And Tesla doesn't use the same rain sensor that every other manufacturer uses - and as a result the automatic wipers are just not as good.
I like antique shops
As a EV driver since 2019 I love seeing you review EVs on your channel
Our overnight price for electricity in Ontario Canada is 2 cents per kw/hr so basically free to charge at home 😀. On top of that a lot of employers offer free charging spots at work
Well said.
For every day use the long-range model isn’t really worth it as you would charge it to 80%, whereas the base model you can charge to 100% every day due to different battery tech.
I think this is a big point - many are salary sacrifice so owner will be unlikely to worry about battery longevity - so charging g out will likely be the normal?
@@charlesmoss8119 the base model has different battery chemistry so you can charge it daily to 100% without damaging it. Whereas the long-range battery should only be daily charged to 80% so as not to damage it, and only 100% on occasion.
Depends if AWD is important to you and the superior sound system.
Yes it has an LFP (Lithium Iron Polymer) battery which is cobalt free and cheaper to manufacture. More durable and less susceptible to temperature variation reducing range but less energy dense so shorter range in absolute terms I believe.
@@andrewhurstcars You're no chemist. All batteries degrade at higher voltages and temperature. LFP has more cycles so degradation is not so important. The benefit of NCM is that for those occasions where performance is important you can charge to 100%. For daily driving charging from 30-70% will let the battery last for decades and at least three times an ICE.
This is the only EV I would even consider buying at the moment. Not exorbitantly priced, not horrendously overweight, enough performance without being silly, decent efficiency, and full access to the supercharger network which avoid dealing with the overpriced crapshoot that is the UK public charging network. I know a few people who have these and they all genuinely love them.
If it wasn’t Harry, I’d never watch a Tesla review.
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If you have never driven one you should
Fair comment
People like you hate/dislike things/people you've never made effort to interact with. Interesting!
@@BolajiDanielsIlori Funny that you made that comment having never met me…interesting!
First time ever that Harry tests a car that I own and the same spec and colour
One difference with the AWD is also the fact that the RWD had a LFP battery which you can charge up to 100% every time. The battery in the AWD version had a longer “life” when charged to a maximum of 80%. Suddenly the range difference is not that big…
Long range comes with a dual motor plus a bigger battery with a slightly faster charge curve. Driven a 2021 LR M3 to south of Spain and back from Scotland three times now with no issues with charging or range in the middle of winter.
If ever there was a Harry's video that makes me want to go out & buy a Lotus Elan or Elise S1/S2....it's this video.....
We don’t live in a binary universe, you can have an EV for the boring day to day, then fun on the weekends with your lotus etc.
Of course the choice is up to you…not trying to preach.
That’s exactly the setup I have - Model Y for the daily and Lotus Elise S1 for the weekends
@@mr2chrisdgovernments around the world are preventing the new sale of ICE vehicles. We are going to live in a single option world very quickly if we don't push back.
Harry, the distance to the car in front, is set by side-push of your right scroll wheel.
7 is the maximum, around 3-3,5 seconds.
I need it to go to 11 to have 5-5,5 sec for snowy days in Sweden when snow smoke is heavy!
The seasonal differences cannot be underestimated, I have a Taycan and it’s efficiently is pretty much half during the winter months, during which I believe you tested the i5 and Eletre.
My model 3 which I’ve had for 3 winters has a lifetime average of 250wh/mile - in winter it loses about 10% range. Remember this one (and mine) have a LiPO4 battery unlike your Taycan which also degrades range much much more slowly and is happy being left plugged in to 100% all the time.
@@romeandcurry6915-That’s very dependent on your winter. Up here in northern Scandinavia my model 3 loses a lot more than 10% in the winter. But we get -17C in the mornings.
Yes - I live in the UK - last Winter we got -10 but this winter has been much milder - not many frosty mornings.
Harry, just wait until the new refreshed Model 3 Performance comes out.
Same car, same feeling, just a tad quicker.
@@hasangenc2922 235mm front, and 275mm rear tires. It's going to be different.
@@KyleHubbtyre size has to be the single most meaningless spec to highlight
. @Johnny362000 Also, sport adaptive suspension that you can tune, bigger brakes, bigger rear motor, New Track Mode software package- V3, new front sports seats with improved bolstering (heated and cooled), bigger wheels, high performance Pirellis, and a few more odds and ends..
@@anotterspov you appear to have replied your copy-pasted marketing script to the wrong person
Hi, Harry! On the basis of this review alone, the first one of yours I have seen, you have won me as a subscriber. So, greetings from the United States. I love your thoughtful, matter of fact commentary. It’s actually helpful to me in making my buying decision. As for that, and as appealing as the car is in many ways, I think I am going to have to pass. More and more, the “minimalism” of the brand just looks like cost cutting. And I agree with you that the removal of the stalks from the steering wheel with respect to Forward and reverse, and especially the turn signals, is just brain dead. It would drive me crazy, too. Here in the US, we don’t have the same breadth of EV options that you do in the UK, but right now, I’m thinking I will end up with a Hyundai Ioniq 5. 😊
Another excellent and balanced review. As someone who commutes in a Performance Model 3 I agree with everything you said entirely. I'm lucky enough to have a Lotus Emira coming next month to fulfill the "analog" enthusiast car itch on the weekends. A great two car solution for me.