2025 Tesla Model 3 Review: What I Love (and Hate) After a Week

[@_zach]

Fun fact, if you’re in the car and you want those overhead lights to turn off while you’re just chilling in park, lock the car and they’ll turn off👍

[@RICHOFFTREES]

Thanks gang

[@MaxRider49er]

Or voice command: DOME LIGHTS OFF

[@Imposter3]

Tap and hold on the temp to turn off the AC.

[@jenskmigselv]

Or just leave it on auto and let it do its thing.

[@TeslaTypeR]

@@Imposter3 thank you

[@Station2Station-du2gh]

omg great tip - didn't know this. Did you know you can tap on the temp numbers and slide left or right while holding your finger on the screen to increase or decrease? (same with audio volume)

[@Classicman.43]

@@jenskmigselvexactly

[@surfntrucks]

Tap and hold

[@BB-qp5xo]

Good vid mate. I got the exact car 6 weeks ago. Good summary. KZbin for sound - I just do it through my phone to bluetooth. Easy. Tiny thing that brings me much satisfaction..... I added the red puddle lights under the doors and it's a chef's kiss tiny thing that I love seeing at night. I also added a console cover because I could see my elbow always resting there would wear down the materials.

[@bigfish1026]

Welcome to the Tesla family. My MYLR is everything. I'll never go back to an ICE car if I can help it. I use the autopilot feature heavily as I commute from Jacksonville FL to Charleston SC and back on a weekly basis. It really does take the stress out of driving and the more you use it, the more you will learn from it. Also the supercharger network is awesome along I-95.

[@sukhpoonib]

1. youtube music instead of youtube, 2. touch and hold temperature to turn it off 3. FSD- wait till 14 or just 13, you will be surprised. ENJOY!

[@ericmei6197]

Hi! You can turn off the climate by holding the tempature number!

[@chidorirasenganz]

came here to comment this lmao

[@smurf88]

My only complaint about the car is that it is too good.

[@orangedrone]

Dark mode for the display is also quite nice

[@Station2Station-du2gh]

Thanks for the video. Having owned a 2017 Mode S, AND driven every Tesla model (except the cybertruck) through the past 10 years, the new Model 3 Highland is the most comfortable and well built car they've made and possibly better than everything else on the road. My GF has your car in white/white and whenever I drive it, it freaks me out; it's so quiet it's that looking out the glass while drivig is like watching a movie with the sound down. SO quiet it's almost eerie. My buddy thinks it's superior to his '22 Model S and just traded to the LR AWD Highland configured exactly like yours, QS over black. (BTW - Tesla cannot allow you to have KZbin while driving. Not their call.). Cheers.

[@TeslaTypeR]

@@Station2Station-du2gh thank you

[@CurieBohr]

And they are updating it even more. The rear light bar being added to the Y refresh is coming to the 3. It’ll look even better soon!!!

[@Darkschool6]

My last car was an Accord Coupe too. Love my Model 3 but the Accord was definitely more comfortable.

[@bolbiitp7850]

Hey can I ask a serious question. Are you spacious enough in the rear seats to have fun with your friend?

[@555saul]

Thats a KZbin premium feature thats why. Once you have it you can run in the background or minimize

[@celtics2008champs1]

For the HVAC, hold the number 73 and it will shut off, OR use the voice command, say turn off heat or AC. Voice command does SO much for you !!! The FSD will be amazing by the end of next year and sadly you won't have much to complain about.....the videos you will be able to watch when FSD is so solid you don't need to pay attention, NOT before....good video, congrats on your purchase !!!!

[@MR-vj8dn]

Happy for you. When I tried a Tesla (twice, different models), I didn’t like the experience though. The car was trying too much to “help” me drive. Drove me nuts. I’m the driver, I decide. I finally found a car that didn’t do that, and it wasn’t as easy as one might think. No no, it is quite hard these days to find an EV that didn’t copy Tesla - in ways I didn’t like about the Tesla 😂

[@TeslaTypeR]

@@MR-vj8dn yeah it’s not for everybody. Thanks, appreciate it!

[@rudycastillo4150]

You need nema 14-30 outlet. It basically charge faster than regular outlet but slower than the level 2

[@Drizzt222]

Or if you have a 240 dryer outlet nearby, get a neocharger, TESLA mobile connector, and plug adapter to take that 30 amp extension cord to tesla connector and avoid a few thousand dollars for a 14-50 install. 23ish miles of range per hour for about $600.

[@Drizzt222]

Dryer sockets are 30 amp sockets not 50 in newer homes. For example mine was built in 2002 and it’s 14-30

[@rudycastillo4150]

@Drizzt222 your right , 14-30 ... My house was built in 1990 California

[@Shmack_]

I love mine. Only regret I have is not buying the AWD or performance but I got the RWD for the max range since I don’t have a way to charge at home

[@kingofnewyork8818]

Hey how has it been not having charging at home. I work for a small company and we have a charger there by boss said I can use anytime I want. Also I have a super charger 5 minutes from my home. The big bonus my job, gym and shopping is 1 mile from my house. So I’m not too worried about at home charging and if I really needed to I could ask my roommate I just don’t want to run up the bill.

[@bensontek]

you'll learn all the ways to adjust things over time. Glad you like the car. Puts any other car at that price to shame.

[@TeslaTypeR]

@@bensontek thanks! It does!

[@LOCG112277]

To turn off climate tap and hold temp icon

[@WilsonElias]

It's not Full Self Driving yet my guy. It's FSD supervised. You are the supervisor for now. Watching KZbin videos while driving Will be normal once you don't have to supervise FSD(maybe in 2 years)...Tip once you are used to FSD: sunglasses KZbin playing on your phone placed on the wireless charging port in landscape (will not charge) enjoy your trip. Cheers congrats on your Tesla.

[@TeslaTypeR]

@@WilsonElias thank you

[@User_748]

i do this too! or change the speaker to iphone and just play off my phone speaker on high. I place it the same way, horizontal on the charging pad. I like to watch/listening tv shows while driving sometimes.

[@chesshole222]

Not gonna be convenient, but you can broadcast the rear display tablet to the whole car. I think you can listen to your KZbin videos from there.

[@dancar02]

Thank you for the video. I like this car and I am considering buyin one.

[@TeslaTypeR]

@@dancar02 it’s the best car ever!

[@bobbyjones2112]

I don’t think I would use Full self driving, but I would use auto pilot for sure because I did that with my Civic. It wasn’t called auto pilot, but it was cruise control that basically will keep you in the lane. Doesn’t turn or any of that stuff but at least it keeps you safe if you’re not paying attention, and you won’t ram into the back of somebody. That’s all I need because you never know when you might not be paying attention for the slightest second and the car is there to save your ass…lol😂

[@whatistime5768]

What if you have downloaded video/music on KZbin? That’s why I mainly use for music

[@MrTrytiped]

Tip# (sort of) if you have youtube premium an connect for Bluetooth audio you can play videos even with phone screen off.

[@LERobbo]

Been driving my M3LR 2024 for 6 months now and here are my findings: - Autopilot frequent phantom braking, very annoying and even dangerous. - Quality interior is ****: squeaks and rattles in doorpanel, driver seat and even the steering wheel itself. - Auto wipers: a joke. They'll run full speed on a bone dry windshield and do nothing with heavy rain. - Direction indicators on the wheel is a bad BAD idea. I had higher expectations...

[@TeslaTypeR]

@@LERobbo I have the same gripes as you except for the rattling part. I was hearing a rattle the other day but it turned out to be my garage door opener and not the car. Once I unclipped it, rattling stopped.

[@ms3er396]

Get the MagBak wireless charger that mounts on the top left or right corner of the screen then you can simply stream YT from there. Also, you'll save some power and it will be easier on your eyes and IMO is more pleasing to turn the screen to dark mode all the time. You have it on light mode where it's a bright white screen all the time and it will/can auto shift at night but night/dark mode during the day is great.. Try it.

[@HyperionKing]

What made you choose silver im.stuck between silver and black

[@TeslaTypeR]

I was deciding between those as well. I just thought silver was more unique and brought out Tesla's features more. Black would be too low key for me.

[@BryceAdvice]

Welcome to Tesla!

[@TeslaTypeR]

@@BryceAdvice thank you

[@UndefeatedDeity]

If I remember correctly, you can listen into any youtube video, audio only, via the YT Music app. The problem is YT Music doesn't prioritize videos unless they're strictly music or podcasts.

[@TeslaTypeR]

@@UndefeatedDeity I will give that a shot

[@lsmeteor4652]

I think you can have youtube play on the screen in the back while driving, the sound still comes out of the speakers

[@Phenomenal268]

I’ve had my 2025 M3LR for about 2 weeks now and I love everything except the wireless charging pad which seems to be an Apple issue because of MagSafe and that horrendous camera bump and I can’t play voice notes from WhatsApp and iMessage through the car automatically. I’m always having to switch between sources to make it happen even with the phone saying that it’s connected to my Tesla which is weird. Other than that, everything is amazing! Also not fully on board with FSD either but I know it will improve over the next few months and years.

[@TeslaTypeR]

@@Phenomenal268 what kind of iPhone do you have? I’ve got a 15 Pro and it’s been working fine for me. It could also Be the phone case you’re using?

[@Phenomenal268]

@ I’m using a 15 Pro Max and it’s most likely the phone case. What case are you using? It shows it’s charging but the charge never increases.

[@TeslaTypeR]

@@Phenomenal268 hm.. you might want to have Tesla check on that. Mines does charge kinda slow. I’ve got an esr phone silicon case

[@Station2Station-du2gh]

I have the iPhone 15 Pro with the Apple brand Silicon case and it charges fine in my girlfriend's Highland. Maybe your case? Does it work when you take the case off? Might be something to try to see if its the car or thickness of case.

[@ZZZRaven65]

I have a 15 Pro Max in a clear Spigen MagSafe case and it charges fine in my ‘24 Model 3 LR AWD. The phone does get pretty hot, but it charges.

[@Sal3600]

how smooth is your charport when closing. Mine stutters badly.

[@TeslaTypeR]

@@Sal3600 mines closes just fine

[@TeslaTypeR]

@@Sal3600 I’d have Tesla take a look

[@Sal3600]

@@TeslaTypeR Tesla looked at it and compared it to all the other highland models in the showroom. I walked around with the technician. And they all stuttered like my charge port. He said it must be a design issue and didn't bother fixing mine. I have emailed them for a fix update but no response. Its been a month..

[@terrykelly8982]

What was its cost before taxes? How much was the dealer doc fee?

[@TeslaTypeR]

@@terrykelly8982 $35k since I went with Quicksilver

[@georget10i]

Lovely car. I just wish it had stalks for indicators, lights, wipers, and direction. There is no need to "innovate" what is serves its function perfectly well. It also needs ultrasonic parking sensors. Would have been a perfect every day car with those.

[@danphan462]

Connect your phone via Bluetooth..play KZbin on your phone. If you have premium yourtube...then you can put your phone to sleep..and KZbin will still play in the background

[@franklong6269]

You have to learn to use FSD. It takes time. It is invaluable in road trips. You can play KZbin videos on your phone with Bluetooth. The liability for allowing videos while driving is astronomical.

[@Nicrent]

How do the interior side panels feel? Do they feel like they will hold up well? I believe they're different from the Model 3 AWD.

[@TeslaTypeR]

@@Nicrent they feel fine if u like fabric. Only time will tell but I think they should hold up and long as you take care of it

[@rippleyunicorn7321]

use the main screen to turn on the rear screen and then you can play KZbin or any other video :-p

[@TeslaTypeR]

@@rippleyunicorn7321 I will give it a shot

[@test-ob7rq]

hows the audio system on the RWD? have you compared to AWD?

[@TeslaTypeR]

@@test-ob7rq haven’t driven an AWD so I wouldn’t know. Audio sounds alright

[@TheWilliam1122]

@@TeslaTypeR all wheel drive version has I think 5 more plus a small 8”sub

[@kor_1an]

The only difference was the subs once u turn it up u can realize to hear and feel the difference…

[@ms3er396]

AWD sound is night and day.

[@pwypk]

I picked up a blue model 3 last week wishing I just got the quicksilver instead

[@TeslaTypeR]

@@pwypk my top 3 were quicksilver, ultra red, or black

[@nikolavonfulton5195]

May I ask why you chose the RWD or the AWD. I live in rural America and drive about 55 miles to work and home (110 miles round trip). And roads are not always the most taken care of here. But the AWD option has lower range. The close super charger is 65 miles from me. So out of the way for work. I am really interested in a model 3 but not sure if it is the right move living so rural and something else would be better

[@TeslaTypeR]

@@nikolavonfulton5195 it’s nice to have awd if you’re facing extreme weather like snow but in my opinion more range is always better

[@simonnagy1]

How can it be 2025? Are you a time traveller?!?

[@mjpeard]

Model Year

[@TeslaTypeR]

@@simonnagy1 the VIN sticker and my car insurance states it’s a 2025. I was shocked too

[@simonnagy1]

@@TeslaTypeR Thats weird idk why automakers do this

[@EL-sc9wy]

It is 24 model but MY (manufacturing year 2025) cuz he got it close to the end of the year

[@David_Polak]

It's just marketing. To give you the feeling you have the latest and greatest.

[@sjsphotog]

To turn OFF the climate press and HOLD down the temp shown.

[@TheWilliam1122]

You can run the KZbin through your phone and listen to it via Bluetooth.

[@jonrichcorpuz2380]

Isn’t it considered 2024?

[@jefferrrson1x]

Use your phone to watch KZbin videos via bluetooth bro. congrats on the car!

[@TeslaTypeR]

@@jefferrrson1x I do but it’s annoying since I don’t have a phone mount currently

[@z3r0_Online]

How much does it cost to charge your car at your home?

[@TeslaTypeR]

$1-$2 a night

[@julianelison8508]

a bit irritating since this is the regular Model 3 Highland version from 2024, just made end of 2024 (which is a manufacturing-date 2025 so it seems)

[@kor_1an]

I don’t think there’s a difference wit the 2024 vs 2025 version…

[@rogerh2694]

Any diff between 2025 and 2024??

[@TeslaTypeR]

@@rogerh2694 from my investigation, everything seems to be the same

[@scottzilla2981]

SAt first you could look/listen to KZbin until the NTSB found out! That was the end of that!

[@jeffersonmena2010]

Hold the 73 for like 2 seconds and the AC turns off

[@Adamspyy]

Is everyone getting this color now? (Myself included)

[@markcamhizon]

Waiting on delivery date on mine! I'm getting quicksilver and black interior too!

[@SorenKegaard]

@@markcamhizon Same here :D

[@TeslaTypeR]

@@Adamspyy I will caution… It’s not as silver/grey as it looks in pictures and videos online. Darker in person.

[@bobbygilmore2076]

Ultra red is the best color easily. Quicksilver is going to be common like white or black.

[@Nick88383]

Got mine in September (AWD). I've only seen one other. Beautiful color when it's clean and the sun hits it. Almost looks like government gray when it's dark. Wish I would've waited and got a 2025 though

[@robbinhasseltof4428]

Thats great. My 2,5 month old Tesla model 3 broke after a software update. Needs a complete new computer which takes 2 months because I need to wait for the part which is not there. Worst car I ever got and wished I got something else instead.

[@PuskAxD]

switch to dark mode on screen...

[@nicktekula5167]

Was this video made in the future?

[@TeslaTypeR]

@@nicktekula5167 it’s the 2025 model

[@TeslaTypeR]

@@nicktekula5167 the VIN sticker and my car insurance states it’s a 2025. I was shocked too

[@nicktekula5167]

@@TeslaTypeR: Haha was just making sure you weren't a time traveler or anything. Got a model 3 2023 but thinking to switch it for a Model Y 2023 or 2025 Jupiter.

[@kimkaze4868]

I was wondering that too, and I thought it's the highland

[@kimkaze4868]

@@nicktekula5167 I though Jupiter is mainly for Asia! like highland for Europe

[@WarpedTrekker]

This is not 2025. It's a Highland that came out 2024 with no further changes from the previous ones made on the assembly line.

[@TeslaTypeR]

@@WarpedTrekker it says 2025 under the hood and on my insurance.

[@ChartAction]

Have you checked to make sure the glove box opens I had to take mine in to get replaced. The cruise control once your FSD expires is pretty good too I kind of prefer that to the FSD the auto steer option is almost as good as the FSD. One thing I dont like about FSD is it trys to hug the center line when I drive I like hugging the outer line. So in the FSD and cruise control it makes me nervous when people pass me. I like the cruise and FSD when there isnt traffic and on the highway more than heavy traffic.

[@TeslaTypeR]

Yes. The glovebox works.

[@Classicman.43]

Lol Bro wants KZbin in motion. No…that’s not going to happen.

[@TeslaTypeR]

@@Classicman.43 it will happen once FSD is 99.9% effective

[@odelyalevy]

Once have a Tesla, there is never going back. For me, once having Tesla is always only Tesla. Never. It is like driving the current car and 100 years ago car. It had ton of sensors and camera. And yes of course I’m using constantly FSD on daily basis, but I’m constantly disengaging depends on the circumstances. How Elon Musks call her…? Sexy baby. ❤. Enjoy.

[@T3chAndThings]

Tell NHTSA you want to watch videos while driving lol, not Tesla.

[@ONetDanny]

we are still 2024 !!

[@felrau1]

2025's are being sold. I'm picking mine up next week.

[@danton2k]

get a phone mount duh

[@TeslaTypeR]

@@danton2k I did. Will show in my next video

[@Nht375]

You can play KZbin Music

[@TBCOML]

play youtube music

[@TeslaTypeR]

@@TBCOML I will give that a shot

[@Roomer645]

After 2 weeks: Love: - EV ride - Infotainment - App integration - insane premium audio Hate: - Seat is a downgrade from a 2004 Bmw 5 series (miss the option to angle the entire seat and seat extension) - Door closes not as smooth as a nearly 21 year old Bmw - Model Y rear shelf in trunk is junk - Too dark inside the cabin at night > Ambient mod is needed for my taste

[@TeslaTypeR]

@@Roomer645 it is kind of dark, I agree

[@johnsnowwww]

Model 3 is better

[@Roomer645]

@johnsnowwww Depends. - The RWD model 3 audio system sucks in comparison. - You need to have the rear Windows tinted $$$ - No biohazard HEPA filter system - Loads more space - One piece moonroof - Rear hatch Nah, I'll stick with the Y.

[@johnsnowwww]

@@Roomer645 model 3 drives better as a car, it feels like a BMW or Porsche, the model Y feels like a RAM promaster van lol

[@Roomer645]

@@johnsnowwww Okay, drives better. The Y drives fine and i am coming from a 5 series BMW. Again, all the other facts are still there and they surpass the 3 bigtime.

[@muskistutter]

Autopilot = great FSD = 🤡

[@nunobairro5623]

2024 check your calendar.

[@TeslaTypeR]

@@nunobairro5623 it’s a 2025 model.

[@TeslaTypeR]

@@nunobairro5623 the VIN sticker and my car insurance states it’s a 2025. I was shocked too

[@Station2Station-du2gh]

2025 Highlands started trickling out late October. My GF has a 2025 now for a month. (today is 11/27/24)

[@ZZZRaven65]

It’s a 2025 model. Next-year models for pretty much all manufacturers typically start coming out as early as September. This is nothing new.

[@muziekdelen9114]

Updated steeringwheel so indeed a '25. Not that hard to tell.

[@Yondaily]

Looks like a Honda lol

[@TeslaTypeR]

@@Yondaily I love Hondas

[@ZZZRaven65]

Looks NOTHING like a Honda. LOL

[@Yondaily]

@ Yeah, it’s prettier than a Honda.