Tesla Model 3 - Whether You LOVE it or HATE it, You’re Probably Right

* PLEASE READ * - Hey guys, there seems to be a repeat question which is coming up in the comments time after time with regard to the range. The Tesla UK website states the RWD model has a 318 (WLTP) range and the AWD has 390mi. So, as the video suggests it is correct, thank you and I hope you enjoy the video.

There's nothing smoother than an electric motor. and there's nothing quieter than an electric motor. Also zero throttle lag... electric motor literally solves all these facets of a typical gasoline engine. Haters need to get relevant.

I drove the new model 3 at the weekend. It was my first drive in any EV. What an amazing car and It is definitely my next car. I won't miss my BMW, I don't need broom broom noises , expensive fuel and expensive services.

Had a ton of fun cars in my life. S2000s, MR2s, 7 miatas (all of the models) etc…. This is my 27th car at 55 and I am absolutely loving the experience. Got the T3 LR 2024 stealth grey. It’s a fantastic car. Very smooth but also can be insanely fast. I love it. It’s more than I ever thought possible in a car. Tons of impressive details. Just wanted to share. Thanks for you review.

I used to enjoy gas cars. After buying my Model S in 2017 new and 114k miles later, no way will I ever go back to gas cars. Being able to charge at home, the instant torque, the lack of maintenance, the OTA updates, it’s really to the point where being a petrol head is really just trying to convince yourself that a a worse performing vehicle is worth it for the “noises”. Voice commands take care of the “screen concerns”. Also taken it across the US with no issue due to the supercharger network. The range drop can be mitigated if preconditioning. I’ve only had 20% range drop if extremely cold weather.

Hi GCL, I have spent thousands of dollars in repairs maintaining 4 vehicles. Between replacing engines in the 2 Audi’s A4 & A6, exhaust, starters, wheel bearings, tune-ups, body doors, AC recharges and leaks, brakes and rotors, a head on an H3, 20 tires, snow and all season, all told my repairs on these 4 vehicles have been tedious and wasted a lot of my time in repair shops. All told, I must have over 100k in 12 years of repairs and maintaining inspections. I’m looking forward to buying my first Tesla.

I sold my very problematic and expensive Audi S4 3 years ago and got myself a Tesla Model LR. Best car I have ever had. Zero issues, extremely low running cost and fun to drive. Much smoother and quicker than my Audi. I love the self driving on long trips- Its a game changer. I will never by another brand.

I recently took delivery of my refreshed M3 LR in stealth grey black interior🎉🎉 I absolutely love it. First EV. The acceleration is ridiculously fast, it's super comfortable, quiet more refined. I love the stalkless design it's futuristic , the tech and minimalism are amazing. Love this car it's super fun to drive. Aaron United States

An excellent and fair review. I once was a petrol head. I live in regional Australia and drive a Model 3 Long Range. It is a beautiful car with superb performance and handling. I charge off solar at home for $0 costs. Recently travelled cross country regionally 1,550km to visit relatives in South Australia. Many here think ‘how can you charge’ regionally, a small amount of research and it was really easy on 3rd party chargers. The car provides range exactly as Tesla quoted. Total cost charging cost $60 for the whole trip because I charged off solar at the relatives as well. I like the quietness and comfort this car delivers. Thanks for the review!

Thank you for a good review! I sold my Model 3 in January after 1,5 years and 50000 km (lots of road trips across Europe 😅). I miss the car every single day, it just made my life easier. I’m upgrading to a Model Y once the upgrades one comes out. Cheers from Sweden

Just a quick note as well the guess-o-meter (battery% / miles icon) will always show US EPA range (it's the calculated battery percentage remaining divided by the US EPA consumption in wh/mi) it has no relevance to actual range or WLTP range (the advertised range in the UK), the car will adjust down the guess-o-meter depending on the tyres you have installed in the tyre setup in the app, if you get the base model with the base wheels - the 100% charge will show 272miles when new, slightly less if you put the fact that you have 19" wheels into the configurator - but again this is a fixed number, it does not adjust to your driving style or history. The only way to get accurate range is to put in a destination into the trip planner - it will take into consideration, weather conditions (wind, rain, temperature etc), elevation changes and your driving history to give you a very accurate assessment of what % battery you will end up with at your destination - it will also route to the optimal charger and tell you how much to charge to reduce overall trip time.

Bought our 1st Tesla Model YLR in June and now we bought another in March. 1st has AP and our 2nd came with FSD.

I just got a model y with huge inventory discount and tax credit. 40k$ has all the specs and black color. I’ve been looking around and nothing beats it’s for the price and performance. Not to mention how much gas money I’ve saved . Good times

Finally, a fair review, they are few and far between. Would’ve been nice if you showed the Frunk (no engine)-&- the underneath storage area in the rear where there is NO gas tank. Plenty of center console storage as well. Also, not only does it have YouTube but if you have a YouTube (TV) subscription you can access LIVE-tv as well. This is really never mentioned by any reviewers. These cars have many things that most reviewers will not discover only have the car a few days or hours.

2:30 The RWD Model 3 (in America) can only do about 272 miles. Unless something's much different in Europe, you seem to be stating the range for the AWD long range version.

Another great video, also love the little man in the back input

Good work! Loved the video, informative and entertaining!

I thought this was an exceptionally well done piece, but I would like to challenge one assertion. This being that somehow the choice of fuel differentiates this car from IC cars. As a 69 year old gearhead who has owned lots of cars over his lifetime, and who currently owns a literbike, and a Tesla 3 I don't really care what fuel a vehicle uses, other than for environmental reasons. When I bought my Model 3 LRDM 5 years ago the choice was between a BMW M2 and the Tesla. The cars offered very similar performance, with the Tesla having the advantage of AWD, making it better for snowy conditions. Another consideration were both the cost of owning the car and the cost or running the car. Over many years I've concluded that BMWs are fine cars to own for the first 60k miles, but best to buy a new one at that mileage. An M2 gets an average of 18 MPG, so over the 60k miles I've owned my Tesla, which has cost me almost nothing to fuel since said fuel comes from my roof, the M2 would have cost me about $15,000 on fuel. Then there are the oil changes, the tires, the brake pads, etc. The Tesla has cost me almost nothing on maintenance over these 5 years/60k miles. Just one set of tires. Oh, and the car gets regular software updates that add cool features on a regular basis...for free. So, we have 2 cars that offer very similar performance, the Tesla having somewhat longer range than the M2, the Tesla having far better software/infotainment/safety features, and the Tesla going about 125 miles on the energy equivalent of a gallon of gas. The BMW makes nice noises and offers a manual transmission. In the end I bought the Tesla not because of the fuel it used, but because it simply was a better car at a far lower cost. I do miss a manual transmission, but other than that, I find electric motors to be just better than IC engines. Smoother, better powerband, more torque, and a fatter and more useful "area under the curve". When I feel the need for IC propulsion I fire up the Suzuki. In the end this is less and less about the choice of fuel, and more about the pros and cons of the car.

Love your review style, authentic 😉

Thanks Gok. Another well balanced and insightful review.