2022 Tesla Model 3 (Base) | Is the MOST AFFORDABLE Tesla still the best EV to buy? | 0-100km/h test

This is Tesla's entry-level Model 3. It has the least range, the least amount of motors and comes with the cheapest price tag. Is it worth buying in 2022? There's a lot of strong alternatives on offer today, so let's find out what makes the Model 3 such a competitive EV.
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Don't have time for the full review? Here are your timestamps:
0:00 What is an Tesla Model 3?
1:01 Exterior Features and Pricing
3:31 Practicality and Boot Space
4:12 Interior Features
6:13 What's in that GIANT Screen?
10:32 Back Seats
11:28 0-100km/h Test
11:46 What's it like to Drive?
16:09 What's it like to CHARGE?
18:15 Should You Buy One?
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[@DouglasJMark]

Great review Cameron. Greetings to you in Ausrtralia from Canada. We have many Tesla fans here too. Looking forward to more reviews.

[@ProductReviewCars]

Cheers! Thank you for watching! Hopefully a Model 3 Performance review is on its way soon.

[@nacari0]

as a base m3 owner i agree with ur drive assessment, i do feel the suspension doesnt handle bumps that well as u can really feel them inside the car, despite good seats. Overall tho very happy with the car, esp the LFP battery for longevity

[@ProductReviewCars]

Appreciate it! Agreed, overall it's great. But the ride could be ever so slightly improved.

[@nsimona17]

Do you know if the suspension different in the long range or performance?

[@blueeyes75115]

Are you getting 490 km range on it?? THought it was only around 430 km range vehicle.

[@speedballjones5235]

I will correct you on one point, The base model RWD does come with Autopilot, but of course it only comes with Full Self Driving, if you pony up the FSD fee of $12000. The advantage of the RWD is that it has the new battery chemistry which enable 100% state of charge and better longevity of battery life. Up to 750000 miles.

[@ProductReviewCars]

Cheers for the info! Interesting point about the new battery chemistry. Looking forward to more leaps in EV tech like this.

[@MadmaxMusic93]

Actually no you can get the FSD 199$ a month you can go by monthy then cancel your order! That is straight from tesla!! I juat ordered my model 3!!

[@ecurb10]

Tthat's actually $10,100 for the FSD (in Australia).

[@TheMelbournelad]

@@MadmaxMusic93 it’s great for say decide to go for a road trip. Pay the $200 to help with fatigue and have at it

[@wakeywarrior]

Is it 62.5? I’ve heard it’s 60 with 57.5 ish useable. I did a range test with mine it’s very impressive.

[@skarmex3439]

I love watching reviews on things I'll never afford...

[@ProductReviewCars]

Same

[@TheElectricMan]

great video

[@ProductReviewCars]

Thank you!!

[@rajendra82a]

I just got mine, and it only took 4 weeks after ordering. I like that the LFP battery is safer and longer lasting, and this model priced perfectly compared to other EVs. I will probably use the money I saved on the purchase towards the FSD upgrade. The range actually plenty, considering you can charge the LFP batteries to 100% daily versus 90% on the NCA long range. I also don't care that the 0-60 is a bit slower, as I am not going drag racing, and the power is plenty for normal driving.

[@ProductReviewCars]

It's a great EV for the price for sure.

[@damo5701]

Price has gone up $4k in the last couple of months. Over a similar period State Governments like NSW have offered incentives/subsidies of $3k and a reduction of stamp duty. Interesting, may just be a coincidence as supply issues etc have caused prices to rise across many sectors. However, many pundits said if you give subsidies manufacturers will just increase the price by a commensurate amount, like new homes with the first time homeowner incentives.

[@ProductReviewCars]

A fair point. There are some manufacturers that have done just that here in Aus. Just hope we can see incentives other than just cost subsidies. Like how the ACT allows EVs to travel in transit lanes.

[@jgtalbot789]

there are 2 usb c sockets in the front console as well.

[@ProductReviewCars]

Yup! Tucked wayyyy in that deep centre storage bin

[@rajsavraj1106]

I’ve just ordered mine for September delivery in U.K, great video! What sort of range are you getting from a 100% charge roughly on a long drive at around 70mph most the way? Thanks!

[@ProductReviewCars]

Cheers! Saw around 290km of range with 17% remaining one way. And the same range with 33% on the way back at around 70mph (112km/h).

[@rajsavraj1106]

Thanks bud!

[@flex69yourmum]

To confirm you got 5.35s 0-100km/h compared to the manufacturers spec quoted 6.1s? 😵

[@sydjaguar]

Solid review. I own the SR+ and yes it can tow as well.

[@ProductReviewCars]

Thanks for watching! Needs a towing kit from factory I reckon.

[@cryptoslacker-464]

I wish Elon would pull his finger out and have towing kit as an option in Australia 🇦🇺 What do you tow with the standard range , would love to hear your experience 😀

[@iPerryL]

im thinking to get the (base) or LR... is the 0-100km a big difference ? im driving a SUV, but sometimes i wanna have some speed

[@ProductReviewCars]

There's a considerable difference. Only felt if you drive the cars back to back. The base model has plenty of go. But if you want something just a little spicier, the LR has a sub 5 second 0-100km/h time (plus AWD grip).

[@BrowncoatFairy]

actually, traffic would have made you more likely to reach your destination, not less. Due to the regenerative brakes, you lose very little efficiency in stop and go traffic, and the one-speed electric drivetrain is FAR more efficient at low speeds than it is at highway speeds. The result is you wind up experiencing far MORE range in heavy traffic conditions than on an open highway. It's a bit counter-intuitive, especially for people who are used to gas cars.

[@ProductReviewCars]

This is very true. Those long drives make you really appreciate the more aerodynamic features of your car to maximise range.

[@stevenr3544]

That cant be possible as it means that the car is generating energy out of nothing, the regenerative braking isnt perfect which means some energy will be lost. If it gets more range from driving in heavy traffic it will break the laws of thermodynamics.

[@BrowncoatFairy]

@@stevenr3544 obviously you can't literally gain kilowatts overall by accelerating and then slowing down -- that would violate the first law of thermodynamics. What i'm saying is driving slowly in stop and go traffic is actually far more efficient in an EV than driving at a steady highway speed. It's because EVs are much most efficient at low speeds, even when you account for accelerating and decelerating, than they are at high speeds. Thus, when you drive in stop and go traffic, your expected range will INCREASE relative to what the typical projected range of the vehicle is. For example, my Plaid gets about 390 miles to a charge. On the highway, it's really more like 300 miles. Driving around the city, I can easily increase that by 50%. It's counter-intuitive because we are used to thinking of highways as the most efficient application for a car due to gas cars being so inefficient at low speeds. But like i said, from real world experience driving up 81 or 95 on the east coast, the more traffic I hit, the further my car will make it, since traffic forces me to drive slower overall, even if it involves more accelerating and slowing down.

[@igorvieira904]

Does it come with the matrix headlights on the base RWD model 3?

[@ProductReviewCars]

I believe so

[@mluu510]

the lfp base model 3 is my fav. i wish tesla would offer a base model y lfp rwd

[@TheMelbournelad]

They do for Aussie market! Made by CATL, which is just down the road from the Shanghai factory that makes our Right hand drive cars.

[@MrWiezeke]

I think this will be the so called "unicorn" model, with the 60kw lfp and the performance engine (3D1 or 3D6), because the "regular" engine of the 2022 model (3D7) is not doing 5.6 seconds but 6.1 seconds (to 100km/h), as showing in several tests...normally this unicorns are all build 12/21 or you can find rearly some from Q1 of 22...(probably some stock cars)

[@DerekDavis213]

Hey, it's Daniel Jackson from Stargate SG-1.

[@ProductReviewCars]

Aye aye

[@kkiwi54]

I wouldn't have one because of having to do everything via that screen - way less convenient than dedicated buttons/levers. Also not a fan of the minimalist look

[@kphaboutdy]

Does the model 3 come with floor mats? I’ve just purchased 1 and waiting for delivery and wanting to purchases accessories early.

[@mellowvalentine9354]

Nope.

[@kphaboutdy]

Guess only the long range and performance models get the floor mats

[@danrspen]

I believe the base Model 3 does now come with floor mats

[@nizar143]

My only concern with having a, tesla Ev would be cost of tire changes or any maintenance if required?

[@ProductReviewCars]

Tires would be the same as any other EV. However any urgent maintenance is usually covered under warranty. Tesla informed us they don't recommend a usual servicing period.

[@nizar143]

@@ProductReviewCars That's good to know thank you!

[@niceone1456]

I thought model 3 comes with lumbar support? Why did you say it doesn’t have the option to stick to your hip/lower back?

[@ProductReviewCars]

They've removed that feature for current models

[@ecurb10]

It's a 'froot', not a 'frunk'. Nice review BTW👍

[@ProductReviewCars]

True, but head designer calls it a Frunk. Cheers for watching!

[@ecurb10]

@@ProductReviewCars No worries👍. The chief designer would be American I assume? They call boots a trunk after all.

[@Sunsuperman]

I just wish the front "duck beak" look wasn't so ugly. The side profile and rear look amazing however

[@jalogrono]

Is the MOST AFFORDABLE Tesla still the best EV to buy? YES

[@ProductReviewCars]

Exactly

[@cryptoslacker-464]

Automatic headlights seemed to be a waste of time from my experience. I kept getting flashed at for not dimming my headlights in time. So I just went back to manually doing it 🙃 Anyone else have that experience?

[@ProductReviewCars]

Would be strange if it was for headlights. Automatic highbeams would probably be more of the issue there. Which is usually something you can toggle on and off, seperate from auto headlights.

[@cryptoslacker-464]

@@ProductReviewCars sorry I meant auto high beam. They were pretty useless .

[@TheMelbournelad]

@@cryptoslacker-464 heard was an issue. Seen that the team is working on it going by twit responses

[@Ian-le3bu]

Hi does the car have a spare tyre?

[@ProductReviewCars]

It does not :(

[@WOUUUTT]

this vs hybrid bmw x1?

[@ProductReviewCars]

The Model 3 if you're daily driving and occasionally going on road trips. The hybrid if you plan on driving long distances often.

[@josh_the_happy]

There's no Z in Tesla

[@terryn7658]

5.35s 0-100 km/h ? Is this a Unicorn RWD?

[@ProductReviewCars]

Not on a prepped surface.

[@davefoster7307]

Did I hear 5.35 0-100? That would be quite the improvement over the figures quoted by Tesla.

[@ProductReviewCars]

You did. Not in perfect conditions, so would take it with a grain of salt.

[@kickboxerphil]

0 - 100kph not mph

[@davefoster7307]

@@kickboxerphil yes - Tesla quotes it at 6.1 0-100kph

[@kickboxerphil]

@@davefoster7307 Fair enough mate I didn't realise.. The UK reviews I've seen, all seem to quote mid 5 seconds.

[@ravireddy5006]

@@ProductReviewCars was that on a downhill?

[@ifdadjsongs945]

I love Tesla but no mony India repes 60lake modle 3 And my father not saporting electric car and bike . My father ...no mony

[@ALEXFVHS]

64k? are we talking American dollars? New base model is 36k plus tax rn.

[@ProductReviewCars]

I would think obviously not

[@chrisedwards253]

The heck happened at 12:30?

[@ProductReviewCars]

We hit 88mph

[@georgealex19]

In what Universe is $64k affordable???!

[@vedantmarathe8031]

In the rich universe

[@ProductReviewCars]

Relative to other EVs you can buy right now

[@alexandermarksstein8611]

they are 70k based model in white in Perth WA Australia I mean on road costs.

[@kabysummit5801]

It's a very big pile of money

[@MadmaxMusic93]

It's 48,440!!! Tf

[@takforce06]

Tall guys seem to have it all…UNTIL they have to get in the back seat

[@ProductReviewCars]

Not to mention any SUV with a third row...

[@lil-hawk3]

can you buy me a tesla

[@ProductReviewCars]

:o

[@OneWheelMan]

$63,900 is NOT the base cost and never has been...not for the Model 3, maybe the Y. Try going to Teslas website before making such a claim.

[@ProductReviewCars]

First of all. Aussie dollars not USD. Second of all, at the time of filming, prices were correct. Tesla's prices change all the time. It's impossible to have a video that's up to date with pricing months later.

[@smallone123121]

Base price 63k? Where you from? The base price here in the US is 47k

[@ProductReviewCars]

Everything is upside down where we come from

[@nataliasalerno7028]

Australia

[@DerekDavis213]

NSW, Canberra, etc is Australia. Someone needs a geography lesson.

[@phillthorpe2643]

It’s au dollars

[@israelmercado9692]

Au dollars and it’s actually 63k AU is about 43k US

[@mharro88]

That interior is garbage for the price.

[@ProductReviewCars]

Found it to be ideal. Might feel a little sparse for some.

[@mharro88]

@@ProductReviewCars it's plastic and rattle's bad.