Just have this car for three weeks. The range is basically the same as my previous '19 model 3 long range dual motor. The comfort is improved hugely. I would upgrade to a premium audio system of that was an option. The basic audio of the RWD is very good for what it is, but the premium audio was awesome. So maybe some day i'll upgrade the speakers. So far: I would recommend this car to everyone that does not need model Y space, if only their CEO would't turn nuts so you don't have to make excuses to buy the best deal in the automotive industry.
@@pavici Elon Musk is a Trump supporter. He donates to his campaign. He even had a long interview with Trump recently. His motivation is most likely to get Donald Trump elected president again so that he can arrange the tax cuts for the rich which he has been promising. However, in seeking this, Elon Musk deliberately chooses to overlook everything that is wrong with Trump. He does not care. And that is dangerous. That is why some people claim that he has become a Trump's puppet. A delusional person who does not care about anything except for his bottom line. Just like Mr. Trump. So, in a way, it is not that surprising to see them support each other. But it is bad for everyone around.
Who cares about the CEO if the product suits your needs? If tomorrow Trump or Harris is elected, would you also find an excuse for buying Tabasco sauce or Heinz ketchup?
Here's a note on range and charging on long trips. I just went on a road trip across Norway and Sweden in my Tesla model 3 Long range. I drove a total of 8500km (5280miles). I used an average of 131wh/km. Without the aero caps i might add. With the 78KW/h battery in the car, that's 595km (370miles) range. Pretty much as advertised. Often very mountainous terrain with temperatures ranging from 2c (35f) to 30c (86f) degrees. I only used Tesla chargers and at no point did i have any problems. I never experienced any range anxiety. Especially since there are TONS of other chargers all over too. i usually drove 3-4 hours, stopped to charge while i got some food, planned next leg of the trip, stretched my legs and so on. More often then not the charging was done way before i was ready to continue. (aiming for 80%) Supercharging cost's a lot more then at home charging but the trip would still have cost me about 3 times more in an ICE car. The trip cost me about 4800NOK (440USD) in Electricity.
I exchanged my 2021 M3LR for a 2024 M3SR Highland 2 months ago. The best feature is the improved sound-proofing of the road noise, I measured -4 dB(A) with my phone. Second is efficiency: where I was doing 155Wh/km, which was decently low, I am now at 132Wh/km. I use almost the same percentage as before. Still no range anxiety. Third best feature, the multi-coat red is absolutely gorgeous, in every lighting.
J'ai la mienne depuis fin décembre, 24000 km, de gros voyages au Portugal, autoroute et routes : 136 wh /km ! Aujourd'hui 400km à 120 sur 90% 130 wh /km😮 20%meilleur que ma 2019 ma LR rwd
@@JohnDoe-vx3z It depends on where, when and how you drive. In Norway with relatively low speed limits I constantly get more than the WLTP stated by Tesla. In summer time I can get as much as 10% more range than WLTP on road trips.
I have one of these (3200 miles on it now) - fit and finish, ride comfort, quietness are all miles better than the old 3 (it replaced a 2021 M3LR) and the model Y (have a 2021 MYP too). Truly fantastic car, the 3 is now the best car tesla makes I think.
The avg speed of the WLTP test is 46.5 km/h (29 mi/h). Of course people expect the WLTP range on motorways, what's not going to happen. Consumption figures were much better in the old days when it was 90kmh/120kmh/city. I have a Model X 2017 and its range is 420km on standard roads, 320km on motorways and 520km in city (with 12% degradation after 7 yrs/300.000km). Bjorn's tests are very helpful to determine real world consuption.
Ive had an MS70R, then an X 90D (Optimus primes brother from another mother), then a LR Model Y and now this very Model 3 which I think is the pinnacle of electric vehicles for efficiency, it really is a great EV. The poor points aren’t only in this car but S and X, right turn and autopilot buttons suck big time.
@@Twin.motors I used to spend stupid money on car audio. Ran power through the firewall and shoved some big ass amp underneath the seat to get loud sound which never came close to being crisp. Now when I compare home audio I compare what it sounds like in the car. :)
Just replaced my 2019 LR (which apart from the interior noise, I loved) with a new LR Highland. It's a way more refined vehicle in comparison; quieter, smoother, and with better build and material quality. The processor behind the display is also way faster making the browser and RUclips a joy to use. Initially I thought the removal of the stalks was an absolutely stupid idea, but I've actually come to like it. Having had my first Model 3 for nearly 5 years I thought I should look at other makes, but the combination of efficiency and included features (loving the vented seats for example) won me over. I did quite like the Skoda Enyaq, but VW's software/infotainment was a joke in comparison to Tesla's. I log everything into Teslamate which tells me so far I've done 766 miles (1225 Km) with consumption of 215Wh/Mile (134Wh/Km), which extrapolates to about 349 miles (558Km) on a full battery. Absolutely love it!
That's going to rekt all record sales numbers set by the current model Y & all 😂 Tho I'm going to be honest I absolutely hate the light bar they put back there, should have just adopted the same design update as the model 3 lol
Remember that standard range has the LFP battery so it is okay to charge it to 100 percent. Long range tesla has standard battery that works best between 15 to 80 percent. So in reality the practical range in daily driving is almost the same. I used abrp to test both standard and long range and it gave me tha same charging stops, only difference was couple more minutes on each stop. That is the theory. Still deciding. Racio clearly dictates more modern LFP that in theory lasts longer, and emotion that tells me to go for the faster LR (6s vs 4,4s) aand a potential of around 680km wltp ( on 18' wheels with aero).
I am unsure if LFP can be considered to be more "modern" than the Tesla cylindrical lithium-ion cells. Tesla has been innovating their cells for quite some time now. On the other hand, the LFP cells they use have been outsourced from CATL in the older models, if I remember correctly. I am unsure about the exact kind of LFP cells they use in the Highland. The LFP cells are heavier per unit of energy stored. But they can withstand larger number of cycles without degradation. And they are safer. I suppose that as with everything, it is a trade-off.
Okay to charge at 100% is not necessarily true. Tesla recommends to charge fully once a week to avoid range error (bms), but for battery longevity 100% is not realistic as per physics/chemistry
My M3LR is 5 years old. It has netto 70kWh battery capacity now (Scanmytesla). In daily use, it rarely needs to be charged. About 1 time per week. If I go on a long trip, I leave home with 100% charge. It should also be taken into account that the charging of the smaller battery car above 80% also slows down too. I think the bigger battery is the better. ;)
@@milanmocik3591 what is the optimal behavior with the LFP for longevity? Charge max to 80% and charge to 100 only when you want the battery to be calibrated correctly?
I do not like the missing stalls and the autopilot misfunction but the efficiency is incredible… the range for such a small battery is breathtaking. I am looking forward to the 1.000 km challenge to get a clear picture of all pros and cons of the poor man‘s Tesla👍🏼
Two German RUclipsrs drove the new M3 and ID7 at the same time to same destination, and then charged both cars side by side. They didn’t find any meaningful difference. The tiny benefit in driving efficiency was mitigated by tiny inefficiency on charging.
@@NoName-md5zbyou can measure how much a car uses energy. It’s accurate if you measure like the Germans did, by charging back to the level it was and looking how much energy got back to the car.
After 16,000 miles (26000km) my 2023 m3 RWD LFP is getting 238wh/mile (148wh/km) and that is with one midwest winter. @100% my range has dropped from 272 miles (new) to 262 miles now.
@@C4rb0neum It's likely similar to the usual where the first 250k km you experience the most change down to about 92-94 percent of original range, meanwhile the curve flattens along the way to the point of likely hinting at a million km for the next equivalent dropoff. The "Steinbuch" battery degradation study has some reference numbers on older Model S/X results to look at, we'll see if these end up being similar.
My experience: rented from Turo 2022 M3 LFP with 20k miles. Tire pressure OK, wind low, 3-8 °C ambient temp, 2 people on board. From Indianapolis to Louisville ( 150 ish miles) at 75 mph with battery from full the car would predict arriving bellow 5% consistently trough mid trip. I had to slow down to 70 to reach destination. We both got butt ache due horrible seats. No charging stations of any kind available during the route. We forgo Tesla and bought a lightly used 2020 Macan S for the, at the moment, price of a new MY LR.
I've been driving it for 17,000 km with complete satisfaction. The most important thing is that the BMS works so perfectly and reliably and I can use the small LFP battery up to 2% without any restrictions with very reliable charging planning! I recently drove it from northern Germany to the Dolomites. A consumption of 14 KWH over a quick ride about 2,500 km on German highways. Even a PV user can always charge the battery to 100% at home. What use is a 100 KWH battery to me that can only be charged up to 80% and from 10% has extreme restrictions on performance or turns off the heating. This car has the best price-performance ratio I've ever had. Unfortunately there's just no big rear door. That's the only downside..BUY IT :-)
@@CarlSöderquist 2 % still corresponds to 25 km when driving slowly. And the car hardly uses any electricity in traffic jams anyway. So far I have never stopped
@@markuswillenberg9830 Stupid people in Sweden have been towed away after a 5 hour traffic jam in -20 C or +30C. It is like driving a ICE car with 2 liters of gas in the tank. Should be banned.
I've had mine for 6 or 7 weeks. A fantastic car, but for a couple of things : continual phantom braking makes the autopilot almost unusable, and the automatic wipers are either too much and then the next minute insufficient. My classic ioniq is vastly superior in adaptive cruise and my triton ute is vastly superior with automatic wipers. How have Tesla failed so badly?
What I took away from this video is that more OEMs should make mid sized sedans instead og 5,20m 2,5 ton Bricks or barn sized SUV all the time. Maintaining good efficiency at travel speed is something I sorely miss in my MG4. (Or getting remotely close to the claimed charging speed)
Hei Bjørn.I live in Tromsø,should I buy the new model 3 standard or long range? I'm planning to drive home to Hungary and back with the car.Great and funny videos so far.Takk.
Wow that thing is damn efficient! I would love to see a comparison with the Ioniq 6 RWD. It does have a very similar drag coefficient and I can approve that it is very efficient as well. But in my subjective impression it gets more efficient the faster you go. 😅 I mean of course the consumption is higher, but it feels like it should use more at those higher speeds. I usually drive between 130 and 160 km/h.
I have a 2023 RWD with LFP battery. I get similar results as you. Very happy as this is just the standard battery size. I like that 100% charging is far less damaging on LFP and required by Tesla at least once a week
Have you considered that he is deducting his own weight plus all the equipment he carried during the test? That should not be added to the car's weight. Maybe that's what he's doing!
I got the Highland RDW in October 2023, so far 116 Wh / km after 25000km. Anyone who can beat that efficiency? I drive about 80% highway (max 100km/h) and 20% city.
Thanks for the video. We never saw the charging curve in your test? The peak rate you showed was only at 12% SOC. Teslas typically only maintain that peak for a very short time, which looks good in the marketing brochure, but the rate drops off sharply after that.
My Model 3 LR 2024 has great consumption, but I have a list of things that are worse than in my old Skoda Superb. I hate the most the missing stalks, issues with controls caused by it (like missing TACC resume speed button), cheap noisy airflow system, always blowing over my hands, stupid auto wipers and many others!
Literally no battery or drivetrain improvements for years. The reason why this is slightly more efficient is due to a small increase/decrease (however you want to call it) in aerodynamics and the change in summer tires to less rolling-resistance tires. That's basically it. And in winter the small efficiency improvement is pretty much gone if you use very capable winter tires as you should. Also no new tech features except for LED ambient lights in the interior... They did improve on NVH (noise, vibrations, harshness) but that was a must as the older generation Model 3 was pretty terrible in that category, other cars already start at the level the Model 3 now got improved up to.
You are mentioning several changes/improvements. Also, is good to remember the improvement of the sound system, and in regards to technology, the automatic detection of D or R gear without touching the controls. In resume, not that bad nr of improvements for the same price or even cheaper. And is not about fanboys or haters, it's about facts. Maybe you don't like that minimalism, the missing stalks, the shape of the car or even Elon Musk (that last reason is the most convincing, for sure), and you would be totally entitled to think like that, that is why there are luckily more and more models of EVs available @@Aztasu
@@Aztasu There are constant improvements, but because of the small steps, they are not particularly noticeable or are usually not advertised through marketing like other manufacturers do.
@@Zedus-rl9hp It's not the same tho. Look at the huge improvements other manufacturers are achieving. Zeekr 007 now has a 10-80% charging time of under 11min. Lucid Air RWD is by far the most efficient EV on the market even way before the Model 3. If you think that the Lucid Air is way more expensive than you are right, but the Mercedes CLA will also beat the Model 3 and will be closer in price. An Ioniq 6 is also already very close to a Model 3, but it has 800V since 2022. The Lucid Air Sapphire is also one of the quickest cars ever made btw, quicker than the Model S Plaid Track Pack. The Porsche Taycan GT is the best around a race track, it's suspension system is pure magic. Some EVs achieve over 1000km of real world range now like the NIO ET7 with the optional semi-solid-state battery (yes it is a pretty big battery but still impressive).Then there is the part with tech features like HUD, V2L, LiDAR, infotainment etc. All of this tech will be passed down to lower class models, the Zeekr 007 for instance is similar in size to a Model 3 but even cheaper. So where would you put the tech improvements of Tesla there? Almost nothing has changed for years.
@@Aztasu You forget the major factors... Tesla improves manufacturing, keeping the price and give you more... All cars and system you mention are expensive as hell... Porsche Taycan GT is insane, 250k... sure Lucid giga expensive same to ET7 ... China cars you also cant 100% use as benchmark since they have massive government funding and can produce cars with lose... BYD was overproducing cars too and let them rust on a gigantic area, they got money per produce car, didn't matter if anybody buys it. compare a 2019 or 2020 model3 vs highland, same price but double glass window, rear screen, ventilated seats, heated steering wheel, heatpump, electric trunk, improved build quality, improved noise levels, matrix led, better sound system, improved suspension, finally working wipers LMAO.... How many improvements did other cars in that category make without increasing the price at all.
@@Martin_Ptacek It will be Tesla original adapter or something from AliExpress? I will be very careful with non-original accesories for high voltage system with bigger power output. Nemám pravdu :-D
Compared to Tesla Model 3, Kia EV6 might be a nice car. But its consumption is significantly higher, according to Bjørn's test results. And that fact should be taken into consideration as well, in my opinion.
Hi Björn and thank you for another great video. Do you plan to do a range and 1000km challenge with the Model Y LR RWD? I would love to see that. Looks like it could have really good range
Excellent test! How much Power takes Tesla when charging at home with the granny charger? 2 or 3 kW? In winter temperature, could you force battery not to heat and giving the juice only trough battery and not wasting on heating the battery (overnight charging, for example)?
Maybe a stupid question (and maybe not) but the advertised range from Tesla on the Rear Wheel Standard 2024 is 438km ??? Are you getting this range of 500km+ from the standard model ?????!!!!
The highland is pretty much at the edge of what is physical possible. There might be small improvements possible with giga expensive materials in the motor, or reduce the power and optimize it for specific highway speed. But overall there is not much you can do anymore. Maybe you can gain another 10-15% but that will probably take 20+ years. I think there is more options to reduce cost of batteries which is currently the most important thing... Dry cathode or other methods could reduce manufacturing of the battery by 30%+
@@kenion2166 you can get better. The original ioniq is better but it’s all about balancing battery size, weight, packaging, cost, performance etc. Tesla has got the balance 💯 spot on in my opinion and that’s where they’re still so far ahead.
@@paulsimpson8990 Don't know much about the original Ioniq, but I would guess based on physics that it didn't had 250ps+. As I mentioned reducing the power is a way to still make it better :D
It's so annoying that Tesla hasn't done dual motors with LFP. I have a model Y RWD with lfp and it's amazing, I'm waiting for other LFP variants. I do some small RUclips videos and my LFP Y was able to beat a dual motor Y at charging speed multiple times.
Bjørn, I'd like to invite you to the UK Lake District to drive a Model Y to see if you still think the Tesla route planner is the best ;-) I vowed to get a paper map next time :D
is the Performance really much less efficient than the Long Range? I still have my 2019 SR+ that brings me around Italy, Austria and Switzerland. Would like to buy a new better one next year
@bjørn & followers… Just wondered if you were in my position, what would you replace a Tesla Model Y with?? (Lease ends in Dec!) I like premium, high end tech, easily fit a family of 4 with cybex priam! Budget of £500-600pm!! Thanks in advance Rich
I wonder why Tesla's are so cheap in Norway. Converting the cheapest base M3, it would cost around 27.500 Euro. In the Netherlands the base model would cost around 43.500.
It’s a fine car. But I still prefer other brands. It is amazing how low consumption it has. But in winter, we all know, that Tesla like no other cars, use way more power to battery maintenance. I have seen no other brands use some much power when not in use.
When you park the car, simply put it into deep sleep and do not leave it connected to the charger - then the thermal management will run at a minimum and ist not higher than other cars. But the range will decrease far less on the road in winter, which is actually the most important point.
@@Zedus-rl9hp all the Tesla forums I follow. All talk about how much the car drains the battery, especially when they park in the airport during a holiday. Tesla uses a lot of energy, when the car is parked. Mine uses maybe one percent during 14 days. Tesla more like 30%.
@@soerenras111 as i said: put it in deep sleep and it consumes nearly zero! So please stop spreading false claims or outdated information on the internet that you obviously have no idea about.
@@Zedus-rl9hp nobody puts their car in to deep sleep every single day, when the car is parked. So I’m not spreading any false information. And why should you do that. Tesla’s uses so much energy when parked in cold weather and also in very hot weather
3:37 is there fail in chart in 2021 model 3 mic . There is 60kwh pack and different car line model 3 sr 60 witj 60kwh pack. Should there be 55kw in 2021 m3 ???
General question for your stereo tests. Do you adjust any EQ or do you use factory settings? I feel like usually treble and mid tones have to be boosted slightly.
If only Tesla would sell optional blinker stalks. Let's hope for the s3xy stalks to be good. I need a car for august 2025 and maybe this M3RWD is the one
It's around or above $/€40k in almost all parts of the world if you include taxes, except China and Norway and maybe another small market. In Norway you do not need to pay 25% tax on EVs which cost below 500k NOK, this is why it appears to be way cheaper there. In Germany it starts at €42.5k, in France it is €41.5k, in Italy it is €42k, so the price in Sweden falls right in between there. Teslas are not particulary cheap, but for EVs of their size they are okay I guess. If you compare to the overall market, with hybrids and ICE cars included, it is pretty expensive. In China it is 20% more expensive than most of the local direct EV competition there, which offer way better specs at this point.
Could be true, wouldn't the Lucid with the project name "Earth" be a Model Y competitor? It should be released in 2026. Not sure if they plan for a sedan version as well. I haven't heard about it, so it might stay a dream. But the Earth will be great, too, tho due to it's shape it will have a bit less range. Something which will come close to your specs and has similar styling and size like the Model 3 would be the Mercedes CLA. WLTP range should be just above 750km and the engineers said that you will be able to drive that range in the real world under normal driving conditions as well.
We bought this car privately. It's been absolutely amazing, although I will say your video on LFP Tesla battery degradation got me very worried.
TeslaBjørn is back. But with that high efficiency, obviously is a really attractive car for many people.
Its not neceserily efficient, it might just be aerodynamic. Also this doesnt include charging
@@NoName-md5zb you don’t know what you say efficiency is obtained by a set of factors
@@tiagoamaral8905 efficiecy is useful energy divided by total energy.
@@NoName-md5zbthe Ioniq 6 is more aerodynamic. But not as efficient. So the drivetrain of the Tesla is more efficient
Just have this car for three weeks. The range is basically the same as my previous '19 model 3 long range dual motor. The comfort is improved hugely. I would upgrade to a premium audio system of that was an option. The basic audio of the RWD is very good for what it is, but the premium audio was awesome. So maybe some day i'll upgrade the speakers. So far: I would recommend this car to everyone that does not need model Y space, if only their CEO would't turn nuts so you don't have to make excuses to buy the best deal in the automotive industry.
Yeah why is Elon nuts?
@@pavici Elon Musk is a Trump supporter. He donates to his campaign. He even had a long interview with Trump recently. His motivation is most likely to get Donald Trump elected president again so that he can arrange the tax cuts for the rich which he has been promising. However, in seeking this, Elon Musk deliberately chooses to overlook everything that is wrong with Trump. He does not care. And that is dangerous.
That is why some people claim that he has become a Trump's puppet. A delusional person who does not care about anything except for his bottom line. Just like Mr. Trump. So, in a way, it is not that surprising to see them support each other. But it is bad for everyone around.
What do you think about the steering wheel without stalks? Does it bother you? Or is it not really an issue?
Who cares about the CEO if the product suits your needs? If tomorrow Trump or Harris is elected, would you also find an excuse for buying Tabasco sauce or Heinz ketchup?
@@pbasista I prefer the stalkless setup. been driving my highland for 7 months now.
teslabjørn back in business!
Here's a note on range and charging on long trips.
I just went on a road trip across Norway and Sweden in my Tesla model 3 Long range.
I drove a total of 8500km (5280miles). I used an average of 131wh/km. Without the aero caps i might add.
With the 78KW/h battery in the car, that's 595km (370miles) range. Pretty much as advertised.
Often very mountainous terrain with temperatures ranging from 2c (35f) to 30c (86f) degrees.
I only used Tesla chargers and at no point did i have any problems.
I never experienced any range anxiety. Especially since there are TONS of other chargers all over too.
i usually drove 3-4 hours, stopped to charge while i got some food, planned next leg of the trip, stretched my legs and so on.
More often then not the charging was done way before i was ready to continue. (aiming for 80%)
Supercharging cost's a lot more then at home charging but the trip would still have cost me about 3 times more in an ICE car.
The trip cost me about 4800NOK (440USD) in Electricity.
I exchanged my 2021 M3LR for a 2024 M3SR Highland 2 months ago.
The best feature is the improved sound-proofing of the road noise, I measured -4 dB(A) with my phone.
Second is efficiency: where I was doing 155Wh/km, which was decently low, I am now at 132Wh/km. I use almost the same percentage as before. Still no range anxiety.
Third best feature, the multi-coat red is absolutely gorgeous, in every lighting.
As a resident of Scandinavia, you got me on ”wow the sun has entered the chat” 😂
J'ai la mienne depuis fin décembre, 24000 km, de gros voyages au Portugal, autoroute et routes : 136 wh /km ! Aujourd'hui 400km à 120 sur 90% 130 wh /km😮 20%meilleur que ma 2019 ma LR rwd
The range isnt 513 its 554km with those wheels. With the 19inch wheels its 513km range.
You're absolutely right. I got incorrect info from Tesla.
@@voldar70that is the range they show in the Display, but in the website they show the WLTP range.
@@voldar70on Website it shows WLTP range. In car it displays EPA range
You won't get 554km out of it.
@@JohnDoe-vx3z It depends on where, when and how you drive. In Norway with relatively low speed limits I constantly get more than the WLTP stated by Tesla. In summer time I can get as much as 10% more range than WLTP on road trips.
I have one of these (3200 miles on it now) - fit and finish, ride comfort, quietness are all miles better than the old 3 (it replaced a 2021 M3LR) and the model Y (have a 2021 MYP too).
Truly fantastic car, the 3 is now the best car tesla makes I think.
I have 7000 miles on my RWD highland and its awesome :) dampers and quietness is very good.
So I am not sure if the RWD has the ventilated seats. Could you please give some insight on the topic
@@basketwarrior it does have ventilated seats yes
@@basketwarrior RWD have ventilated seats yes :) for the front.
@@basketwarriorit does. I have it and have been using the ventilated seats all summer
The avg speed of the WLTP test is 46.5 km/h (29 mi/h). Of course people expect the WLTP range on motorways, what's not going to happen. Consumption figures were much better in the old days when it was 90kmh/120kmh/city. I have a Model X 2017 and its range is 420km on standard roads, 320km on motorways and 520km in city (with 12% degradation after 7 yrs/300.000km). Bjorn's tests are very helpful to determine real world consuption.
Thanks to Chief Nyland car makers have been improving soundproofing. Thank you so much for your precious work ❤
Got a 2024 M3 Highland LR a couple of months ago. Best car ever.
It's really a shame that the turn signals have been removed. Without direction indicators a No Go!
154Wh/km at 120mkmh is just insanely good
I have 23 m3 awd. Doesn't sound very impressive to me personally. I think similar.
Ive had an MS70R, then an X 90D (Optimus primes brother from another mother), then a LR Model Y and now this very Model 3 which I think is the pinnacle of electric vehicles for efficiency, it really is a great EV. The poor points aren’t only in this car but S and X, right turn and autopilot buttons suck big time.
Few people talk about how good the audio systems are in the Model 3.
Yeah. It "only" has 11 speakers: many "premium" cars have 8!
On audiophile sites it's considered the best audio system on any car.
I've had Bose, Harman Kardon and B&O. Tesla sounds better than all of them
@@Twin.motors I used to spend stupid money on car audio. Ran power through the firewall and shoved some big ass amp underneath the seat to get loud sound which never came close to being crisp. Now when I compare home audio I compare what it sounds like in the car. :)
Just replaced my 2019 LR (which apart from the interior noise, I loved) with a new LR Highland.
It's a way more refined vehicle in comparison; quieter, smoother, and with better build and material quality. The processor behind the display is also way faster making the browser and RUclips a joy to use. Initially I thought the removal of the stalks was an absolutely stupid idea, but I've actually come to like it.
Having had my first Model 3 for nearly 5 years I thought I should look at other makes, but the combination of efficiency and included features (loving the vented seats for example) won me over. I did quite like the Skoda Enyaq, but VW's software/infotainment was a joke in comparison to Tesla's.
I log everything into Teslamate which tells me so far I've done 766 miles (1225 Km) with consumption of 215Wh/Mile (134Wh/Km), which extrapolates to about 349 miles (558Km) on a full battery.
Absolutely love it!
I also really like the stalkless setup!
Miss your trips in Tesla’s through Germany ✌️
RWD for the Win! New juniper in Q1-25 will be awesome.
We need now the RWD LR Highland range test!!!!!!
My numbers past month
Holiday from Netherlands to Turkiye.
7000km’s
154wh/km
Speed 130km/h
I think these ar perfect numbers😁💪🏻😎
Slices through the air like butter through cheese 😂😂😂 @8:31
I regularly get 109 wh/klm on my 2022 SR+ MIC, has been as low as 99 wh/klm
I checked battery capacity last week, zero degradation.
I regularly get 500wh/km in my M3P….
Although, I do use the accelerator… 🫣
Can't say I nurse it in any way, I drive it at the speed limit.
Don't have a race track nearby.
What's your point?
@@thomasstroem
Thanks Bjorn for this test. It is my next car.
228 Mi of range at 120 kmh is insane for a standard range vehicle
I drive SR 2024 and did 210mi with 120kmh speed , from 95% battery to 13% 👍🏽
Highland is awosome~~!! Can't wait to see new juniper
That's going to rekt all record sales numbers set by the current model Y & all 😂
Tho I'm going to be honest I absolutely hate the light bar they put back there, should have just adopted the same design update as the model 3 lol
Remember that standard range has the LFP battery so it is okay to charge it to 100 percent. Long range tesla has standard battery that works best between 15 to 80 percent. So in reality the practical range in daily driving is almost the same. I used abrp to test both standard and long range and it gave me tha same charging stops, only difference was couple more minutes on each stop. That is the theory. Still deciding. Racio clearly dictates more modern LFP that in theory lasts longer, and emotion that tells me to go for the faster LR (6s vs 4,4s) aand a potential of around 680km wltp ( on 18' wheels with aero).
I am unsure if LFP can be considered to be more "modern" than the Tesla cylindrical lithium-ion cells. Tesla has been innovating their cells for quite some time now. On the other hand, the LFP cells they use have been outsourced from CATL in the older models, if I remember correctly. I am unsure about the exact kind of LFP cells they use in the Highland.
The LFP cells are heavier per unit of energy stored. But they can withstand larger number of cycles without degradation. And they are safer.
I suppose that as with everything, it is a trade-off.
I got the RWD. for me the range is more than enough. even when I drove it this winter.
Okay to charge at 100% is not necessarily true. Tesla recommends to charge fully once a week to avoid range error (bms), but for battery longevity 100% is not realistic as per physics/chemistry
My M3LR is 5 years old. It has netto 70kWh battery capacity now (Scanmytesla). In daily use, it rarely needs to be charged. About 1 time per week.
If I go on a long trip, I leave home with 100% charge. It should also be taken into account that the charging of the smaller battery car above 80% also slows down too. I think the bigger battery is the better. ;)
@@milanmocik3591 what is the optimal behavior with the LFP for longevity? Charge max to 80% and charge to 100 only when you want the battery to be calibrated correctly?
I do not like the missing stalls and the autopilot misfunction but the efficiency is incredible… the range for such a small battery is breathtaking. I am looking forward to the 1.000 km challenge to get a clear picture of all pros and cons of the poor man‘s Tesla👍🏼
Two German RUclipsrs drove the new M3 and ID7 at the same time to same destination, and then charged both cars side by side. They didn’t find any meaningful difference. The tiny benefit in driving efficiency was mitigated by tiny inefficiency on charging.
How can you tell its efficient? Its just aerodynamic probably.
@@NoName-md5zbyou can measure how much a car uses energy. It’s accurate if you measure like the Germans did, by charging back to the level it was and looking how much energy got back to the car.
@@NoName-md5zb efficiency is the result of aerodynamics and further hardware construction…
@@testi2025 so its consumption, not efficiency.
Highland is king !!!!
Tesla Björn is BACK!! ❤️, i missed you with all the legacy auto test crap 😢
After 16,000 miles (26000km) my 2023 m3 RWD LFP is getting 238wh/mile (148wh/km) and that is with one midwest winter. @100% my range has dropped from 272 miles (new) to 262 miles now.
That’s quicker capacity decline than usual isn’t it? Or is it normal?
@@C4rb0neum It's likely similar to the usual where the first 250k km you experience the most change down to about 92-94 percent of original range, meanwhile the curve flattens along the way to the point of likely hinting at a million km for the next equivalent dropoff.
The "Steinbuch" battery degradation study has some reference numbers on older Model S/X results to look at, we'll see if these end up being similar.
@@C4rb0neum Normal, but just looking at the guess-o-meter is a poor way to gauge battery degradation.
My experience: rented from Turo 2022 M3 LFP with 20k miles. Tire pressure OK, wind low, 3-8 °C ambient temp, 2 people on board. From Indianapolis to Louisville ( 150 ish miles) at 75 mph with battery from full the car would predict arriving bellow 5% consistently trough mid trip. I had to slow down to 70 to reach destination. We both got butt ache due horrible seats. No charging stations of any kind available during the route. We forgo Tesla and bought a lightly used 2020 Macan S for the, at the moment, price of a new MY LR.
Exact same number as my BMW I4 148wh/km last 40 000km. But my range is a lot better
I've been driving it for 17,000 km with complete satisfaction. The most important thing is that the BMS works so perfectly and reliably and I can use the small LFP battery up to 2% without any restrictions with very reliable charging planning! I recently drove it from northern Germany to the Dolomites. A consumption of 14 KWH over a quick ride about 2,500 km on German highways. Even a PV user can always charge the battery to 100% at home. What use is a 100 KWH battery to me that can only be charged up to 80% and from 10% has extreme restrictions on performance or turns off the heating. This car has the best price-performance ratio I've ever had. Unfortunately there's just no big rear door. That's the only downside..BUY IT :-)
What happens if it is a traffic stop when you have 2%?
@@CarlSöderquist 2 % still corresponds to 25 km when driving slowly. And the car hardly uses any electricity in traffic jams anyway. So far I have never stopped
In addition, the LFP of the M3 then loads extremely quickly 1-50%,
that's the quickest way
@@markuswillenberg9830 Stupid people in Sweden have been towed away after a 5 hour traffic jam in -20 C or +30C.
It is like driving a ICE car with 2 liters of gas in the tank. Should be banned.
@@markuswillenberg9830 Risky to go to 1%. No margins if anything happens.
Wow! I will try to get this car soon. My trip only 180km total back and forward.
I've had mine for 6 or 7 weeks. A fantastic car, but for a couple of things : continual phantom braking makes the autopilot almost unusable, and the automatic wipers are either too much and then the next minute insufficient. My classic ioniq is vastly superior in adaptive cruise and my triton ute is vastly superior with automatic wipers. How have Tesla failed so badly?
I would agree it's taken a step back with the latest software update but definitely not unusable.
Thank you Bjørn. What a great video. I can’t wait for you to test the new model Y. Best regards Martin
Simply amazing!!! 🤩 (and well done to all this engineers actually making the cars… 🎉👏👏👏).
What I took away from this video is that more OEMs should make mid sized sedans instead og 5,20m 2,5 ton Bricks or barn sized SUV all the time.
Maintaining good efficiency at travel speed is something I sorely miss in my MG4. (Or getting remotely close to the claimed charging speed)
Thank you, Bjørn! Nice review on the sound system in the RWD. I haven´t tested it yet. I´m waiting for my new RWD-delivery i september 😊
Hei Bjørn.I live in Tromsø,should I buy the new model 3 standard or long range? I'm planning to drive home to Hungary and back with the car.Great and funny videos so far.Takk.
Wow that thing is damn efficient! I would love to see a comparison with the Ioniq 6 RWD. It does have a very similar drag coefficient and I can approve that it is very efficient as well. But in my subjective impression it gets more efficient the faster you go. 😅 I mean of course the consumption is higher, but it feels like it should use more at those higher speeds. I usually drive between 130 and 160 km/h.
Return of the king! 😆
I wish it had premium audio. Even as an option
I have a 2023 RWD with LFP battery. I get similar results as you. Very happy as this is just the standard battery size. I like that 100% charging is far less damaging on LFP and required by Tesla at least once a week
Tesla doesn’t say « at least », but just once per week
You will, no change to battery, motor and tyres and marginal aero improvements only.
I think you input the wrong data about the weight in your spreadsheet. 900 + 840 doesnt add upp to 1860kg.
120kg missing. Teslabjörns dad bod is forming!
But the scale showed 1860 kg!?
Have you considered that he is deducting his own weight plus all the equipment he carried during the test?
That should not be added to the car's weight.
Maybe that's what he's doing!
@@nelsongracias1847 But the has the total of 1860 from the scale in his spreadsheet.
Sorry, error in spreadsheet. Fixed now. Thanks.
spacial car tesla M3H RWD! it is the best choice for the price-quality ratio in the segment!
It would be fun to se 1000km challenge when you drive model 3 lr rwd.
Thank you!
I got the Highland RDW in October 2023, so far 116 Wh / km after 25000km.
Anyone who can beat that efficiency?
I drive about 80% highway (max 100km/h) and 20% city.
Had to subscribe because how funny you are man!
Beautiful video and car. How about the wind noise with that good efficency rate?
I love my model 3 also
Could you do a comparison video between Tesla autopilot and VW id 7 travel assist and adaptive cruise control?
Thank you
Make test Tesla Y rwd long range 🤘
Thanks for the video. We never saw the charging curve in your test? The peak rate you showed was only at 12% SOC. Teslas typically only maintain that peak for a very short time, which looks good in the marketing brochure, but the rate drops off sharply after that.
Charging curve will be shown in charging video.
What about cruise control? How different is that than manual pedaling?
My Model 3 LR 2024 has great consumption, but I have a list of things that are worse than in my old Skoda Superb. I hate the most the missing stalks, issues with controls caused by it (like missing TACC resume speed button), cheap noisy airflow system, always blowing over my hands, stupid auto wipers and many others!
Hey bjorn! Love the test. Slight error in net capacity. It's 62kWh net pack but locked to 61kWh till 0%
Incorrect. Net capacity is about 57 kWh down to 0 %. You probably added buffer below 0 %.
@@bjornnyland what's the capacity including buffer then?
Hei Bjørn! Du burde ta en test av polestar 2 performance 24-25 modell mens det enda er varmt og relativt tørt ute. Jeg er imponert over min så langt.
Good to see Tesla is not resting on the same old stuff. Advance!
Literally no battery or drivetrain improvements for years. The reason why this is slightly more efficient is due to a small increase/decrease (however you want to call it) in aerodynamics and the change in summer tires to less rolling-resistance tires. That's basically it. And in winter the small efficiency improvement is pretty much gone if you use very capable winter tires as you should. Also no new tech features except for LED ambient lights in the interior...
They did improve on NVH (noise, vibrations, harshness) but that was a must as the older generation Model 3 was pretty terrible in that category, other cars already start at the level the Model 3 now got improved up to.
You are mentioning several changes/improvements. Also, is good to remember the improvement of the sound system, and in regards to technology, the automatic detection of D or R gear without touching the controls.
In resume, not that bad nr of improvements for the same price or even cheaper.
And is not about fanboys or haters, it's about facts.
Maybe you don't like that minimalism, the missing stalks, the shape of the car or even Elon Musk (that last reason is the most convincing, for sure), and you would be totally entitled to think like that, that is why there are luckily more and more models of EVs available @@Aztasu
@@Aztasu There are constant improvements, but because of the small steps, they are not particularly noticeable or are usually not advertised through marketing like other manufacturers do.
@@Zedus-rl9hp It's not the same tho. Look at the huge improvements other manufacturers are achieving. Zeekr 007 now has a 10-80% charging time of under 11min. Lucid Air RWD is by far the most efficient EV on the market even way before the Model 3. If you think that the Lucid Air is way more expensive than you are right, but the Mercedes CLA will also beat the Model 3 and will be closer in price. An Ioniq 6 is also already very close to a Model 3, but it has 800V since 2022. The Lucid Air Sapphire is also one of the quickest cars ever made btw, quicker than the Model S Plaid Track Pack.
The Porsche Taycan GT is the best around a race track, it's suspension system is pure magic. Some EVs achieve over 1000km of real world range now like the NIO ET7 with the optional semi-solid-state battery (yes it is a pretty big battery but still impressive).Then there is the part with tech features like HUD, V2L, LiDAR, infotainment etc. All of this tech will be passed down to lower class models, the Zeekr 007 for instance is similar in size to a Model 3 but even cheaper. So where would you put the tech improvements of Tesla there? Almost nothing has changed for years.
@@Aztasu You forget the major factors... Tesla improves manufacturing, keeping the price and give you more... All cars and system you mention are expensive as hell... Porsche Taycan GT is insane, 250k... sure Lucid giga expensive same to ET7 ... China cars you also cant 100% use as benchmark since they have massive government funding and can produce cars with lose... BYD was overproducing cars too and let them rust on a gigantic area, they got money per produce car, didn't matter if anybody buys it.
compare a 2019 or 2020 model3 vs highland, same price but double glass window, rear screen, ventilated seats, heated steering wheel, heatpump, electric trunk, improved build quality, improved noise levels, matrix led, better sound system, improved suspension, finally working wipers LMAO....
How many improvements did other cars in that category make without increasing the price at all.
Give Tesla V2L and I have a winner. Now still wins EV6. But that Tesla eff. is out of this world 👍
Or you can by adapter to charging port and have V2L. It will be available soon
@@Martin_Ptacek It will be Tesla original adapter or something from AliExpress? I will be very careful with non-original accesories for high voltage system with bigger power output. Nemám pravdu :-D
Compared to Tesla Model 3, Kia EV6 might be a nice car. But its consumption is significantly higher, according to Bjørn's test results. And that fact should be taken into consideration as well, in my opinion.
@@pbasista Compare to Tesla will everything have bigger consumption. But EV6 Is still great agains EQC, Ioniq 5, Volvos, Stellantis in winter. Etc.
and the EV6 is much more expensive…
Hi Björn and thank you for another great video. Do you plan to do a range and 1000km challenge with the Model Y LR RWD? I would love to see that. Looks like it could have really good range
Yes
@@bjornnyland awsome. Öppning forward to that one
Highland RWD, Finally! Popcorn ready :D
I managed to achieve 531 km on national road with a full battery and made a video about it
Joe do you g’et consumption to show While driving?
best Tesla ever
Excellent test! How much Power takes Tesla when charging at home with the granny charger? 2 or 3 kW? In winter temperature, could you force battery not to heat and giving the juice only trough battery and not wasting on heating the battery (overnight charging, for example)?
Wow, I've got almost 28K miles (45K km) on my 2022 3LR and my average is only 297Wh/Mi (186Wh/Km).
Maybe a stupid question (and maybe not) but the advertised range from Tesla on the Rear Wheel Standard 2024 is 438km ??? Are you getting this range of 500km+ from the standard model ?????!!!!
No WLTP range with those wheelsmismactually 554km.
I have that car and I can say it's the best value for the money period.
There's ko competition to this Tesla.
Does this model 3 has the Blade LFP battery ?
Like butter through cheese. That's how a car should ride!
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The 2021 SR+ was on Pilot Sport 4 but the Highland was on e.Primacy. Might that have had something to do with the improvement?
Yes, it's only due to a change in tires and slightly better aerodynamics.
Yep they compromised on grip to gain efficiency however I think the ps4 had the perfect balance so imo it’s a backwards step.
The highland is pretty much at the edge of what is physical possible. There might be small improvements possible with giga expensive materials in the motor, or reduce the power and optimize it for specific highway speed. But overall there is not much you can do anymore. Maybe you can gain another 10-15% but that will probably take 20+ years. I think there is more options to reduce cost of batteries which is currently the most important thing... Dry cathode or other methods could reduce manufacturing of the battery by 30%+
@@kenion2166 you can get better. The original ioniq is better but it’s all about balancing battery size, weight, packaging, cost, performance etc. Tesla has got the balance 💯 spot on in my opinion and that’s where they’re still so far ahead.
@@paulsimpson8990 Don't know much about the original Ioniq, but I would guess based on physics that it didn't had 250ps+. As I mentioned reducing the power is a way to still make it better :D
Would you mind testing this rwd in the snow please?
Now come on Tesla and pack that 75kWh BYD 3.0 Blade Battery with 18 min from 10-80 % in that car
It's so annoying that Tesla hasn't done dual motors with LFP. I have a model Y RWD with lfp and it's amazing, I'm waiting for other LFP variants. I do some small RUclips videos and my LFP Y was able to beat a dual motor Y at charging speed multiple times.
Bjørn, I'd like to invite you to the UK Lake District to drive a Model Y to see if you still think the Tesla route planner is the best ;-) I vowed to get a paper map next time :D
Model Y juniper with 95KWH will blow everybody's mind..
based on charging this is the LFP RWD not NMC RWD Long range yes?
is the Performance really much less efficient than the Long Range?
I still have my 2019 SR+ that brings me around Italy, Austria and Switzerland.
Would like to buy a new better one next year
@bjørn & followers…
Just wondered if you were in my position, what would you replace a Tesla Model Y with?? (Lease ends in Dec!)
I like premium, high end tech, easily fit a family of 4 with cybex priam!
Budget of £500-600pm!!
Thanks in advance
Rich
Tesla model three performance range test on Chill mode all the way pls
This is the unicorn car ☺️
Would it be launched something like a Tesla model 2 in a near future? What are your insights about that matter?
I wonder why Tesla's are so cheap in Norway. Converting the cheapest base M3, it would cost around 27.500 Euro. In the Netherlands the base model would cost around 43.500.
No btw/vat or hardly other taxes. Also Tesla lowered the price
76000km and my average was 122Whr/km
Just changed tyres to Goodyear f1 a6 and looks like I’m going to struggle to sneak under 130….
Does car take into account charging losses?
@@NoName-md5zb no that’s measured consumption not at the charger
It’s a fine car. But I still prefer other brands.
It is amazing how low consumption it has.
But in winter, we all know, that Tesla like no other cars, use way more power to battery maintenance. I have seen no other brands use some much power when not in use.
When you park the car, simply put it into deep sleep and do not leave it connected to the charger - then the thermal management will run at a minimum and ist not higher than other cars.
But the range will decrease far less on the road in winter, which is actually the most important point.
@@Zedus-rl9hp all the Tesla forums I follow. All talk about how much the car drains the battery, especially when they park in the airport during a holiday.
Tesla uses a lot of energy, when the car is parked. Mine uses maybe one percent during 14 days. Tesla more like 30%.
@@soerenras111 as i said: put it in deep sleep and it consumes nearly zero!
So please stop spreading false claims or outdated information on the internet that you obviously have no idea about.
@@Zedus-rl9hp nobody puts their car in to deep sleep every single day, when the car is parked. So I’m not spreading any false information. And why should you do that. Tesla’s uses so much energy when parked in cold weather and also in very hot weather
For coasting comparison you have to put every car in neutral. For example the MEB Cars regenerate slightly while coasting, when not in neutral.
I always use N when testing, also with MEB cars.
3:37 is there fail in chart in 2021 model 3 mic . There is 60kwh pack and different car line model 3 sr 60 witj 60kwh pack. Should there be 55kw in 2021 m3 ???
General question for your stereo tests. Do you adjust any EQ or do you use factory settings? I feel like usually treble and mid tones have to be boosted slightly.
Flat
For me you're EV-Bjørn! 😂🎉
Awesome vehicle
So model 3 SR is on par with id3 77kwh. Nice
The ID3 was tested in colder weather.
Hi, sound proofing compared to BMW i4, is this tesla better?
...it's very comparable I'd say. I drove both of them the same day and O was actually surprised how well the Tesla managed NVH chapter...
@@fragu123 , did you drive the eDrive35?
What app do you use on your phone for the data?
I have OBDLink mx scanner
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If only Tesla would sell optional blinker stalks. Let's hope for the s3xy stalks to be good. I need a car for august 2025 and maybe this M3RWD is the one
I don't like that they remove the stalks, but if you use it daily it doesn't take that long and you don't care anymore. I promise :D
I hope not! Having no stalks is a big step forward
The Goat🎉🎉 Tesla
Base model 3 costs 500k SEK in Sweden, how come it's so much lower in Norway? It's no "poor mans" car in SE exactly
It's around or above $/€40k in almost all parts of the world if you include taxes, except China and Norway and maybe another small market.
In Norway you do not need to pay 25% tax on EVs which cost below 500k NOK, this is why it appears to be way cheaper there. In Germany it starts at €42.5k, in France it is €41.5k, in Italy it is €42k, so the price in Sweden falls right in between there.
Teslas are not particulary cheap, but for EVs of their size they are okay I guess. If you compare to the overall market, with hybrids and ICE cars included, it is pretty expensive. In China it is 20% more expensive than most of the local direct EV competition there, which offer way better specs at this point.
@@Aztasu Tesla's are extremely expensive when considering the depreciation. You'd have to be rich or an idiot to buy one.
Kan man köpa den i Norge och importera den? Eller tillkommer moms på priset då?
@@AztasuUnfortunately they are all about to get 20-30% more expensive in EU with the new china import taxes
@@DavidDavid054 man får betala svensk importskatt så jag tror inte det lönar sig
When Lucid release a Model 3 size car, it will be over 600km range & 800km with a semi solid state battery
Could be true, wouldn't the Lucid with the project name "Earth" be a Model Y competitor? It should be released in 2026. Not sure if they plan for a sedan version as well. I haven't heard about it, so it might stay a dream. But the Earth will be great, too, tho due to it's shape it will have a bit less range. Something which will come close to your specs and has similar styling and size like the Model 3 would be the Mercedes CLA. WLTP range should be just above 750km and the engineers said that you will be able to drive that range in the real world under normal driving conditions as well.
😃 funny and cool 😉 thanks!!!
In EV world, there are Teslas and the others… 😎