2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance - Is it a Driver's Car? (POV)

The Tesla Model 3 Performance has brought to the power to the people. Launches will terrify your passengers! Thanks to the boys at Garage 42 in Woburn, MA for arranging the drive.
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[@ApexClubRacer]

As an errand runner and daily driver, the Model 3 is quite the tool and the perfect incognito car. If u want a driver’s model 3, get the rwd which has the lightest weight. I have one as a daily, and my s2000 gets relegated for weekend/track duties. If you can afford it, I think it’s one of the best combos of cars to own, a model 3 and a lightweight sports car.

[@Mattdude411]

I’m in a similar boat as you: ‘21 Tesla Model 3 and an E46 M3 - one is my daily that I love, and the other is my weekend car that I also love equally. A lot of my friends are car enthusiasts as well and love both my cars, and I really don’t know any car enthusiasts personally that “hate” Teslas. My E46 M3 is still my favorite car of all time but the Tesla is an amazing utility car that is very enjoyable to me.

[@jake_peterson]

Keyword, afford.

[@IsaacPoopsAlot]

have you tried disabling traction and stability control and drift the thing?

[@t-bone9239]

My plan is to own an EV as a daily and a motorcycle for the weekends

[@tscook10]

I've heard that the standard rwd model 3 doesn't have the same "edge" as the performance. Something about the motor's characteristic or tuning (I think I heard this from Engineering Explained, since he had a standard model 3 for about 3 seconds). What are your thoughts on that? Is the suspension or motor lacking in response?

[@acalthu]

Effortless electric torque is highly addictive. It isn't even about the power top speed, it's just the immediate response to your right foot, at any speed. Something you immediately notice that is missing when you return to your ICE based car.

[@Zach-qo7mz]

Yeah I’m going to miss that when I sell my model S. That’s the only thing that you can do legallyish that’s fun.

[@mazdaram226]

I love my M3P , driving was becoming a chore until now .. then one foot driving , effortless, no more dramas , just smiling and knowing you can out accelerate 95% of the competitors at the lights … it’s the future and I love it ..

[@rosestrohm7986]

You're the reason why we need better public transport. If driving is so much of a chore for you just take the fucking bus. Dont rely on tech bro self driving bs. Also you're only supposed to drive with one foot anyways right?

[@volnutt1609]

It is incredible how much you have to take your eyes off the road when you were changing the A/C controls. Like, I'm a younger guy with a Classic Jeep and a miata, so i like simple stuff. It just crazy you can't just put a physical switch down.

[@Ezdrumms]

I feel ya. My car only has 3 climate control Diles. No screen and only a speedometer. And only one window is automatic. I love my pre high tech car😂

[@Epotheros]

I think the early 2000s to early 2010s cars have the perfect balance of digital and analog tech. Like my 2009 Jag SV8 has a touchscreen that controls everything, but it also has physical buttons to control most of the climate control and sound system functions too. The speedo and tach are also analog, while there is a small lcd screen between them that has other functions like the trip computer.

[@kevinandrew_]

I love my old three pedal cars, but I also like EVs and would love one as a daily soon. I can't see myself picking a Model 3/Y though because of the lack of physical controls for simple things you need to do often (climate, wipers, etc). I'm usually a fan of minimalism, but I think Tesla has gone a bit too far. Wiper stalks and climate knobs didn't need fixing. Good thing tesla just announced they'll start sharing their supercharger network with other automakers.

[@SwiftHDX]

You get used to it really quick and barely even need a glance to operate the controls after a short period of driving/owning the car. It's not as bad as it's made out to be.

[@fabriziom]

You know I love Tedward and old cars!! But a Tesla is so easy to pilot with the voice. You say : climate on 82 and in a second it's there. Just need to think about it which I admit is not straight forward 😉

[@nuke583]

haha electric car go *silence*

[@Hmmm313]

Oh yeah. I love it..i can be a dick on the road and nobody knows…i love my performance…the fsd is an other world…

[@chev555]

@Flako I mean they are sorta noisy on the inside, and after seeing videos of model 3s with stripped interiors, and they can be pretty noisy on the inside. Then you couple that with the fact that they use rubber bushings on their motor mounts which makes them even more silent, so if you were to replace those with full metal mounts that would make it even louder. So I don't think we really need fake noises, we just need manufacturers to stop silencing the already pretty quiet motors so much.

[@greenscreenmachine6405]

😂😂🤣😂😂😂😂

[@greenscreenmachine6405]

😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@xoxo.jayvan]

Silence

[@Q60Duke]

“I appreciate the weird kids, I was a weird kid, Good job weird kids, keep wearing capes but if you gonna buy a Tesla don’t be a jerk about it” - Ted Quote of the day 😂. 4:01

[@OnlyDaanish]

The engine attachement you mentioned is exactly why I lean towards buying this car more and more everyday. I still have a 2006 Acura TL that I have maintained so much because I could hear every sound the engine made in idle, and a smooth idle is so important. With this car you just relieve yourself of all these points of failure that can occur, and that's worth the risk of having everything on a screen that can break.

[@mc-zk2cb]

“Keep wearing capes but if you’re going to buy a Tesla, don’t be a jerk about it” 😂😂😂😂

[@EmpressSock]

ngl, during this video i really notice the difference in noise. as in, the lack of it, especially in lower speeds... and it's... haunting.

[@mullman]

It’s probably not for everyone but I absolutely love my 2021 Tesla Model 3 LR AWD to the tune of 11k miles in 4 months. And I’ve owned a lot of fun German cars including euro delivery in my 35 years of driving. 3.7 0-60, fun tech, not paying for gas and FREE charging where I live :)

[@ms3ben]

I have a 20’ GT500 for my weekend toy and a 19’ Tesla 3 performance as my daily driver. Best of both worlds for me. I feel EVs are tough to beat as a daily driver. I have a Tesla S Plaid on order but probably won’t be able to get in until next year.

[@mr.tomyum732]

How does the model 3 performance compare to the cobra and the plaid acceleration wise?

[@SecondSunofficial]

holy fuck how did you afford all that? Im happy for you though lol

[@ms3ben]

@@mr.tomyum732 Off the line on the street the Tesla M3P just hooks and books, easily pulling away from most cars including the GT500. The GT500 however is WAY faster 60+ mph than the Tesla M3P. GT500 60-130mph high 6sec to low 7 sec vs the Tesla M3P 12-13 sec 60-130 measured with a Dragy (tested on a closed track).GT500 brakes and suspension on another level as well. I haven't driven the Plaid but looking at the data/online and KZbin vids the Tesla Plaid is clearly faster than the Tesla M3P and GT500 from any speed in a straight line. There isn't a whole lot of cars out there that can keep up with the Plaid on the street. I wish the Plaid came with bigger brakes and I'm not a fan of the yoke steering wheel.

[@jasper5097]

Did you get the Plaid?

[@bronco4354]

@@ms3ben Did you get your plaid? If so, did you do anything to the brakes/suspension? Or did you get their track/competition package that gives you those things?

[@MB-qe9wh]

3:27 YOU DROVE BY MY HOUSE!

[@ShaiyanHossain]

i dont have problems with EVs (i would daily one) but i do have a problem when they come with poorly designed interiors (looking at you VW)

[@VoxelLoop]

VW's gear shifter on the ID.3 and 4 really confuses me! It's this wacky twisty thing on the side of the driver display behind the wheel. Such a weird design. Plus their feel center display feels like it was just slapped on there. Though Tesla does the same, it fits in with the interior style better I suppose. Feels like everyone's tried to copy them in that regard.

[@ShaiyanHossain]

@@VoxelLoop VWs new interior design on both the Golf and their electric products is a hot mess. Clearly the designers had never actually intended to use their own cars

[@BmacRDX]

The model 3 interior is a disaster

[@BRBallin1]

@@BmacRDX I highly disagree. It's a mini-sedan with cabin space of a larger ICE sedan that comes with vegan leather that's durable, AC vents across the dashboard, heated front and back seats and steering wheel, and the button press to open the door is a nice touch. I just dislike the lights they offer. They're too weak. Otherwise no complaints

[@BmacRDX]

@@BRBallin1 and everything on a screen. Like I said, disaster. When we're all being driven around in autonomous cars someday, totally fine. Until then, the vehicle controls for the most used secondary functions (outside of steering, accelerating, braking) should be able to be operated without focusing on where your finger is pressing on a touchscreen. HMI engineers hate everything about this. I will not consider a Tesla because of that.

[@yusuke1910]

You perfectly described that feeling - it doesn’t translate to video unfortunately it can only be felt. You made a lot of good points throughout the video, solid review 🔥

[@DarrenA]

I’ve got a Model S Long Range coming in a few weeks if you’re ever in the Philly area!

[@maxzhurbich8847]

aye also a model 3 performance delivering soon in the philly area see you around😄

[@VoxelLoop]

As a side note for @Tedward, the Model S Long Range is faster than the Model 3 Performance. Not obvious by the naming but it's similar to the old P100D. The Plaid absolutely destroys the long range, and the long range absolutely destroys the Model 3 Performance. :)

[@Saif_msms]

@@VoxelLoop wrong info, actually the p100d destroys the new model S long range in all forms. On the other hand, in 0-60 the model 3 performance and the new model S LR are equal.

[@VoxelLoop]

@@Saif_msms The long range S runs mid 10 second 1/4 mile whereas the Model 3 Performance runs mid 11s right? The old P100D did around a 10.4 if I recall. 🙂 Maybe there's just more top end now? The 0 to 60 is similar to that of the M3P like you said.

[@Saif_msms]

@@VoxelLoop the long range S runs high 10’s not mid. P100d runs 10.4

[@officialyasir]

Just for clarity, the model 3 performance starts at $57k, basic autopilot is standard which includes adaptive cruise control and lane centering. No need to purchase FSD for $10k especially since it’s not complete yet.

[@aldocarr3653]

I live in Australia and love my rwd holdens, i driven 5l, 5.7L , 6.0 L6.2 L v8's, manual modded ford xr6 turbos, and r32 and r33s gtrs, let me tell you the model 3 performance is a drivers cars , you need to be dead inside not to enjoy the car , i took one for a half hour test drive , it conners like its on rails , the steering is razor sharp and the car is perfectly balance, i did not wanted to give it back ,i did not want to stop driving it, i drove it like i stole it, i drove it hard , when i left the dealership it had 299km of range came back with 279km!! Crazy efficiency after how i punish the car and what a rush, its not the fastest car i been in but it gives you all the power and torque in one hit, it must be experienced.My next car will be electric that instant torque is addictive.

[@mullholand]

Truth... but it is going to take time for others to let go of the fake news out there and listen to real people they think are "fanboys" who are in reality car peeps. I had a BMW 850 and Cayenne Turbo... my Model X Performance destroys both on all levels.

[@airforce66]

No one really have a problem with Teslas driving around. It’s the fanboys.

[@joetacchino4470]

I’m an owner and couldn’t agree more. The fanboys are OBNOXIOUS. Look, the car has some serious flaws. Acknowledge them. But that doesn’t mean it’s not a great car.

[@InSaN3ViSioN]

@@derbigpr500 You do realize how obnoxious you sound right?

[@airforce66]

@@InSaN3ViSioN Nah nah he’s right. Many owners are purely delusional. Just like how you are towards Tesla.

[@airforce66]

@@InSaN3ViSioN “Tesla’s are the best cars on the planet” Jeez have you ever seen any exotic drivers saying their cars are the best in the planet? No one does that, except for Tesla fanboys. Ps: get your grammar right. Teslas are , not Tesla’s are.

[@Blessinsz]

@@derbigpr500 sounds like you shorted tesla lmaooo

[@dbranconnier1977]

It would be nice to have an old school analog speedometer and a separate sound system with old school buttons/knobs in this car. I'm not a big fan of having everything displayed and controlled through one screen.

[@davidgouyaie8027]

Exactly.. Whether electric or not that kind of a distraction too.

[@Waccoon]

But that's boring. It's the law that electric cars have to look like spaceships.

[@defaultname19315]

The reason teslas have such few buttons is to save money during manufacturing. Since Tesla was created their biggest problem has been production cost and speed. It's cheaper and quicker to produce one head unit and fit into all the cars then code the software to have different features per car, then to have to make individual nobs, buttons, and sliders for each car. However this also makes the car look much more futuristic and Tesla plays into that. Another jarring Tesla design/descision is obviously the Cybertruck. The cybertruck is unibody, this is for two reasons. One is to provide room for the battery packs, and two is to cut down on manufacturing costs. Again Tesla plays into it by making the design seem futuristic and cyberpunk-esk

[@davidgouyaie8027]

@@defaultname19315 yep.. But still certain important functions can be a distraction.. Not to mention nothing will work if somethings happen to the central system.. For other manufacturers they have no reason for cost of manufacturing against security 😑. Take the hyundai ioniq 5 for example great used of space and new tech and knob.

[@joetacchino4470]

All of you saying this is a distraction….how many miles have you driven in a model 3?

[@H.S.H.M.]

Very great points you've made Tedward...I agree in a perfect world I'd have a M3P for a daily & a modded C7 Z06 as a weekend car. The road noise you've noticed in high speeds however, isn't because the lack of an engine. It really does lack in sound insulation, that can be attributed to cost savings. In fact at highway speeds, my dads 10 year old Lexus LS460 with a gas guzzling ICE V8 is quieter than the Tesla I test drove

[@mocheen4837]

Some of his concerns are based on fear. What if the screen foes out and the car is useless. How about you just replace the screen? What if the battery technology changes? In an ICE car what if the rod bearing seizes or rear main seal leaks? So many variables to consider. Also the car can be had for $54,000. Not expensive at all for a commuter car.

[@blackbriarmead1966]

@@mocheen4837 54000 is expensive for a car

[@jasper5097]

@@blackbriarmead1966show me another performance sedan car with >500bhp for less than 54k

[@blackbriarmead1966]

@@jasper5097 For a commuter car (what mocheen called it), it is expensive. For a high performance car, it is not. Commuter cars can be had for what, 30k new? Probably less if you go with a shitty model. I am looking into getting a used model 3 performance so I'm not hating, I was just pointing out it's objectively still a lot of money for something that can go from A to B

[@jasper5097]

@@blackbriarmead1966 a Rolls-Royce could be a commuter car. Don't compare apples to oranges. Compare this to the likes of the C63S, M3 Competition, and Audi RS5.

[@zuheebzakria2837]

At 9:51 If you look at the Orange Nissan on the right, the wheel spin matches the camera refresh rate and it looks like it's just floating.

[@jelle9197]

I've been the owner of a LR for about 8 months now and I've got to say it's by far the best commuter car I've ever had, everything about is just so mind easing. Tech-wise it's just so good. I feel like a lot of people always compare Tesla's with just sportscars, but you honestly shouldn't, it's a commuter car. I also own a 2020 Miata RF and a 1990 964 and I can genuinely say all three cars are just as good, but for very different reasons.

[@hypnotechno]

not sure if you'll read this but I am considering to buy RF miate 2022 or model 3 as my car. Any gut thoughts?

[@GerwinPlanet]

I think the roads in the USA are more the nightmare than this car.

[@fhowland]

Haha yes they’re Terrible, especially in mass. I live right in the area he’s driving through

[@Joemommas]

Yea its awesome! Instead of spending money on Infrastructure in this country, we spend all of our money on endless wars in the Middle East.

[@michaelp.3485]

@@Joemommas And giving it to Jeff Bezos so he can live out his fantasies of being an astronaut.

[@Joemommas]

@@michaelp.3485 lmfao that too

[@davelemieux2470]

You understand we get at least 4 months of winter in MA which means months of water freezing, melting and freezing.

[@mr_sparkly_face4087]

Here’s my opinion on EV’s. I think as “tools” of transportation, they are better in virtually every way over gasoline cars. However, I can’t bear the reality that I’m watching the end of the gasoline engine just as I fall in love with cars. Car manufacturers shouldn’t stop making gas engines all together and we need a way to buy gasoline for a long time. Performance cars should always be available with an I.C.E.

[@rootsmanuva82]

In a free market there would be demand for internal combustion powered cars for a long time. The problem is government regulations designed to artificially kill them off. People can’t deny this; look at examples in the EU and CA banning new internal combustion cars in the future. That’s forced, not demand driven.

[@fcv1967]

@@rootsmanuva82 Ya but if they don't get rid of ICE all of Florida will be underwater due to icecaps melting. /s or not /s?

[@Hype679]

@@fcv1967 Considering all the other damage we've already done to the environment, that's a possibility even if we switch completely over to electric. Truth is, sea levels are going to rise regardless over the next 200 years, and a lot of cities are either gonna have to get their New Orleans on, or enjoy the bottom of the ocean.

[@timothyjacques4126]

I think that most cars could easily be replaced by EV's in the near future- for commuting and casual driving, they're fantastic in terms of reliability and efficiency. However, I really don't think there's going to be a world where I.C.E. vehicles are completely phased out, especially in the enthusiast and performance markets. There might end up being more hoops to jump through in order to drive them, but they're certainly not being dropped all together anytime soon.

[@D1man1525]

Electric cars are objectively better but there is something about driving an ICE(engagement) that an electric will never match. Some ppl say the Porsche Taycan Turbo S is engaging! Haha yeah right. Drive a 911 GT3 and then see if u can say the same

[@ZephyrCorsa]

The wind and hushed electric whirring sounds so much more refined and futuristic >>

[@dollarn9ne]

Hey man, loved your video! Speaking of "out of warranty", I have a little over 200,000 miles on my 2019 Model 3 & really only needed to get my 12v battery replaced; other then that, it has been smooth sailing

[@TedwardDrives]

That’s amazing! Any changes in battery life at 200k?

[@dollarn9ne]

@@TedwardDrives it is currently 232 miles out of the original 240 miles by EPA

[@RangerxTurbo]

🤔how does maintence work for these? Like how much are you paying for the car and what for on a regular basis? Im trying to see if its worth over getting a lexus because i think electric is hella cheaper and i have a charger right near me

[@Bizeast]

Great video I have a Model 3 P and yes it seems pretty fast but you mentioned the Plaid. I rented one and placed an order the same day they are just on another level of speed. Had a friend blackout for a split second during a 0-60. You can't explain the sensation of the Plaids acceleration it literally feels like its ripping your soul from your body. The physics of a car taking you and keeping you over 1.0G of acceleration for even a few seconds will make most people experience tunnel vision and the body closing your eyes for you. I enjoy the feeling but my family thinks I'm a psycho. Everyone go out and do whatever you can to experience a Plaid because they are that impressive!

[@justrandomthings319]

You make it sound so out of this world. Lmfao.

[@anaccount7923]

@@justrandomthings319I don’t know if you’ve ridden in a performance model 3 , but the description is pretty spot on. I’ve ridden in a decent amount of fast cars in my life, but the performance 3 is just a different sensation… utter insanity.

[@timothybracken1728]

OMG TEDWARD, i love the visibility and low windshield. It makes me love this Model 3 even more. You have no idea how claustrophobic it is sitting in a camaro or when the dash is so damn high up in a VW.

[@TedwardDrives]

Camaro visibility is so stressful!

[@timothybracken1728]

Yes, my uncle's ss 1le is nice but I wouldn't be able to daily it.. Additionally, I think this m3P would smoke it lol. Been a big fan of yours for years Tedward. I still routinely watch your videos. !! @@TedwardDrives

[@Teddingtin]

I don’t have a problem with EV’s but there’s no way I’m making the switch from normal cars unless gasoline or gasoline engines are just outright banned, which isn’t something I see happening any time soon and something I certainly hope never happens.

[@kylereyes2337]

Well that’s gonna be dystopian

[@MrBlackSwarm]

the problem is with you agreeing to the fact they can be banned.

[@ItsSam]

Wdym gas engines are disgusting. Every car ever driven’s exhaust is in our air, with half of it being from a time when we used leaded fuel.

[@Teddingtin]

@@ItsSam Not my problem.

[@Teddingtin]

@@alexanderhamilton8585 Not my problem.

[@RIVvideos]

this guy is a great reviewer, pretty funny and good info

[@friendlytravelagent7784]

4:55 To restart the screen if it crashes, just hold down both steering wheel buttons.

[@Amonny]

ROFL.

[@JamesBond-qv2ht]

I am on my second Tesla and wouldn’t even consider another vehicle. I would bet that the vast majority of Tesla owners feel the same way. They’re that good.

[@mitchellcontente]

I actually searched your back catalogue a while back looking for a Tesla video for your thoughts. Good take. The side comments on weird kids, jerks with teslas, and blinkers were also hilarious. A+

[@NoHope_]

my thing is the autopilot/ self driving push that scares me, id rather not drive an ev but if I have to that's fine, at least I get to drive. and the argument is that computers are technically smarter then us so its safer but i think if you want to improve safety you make it so people actually have to be good at driving to get a license, the issue is not people in general its the blonde 19 year old in her jeep sipping on her Starbucks and texting while she takes a corner at Mach Jesus and flips the jeep because she's so "quirky". id also much rather see something like Toyotas hydrogen cars be the chosen mainstream over electric, I think there's a place for electric just like there's still a place for diesel but I don't think it should be the only option.

[@garretwang1031]

Why? Hydrogen drives and works like an EV just with extra steps and less efficiency. The only advantage I can think of is that it might fill up a bit faster. I think it might be useful for planes and boats and trucks but not personal automobiles.

[@NoHope_]

@@garretwang1031 exactly you can fill it like gas, i dont want to sit for an hour in my car just to go 200 miles

[@garretwang1031]

@@NoHope_ actually nowadays 200 miles is doable in 10 to 15 minutes. Still not as good as gas but very useable, imo.

[@TheHackettMan]

@@NoHope_ Fill it where? one of like 3 stations in the US? lmao

[@NoHope_]

@@TheHackettMan oh you mean like how electric cars started? Are you dumb? But you’re 100% right man charging stations and gas stations just magically appeared overnight and we have no clue where they came from.

[@dronelton]

Fun fact, here in Norway - you’ll see that almost 1 of 5 cars are teslas 🤣

[@griffinstudebaker6075]

Never really noticed how good the audio is on theses videos until I listened with earbuds

[@mevans313]

I drove a Tesla Model 3 Long Range when I was looking to purchase a new car. Coming from a Ford Fusion, the acceleration and tech was mind blowing and I loved it. But the instant I drove another car with similar acceleration, all the appeal of the Model 3 disappeared. It handled well enough and was certainly quick, but when I realized how important a nice sound is, the Model 3 wasn’t for me as an only car. But if I had a fun weekend car and the Tesla was a daily, that’s a different story.

[@DA_BEAMERRRR]

There we go

[@justrandomthings319]

Good luck with the maintenance and gas prices.

[@jw2722]

Nothing wrong with that. We all want different things

[@anaccount7923]

@@justrandomthings319You act like teslas require 0 maintenance.

[@Inktomei]

"Nothing to indicate to anyone around you that you've just done something very bad" LOL. Perfectly said.

[@chrisgayle1623]

When he said a huge portion of your anxiety and emotion attached to your engine you didn’t know you had. Driving a bmw will bring out this anxiety and emotion 10x

[@volvos60bloke]

06:40 - 100% correct on the anxiety points you make - anyone who knows anything about cars is always listening for noises and sensing for vibration!

[@robi4387]

If you aren't looking, listening and thinking you aren't driving. Most people just sign the contract, fill up and follow the car in front.

[@aidanapword]

@@robi4387 except these don't need to be "filled up". :)

[@fcv1967]

Model 3 or Y is the best daily driver period. You can still enjoy a Corvette or 911 on the weekends.

[@nicka2256]

911 is still my Dream Car. I daily drive Model 3 SR+

[@whatskrakin37]

I test drove this at the Florida Mall and they give you an hour to basically do whatever you want for free. I test drove the Model 3, Dual Motor, Long Range and I was shocked at its power. Fastest car I’ve driven is an Altima which wasn’t even mine, just a loaner car so driving this Tesla was insane. I got a headache afterwards from the constant acceleration and deceleration, if I do get it, it’ll take some getting used to.

[@rottinjonny]

Just FYI, the version you drove was around $70K because it had a $1,000 paint color, $1,000 interior color, and the $10,000 Full Self- Drive package. The a Performance trim starts at $57K. You can also control a lot of the car’s settings with voice commands. Just click the right-hand button on the steering wheel to activate it.

[@TedwardDrives]

Not an FYI if it’s mentioned in the video

[@alexk5990]

So glad to see honest reviews

[@cadriver2570]

Don't spent $72k on this car by getting the FSD package. The $57k performance model is all you need. And if we're being honest, the $50k long range model still has ridiculous power.

[@ultragoldcoin8780]

Plus Lr has acceleration boost to 3.7 seconds for 2000 dollars. Great deal‼️

[@CrazyWeeMonkey]

@@ultragoldcoin8780 Not a great deal at all. They're selling you access to capabilities the car hardware already has locked behind a software paywall

[@cadriver2570]

@@CrazyWeeMonkey that's the same as any factory tune. They are selling you the warranty for that extra power.

[@mocheen4837]

I paid more for my BMW M3 and the Tesla will keep up with it. Have both vehicles.

[@BonanzaPilot]

If I got a new Tesla today I would get a performance one and skip FSD. I would buy EAP when it comes for sale again

[@tscook10]

I'd really love to see you drive and hear your thoughts on the non-performance (and rwd) model 3. I've heard that the edge isn't there for that one (between the suspension and apparently the different motor characteristics), but I trust your opinions.

[@SwiftHDX]

The suspension/lack of comfort is absolutely the weak point of the Model 3 Performance, it's not even hard, it's just extremely bouncy, over every little imperfection. On rough roads and in rain, the interior acts like a resonance chamber as well, so there's definitely improvements to be made to the road noise isolation, and wind noise at higher speeds (85,90+) can also be improved. Below that it's definitely pretty silent, really can't hear anything at 60 considering the road is decent. Selling mine for these reasons, will test again at a later date when they've made some decent improvements. Otherwise a genuinely good car, touch controls are genuinely intuitive and can be learned to be used safely very fast.

[@SwiftHDX]

@@alexanderhamilton8585 I've tried the Model S as well, not my cup of tea, and still way too expensive on the used marketplace for what you get. It's not much quieter than the Model 3, and the comfort still doesn't come close to ze Germans. Also too big for Swiss/European roads in general.

[@louismorejohn586]

Yes, there's plenty of drama. It's visceral. Noise is a physical expression of the release of energy. But, noise has never made anything go faster.

[@williamlong2682]

I’ll admit…I was one of those people who saw Tesla as a threat and viewed them with contempt. But over time I’ve realized they do deserve credit for one thing: they’ve introduced a lot of creativity and originality to the auto industry - so much so that their products can practically market themselves. Enormous respect for that, especially considering the marketing tactics that certain legacy automakers are responding with👀

[@mattlau]

Such a practical car. The most space offered in any sedan.

[@lastlight05]

Enjoyed the drive. Reminded me so much of the streets in Framingham.

[@CJalterr]

I dont mind ev cars they are cool but I still prefer gas powered cars for the engine

[@anons000]

That means you haven't driven a Tesla

[@Neoofmatrrix]

@@anons000 that means he doesnt hate cars

[@CJalterr]

@@alexanderhamilton8585 dude I just like having motors in my cars over having an ev. It's not that I hate evs it's just my preference. As time go on I might have an ev but I will always love engines including their ups and downs or whatever you think.

[@Neoofmatrrix]

@@alexanderhamilton8585 i dont care about any of that crap, a car without an engine is not a car.

[@offcomets2727]

Alexander Hamilton oh just stfu

[@HeidiandFranny]

That was a great review :) Well balanced. I really REALLY wanted to love this car and it wasn't bad just a bit cheap feeling and super gimmicky. If they fixed the suspension, added some support to the seats, lost the sillyness and added back a few buttons and a HUD it would be so much better. You can get into all the charging fuss but you really need a home charger. It is really nice in slow traffic and not worrying about the engine is a big plus. But, it just feels a bit like a car with a lobotomy... Like what Chris Harris said - "it's a car built for people who hate cars". My neighbor absolutely loves his so don't listen to me 🤣 F

[@anthonyk]

I think people find enjoyment out of the engine sound and electric cars aren't light yes there center of gravity of low but you can definitely feel the weight differences.

[@tvthecat]

As much as I love the roar of an engine I can't but be tempted by the silence.

[@sickpencilart6635]

3.1 seconds. love my M3P. it was not 72k though that would be your price with full self driving which no one really needs.

[@Bisnus-Goose]

I definitely feel that anxiety sitting in traffic haha you got that one perfect when I idle I notice the smallest idle rumble changes and the slightest differences in my car 😂😂

[@fromage4204]

You said it, the speed translates poorly on video. I've been driving in one of these as an apprentice for a german mot service and let me tell you this thing is too fast. You know that feeling when you are on a big roller-coaster? Tunnel vision and loads of pressure in your head? That's what i felt, that thing scared me...

[@gearhead196]

I'm a manual transmission ICE purist, but I did enjoy driving a coworkers model 3 rwd. It genuinely tempting to get a long range rwd trim as a daily, lightly used ones are sitting around $40k rn

[@deynalohan3177]

Now they’re 25k crazy how the price depreciates

[@WizLovesCars]

great review man! love the cinematic camera angles. Definitely getting some inspiration from some of these shots to use in some of my upcoming content.

[@SomethingX13]

Just ordered the exact model in white. Great video to prep me for delivery day!

[@Middleguy37]

99.9% of the world isn't concerned about their water pump, engine etc. Can also be said most have no idea how their cars work. That being said, I'm not one of them! Interesting point about not having to worry about that stuff because it's electric.

[@hyperbiker613]

The tinder reference was hilarious 😂

[@seiph80]

I laughed hard on that one!

[@caliqm2199]

This is great,when you just got done robbing someone you can drive away silently without raising any attention to yourself!

[@sagarmeena0210]

its a blue beauty

[@KuyaArbee]

its fun for the first few launches or so and is super entertaining.. other than that.... what a bore interior.......and the oem ride quality is ATROCIOUS!

[@elliott4299]

@@citizenfour9622 Yeah, even the plaid does not replace a slower sports car because you don't have that feeling of power that comes from the exhaust and the engine sound

[@pet3r387]

@@citizenfour9622 Yeah but it isn't a replacement for sports cars is it? Sport, super and hyper cars are to stay with ICE. But why not change commuter cars to electric.

[@KleWdSide]

$70,000 2 years ago. Man, they've really gone down.

[@menithings]

This is NOT a $70,000 car. Fully specced with white interior and upgraded paint is under $60,000. That includes Autopilot. It's the Full Self Driving option that adds $10,000 (and there's a cheeper subscription option for that). The Model 3 Performance is a bargain compared to the much more expensive (and slower) BMW M3. I should know. I own one.

[@TedwardDrives]

Priced it out just now. $68,990. Would you say that's about 70k?

[@richardbohme]

the most important part of this is tthat there is very little maintenance and no gas, huge advantage

[@robertschaffer596]

That exactly is my concern too with Tesla. It is and sounds fancy that you can controll everything from one panel. But if that one panel breaks, all your car functions are busted. In traditional vehicles, if your mirror adjustment breaks, your mirrors are only halfway busted, if your radio breaks, your radio is busted. Nothing else. But here..... :(

[@chrisalexandersb1748]

That problem is solved with extended warranty. My insurance covers motor/battery fault and damage for 8 years :)

[@robertschaffer596]

@@chrisalexandersb1748 Extended varranty won't save me from get stuck somewhere on the road. It only saves me from the need of pay for a new vehicle even for the smallest repair.

[@RockyFoxxowo]

​@@chrisalexandersb1748yeah but Tesla service will also have your car for 8 years while it fixes it

[@Triplez43]

I’ve always wanted to drive one of these just out of curiosity though I could never see myself owning one of these

[@franksperandeo7636]

I don’t got a problem with the Ev’s but I prefer a 40+ year old rust bucket with a good sounding big block

[@Lee-sd1vx]

great review! just two (small) mistakes, if that even: -0-60 for M3P is closer to 3 than 3 and a half, at 3.1 seconds -Autopilot is included in all models. The option you’re talking about is Full Self Driving, which again is misleading since the software does not allow for self-driving.

[@randreas69]

It would bite that they use the airplane analogy. No pilot could go to sleep when performing a flight with passengers on autopilot. Also they have the FSD analogy called VNAV and the IAN reference display. They just love to bring it up in the media in the way people don't understand because clickbait.

[@alfamonk]

It’s impressive but that interior…where’s the craft? Minimalist can still be beautifully designed.

[@fhowland]

I agree, I think it’s cold clinical and soulless

[@urdarkside1]

All Teslas need a Heads-Up-Display

[@BonanzaPilot]

60k miles in my Tesla, and don't have any desire for a HUD

[@urdarkside1]

@@BonanzaPilot Fair enough, It could have been a option for people who do.

[@xnopyt13]

The problem with Tesla is that since it started a trend and attracted a lot of young people no matter what they do people will defend them and demand the same thing in other cars, even when said thing is horrible.

[@tnadolsky9341]

I believe that electric and alternative fuel cars are the future, but not the way that Tesla is presenting it (especially with their refusal to support right to repair movements). We can have our lightweight fun roadsters with batteries too!

[@xnopyt13]

@@tnadolsky9341 I still don’t believe EVs are the future. I think finding a way to burn gasoline very efficiently (hybrids like the Nissan e power for example) is a better approach because gasoline is gasoline, but electricity differs greatly by source and upgrading the grid takes a lot.

[@xnopyt13]

@@tnadolsky9341 I’m fine with EVs, but I hate that many have extremely bad ergonomics for show and cost cutting.

[@garretwang1031]

@@xnopyt13 Gasoline will run out eventually. Also, no matter what grid powers an EV, it will always burn less energy than an ICE due to the efficiency difference.

[@xnopyt13]

@@garretwang1031 it’s true that oil will run out, but energy efficiency isn’t the main concern right now, it’s the pollution associated with cars. With a oil powered grid an EV produces almost as much pollution as a gas car. I do agree that efficiency is very important, but that’s not what the general public acknowledges which is why EV makers don’t brag about and don’t seem to be trying to achieve better efficiency (aside from Hyundai)

[@xaviergerard3697]

"I don't have to worry about engine temperature" No, you have to worry about battery temperature as it is a real issue with the performance models (i.e. BMW i4 in particular). Not long before the air con will be used to cool the battery

[@burgundyexpress]

I test drove one last week. The first thing I felt was the weight - typical American car, dead steering, fast in a straight line, wallowing gravy-boat through the corners! It reminded my of the 1970's Cadillac. The cheap-looking dash has no switches to save money. I didn't have much time to look at the road; too busy navigating sub-menus on the tablet thing stuck to the dash. The fit and finish is like a kit car. It also brought up 3 fault codes in 30 mins! It's a no from me. I'll stick with my Taycan!

[@aldocarr3653]

Than i must have driven a diffrent one, the model 3 performance i tested felt light , had amazing razor sharp steering , and it connered like it was on rails , i was impress and i driven r32s and r33s gtrs.

[@aldocarr3653]

@@alexanderhamilton8585 I think you are right , i had such a diffrent experience, weight distribution on the car was pure perfection supper agile.

[@YoungCarWiz]

@@alexanderhamilton8585 shush

[@stanleysimmonsreactions9056]

I don't think most car guys have a problem with EVs at all. The problem is that they are literally replacing all ICE cars. AMG going fully electric by 2030, New Dodge Challenger all-electric, Ferrari working on electric car etc..

[@Mr1wd]

I like Teslas but hate the smugness of the Elon cult.

[@Lambullghini]

Perfectly said!

[@henlolneh]

I've lost a good bud to the Elon cult and it's been sort of wild (not in a good way) watching a grown man in his early 40s (rather successful financially as well) just slowly turn into someone he never was over a span of just a few years...

[@AJ23mady]

Recently I've seen more people complaining about Tesla/Elon fanboys than actual fanboys

[@Lambullghini]

@Tesla Power Wish you a speedy recovery.

[@devinmurray5280]

Well you need to separate the brand from Elon. Because many tesla owners don’t like Elon in general. But they love the product.

[@DBS1590]

Where you getting 72k from? Maybe with FSD but that’s an option. Before tax it’s 56k.

[@TedwardDrives]

Owner gave me 72k as his cost. Not far off of what the build price comes to at 69k on the website so assume some other add ons or fees. This includes Full Self Driving, Blue Paint, and White leather options.

[@maximravinet9950]

"the people doing those things really deserve what's happening to them legally or just darwinism. Things happen" Ouch, that was ruthless 🤣

[@catsaur]

One of the few good takes on this car and Teslas in general. I would probably have one as a daily, but without a manual or any noise it's just not a fun car to me.

[@stuntmonkey00]

I keep looking through the steering wheel asking "where's the f**king gauge cluster?" If this had a conventional instrument layout and proper physical controls it would be so much more desirable.

[@AJS_117]

I have one, you get used to it much quicker than you’d think.

[@leemizrahi5977]

No need to worry there is aftermarket support which has a double gauge cluster with everything you need and looks oem as well its around £595.00 uk pounds.

[@richardshiggins704]

Nice car though I would have a problem not having at least a HUD display for my 70.000 $ . Too much on one screen .

[@fpartidafpartida]

@1:17, I would say the extra room back there is more due to no need for a gas tank. Storing liquid gasoline takes quite a surprisingly large amount of space and weight.

[@blue-tb2fd]

Gas tank would be in front of that anyway

[@rootsmanuva82]

The novelty of fast and powerful EVs will wear off when they’re ALL fast and powerful in the future. Then what? The cars soul, the engine, will be gone. EVs are great but this thought is so depressing.

[@Hype679]

The new Hummer is supposed to crab walk, weigh 9k, have a 1000 hp, and pulls 0-60 in a shade over 3 seconds. Lucid's peak sedan is rumored to have 2300 hp and AWD like Teslas. Look, I love my ICE cars, but that shit is amazing.

[@garretwang1031]

So what makes a car have a soul exactly? A noise? Vibrations? Seems kinda arbitrary to me tbh. There are many things that can differentiate cars, e.g. interior, handling, styling, etc.

[@cutroc350]

@@garretwang1031 Imperfections. The closer to "perfect" a car is will result in less "Soul". When the only indication of movement is seen through a window that is when a car has no "soul".

[@garretwang1031]

@@cutroc350 You can add imperfections to an EV. I just don't think manufacturers have thought of good ways yet.

[@henryliu5566]

All ICE cars will be banned and phased out eventually. This is great news. Souls aren't real

[@Isaacbrodi]

I love this dudes personality.

[@noicecars3052]

That thing about the engine idle anxiety is so true hahahah

[@DadBodStrength]

13min 10s mark: "...I want this for $45k..". I just picked up a new Model 3 Performance for $47.5k :D

[@callumstandish4782]

Banking on that same tinder mentality 🙏

[@_absolo]

"its us versus them" imo every car enthusiast should like every car at least to a certain extent

[@ferdinandbardamu3945]

What I expected from EV's was the ~$20K spacious ~150 mile range city car with a standardized replaceable battery. Instead I got ~$100K non-sports cars and ~$50K crossovers. And touchscreens. So many touchscreens!

[@davidgouyaie8027]

Hope they don't make the steering touch screen too.

[@ogzombieblunt4626]

Unfortunately people aren't boring like you, we like adventures in our vehicles

[@davidgouyaie8027]

@@ogzombieblunt4626 😁like adventuring on phones while driving. 👍

[@Jay-xr3sb]

@@davidgouyaie8027 already there with the model s plaid

[@davidgouyaie8027]

@@Jay-xr3sb 😁 superb.. Btw advance technology without compromise security is a must. Tesla can be good on that tech.. But not often others.. I like high tech but effective and efficient ones.. Not tic and tok ones😉

[@furrysharker]

I like the fact that I can adjust all my analog controls on my old car without even taking my eyes off the road, solely by tactile feel.

[@JRichBih]

Definitely loved the Sandlot reference!!!

[@AdrianKurian]

I like EVs acceleration and quietness but that’s about it. They lack some stuff that you won’t get from a ICE vehicle

[@Jay-xr3sb]

Such as

[@Jay-xr3sb]

@@AlbanVala-hq9ci the model 3 is fine as your daily if the charging overnight and range isn't an issue. You really have to plan around it for range. Otherwise and easy car to driver. ICE sport cars are way more fun, they are lighter and corner better. Of course the EV wins in drag races, even lap times for the model s plaid, but they aren't 'fun' to drive. So if you're a buyer of sport fun ICE cars then you'll be disappointed once the straight line fun is done. A light sports car plus and EV for me.

[@NotBrutality-101]

I think screens are ruining cars. Having the small multifunction bezels in the Chiron is my favorite solution so far.

[@zzsql]

I got a 22 Model 3 Performance for 58. I passed on the extra $10,000 for autopilot. That's price gouging.

[@lukealdrich]

Great video! But i don’t think your point on battery technology is completely valid. If a new ground breaking battery came out, production ramp would take a long time to phase out old batteries. And once ramped, a battery swap on your currently Tesla would be fairly easy for a new ground breaking battery.

[@MichaelOrtega]

Battery swap on a tesla will never happen because the new batteries will be the "4680" which will be "structural" to the car itself, it will be holding part of two giant castings in the bottom of the car. It will not be able to be removed.

[@JoshCraver9000]

I'd still rather have a Lexus LC500!

[@PLZENg]

Yeah but a supra for me is amazing

[@pomik111]

I'd prefer any of them. This electric shit is goddamn boooring

[@PLZENg]

@@pomik111 i agreed with you, If the Future Will be only eletric cars i prefer using a bike

[@YoungCarWiz]

BMW M6 e63 for me 🙂🙂