Our First Tesla Model 3 RWD LFP Road Trip! Cheapest Tesla Qualifies Again For $7,500 Fed Tax Credit
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- Опубликовано: 2 июн 2023
- Join Kathy and I as we travel from Fairfield County CT to Saratoga Springs NY to enjoy a nice Memorial Day getaway. We stayed at the Union Gable Inn and had a fantastic time. This was our first time ever in Saratoga Springs, and we had an absolute blast!
News Flash! As of 6/2/23, according to Tesla’s website, this base model once again qualifies for the $7,500 Federal tax credit even with the CATL Chinese made LFP battery pack!
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"Well, I hear you went up to Saratoga And your horse naturally won"
Just pulled the trigger on a base white one like yours for $38,700. 70 mile an hour range test with light air conditioning yielded 260 miles for me! In town it looks more like 300 miles range. Keep up the good work Dave!
Congrats!
This is one of my favorite videos from you guys! Such a dream to road trip in a Tesla. Not having to worry about broken chargers and signet surges. Beautiful.
Started watching this at about midnight PERTH Australia time, and ended up watching the whole 45 minutes. Great trip, thanks for taking me along for the ride guys. Your model 3 is exactly what I’ve ordered. Due for delivery June 23-30. Cannot wait! Thanks again got great video. Rgds Rod.
Just finished a 8k road trip last week in my LFP. Zero issues, such an efficient car. Think it’s the best car tesla offers
Awesome to know! We just got one and love it
@@doomsday9973 Is it easy to control stuff through the screen?
@@wemakecookie very, but if you aren’t used to teslas it’s a learning curve at first
I'm nearing the 90-day mark with the same trim, black on black with uncovered aeros.
From gunning down backroads like a sports car to road tripping to Vegas like a family car, I couldn't be happier with mine.
Dave we have your car but with white seats. The white seats are worth it :). Also the new $7500 credit is awesome since we bought in May.
Bailey is living her best life! What a wonderful holiday weekend for you guys.
Thanks for your video and letting us follow along on your journeys. I really appreciate these videos!
One of your best video’s, thanks Kathy & Dave for sharing your weekend.
I frequently travel between Westchester county NY and Warren County, NY (about 40 mins north of Saratoga). I’ve had a MYLR for over 2 years and almost 50k miles. It’s the absolute perfect road trip vehicle for this ~200 mile distance. I always take the Taconic when possible, a little slower speed but almost never ever traffic. Saratoga is awesome. Free parking garages with free L2 chargers right behind the main strip.
Was having a rough day, this video brought me a good vibe. Thanks Dave and Kathy
Fun video to watch from Mom and Dad and Out of Spec Bailey.
Thank you for taking us on your trip. Love your vlogs ❤
Dave , I feel you have hit a new category of Cars and weekend outing videos that no one has done before. Give the updates on the latest Tesla and automotive trends(if possible add news and trends outside of Tesla world as well) and show the beautiful places to visit in the near by states that are drivable distance from NJ,CT area for your viewers to explore. Amazing video and the places , restaurants and winery’s that you reviewed on your way. Thanks.
Got to start "Road Trip'n Dave" where you and Kathy take us on weekend adventures. So enjoyed this trip with you two and Bailey.
I love my M3, i am happy, no regrets.
My mother was from Saratoga Springs, NY. My grandmother owned a guest house at 24 Lafayette St. Where she rented rooms in what was called a “kuchalaine” which meant that each guest had a room and a communal cooking facility.
Beautiful country. Love your travel blogs.
With the cleared out model 3 LFPs with the tax credit plus it now is cheap enough to qualify for the WA credit (~2k), below 30k before tax. Amazing. Never thought my wife would be that interested, after a poor experience shopping some new Toyotas with some decent markup and "non-negotiable" dealer add-ons she test drove a Y and is getting one. MYLR, blue/black, just have to wait.
Dave,you should do a travel around USA 🇺🇸 tour video. I’m sure loads of people will watch it.😊 Well I would anyway!😅
Great video Dave of your weekend road trip! Very interesting to watch your adventures with Kathy! 👍😉👍
Outstanding! I look forward to seeing your reviews! Keep them coming!
Great video. It was so nice sharing your outing.
Always enjoy your road trips & all of your videos.
very enjoyable road trip, thanks for sharing
Dave, you and Kathy make great tour guides. Love your choice of lodging, restaurants, points of interest, and lifestyle. Consider a road trip to Martha’s Vineyard, MA for your next EV road trip. There are no DC fast chargers, but enough destination chargers at resorts.
Great video! Thanks!
This is the ultimate LFP vlog
Thanks, Dave & Katy for wonderful video.
Had a great time traveling with you guys...cheers!
Just watched this! Fun video. My daughter went to Skidmore and we loved our four years of visiting that town!!!
That is quality time. I was at a dinner this week with a lot of people working in tech, and I was surprised to hear that they didn't believe me when I said that I would have zero worries about charging going from Oslo, Norway to Barcelona Spain in my Tesla. it is strange. If Tesla ever were to make ADs, the charging infrastructure is still a selling point even though us Tesla drivers already knows this.
Thanks for showing that road trips are possible. After watching your videos just put an order in for a model 3.
I think you’ve got more chance of winning the Kentucky Derby than getting the Lucid back 😂.Great road trip some pretty country and looks a nice town Saratoga Springs
Commendably joyous spirit, compliment of a magnificently sharable adventure.
Tribute to the three of you!
You two are great, love your videos. I plan to get a used M3 sometime next year ( mid -late 2025 ) and can’t wait to roadtrip. My only experience so far was when
I rented a dual motor M3 for a Florida trip in Nov 2023. Round trip NJ to FlL, It was awesome.
Would you happen to remember the SOC when you plugged into the charger by the college? I assume that would be after 180 miles. Just curious how much charge 180 miles took.
It was a very enjoyable video as always. Love the chemistry between you and Kathy.
Love you enthusiasm and insight guys, also lovely balance between the car and your trip. I even researched the battle and refreshed my mind on Seabiscuit. Great work. All the best from Wales 🏴
The pe'trolls' arguments against EVs are so out-of-touch. I've driven my Model 3 RWD LR from Utah to North Carolina and back with NO range anxiety. Average time to Supercharge on that trip? 21 minutes. Perfect to vist the restrooms and clean the kamikaze bugs off the windshield.
Is our Out of Spec Dave losing a little weight? If so, Kuddos to you Dave 👍
Been running!
Love💚 U 2 & your vids, it’s great entertainment & good to see Bailey back.🕺🏼💃🏼🐶
Diolch/Thanks 🏴
I just drove 40 minutes from a car show to home in my 23-M3 LFP, and pulled in the driveway showing 198 Wh/mile (5.05 miles per kWh). Thanks to Los Angeles traffic, my speed average was probably 50 mph, but note that I have the 19" sport wheels @ 41 PSI (cold) and the air running at 68 degrees. These cars can be crazy efficient. Also, LFP batter is 60.5 kWh, but usable is about 57.5 kWh.
That's insanely efficient. My 2023 MYLR is at 303 Wh/mi over 9000 miles. Granted it's really hot here in Miami and we need AC year round. Plus do quite a bit of highway driving. Speeds above 55-60mph most drives. I also have the 20 inch inductions because they're just the best looking wheels Tesla makes
@@leanderzulu3494 Yeah, efficient for sure. I don't usually get this crazy good numbers. But it's fairly regular that I'm in the 225-235 area. I have 18" standard wheels and tires (aero) in the garage. Since I'm crossing the country soon, I will probably put those on for more efficiency and most of all, a slightly softer ride. The 19s are definitely harsher. No way could I do your 20s
Hello Dave and Kathy, love your videos. I still have an ICE car, but am itching to buy my first EV. Leaning towards a RWD Model 3. The price drop along with the incentives have made it very hard for me to resist. May I recommend a road trip to Skaneateles NY. It is a beautiful town on the north tip of Lake Skaneateles (a beautiful Finger lake).
lovely couple, love bailey. Ty for sharing your trip with us.
Thank you both for the most enjoyable video. Also looks like the new Tesla did a good road trip.
Good road trip video. And we love Bailey!
Great trip, super destination.
Great video! May have to plan a road trip from ME in the Y. Thanks for showing us all the cool sights!
“Great company” 🤗❤️
18:29 I’d say that Kyle should pay for all chargers until you get the lucid back. 😂
Though I’m guessing Kyle is claiming this as a business expense 🤔
Nice road trip 👌. Enjoy the moment 😊.
HAHA love the call bacl to the Icebox! great times and love the road trip video! Keep em coming Dave! - Merchy
Spectacular!
A. The town reminds me a bit of Ann Arbor (but, all college towns have some of the same trappings)
B. The place you stayed reminds me of the Inn on Mackinac where my wife and I stayed a few times (no charging there, no cars allowed there!)
C. Great efficiency!
great video!
Live in the area too bad I missed you guys but I'm glad you enjoyed the area. Saratoga is one of the most beautiful cities and areas in NY, lots of fun things to do and see. And yes, the restaurants are really good.
Now I see you did Malta and it was great to see
I'm amazed at the adventures you can afford just in not having to do oil changes!
23:45 LMAOOOOO My dogs do the same to me when my wife is around
Dad knows Best👍
hello to Bailey 🐶as well 😊
Bergen county resident here. Looks like a fun trip upstate, thanks for the video. No range anxiety for me, but I do suffer from snow anxiety, any experience with the rwd in snowy conditions?
My cousin lives in Saratoga Springs. Beautiful town in the summer.
We are in Saratoga about 3x per week. We live about 40 minutes away. Sorry we missed you!!
When will your model y be arriving? I can't wait to hear your review.
How is tire rotations for you? I was little shocked when I found how much the wear the rear has. I’ve had my Model 3 for 6 months
Your a lucky man Dave.😊
What’s the brand of upperseat headrest support you’re using? I noticed them on the Model Y Florida trip too.
The Detroit auto show was going on, hopped in the ID.4 and headed to Detroit, spur of the moment.
Great video. One correction: you said you were on the Taconic Parkway in Livingston Manor, NY. Last I knew the Taconic does not traverse Livingston Manor, NY😎
keep it.........
Nice trip. While watching your video on the iPad, Seabiscuit was on the TV. What are the odds of that?
Wacky!
Thanks again for the beautiful and informative review. Can you please tell me how is this Tesla 3 RWD in economical aspect? I am driving daily more 100 miles and I a spending more that 500 monthly on gasoline in California. Will this Tesla help me to reduce my spends?
When I charge my 2023 Model 3 RWD, it always gives me 273 miles, which is odd because the Tesla website says 272 range. Hey I will take that extra mile. :) I love the car, it's our first EV.
8:11 - The _Tectonic_ State Parkway? 😂 (I know, it’s the Taconic State Parkway, and it’s a beautiful highway.)
You should play a song that matches your route stops. We play the Eagles’ “Take It Easy” when we pass through Winslow AZ.
Wish I could. Copyright restrictions on RUclips would prevent that though
Pronunciation of Route - Have a listen to Chuck Berry's rendition of Route 66... :) Using that as a guideline, and given the theme of your video, she was right.
LINDA, LINDA, LISTEN LINDA!!!
I come over from Scotland to sail in the Chesapeake Bay with a friend every couple of years and we rent a car from BWI for the duration, leaving it at Solomons. have done a fair few drives out into Maryland and up to DC - maybe have to relocate the boat up to New England area for a couple of years and try some drives out up there as that area of Upper New York State looks beautiful
Hi Dave, What is the brand of headrest you are using in your Tesla? Thanks
Gigi is the brand
Looks like you guys had a great trip. You mentioned that Kathy had a concert is she a musician a teacher a promoter violinist let us know.
She is a HS Orchestra teacher and a cellist. Watch this cool video! ruclips.net/video/whHMgu4MYrg/видео.html
Tina, eat the food!
Hi please advice me on Model 3 Perf or LR or Model Y Perf or LR. Which model has the better battery? I drive 25k a year mainly myself. I was aiming for M3P, but test drove the MYP, it has 21 in tires and the body is 3 in wider, which is better for handling. I could get any of those models.
I have 2022 model Y P. I also have good experience with the Model Y LR (non iron phosphate batteries). The normal LR has a $2k motor upgrade that gets closer to the P model acceleration. However, the P is still better. I think the Long Range with 19” or 20” turbines will work good for your handling requirements. Still handles mostly like a go cart around corners. Feels smaller than it is. 19” will get you about 330 mile range. It has a smoother ride than the P version. If I was not so fixated on getting the best/fastest, most sporty handling, the LR with the added acceleration kick option would be great. I do not regret choosing the Y P. Loaded it up with every option. Including factory hitch. Pulls the Baja (boat) extremely well. Solid, fast, excellent handling with the boat behind. Of course range goes way down. Used it for medium distance to/from. Had enough range, no problem.
Your call…. Either are great choices. Your wife may slightly prefer the better ride of the LR. Also, there is a Y LR with the 4680 batteries. Less range. Slight lower cost. The AWD on all models I have spoken about is just perfect. I would not be afraid of a RWD version. Currently inventory model Ys have bit of discount. Oh, FSB beta is killer good. Try it paying by the month. Do not have to buy now. These have the best seats around. Wife and I agree on this too. Amazing cool features. Once you go Tesla, you will not go back to ICE. Hope this helps.
Anyone know how the state rebates work with Tesla for CT. Do they recognize those at the point of sale? As part of the purchase order?
Tesla will take $2,250 CHEApR CT State rebate right off the price of the car (if it qualifies). So you don’t have to file for it like you used to
@@outofspecdave1554 awesome thanks! I actually qualify for the plus to given where I live so the incentives are just awesome right now!!
You flew your Lear jet to Nova Scotia to see the total eclipse of the moon. Not Saratoga. 😀
Your scarf it was apricot…
Love your videos; but not a fan of zipping the dog in a bag. I know you love Baily.
270 miles to a charge would not work for me!
Didn't want to go to the Jersey Shore? I uh, well, I just don't know if I can watch you again. Well, which part of NJ are you talking about not wanting to go to? You could redeem yourself.
Love the Jersey shore! Just wanted something different :)
My wife and I would like to buy an electric vehicle for our next car. But, when we went to a Tesla center and she got behind the wheel of a car with no driver information in front of her and no intuitive buttons or switches for common driving operations she had no interest.
Since you have owned Teslas and a Lucid Air, perhaps you could film a segment for newbies to ev's showing how much of computer usage is presetting information and then how much is just like driving a gas engine car. Or something like that for someone with a lot of questions on what computer skills are required of a new driver.
Thanks
Preview some other EV brands such as Chevy Bolt, Hyundai, Kia, VW, or Ford Mustang Mach E. Pick out a couple of models you think she might like. Then take her to test drive them. They are much less radicle than Tesla.
How does it get the full $7,500 if it has Chinese batteries????
We are researching how Tesla is able to do this and will make a video for OOS Guide on this topic soon. Thanks for watching!
Reddit had some theories on that. Basically claiming because the steel for the pack's and the electronics and the assembly is all U.S. based.
Tesla can do a mix of model 3s on the same line for a set time using both U.S. sourced Panasonic cells&catl lfps.
But still legally earn the full tax credits at least until Jan 1st 2024 when China is fully excluded as a country of concern.
It's making me wonder if Ford will follow suit on the new mach e catl pack's? Also the lightning is supposed to get a base lfp pack in the fall. 🤔
Did she get her Model Y yet? Inquiring minds want to know!!
Still no VIN!! :(
Where is your new Model Y?
Still no VIN. :(
The longer you wait for it, the better as you will likely get HW4.
@@outofspecdave1554 oh man I thought you would have had it by now !
Nice trip.... I think Bailey enjoyed it more than you guys.
"LOOK" 20:50 cop picking his nose.
The Battle of Saratoga led to the surrender of an entire British Army. It gave Benjamin Franklin the credibility he needed to convince the French to enter the war. And that led to a French Army and George Washington surrounding the British at York Town, the surrender of another British Army, and the end of the American Revolution. Fun fact; Horatio Gates, American commander at Saratoga, is considered by many to be an incompetent and that credit for the victory should go to his next in command, Benedict Arnold. If Benedict Arnold had not tried to betray the American effort, his image would probably be on our currency just like George Washington's is.
Very interesting! Thanks for this post
Care to comment on the number of "phantom breaking" episodes you have had with this car so far? Frankly this scares the crap out of me and it seems ridiculous that Tesla can't seem to solve this problem that doesn't seem to exist with other automaker's autopilot like systems.
Not one phantom braking incident in almost 5k miles with this car!
I want to buy a M3, but this concerns me especially living in a sunny stat (AZ) where it supposedly happens more often. Do you have any understanding about whether Tesla has resolved this of late?
When using autopilot or cruise control on the highway or motorway u have to learn to adapt and change the way you drive.This is only a suggestion but it works well for me reducing my stress levels
When driving with cruise control or autopilot on i always leave my foot resting on the accelerator pedal…if i feel any sudden or unexpected braking i respond immediately by pushing lightly down on the accelerator pedal with my foot this action automatically cancels the braking@ the vehicle will maintain its speed ..if there are any cars following too close behind you this will minimize the risk of being rear ended by them
Driving like this allows u2 to focus on wots in front of u ur not worried bout cars behind u
After driving for a while u get to understand in certain situations why autopilot responds the way it does
If u see situations devoloping where it may struggle simply turn off autopilot and manually drive the vehicle youself like a normal petrol car
@@horoh1 It just seems to me that one should not have to compensate for a vehicle's deficiency by keeping your foot poised over the accelerator, partculary in what is supposed to be the world's most hi-tech car. There are many petrol cars with autopilot type systems that have not had problems reported the way Tesla has. Why can't they get this resolved?/!
@@gao57009 I have a Model Y LR and yes, in very sunny states the car seems to get freaked out by heat haze on the road, especially as it goes over slight crests. And yes, it is a joke that Tesla haven't fixed this yet. They should spend less time on FSD on city streets and more time fixing these fundamentals. When it does it the first time on a trip you'll then start covering the gas pedal until it stops doing it, which can be an hour or so... I only get the problem in the conditions above, when road tripping the south west.
Bailey is a baby but has almost as much facial hair as your son.
So many adds!
It is not cheap. You rich folks need to stop switching cars every 43 minutes