Tesla Model 3 SR+ MIC driving impressions and summary
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
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Drove with the family fully packed 4000 km to Greece and back with this car and I can say without a doubt that this car is a masterpiece in all aspects. Space, comfort, handling, speed, efficiency, the amazing sound system just everything!
Did the same from Denmark to Italy and back with a family of four. Amazing car!
@@DeeKay1911 whats the cost of a trip like that?
Where did you find charging in Serbia?
@@Mr820121 Belgrad and Aleksinac
@Fritz Donnerschlag Yeah we’ve had BMW 3-Series and compared this has similar trunk space but additional under trunk floor and our in frunk as well. Plenty cargo space for us
Definitely the best value for money! We are using the SR+ as our sole all-in-one family car for 4 persons. Including long vacation trips with loads of luggage. When using more flexible luggage items, the cargo space can be used extremely efficient.
We are in the same situation... but we sold our 2020 SR+ with 60k km 😢...
But we picked up a 2021 LFP SR+ on Friday- ha, New and improved, just like Bjorn is saying-it just gets better every year
@@ChaimLoecher Same here. We had a 2019 SR+ before and sold it with 60k km this year for a new 2021 SR+ LFP. Absolutely happy with the new one!
Among current Tesla cars, I'd say yes. Among all cars, there are still better values out there depending on your needs. I'm looking forward to what a new Tesla in 5 years will offer as that car could be the best value for the money.
@@danielb3150 how much less did you sell the first one for?
cdelve3125 nah for 40k there’s almost nothing that offers what a Tesla does. For its acceleration, handling, responsiveness, autopilot, infotainment system, 360° sentry mode, and technology, there’s virtually nothing that offers what it can. There are some really good options cheaper than it, but they lack many of the features that come standard with a Tesla. And there are some competitors that offer what a Tesla does, but they’re *significantly* more expensive to buy and maintain. You can’t beat the value for a 39-48k Tesla.
People can hate all they want but it still does not change the fact that the TM3 SR+ is the best EV you can get for the money at the moment. I really like this new style of video. Keep more coming.
If you only value range and acceleration, maybe. But there's way more to a car than just that. Other brands are above Tesla in comfort, QA and features (where is the HUD?)
victor.bcn For me Tesla cars are like iPhones. There are more functions in Samsung or Huawei smartphones. But a Tesla has everything you really need.
@@rosaphilosoph It would be the opposite. Tesla is actually the opposite of an iPhone. I trust Apple because they have superb hardware and build quality, they prioritize security and on top of that great customer support. A Tesla would be a Huawei: they may have a bigger battery and claim to have more advanced features, but at the end of the day the build quality, the support and topics like security/safety are not there. Only thing in common between Apple and Tesla is that they have/had a narcissistic CEO.
victor.bcn no safety? are you serious?
@@rosaphilosoph not at all lol
Tesla’s are known to be very safe
My next car is definitely going to be a Tesla. I think that Tesla have made the other manufacturers up their games, they are now taking ev’s seriously I’m sure they will realise that they have to!
Have you test driven one? Do it... your world will change!
@@TriviaChallenge not yet. But that’s my plan, I’m 1 year away from changing my Bmw 530d hopefully I can get a Tesla model Y. 🇬🇧🤞
I drove my friends SR+ and now buying a fossil car is completely out of the question for me. My next car is a Tesla.
Bjorn is right, the SR+ is fast and sporty
@@abraxastulammo9940 Tesla first! Maybe another make after, I guess it will depend upon my first EV experience.
@@williampaulrogers9583 Get in line early. They are selling like hotcakes and there's a waiting time. Personally I prefer the LR because - besides the longer range - the battery is likely to live longer and you need to think about charging less often (and also have better charging speed...all of which are directly a result of the bigger battery size). But of course that is a budget issue. (When I bought mine the LR wasn't out yet so I had to buy the AWD)
5:29 for anyone questioning Tesla’s autopilot, just listen to this. One of the most unbiased guys you’ll ever see, who has dozens if not hundreds of hours in almost every EV you can even buy. You’ve gotta give credit to Tesla where credit’s due
But, There was another police car totaled by a Tesla this week because it did not see the patrol car with lights flashing. Lane keeping is a secondary priority below the recognition of obstacles ahead that need instant attention. Programmers at Tesla have ignored this from the start.
@@JohnDoe-xr8dz Nobody said its perfect. The person still need to pay attention! Its only assistant. Not fully self driving feature! If the most advanced assistant crash to the police car what do you think will do others assistents?
@@JohnDoe-xr8dz you don't know all the facts. Drivers will use the "It was on autopilot" excuse to avoid responsibility! If.
If I was driving, I'm pretty sure, if I was paying attention, I would have seen a police car with lights on!
Here in Australia, we have a law that you have to slow to 40km/h when passing a service vehicle with red/blue flashing lights, even on the motorway, coz we had idiot truck drivers running into vehicles stopped in the breakdown lane.
@@patriksteffan2060 - I understand the explanation, but do not accept it as excused and feel that FSD is experimental and in development stage and belongs in an experimental environment, not the highways. Beta testing has consequences on other non FSD drivers that did not volunteer to be part of the FSD experiment.
My biggest complaint is that you can’t do a damn lane change without dingdongs an reactivating. This would drive me nuts…. Sorry, but EVERY other brand deactivates for the time you do a lane change and activates itself again… a standard Tesla can't or don’t want to meet
the camera angle u have when driving at the start is suberb, it catches the driver, the instruments and the view, it all adds to the whole experience. If u can do this on future vids instead of just dashcam footage then this is next level way at capturing the drivers feel.
That's what I have been doing lately. Look for the videos named "driving impressions".
@@bjornnyland just wanted to make sure!
Me: what to watch…
RUclips: New 30min upload from Bjørn?
Also me: Gets comfortable 🤗
The main thing I watch your videos for are driving impressions. You have so much experience with so many models. When I watch the live stream of a 1000 km challenge it is also to hear your impressions, so I hope you do more videos like this!
Because of Bjørn, we bought a classic Ioniq 3 years ago, and now upgraded to a model 3 LR. We are very happy with the cars. Thank you Bjørn!!
I really like this format Bjorn, it's the icing on the cake after all your other tests!
Very similar feelings, I am a happy French owner of a TM3SR+ MIC. I didn’t expect to become that addicted to the auto pilot which is better than any other car I tried and could afford. But There is some thing you didn’t even bother to mention as a lucky citizen of Norway, the biggest bonus that comes with tesla, as a French user in 2021 is the supercharger network. The main competition in France is ionity, far far behind in sites density, in stalls (10 times less than Tesla), in reliability, in price and in features (toilets, drinks, food …). While road trips are easy with Tesla, You have to be a very wise EV driver to avoid miserable situations in France, and It’s even harder southern and Eastern Europe.
Well, Tesla should be opening their Supercharger network to others around end of this year so others will get more choices too. Im looking forward how Tesla will solve onslaught of new drivers...
You are the best car reviewer. Even just a rambling talking and driving video is better than anyone else's for reviewing a vehicle. Keep it up.
My favorite too, humble and on the subject! Tesla should pay u commissions!
2:50min asmr: well done @TeslaBjørn! Funny how the blinker sound is different to other EV's. With asmr you can compare. Also 4:00min the pleasant noise when you accelerate in the SR+. These vids surely makes a nice addon towards the banana box / consumption / range / 1000 km test.
I love this experience summery. You definitely know how to deliver your experience and feelings with your impressions in a very practical way. Ausgezeichnet!!
Don’t forget the amazing sound system (even without the upgraded package that comes with the Dual and Perf). And the in car entertainment/games. Tesla really wanted to make an appealing ev in almost every aspect, and they nailed this absolutely.
Any good quality sound system from a good brand is way better than the one present in the Teslas (e.g. Harman Kardon by BMW); and one of the reasons is because even on ICE cars sound insulation on BMW's, Audi's and Mercedes is way better than on Tesla's.
@@victorfrombcn look up reviews on the premium sound system in a Tesla (Long Range & Performance). As standard, you get an outstanding sound system included - not an optional extra to upgrade to a Harmon Kardon or Bose or whatever). Just seems like everyone else is trying to take the extra mile with your wallet, whereas Tesla are trying to take you the extra mile with your purchase.
@@victorfrombcn Had a Harman Kardon system in my previous BMW i3s and Even the SR+ Sound System is already way better.
@@victorfrombcn Its easy to make a fantastic product, the difficult thing is to make a very good product at an affordable price. Tesla Model 3 SR+ MIC is at the top of this right now. How much does a premium German car cost again? Tesla Bjørn even forgot to mention the 1000Kg trailer hitch option on the SR+ MIC.
@@victorfrombcn You obviously never been in a M3 LR or P, it blows 90% of audios system i have ever heard! Even Burmester in the GLS!
Hi Bjørn, thanks for doing the SR+ ASMR version! I placed an order today for a SR+. Seeing your race to Arctic Circle livestreams last week was the tipping point for me.
Picked up mine in Canada yesterday & love it! and today 1400 km road trip to Northwest Territories and watching this video while charging.
I really like the clean look of the dashboard. It is kind of unique…
“Why do you want an instrument cluster behind the steering wheel? Because you’re used to it, right?”
Exactly. That interior is one of my most favorite aspects of my Model 3 SR+! I agree - the big, solo, center mounted screen is simply brilliant. And it totally fits the nature and design of the car. I’ve seen people add instrument clusters behind the steering wheel - totally ugly!
But humans like what they know and change is hard for them. They’ll resist, push back, and won’t even try something different - especially radically different. (In the final analysis, that’s why here in the US EVs have been slow to take hold. All the other given “reasons” are distracters - people here don’t like change. They’re scared of it. Why do you think McD’s and Budweiser are so popular?)
Great video, Bjorn! Love the ride along aspect and the no-nonsense evaluations you make. Yes, they’re your opinions - but they’re very well informed opinions.
“Why do you want an instrument cluster behind the steering wheel? Because you’re used to it, right?” not really it is the shortest distance for information to road with a lower distraction then a centered instrument. you can test it by yourself horizontal and vertical eye movement's are less stressful then diagonal movement's, because we read from LR or RL and from top to bottom.
@@Francis-yc9nc I’m 65 and have been driving for 50 years, all (except the last five months) in vehicles with traditional layouts. I don’t find it any harder or more “dangerous” to look down than it is to glance diagonally to the screen. At least for me, it’s not any more difficult. Maybe I have magic eyes, but I seriously doubt it.
The center screen is certainly different - in the beginning. But like regen braking, once you give yourself a chance to use it for awhile, it becomes normal.
Actually, I don’t spend much time looking at the screen when I’m driving. I like to keep my eyes on the road, especially in “interesting” situations. ACC is excellent at monitoring my speed, Navigate takes care of, well, navigating, and Auto Steer keeps me in my lane.
When I drive my 2nd car, a Volt, I so much hate the screen cluster behind the steering wheel. It just creates a big bump on the dash and cut out visibility. One aspect that many forget to mention is how good the forward visibility is in the TM3... especially with the low dash and the sharp drop of the hood. You can place this car so well in the space because of it.
Either you love the minimalistic design or not, it's just a matter of taste. I prefer a instrument cluster for my main driving information accompanied by a center mounted screen.
@@Francis-yc9nc also it would allow for right hand drive configuration easier to manufacture by just moving the steering wheel over to the other side.
Superb overview Bjørn! 😍 loving the ASMR to show how quiet it is. 🤐😉
We ordered our MIC SR+ last month but it will only arrive in December … ⏳
Great to watch this and get a reminder that we made a good choice (with your help!) 🙌
Keep up the great work! Thank you. ❤️
Amazing car ! You will love it !
@@DeeKay1911 Hey Dennis, thanks. Yeah, it's going to be a huge difference from our current 11-year-old (ICE) Toyota. Cannot wait to _never_ pay for fossil fuels again! We've got Solar panels so most of our driving will be free! ☀️
I like this video format. The camera angle and your conversational style makes it feel like I’m sitting next to you and having a chat. Very useful. Cheers 👍
Since Tesla is driving the EV revolution it garners a lot of critics. Big oil, big auto, auto unions. Also seems that a lot of people hate Elon Musk for some reason.
Man! That camera angle is just beautiful !
I really love these no-cut videos
Model 3 is the efficiency king. It well deserves it's popularity.
It’s incredible that Tesla have unlocked even more range from the SR+ by refining and development of the software. Berlin build vehicles hopefully will drive down prices even further.
@Abraxas: I don't think they did it as a "trick". My guess is that in the beginning they were not confident how deep it should be discharged. And after a while, they unlocked more capacity. Remember that they haven't bragged about this update to anyone. What's up with this negativity against Tesla?
@@wolfgangpreier9160 Berlin built vehicles will avoid the transport costs form the west coast of the USA and European import duties. At the very least these it will grow Teslas profit margin, although I hope Tesla will pass at least some of these savings on to the customer.
As far as I understand they will mainly produce Model Y in Grünheide. It may take them quite some time to also produce Model 3 there. I suppose we have to get used to MIC Model 3 SR+ for some time. Still better than US build quality and cheaper, too.
@@bassbacke Don't think the build quality of MIC and Fremont Model 3s are different from the same time period (ie, can't compare current MICs with Fremont models from 2-3 years ago).
@@tokenjoy Nobody did that. Fremont models are not generally bad but some really are. Quality is not as consistent as MIC.
Current models can be compared here in Germany and the build quality of MIC is on average clearly higher than BIF even though they have significantly improved over the years.
There is a German professional car appraiser and RUclipsr inspecting Teslas for customers before pickup and he has clear insight and data on this.
Such a cool view at the start with you starting up the tesla and driving round quickly it shows how much experience with driving a tesla you have!
No start/stop button or other shenanigans. Just buckle up, put in gear an drive 👍
Almost heaven, southern Norway, tripping in my TM3... Bumpy roads, take me home, with the car I belong ...
I totally agree with you on the touchscreen. There is something else behind this idea: Let the driver NOT be a "drive data processor", and don't make the driver's seat a "control center", but treat the driver more like other passengers in the car. Actually, the amount of information and data you need to constantly see while driving is much less than most people think. Why distract and annoy the driver with information he/she doesn't need to see? This is also the reason why I don't like HUDs. Who needs redundant information constantly hovering in front of you? I just think Tesla does it right, and in the most future-oriented way.
I'd love to see your testing of the LFP batteries in winter
Not sure how cold it was but Bjorn has done some tests earlier in this year I seem to remember...
@@0ooTheMAXXoo0 but not with the SR+ MiC
Not with LFP in winter time
After 2 MiA SR+ (2020 and Q1 2021) i today got my MiC SR+ and i love it. Much better quality, more quiet and more powerful. The MiC SR+ has 239kw / 325hp. The MiA has only 208 kw /283hp. That's because the MiA since mid 2020 has the 3D5 rear Motor and the MiC still has the 3D1 Performance Motor. I guess that's also the reason for the different sound.
3D1 motor delivers 202Kw @ 500 rpm and 404N•m torque.. I believe performance motor is 3D6 with 220 Kw and 440N•m torque. I am saying this because I have the same Tesla and the motor is 3D6 type
Always a solid review showing plus minus and everything in between.
I have a end of 2019 M3 SR+. It makes the same sound when you accelerate. I love it 😁
Yup, put an order in on July 15 with Tesla. I'm up in Canada So the fact that you have similar weather and still recommended tesla cars was a BIG factor in why I ordered my Model 3 SR+. I am still waiting for it to be delivered hope I will get it in the next couple of weeks. Loved the video and please keep them coming :)
Thank you for your verdict bjorn. I totally agree in all aspects of your impressions, because i love my SR+ MIC LFP 2021 , even with the single screen now. After you transformed from ICE to tesla ergonomics its much easier and convenient to drive. For me its the best daily car in its price class today. Its very fun to drive like a go cart and brings very time a smile on my face when i realize how cheap the consumption is. No compromise if you can charge at home. The only downside is the steering angle width compared to my former 3 series BMW, but i got used to it now. Keep going with videos like this. Its very rare and refreshing to see such impressions, becauze no one realize this what a special car the SR+ is if you drive a longer time with it.
I have put nearly 60K miles on a 19 SR+ in the upper midwest USA, super safe, easy car, love it.
Picking up our SR+ on 1st September. So excited!!!!!
Just ordered a model 3 long range, will be selling my e208.
Having watched your videos for a few years and recently test drove a model 3 I just had to go for it.
I just hope they unlock a bit more charging speed.
I own a model 3 Long range 2021 and you’ll adore it. Dont worry about charging speed, it is amazing also for long trips.
The LFP battery in SR+ is already charging like a boss.
@@bjornnyland Is it also charging like a boss in Norwegian winter?
@@bjornnyland Really? When they came and were relatively new (was in winter) i remember people having big problems with supercharging speeds. If it is solved what are the speeds now? I think even you did a vid how bad it was if im correct?
Best car for the money tested by the best Ninja, Bjorn.
Thank you so much for this review Björn. Way better than other channels. We get to the experience the whole car in real life situations which says more than words. Keep em coming
Great summary Bjorn👌 I own the SR+ since june 2019 and I cannot find any alternative at this price range😄 I am keen to switch to a SR Model Y when Berlin will como online but your video is making me doubting😅… those 440km of range are really the sweet spot. Did a 3500km road trip this summer in France and even with my 2019 SR+ it was just so pleasant.
I don't know why we watch these videos up to the end when the only thing we crave for is "Yo whattsopp" 😆😆😆
Drove with my wife and my dog from Avignon (South of France) up to Tromso (Norway) and back up to Avignon Via Germany and Sweeden.
12 275 km in Model 3 SR+.
Wonderfull car and wonderfull countries.
Average consumption 158 kwh/100 in accordance with the speed reglementation.
Tesla and Norway (beautifull landscapes) are top
Tesla M3. The Real Volks-Wagen!
Price is too high to be a people’s car
@@71kimg it’s set as alternative to BMW 3 series and priced accordingly
@@jonathansmith5850 I get that - but BMW isn’t VW
@@abraxastulammo9940 yes, but only in Asia, not in the EU! Volkswagen will never never never import these cars too norway, Germany, france, spain...
Ioniq is the Volkswagen
Ordered my Model 3 in early january, it should be delivered in May, I can't wait! I totally agree with you, it definitely is the best car at the moment, not crazy expensive, great performance, great comfort, great look (imo), and low ownership cost! All of that make the choice easy :)
Finally someone who defaults to dark mode :-)
Personally I love Tesla’s. Have driven 3 model 3’s. Found that I quickly adjusted to the screen. Some people are always negative about Tesla’s. Don’t know why. I can’t wait to be able to have one someday
Hi Jonathan. You should pressurise your employer to do salary sacrifice. That gets a leased Model 3 fro a pretty good price.
I have owned my LR M3 for 3 months now. No regrets and agree with Bjorn's comments. My only reservations are:
1. No multi leg routing in nav system.
2. Not the best turning circle.
3. No easy access for 12v power for dash mounted phone.
Otherwise near perfect.
The TM3 has been our sole family car for the past 6 months. Both performance AND energy efficiency are stunning. And it's such a pleasure to drive as you rightly said. There is simply no competition on the horizon.
Will be ordering one at the end of this year. Waiting for new government subsidies policy (5k€) to kick in in the beginning of 2022 in 🇫🇮.
Hej Bjørn,
I've been watching your channel/videos pretty much from the very beginning. The first trip to the North Cape, Europe/Paris, etc. etc.
The last 2-3 years I sadly haven't really been able to follow everything since life was (and still is..) busy as you know what. But I must say that I really enjoyed watching you in action again and I really loved this format.
Feels like the original Bjørn, but with more wisdom 😋.
Next year, after years of patience, I hope to be able to finally join the Tesla family. Driving it to and through Scandinavia is one of my biggest wishes. The Jafs burger is on me if I catch you nearby and so is the drink. Just let me know if "any juice is good juice" also applies to humans in restaurants 😁🤣
Agreed on the central display stuff. I now find myself staring at the center console for speed info in other cars and wondering "where the hell can I see my speed?" And then finding the classic dial speedometer to be more difficult to read than just a set of numbers. And that was within months of beginning to drive the Model 3.
The colour gamut on the cameras is compromised in order to maximise resolution at a fixed bit rate for self driving purposes…
I think it's the color filter array. Most cameras use the Bayer pattern which is RGBG (red green blue green). Tesla uses RCCB (red clear clear blue) for most of the cameras. This allows more of the light to get through, improving night vision, but it compromises color sensing.
wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla_Autopilot
I've just ordered a model 3 long range solely based on reviews I have seen on RUclips and articles I've read.Never even been in an electric car let alone driven one. I hope I made the right decision.
You will find out that it is actually better to drive!
I don't have a Tesla but the SR+ MIC is the best value EV in Australia. $65k verse the Kona at $70k+
I got mine recently in QLD for 63 drive away, I believe its cheaper again in NSW & Vic (61k-59k-ish)?
@@rudimentaryprobing5423 Yeh. Currently $63,375 in QLD. I wish they had the long range rwd here in Aus, I'm in QLD also but its 300km to the closest charger and that's only 50kw speed.
@@abraxastulammo9940 Yes for sure. But slow charging speed and built on a existing ice vehicle. You can buy 2 petrol powered Kona's and have money left over vs one Kona EV.
@@mightygood1 I'm in the lucky position that I'm only driving about 220km per week, so I just use a 10 amp outlet and top up each night, after 1400km I've never been to a fast charger. If you have a 15a outlet to charge off, it can fill the car up in about 14-16 hours from 10%. I get around 460km from the 55kw battery. Dont let the range anxiety scare you away. Unless maybe your doing more than 200km per day?
@@mightygood1 Mighty, on the kona Hyundai also has a scheduled servicing system that will cost around 2k within the first 2-5yrs of its life >
Love my SR+ !
Bjorn- you’re so right about the Tesla bashing. It’s like all other ev owners or even non-owners have an agenda against Tesla. It’s just jealousy imo….as they can see what’s coming, even though they won’t admit it!
I know a couple who keep telling me how their Leaf is so much better the my TM3... but guess what... they never drive it on long trip because charging suck bad with Leafs on long trips... and I think they know they bought the wrong car and are just jealous and envious of mine. They keep pointing the build quality, paint, rattles, etc... all minor stuff that has been addressed over the years. People appear to want to find flaws in it because it is so good compare to what they drive and it reassures them.
@Bjørn Nyland: Thanks for the great video. I prefer to watch your longer videos, like this.
I also own an SR+ MIC and it is great. The efficiency is allmost as good as the 28kWh Ioniq's, but it is much more fun to drive, all included and has twice the range. The AP is great. There is only one thing, I dislike: It humbles and rattles from the front axle over bumps like the was something not tight, but it is all tight.
Get it checked until you find out why.
@@gregbailey45 According to Tesla, all is fine and "Tesla-Standard".
Great job as usual, Bjørn - keep 'em coming!
Pick up my MIC SR+ on Saturday so this was great, but I’d still love to see more of these videos for all the different EVs, because your opinion is super valuable with all the experience you have.
Does your car have the subwoofer in the back (trunk)? Remember Bjørn claiming the SR+ has the premium sounds now, which would be awesome
@@theBaes123 no, sadly. If I recall correctly from the video in question Bjørn was just speculating based on how he remembered the stereo sounding. I am looking at options to install a subwoofer, but will wait and see how I like it first, since my commute is short and I tend to have two young kids in the back for longer journeys.
@@adamtm82 I see. Aftermarket sub is the way to go then. But i bet the one installed is very good aswell, cars dont normally have subwoofer so. Enjoy your awesome car!
😎 Impressive first impressions, good call, and great video cheers
Great video, the short ASMR section is great to get a feel of the driving.
I just ordered a Tesla Model 3 LR here in Perth Australia from watching your videos, they are by far the most comprehensive.
Once you look at the figures for efficiency range and performance for the price with the Tesla, they are just the best, you shouldn't have to defend yourself if people actually looked at it for themselves. Sure there not as Fancy or have the Cache of other brands perhaps but IDC about that in an EV. Love your videos and this particular format of them is great.
Thanks Bjorn, I have now ordered a sr+.
That egolf at 0:20 was the real hero!
Tesla will unlock near unlimited demand when they start selling Model Y standard range with LFP batteries at $39,900 in the US. Delivery estimated will be measured in years.
Will be wild to see the used model Y prices then go above the MSRP.
Not really, coz production from Berlin and Texas is/Will be ramping up!
Electric motor sound from the Model 3 MIC sounds like a Warpdrive. :)
I totally agree. I have had my sr+ since June 2019, and 64.000km, I’m still looking forward to every trip.
Would be great if the old also got some extra range.
I like the Motorsound of my MIC too. The best car I ever driven! And for that price. I have every day the Tesla-Smile in my face! 😎
Picked up my tesla Y friday and it took me all of 3 seconds to not miss the instrument cluster anymore.
I love that kind of videos, thank you!
Hi Bjørn. I agree with you. Love the screen in Model 3. But why al this talk about touching the screen. The voice commands works fantastic. You dont need to take your eyes away from the road in most cases. Why not make a video where you demonstrate that.
I find voice commands to be too slow. Way easier to just tap on the screen.
This will definitely be my next car, such a cool machine!
I bought one like this sr+1 week ago with White interior….all I can say this car is superb 🙌
Because of your promotion I tested ABRP in the weekend with a skoda citigo iv (250 km wltp). The estimates were a bit exagerated, had to do some tweaking, but found it useful overall. This model is in alpha.
Awesome!
You’ve more or less convinced me that Tesla should be my next car or at least short listed. I live in London and god knows when model Y will come to the U.K. Nevertheless, brilliant video, lots to learn and I’m glad I came across your channel!
They must be making RH Model Y in China already or soon... Chinese Model Y have started being delivered in Europe just recently... Berlin factory might take a while to get to RH drive versions, but who knows...
My heart sunk when you showed the amazing consumption of 129 of the M3 at the end of the video. It sunk even more after racing to my Fremont-made MY SR (8k miles) and seeing a reported 245 Wh/mi @ 65 MPH. It wasn’t till I reviewed your video again that I realized that the displayed metric of 129 is in km. Not as good as the vehicle you tested but pretty darn good.
Tesla 3 sr comming up, thanks for the video Björn;)
I love the sound!! Kenny Logins Danger Zone;)
2021 SR+ owner here and I love it. It’s the best vehicle I’ve ever owned.
Love the model 3, our 60lb Doodle loves riding in the back seat with a regular car cover from the pet store :D only issue is he did scratch the door panel. That soft fake leather material isn't claw proof. Still my favorite car so far, until I get the Cybertruck!
My gf and I currently drive our first electric car, the Renault Zoe ZE50. We like it a lot, it's a solid 8, maybe even a 9 for what we paid. But we're in love with the Tesla model 3. Have been from the start. We'll save a ton, and when Giga Berlin is up and running, you bet your ass we're the first Dutchies to order the Model 3. (perhaps the Model 2 if it's out by then)
There is no schedule for Berlin making model 3
Got my Model 3 today 😊. LOVING LOVING LOVING IT 😍
What is your consumption?
What a great summary. Really useful. Thank you Bjørn
Got a 2020 SR+ and right now I’d make the same choice again, even over a Y
I managed to order this car the day before the price started to increase. This review managed to convince me, so I am really looking forward to testing the car this summer!
Well, no hate from us. We’re just embarking on our 3rd year with the SR+, and are loving the nimble, sporty efficient, and very comfortable ride…with bags of passenger and luggage space despite its sleek looks. We don’t feel any compunction to upgrade to a newer model, and are going to run it till it drops. We just drive for the hell of it.
(As to it’s handling: if anyone knows the Snake Pass in the UK, they’ll be aware of its surface and driving condition. It’s high up and regularly closes over winter. It suffers from subsidence and cracks in the surface. Despite its sharp winding curves, you get occasional stretches where you can see into the distance, and despite steep drops on one side, a good car will let you overtake dithering drivers without bouncing off the road. The SR+ is one such car. It’s planted, and allows manoeuvres many other vehicles don’t, without bricking yourself. And as we were reminded on a recent trip, those cars remain stuck behind in a long tailback. Really satisfying. Acceleration and handling at a family car price. Got to be experienced).
If you fold down the rear seats you'll hear the rear motor more during those accelerations :)
My model 3 is the only car i’ve ever had that i can drive for hours and not get out with back pain. The seats are fantastic. It’s the best car i’ve ever owned.
Yes! It was confirmed that the MIC uses a different rear motor, the one used for the dual motor car due to the battery pack being heavier!
But the Fremont SR also uses the same rear motor as the LR variant.
I got a new SR+ MIC this month. Absolutely love the car, speed, acceleration, build quality, infotainment. Best value EV (I would even say car) right now. However, regarding the ride and noise level, don’t be fooled. It may have been improved (not able to compare) but it is still not good, maybe ok. Sound on rough road surface really needs further improvements compared to ABM (german premium brands). Also the ride quality is okay, but you hear the car rumble over all road imperfections. Since all other aspects are really amazingly good, the equation still easily solves in Tesla’s direction. Hope they will further improve nonetheless.
I've driven Mini Cooper ( modern version) a lot, the speedometer is not in front of you, just like the Tesla. You get accustomed to it fairly fast ime. EDIT: Just checked out the price for the SR+ in Norway. It cost 349 000 NOK. Thats crazy good value!
That round steering wheel and gear change lever sure look useful!
You convinced me, I buy one, a 2021 Sr refresh
Like the placement of the camera during this video. Can see your gestures while seeing the road.
Getting my mic sr+ on wednesday.
Just bought a M3 SR+ Giga Shanghai (July 2021) after waiting for the Ioniq 5 to come out, more than happy with my decision to get the Model 3 instead, has everything I need or want at a much less cost. It is my car, but I noticed my partner insists on taking it for all his errands and leaves his ICE SUV in the garage. Thinking that there will be another Tesla purchase in the future!
Really like that type of video! Can you do the same thing for the Model Y?
Thanks Bjørn!
Great video as per usual, been watching your videos for a long time. Got my SR+ in 2019 and haven't looked back. What you state is true about the SR+ it's not a perfect car but great car overall well worth the money if you can afford it. Keep up the good work Mr. Bjorn, best wishes from your canadian viewers.
I feel the pain, I cant say anything positive about my Tesla, without being considered a fanboy, and then being lectured about, how bad the paint and joints are.
I really wish for this camera angle in your livestreams! Thanks for your work
Not possible. Already explained many times before in the live stream.
It is the real sound. The rear seat does a lot of acoustic dampening. Whenever i remove it for camping the rear motor gets realy loud. You have to try this 👍
I literally love my Model 3 2021 SR+. Here are couple of negative things I found. Remember I’m just neat picking and I hope some engineers at Tesla read this. I also strongly recommend this car. It blows your mind:
-The speed limit sign recognition is really bad specially comparing with my older Volvo V90. Volvo must be the benchmark for that feature. I’m sure Tesla will get there but it’s not definitely there. E.g. it doesn’t pickup road work speed limits or dynamic digital spped limits. Sometimes it switches to new speed limit roughly 20m after the sign location (maybe it validates it with a cloud service). Sometimes it picks up speed limit on ramps.
- Side mirrors do not cover blind spots. It caused me to do some panic manuvairs. I started teach myself to look at screen when in doubt but it’s inefficient.
- You must know the trick to close the frunk otherwise it won’t close on the first try.
-In some scenarios I want to switch blinkers from left to right immediately (e.g. in round abouts). It’s not easy. You have to turn off left then turn on right which consumes time. I started to use only right blinker like what Björn is doing here. But this decreases the roundabout efficiency.
-Turn ratio should have been a bit better.
-To turn off auto pilot for lane changing you can use the right stick but I would rather use turn signal and apply torque on steering wheel. But these two should happen at very same time otherwise you left with a blinking blinker and a solid locked to lane steering wheel.
-Sometimes when I get off the car and I’m still next to doors with my phone in pocket, it locks the doors doesn’t give me enough time to plug-in the car. The worse part is, it closes the charging port too. So I have to unlock and re open the charging port. I think the timer or distance needs some tuning. I know that Bluetooth low energy is a bit tricky to work specially if the phone is locked (it stops or reduce sending beacons) but maybe cameras can be used to verify the owner is still there? I use Björn’s trick to close driver door halfway