Tesla Model 3 Review - 2 Years Later
A two-year review of the Tesla Model 3, highlighting performance, appearance, charging convenience, and cost savings compared to petrol cars.
00:00:15 A two-year review of the Tesla Model 3, covering performance, driving experience, ride comfort, handling, and appearance. The instant pull and lack of lag make it addictive. Regen braking is incredible. Stealth mode is a plus. Appearance is subjective.
š The Tesla Model 3 provides an impressive driving experience with instant acceleration and no lag, making it a powerful and addictive car to drive.
ā” The ride comfort and handling of the Model 3 are firm and planted, with regen braking that works perfectly every time, and the absence of engine noise allows for a stealthy driving experience.
š The appearance of the Model 3 is subjective, with some loving its look while others may dislike it.
00:02:36 Two years later, the Tesla Model 3 still turns heads with its clean and minimalist design. Charging at home is convenient, lasting about 8 to 10 hours for a full charge, and range anxiety is not a concern for daily use.
š The Tesla Model 3 has a clean and minimal design, giving it a sporty yet elegant look.
š Charging the Tesla Model 3 at home is convenient and eliminates the need for frequent visits to petrol stations.
ā”ļø Range anxiety is not a major concern for daily usage, as the car can easily cover distances of up to 250 miles on a full charge.
00:04:46 A review of the Tesla Model 3 two years later, discussing the range, road trips, autopilot, and running costs. The owner gets around 230-250 miles on a single charge and has done two 1,000 mile road trips. They find autopilot useful on long motorway drives. Charging at home costs around Ā£3.75 for a full charge.
š The Tesla Model 3 has a range of 230-250 miles on a single charge, making it suitable for daily use and long road trips.
š The reviewer finds autopilot on the Model 3 useful for long and monotonous drives, but doesn't see the value in the full self-drive package.
ā” Charging the Model 3 at home costs approximately Ā£3.75 for a full charge, totaling around Ā£270 over two years.
00:07:08 A review of the Tesla Model 3 two years later reveals significant savings compared to a petrol car in terms of fuel costs, insurance, and road tax. The constant updates and improvements make it an appealing choice.
š° Over the past two years, the cost of electricity for the Tesla Model 3 has amounted to Ā£470, significantly lower than the fuel cost of a petrol car.
š Compared to a BMW 335i, the Tesla Model 3 has saved the owner approximately Ā£3,000 in fuel costs over 17,000 miles.
š The Tesla Model 3 has minimal running costs, with no oil changes, low servicing requirements, and no road tax.
š± One of the notable features of the Tesla Model 3 is the continuous improvement through regular software updates.
00:09:32 The Tesla Model 3 has seen significant improvements over time, including the ability to watch sentry events on the screen, view all three cameras in reverse, and schedule charging in the app. The car's UI has also been refreshed, with all controls accessible through the screen. While it's convenient, using the screen while driving can be challenging. Overall, the Model 3 offers a great driving experience with advanced features.
The Tesla Model 3 has received regular software updates that have improved its functionality and features.
The car now allows users to watch sentry events on the screen and view all three camera angles while reversing.
The touchscreen controls in the car are convenient but can be distracting while driving.
00:11:41 Two years after purchasing a Tesla Model 3, the reviewer experienced some issues including malfunctioning wipers, door alignment problems, and clicking sounds from the wheels. However, after getting these issues fixed, the car has been problem-free with no paint or mechanical problems. Although the build quality concerns have been discussed online, the reviewer recommends thoroughly inspecting the car before purchasing.
š” The reviewer had a few issues with the Tesla Model 3, including the wipers stopping working, the doors not aligning properly, and a clicking sound from the wheels.
š Despite these issues, the build quality of the car was generally good, with no major paint or mechanical problems.
š§ The reviewer recommends thoroughly inspecting the car before purchase, but praises the service center for effectively resolving any issues.
š Over the years of ownership, the reviewer has been satisfied with the Model 3 and would only like to see better efficiency.
āļø The referral program for free supercharger miles was dropped, but it did not impact the reviewer's overall opinion of the car.
00:13:56 After owning a Tesla Model 3 for 2 years, the speaker shares their plans to upgrade to a Tesla Model Y. They enjoy the convenience and cost-effectiveness of electric cars and are excited for future content on their second channel.
š The speaker loves the convenience and cost-efficiency of driving an electric car and plans to replace their current Tesla Model 3 with a Tesla Model Y.
šØāš©āš§ The speaker believes that the Tesla Model Y, being a hatchback, would be more practical for their family.
š The speaker is excited to share more Tesla content on their second channel once they receive the Model Y.
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