A Modified Tesla Model 3 Performance Makes No Sense

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There's no doubt about it that Tesla has made a big splash in the car industry. Electric cars are all around us only around a decade later of Tesla's main efforts. Today we hop in a Tesla Model 3 Performance with a bunch of modifications from Unplugged Performance. Today we ask the question - are modified electric cars even worth the effort? Let's go for a drive and find out.
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[@ThatDudeinBlue]

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[@knowhere4361]

as a car guy AND tesla employee, i always try and tell people to treat EV’s and ICE cars as completely different. you can appreciate both for what they are. electric cars are a bit of a one trick pony with the acceleration but you have to experience it! it’s unlike anything else. BUT, slamming gears and hearing exhaust is also like no other experience out there. both can be appreciated.

[@lostpuppet5212]

Acceleration is cool on them but I get more of a kick when I hit boost in my big turbo fiesta then I did when I test drove a Tesla, cool car but there's nothing that appeals to me after driving one they feel very bland and empty

[@knowhere4361]

@@lostpuppet5212 which model did you drive? standard range 3?

[@lostpuppet5212]

@@knowhere4361 believe it was like one step above the base model

[@knowhere4361]

@@lostpuppet5212 a long range 3. it’s fast but off the line won’t blow you away if you’re used to fast cars. you gotta try a performance 3 or a plaid, it’s something else.

[@lostpuppet5212]

@@knowhere4361 I'll keep it in mind, right now my daily is a big turbo fiesta making between 350-400 or so to the wheels not a slow car by any means lol but if I get the chance I'll definitely try one of those out see how it feels

[@Briggsian]

EVs make a great daily, but I get the feeling that most of them will feel more or less the same to drive which will make them very replaceable. People will be attached to the looks and interior features of the car than they will to the actual driving experience.

[@istvanlorinczi2817]

Don't get why driving experience gets brought up as a negative for EVs, when 99% of the cars in the past decade pretty much takes out all feedback you get. EPSA, drive by wire, all the assists and stuff, like you don't get driving experience in an ICE car either

[@Briggsian]

@@istvanlorinczi2817 it's really only a concern for auto enthusiasts, who are a small minority of the automotive consumer base. The fear is that EVs won't be able to instill the same emotional response in the driver as enthusiast ICE vehicles of the past and present.

[@dookiebooger9967]

Not just driving experience but also modifications. Most car guys love to tinker with their cars. Besides basic weight reduction, suspension and braking, there's nothing you can do to upgrade their performance. When it comes to power upgrades for i.c.e. the sky is the limit and for battery electric there's literally nothing you can do, what you buy is what you get. And that's where most real car people get turned off by em

[@joshjones3069]

@@istvanlorinczi2817 90% of newer models are boring (excluding sporty cars)

[@khaosleigon504]

Big facts!!! I wanna experience my car not be like everyone else

[@ReignofStorms]

I don't mind the EVs, but I think it is a mistake for manufacturers to pitch the all or nothing mentality with them. Later down the line they will just be another stepping stone in automotive history. Inevitably the answer probably lies with a balance of both internal combustion and electric, not to mention the other forms we haven't fully explored yet.

[@illestBadMON]

they will go out of business if they dont adjust to current market demands and its not economical to just go half in, as the price of the EV's will need to be sky high to cover the R&D and new factory lines to make them. might as well go all or nothing and make a really good compelling EV and offer a cheaper price and hope for the best.

[@TPoww]

Exactly how I feel, them just discontinuing ICE this fast is just sketchy and seems gimmicky to me.

[@lawrencesiskind3554]

@@TPoww I don't think they are going to discontinue ICE so quickly (they can't), though they won't be developing new ICE technology and models, just hybrid.

[@NatoriousGamePlay]

@@TPoww it's all done for nefarious reasons. Governments constant bullshit, to manufacturers making cars into a subscription service after you already buy them. And that's already slowly happening now btw. I see no long term benefit. They claim it's better for the environment, but is it really? We exchanged one bad thing for another. Much like diesels and the dpf. What is the real emissions "advantage" and why is there no data on the damage to the environment manufacturing of the equipment has?

[@R03333]

The problem with the "why not both" approach is that unless you'er using both at the same time, you're just dragging along everything associated with the other power plant.

[@godisdead_]

What the hell is that background noise throughout the video??

[@jw2722]

Camera mount

[@chris97124]

This is so cool I love that people are able to mod these cars more and more. David looks almost like he's waiting for vtec to kick in with nothing happening and then he let's off and everything it thrown forward. Mind boggling

[@revelare_xvii6269]

The only EV with character that I can think of is the Taycan, but that’s a Porsche. Teslas are just mindless Terminators.

[@focussport]

You've clearly never driven a 3 performance. Go do that, then you can talk.

[@TecnamTwin]

@@focussport Precisely. Track Mode allows all sorts of shenanigans like 100% FWD or RWD or easy and controlled drifting. And Fart Mode is anything but mindless. It’s stupid and hilarious.

[@jw2722]

I’m so unbelievably tired of people who have never been in a Tesla having the most to say about them. The taycan you have to get in order to match the speed of the M3P is the the turbo which is fuckin $153,000. It better have some character at that price point. Car guys call teslas overpriced but then praise Porsche. It’s insane

[@anaccount7923]

@@jw2722As a car enthusiast , I’ll say this… people who shit on performance teslas have never ridden in one, the instant torque is mind bending. Even the “ slowest performance model” gave me a little headache from a 40 roll. I hate most EV’s , but you gotta give it to Elon. That being said, teslas will never come close to porsche. It’s not all about the speed, it’s about the quality and the emotion of the car. I just think most of my fellow car enthusiasts trash on performance teslas simply because they’ve never ridden in one.

[@ajluchico1004]

I remember i went to a drag strip and these things ran 11s in the 1/4 mile.

[@ThatDudeinBlue]

EV or nah?

[@lifeonadime4703]

Nah

[@AndrewPruteanu]

Nah.

[@yhelloh]

Yes, because we can have more than 1 car lol. If money wasnt an issue, I'd take a plaid and a turbo S. EVs and ICE engines can live in harmony. edit: would also be cool to eventually find a way to keep current ICE cars on the road with more efficient gas, to the point of it benefiting the environment rather than hurting it. that way, current cars don’t end up being scrapped or something wasteful. everybody wins.

[@taochen_photo]

nah

[@superfalcon022]

Nah that ain't the move

[@micaiahflores1592]

I’m still gonna have my 96 Corolla for the next like 400 years

[@Joe-kx7bl]

My 2001 stock is300 will last forever with the 2JZ. Built to last back then .

[@SNIP3RT3CH]

Not when they raise the price of gass to 400 a gallon then outlawing ICE

[@oggyoggy1299]

Sorry to hear that.

[@louisolivierfortin]

People underestimate the absolute blast you can have by not making a sound going fast. Honestly it doesnt attract attention so you can basically gun it everywhere.

[@arkhamdistribution7306]

it would be great if you could specify what parts from unplugged you used and what the total cost was.

[@kwilliams3161]

Your friend is EXACTLY what I pictured Tesla owners to look and sound 🤓

[@THE_SOUTHERN_DISCOMFORT]

Yup. Soy.

[@natsunakusunagi9214]

lol

[@dadhats]

alright let's not be a dick for no reason. it's not even his car

[@cyprianskiba8768]

Went from a modded Evo to a Tesla..not going back to gas again. Modding and things breaking or not working right in gas cars is a pain

[@DavidTMSN]

Those wheels are nice. Love the white paint on Black wheels. Never fails to look very good on any car I've ever seen. All blacked out badges.

[@timking2822]

It's called regenerative braking. No noise, that's the best part. It doesn't attract unwanted attention. And, do you want noise, or performance? Noise maker ICEs remind me of being a kid with cards in the spokes. Yes, it redefines performance. It's a new benchmark. You can whine about EVs, or you can step up to the future. They're not for everyone, but if it works for you, it'll redefine what you've come to associate with performance. It's an economy car, a performance car, a daily driver, a stealth car, and a upscale car. It's a winner. But, like any performance car, you quickly get used to it. And, it's only 200-300lbs heavier than comparable ICE performance cars.

[@brettbradshaw3704]

Sooo it's a tesla with wheels and coil overs...

[@anonymouscat5516]

The performance slays at autocross the way the power comes on the suspension etc

[@JuanLopez-oz9kh]

This was the most relaxing video ever. Felt asleep autopilot!

[@pedropabloib]

I wonder how does an EV feels on a curve. The weight, the breaks, the way you can (or cannot) play with the steer. In short, how much fun you can get out of this, aside from the aceleration.

[@Bigalinbklyn83]

I'm wondering the same

[@lonelydriver1421]

It being awd might be good on curves, but its instant torque/insane acceleration could be too dangerous. A lot of braking but you have the acceleration to make up for it. Then again, i don't have a Tesla 😂

[@Briggsian]

They can turn quite well, but they're heavy. Having a low roll center helps, but with so much extra weight, there is going to be a compromise in ride quality to keep things under control.

[@JTube571]

They are very popular for autocross. Instant torque and great handling.

[@lawrencesiskind3554]

It's going to be all about the suspension mods, for Teslas in particular, since there are only a few models, and the 3 is the only one the right size.

[@yo-no9879]

EVs seem nice, just hard to see Tesla being the leader for long. Especially since the Lucid Air does a luxury full size EV sedan better than the Plaid does it.

[@wilsonramirez5956]

I agree, I don't think Tesla can be the leader for long. But they are for a lot of reasons they still are, the batteries and also their infrastructure in terms of charging. However, Lucid is not attainable for most of folks. At least for now. Tesla also plans to develop more affordable models. (That remains to be seen.) It is just ridiculous to see how much cars go for now. Whether electric or gas. My 2018 Mustang GT Premium, I was able to get it below 38K. (Before trade in and down payment). My 2020 Model 3 Standard Range, I was able to get it below 38K as well, before trade in and down payment).

[@tgnuma2]

Probably not going to happen. What is Lucid Air?

[@yo-no9879]

@@tgnuma2 I know, I'm just comparing them like the Charger Hellcat vs the BMW M5. The Tesla is obviously a better deal and is more like "flambouant" while the Lucid is more reserved engineering first approach, especially since Lucid is mostly comprised of ex-Tesla engineers lol.

[@tgnuma2]

@@yo-no9879 It's definitely a cool project. I'll be more interested in EVs when there truly is more competition in the attainable and mainstream market instead of really just Tesla at the moment with a dabble of Rivian and Porsche here and there. But even Rivian, anyone I talk to in person has never heard about it lol.

[@oggyoggy1299]

Lucid, the company that is almost dead?

[@rangerryda8218]

What's that rattling noise? Camera mount?

[@briandavis4324]

Don't care about the performance! That thing has no soul! Just can't get down with the EV hipe.

[@hardywoodaway9912]

no car has a soul

[@thedragonforce1001]

@@hardywoodaway9912 it's a way of speaking and you know it, you just want attention.

[@LightzRioTzz]

go test drive a performance and you'll get it. you might not like it but you'll understand

[@MitchConner03]

@@LightzRioTzz I rented one and ordered it two days later, As a die hard manual guy that should say something.

[@svandorst1]

I used to say the same thing about EV's. I got a ride in my coworkers 3 performance last Thursday, and now I find myself thinking about owning one lol.

[@somebutter6755]

EVs are cool but they shouldn’t be the only option like car companies are trying to move towards.

[@CaptainCJ97]

I find evs to be ok not a fan of car companies dropping gas cars and many thinking they're " safe for the earth" plus the biggest highlight is how quick they are

[@ReconVette19D]

I'm just glad Tesla moved out of California,Elon's self landing rockets are amazing too

[@SomeOne_86]

When they don't explode 15 times in a row

[@juddgrimshaw5885]

Modifying for street use, I can side with you on. However, I'm a big autocross enthusiast and surprisingly the model 3 is absolutely INSANE at it! I know someone who has "modified" their model 3 with mostly weight reduction, tire/wheel upgrades, brakes etc. And have beaten modified McLarens in their class at nationals. Shorter wheelsbase makes for better turning in Autocross-esk racing and the instant tq makes immediate acceleration out of corners + no gear shifting saves time. Absolute SLEEPER!

[@chrisalexandersb1748]

The are f*cking rapid at Time attacks to: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpSrf3VqqbOEY7M&ab_channel=MountainPassPerformance

[@milsgarage]

Great video. Keep up the awesome work! 👍

[@DudeLoreGames]

i think EV's are ok. some of them look nice as well. just upsettings that the Civic type R will never be AWD untill its a EV. and i will go to my grave crying over that :(

[@Joe-kx7bl]

Ouch! I didn’t know that 😞

[@bkphil89]

Lol I'll never understand ppls obsession with AWD... if a Civic type r had awd it would be SLOWER

[@DudeLoreGames]

@@bkphil89 clearly you never had a civic.

[@bkphil89]

@@DudeLoreGames I actually have an 8th gen Si... and I know 4 different people that have or have had type Rs.... if you think awd would make it handle better.. YOU'VE clearly never driven one

[@DudeLoreGames]

@@bkphil89 when did I mention anything about handling at all? When u put power in civics they spin till 70ish. U would know this if u actually put time into building cars...

[@IcanDriveIt]

Teslas are performance cars for non car people

[@knight2386]

Or for car people who want to try something different. Car people that can appreciate the nuances of different cars and respect them for what they are. I’ve had v6s, v8s, i4s turbo and non turbo. Pickup trucks, sedans a gt type car. The Tesla is a very unique and enjoyable experience.

[@Duckswag87]

I think it’s funny to look at the views compared to gas cars, half of the normal amount of people that watch your videos wanted to see this one 😂 But seriously though, I love the review of all of the cars, your videos rock. I really like how you want to review pretty much anything regardless of mods. Thank you for all of the diverse, awesome car content!

[@racecrashrepeat]

We're in track modem right now you can see things like.....(shows a picture of the car plugged in onscreen charging lol)

[@loganj.2329]

All for the technology and I think its a cool concept and it works but id take my combustion engine and turbo noises anyday...dont even care if they are faster...its not always about the fastest car to have fun..

[@hardywoodaway9912]

I never understand the fascination of a turbocharged engine, the lack of responsiveness is killing the driving fun for me.

[@svandorst1]

That's what downshifting is for. That or your turbo is sized wrong for the application.

[@Schmitzelhaus]

@@hardywoodaway9912 Not to speak of that especially soundwise nothing comes close to a NA engine (in my opinion at least). Modern day Bi-Turbo engines have barely any lag anymore, but then again, these things are usually so incredible fast that you basically can only floor it on a long straight piece of road, but that´s about it kinda. I´ve driven the M4 Competition and yeah, jumping on the left lane on the Autobahn is just bonkers with this thing, but for some nice curvy roads i still prefer my old E36 any day of the week. (soundwise as well 😉) But still, i agree with Logan that the whole experience of actually listening to an engine revving up can´t be replaced with anything equally great.

[@khaosleigon504]

Facts

[@aussie2uGA]

Conversely, some people want to go fast vs looking like they go fast.

[@louisolivierfortin]

The " they sell this to people" quote about themodel 3 performance is one thing. It gets really on point once you drive the plaid

[@mustangfuego]

I could never tell when you were going fast. No sound means no clue from a spectator perspective. So um you guys were the only ones feeling the speed.

[@Swermie]

What on earth is that rubber squeaking/rubbing sound???

[@Khan.WrathOf]

That's the sound of Tesla's quality control standards

[@jw2722]

@@Khan.WrathOf camera mount, bozo

[@Off-Road10]

This looks like the model 3 that was at the spectators drags at Cletus track

[@Anthonysk9]

The passenger doesn’t care when the driver gets on it cause he’s so used to it. LOL. Reminds me of me, except my passengers act like the driver in this video. LOL.

[@recheveste31]

I owed fast cars...over 500HP..but this Model 3 Performance package is like no other car i ever felt LOL. I was scared after 1 pull as a passenger

[@josevega2399]

Is that the interior rattling? Or the suction mount making noise?

[@jonanichols515]

Hey! I'm that 14 you met yesterday! Dunno if you are gonna see this comment but that was the happiest I've been in probably years

[@Dude-tb8ry]

Considering letting go of my 2021 Mustang GT Premium with PP1 for a Tesla M3 Performance…

[@directorjustin]

If liking electric cars makes me not a real car enthusiast then I guess I'm not a real car enthusiast! That's all I have to say about that! 😄👍

[@mvc2177]

Getting a Tesla plaid. I still like my muscle cars too tho and will continue to own them as well. Haters will hate.

[@khaosleigon504]

As long as you're happy that's all that matters I'm not gonna lie though I'd probably mess with you just to get a laugh lol

[@JerryDLTN]

7:50 Watch the "Tesla Plaid Channel" to see how much butt kicking he does on the drag strip

[@MexicanSniper11]

Did you install the update?

[@markeldamgaard]

It's very squeaky or is that something else?

[@milsgarage]

The car seems to transfer all of the turbulence to your organs lol

[@focussport]

It absolutely is. As an owner of many enthusiast cars (S6, FD RX7, Focus, WRX, MKII GTIs etc) the Model 3 is ABSOLUTELY an enthusiast car. If someone cant have fun with all that power, a balanced chassis, oversteer on command, and all the other fun benefits of EV life, then you're just not much of a car enthusiast to me. Being electric is not a downside. There is still way to much anti-whatever shit in the car community.

[@kndli67]

I didn’t know why you were making that noise until I realized you were accelerating🤣

[@FrostTcg]

I'm still waiting for those hover cars 😐

[@808keanukillah20]

Did David film a taycan in the first clip and just throw it into Tesla video and think we wouldn't notice ??

[@moletrap2640]

I have owned the model 3 performance for two years now. It has spoiled me on every other car. Just phenomenal.

[@khaosleigon504]

Considering from your picture you're not a car guy more like a casual driver so I'm guessing a Tesla is what you need

[@jw2722]

@@khaosleigon504 good for him because car guys are weirdos

[@anaccount7923]

@@jw2722Explain to me how car enthusiasts are weirdos?

[@YoBoyNero]

*me putting myself through a eternal suffering of daily driving a EV* Me: let me go play a KZbin video of a high revving 3 rotor and pretend I’m driving a 3 rotor cosmo

[@Schmitzelhaus]

Did you mount that GoPro on the back of a guinea pig!? What is that noise?!?! 😅

[@anthonyrita4366]

For being fast cars people in my area drive them Hella slow! I look like a speed demon in my stock 2.5i subaru legacy compared to which makes baby Jesus cry 😢

[@trevorsanchez2470]

Is there something wrong with this car..? Or did you cut out the motor noise from the video..? I’m confused this car isn’t making any noise….

[@hondaland_]

I hear bubbles the whole time. Are y'all in bikini bottom?

[@TheTReed78]

Ferrah doesn't have a 3 he has the Ferd.

[@nathandunn9743]

I convinced my MOM to buy a model 3 performance a few months ago. Told her to put it in sport mode and she shit her pants 😂. It’s fun gapping hellcats on the regular

[@kwilliams3161]

And it’s fun gapping model 3s on the regular 😂👌🏾

[@mvc2177]

@@kwilliams3161 you capping

[@kwilliams3161]

@@mvc2177 There is a Tesla “store” 15 min away .all I see are model 3s driven around.The base model 3 has a 5.8 0-60 and the long range 4.2 .that’s what I see mostly .not even a competition.now the m3 performance I can only take on the highway but they still get gapped.what’s there to cap about for beating a mid 11 sec car 😂🥱.I can see if a said I was gapping plaids .

[@mvc2177]

@@kwilliams3161 M3 performance are no slouch. Heck their performance is compared to those of an new bmw M5. No to mention their great price in comparison. Can’t wait to get my plaid soon. Yes I’ll still be enjoying gas cars too even if they don’t come close to my paid lol.

[@kwilliams3161]

@@mvc2177 man what the hell you do to be able to buy a plaid 😟.I’ve only encountered one on the highway and I was on my best behavior😅.he did a quick pull for me and I have to admit I’ve never seen a car accelerate that fast in real life .but yea I know the m3 isn’t a slouch like I said I can only beat it on the highway after we are already going 60 plus .

[@12gauge_shawtyy]

“Adding power makes you faster on the straights. Subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere.” Meanwhile Tesla's are lik 3500 pounds at the lightest

[@4literv6]

Same weight as the most commonly traded in car for a tesla model 3. Which would be the BMW 3 series. A base tesla 3 weighs within 60# of a base bmw 3 series. A fully loaded awd performance model 3 weighs within 100# of a fully loaded up BMW 3 series. The lotus evija weighs 3700# with 2000hp and quad motors. The base lightning ev truck weighs within 200# of a fully loaded up raptor, and about 500# more than a f-150 crew cab hybrid powerboost. Ev weights are getting much closer now. And within 2-3 year's will likely be less than a similar segment ice vehicle's weight.

[@trusted_traveler]

What I fear about electric cars, it's technology, which technology these days are hacked pretty often. Also the fact the car can be shut down via Killswitch..... Kinda scary to think someone else could in theory control your car.

[@waterloo123100]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who thought that.

[@SNIP3RT3CH]

Right off a cliff you go.ooops because you tweetfaced bad about elan

[@trusted_traveler]

@Aryan A I am aware of that, I have a background in repairing and customizing cars. That's how most modern cars are stolen these days, you buy a repeater box that picks up the signal of a cars key fob and mimics it. So when you walk up to a car it'll unlock and think the keys in it.

[@Khan.WrathOf]

@Aryan A hack an NB miata and I'll give you a cookie

[@chickenricesteak541]

The screen in the center was annoying at first but it becomes second nature once you drive it for a month.

[@sniper_pancakes]

what happen to the turbo civic?

[@SimonPhoenix313]

Makes no sense , exactly that. Not worth it for DD. If we talking track then the break and suspension upgrade is a must.

[@JTube571]

These are REALLY popular for Autocross. So much so that the SCCA has had to create a separate electric class to put them in because they are like autocross on cheat mode.

[@chrisalexandersb1748]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpSrf3VqqbOEY7M&ab_channel=MountainPassPerformance

[@nathanbickel8050]

The worse thing about a electric car. It’s so quiet that you can hear all the squeaks and rattles

[@tommoon2700]

no noise no fun 🤷

[@G20_Fuzzy]

Ev’s are great daily drivers but you can’t have fun like you do with cars with engines. Engine cars are just something else and have their own looks.

[@Florian.K.]

I think once everyone (including myself) gets past the "I don't like it cause it's different" phase there's gonna be a lot of potential. Performance mods are slowly starting to appear and it will just take some time for people to learn about ev tech in depth and stop being afraid to fiddle around with it. There once was a time where nobody dared to put a turbo on a Lambo, so I think it'll be ok.... someday

[@kylem2010GT]

This car squeaks more than my '96 Corvette.

[@jw2722]

Clearly the camera mount

[@Rambling_Hick]

I hate Teslas lol, I'd rather take a gas drinking problem V8 an hear that motor just sing

[@jw2722]

Then do that, tf?

[@Rambling_Hick]

Already do, tesla are bullshit vehicles

[@richieduck67]

A couple of 0-60's and then you get over it

[@choco-latte608]

Idk about that, I have rode in a perf model x and drove a model 3 perf and still haven't gotten over it yet

[@Splitbomber]

I agree. I got to go in an Audi RS etron gt and within 10 minutes I wanted more from the car it’s just too boring.

[@lennieherring9330]

Curious, why do you say that? Is the performance even while fast, just not engaging enough to stay interesting?

[@nberkel]

We have a Model Y Performance for our family car. Had it for a year now and still hasn't gotten old!

[@cheeto4950]

wrong! haha

[@harry-eto]

8:00 FSD beta will blow your mind

[@r0c_itfilms650]

It’s funny… I tried watching this with an open mind and was mildly amused by the first couple launches.. But no shifts, no pops, no tire spin, no nothin; the boredom set in quicker then I expected and didn’t even bother to hear what the final verdict of the car is. As I’m out ✌️

[@chrisalexandersb1748]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpSrf3VqqbOEY7M&ab_channel=MountainPassPerformance Yeah this looks super boring........

[@mikelaary911]

You have to drive one man , I was the same way lol

[@anaccount7923]

@@mikelaary911Exactly, look… I love ICE’s, and nothing will ever replace the sound of the engine screaming. That being said, the instant torque on performance teslas is so addictive. I got to test drive a performance y , and for it being the “ slowest model” it still gave me a headache from the G’s even from a roll.

[@armandolopez6302]

I like that they’re fast but I need sounds I need gas I need a manual, I need turbo

[@khaosleigon504]

Here here!!!

[@richardcruz4583]

Electric car not a lot to say 😂😂

[@john-vy1ml]

Elon, now power it with free energy technology that is being withheld from use.

[@taochen_photo]

L

[@AtticAZ]

No Gauges; No Buy. I’m a data junky.

[@jw2722]

Go buy a Kia EV then

[@schpreck]

Squeak Squeak Squeak Squeak! Yup, it's a Tesla alright.

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

These cars are so fast you start doing those breath holding shit fighter pilots do to not passout.

[@Neojhun]

Sadly seems like BEVs to mainstream audience is still very new. A Tesla is NOT the end all be of performance BEVs. BEVs can be vastly different and have vastly different character personality. The industry is just soo infant very few type of high performance BEVs production cars exist. Currently there is no Rally car, no drift weapon and no compact 2 seater currently. But these will be coming soon as these are areas BEVs can do well. The false assumption "All BEVs Feal the Same" is patently impossible. BEVs can have vastly different architectures like number of motors to axel placement then also the mass shape can be vastly different. We are at the Apple Macintosh stage of GUI computers.

[@markusdd5]

What makes me sad is the comments section here. The old claim that 'EVs are actually worse for the environment' just does not die, although it is just so categorically false. It is also kind of hypocritical that suddenly people who drive a car that gets 15MPG start to care for the environment...not genuine if you ask me.

[@jw2722]

They don’t actually care about the environment. They just think it’s a “gotcha” point and then one they’re wrong about. But they get all their EV news from Facebook memes and Fox News so it’s not all that surprising

[@novinnovations4026]

until people start messing with the electric motors/software tuning/ transmission system overhauls on Evs, I am not impressed. Not hating too much, but brakes/wheels/suspension is basic. Im waiting for the next Professor of EV tuning. This Tesla looks really nice tho.

[@harry-eto]

I'm not so fond of the Model 3/Y seats, they lack side support. The ones in the Model S are wayy better, as in almost perfect.

[@ItzzzBeamo]

One thing I'm not sure of. Has Elon Musk just, as a person made any statements saying wether or not he thinks aftermarket modification of Teslas is cool or not? Does he like it, find it expressive, or is he sticking to like, a corporate "We do not condone the homebrew modification of our vehicles" kinda thing?

[@prestonlamb1221]

He is not a fan

[@khaosleigon504]

@Aryan A how the hell he gonna tell you not to touch the battery if I wanna make it more power I should be able to do that as well...see what I'm saying you can't do shit with EVs smh

[@khaosleigon504]

@Aryan A smh and that's where the fun for a car is gone

[@andrewskaterrr]

@@khaosleigon504 do you think Lamborghini or Ferrari want you modifying their cars? I doubt it.

[@khaosleigon504]

@@andrewskaterrr people mod those all the time

[@phugwad]

No Tesla has "autonomous driving" the FSD option is more aspirational than actually usable. What is this nonsense about "fluid in my ears, fluid in my face". I have a Model 3 Performance, (I traded in a V8 BMW M3 when I got my Model 3 performance, so I have a similar point of reference to these guys), it accelerates very well, but it's only about 1 G max acceleration (whether lateral or straight line), not even close to the 7+ G of some of the jets I used to fly. Nobody is going to grey out or black out in a Tesla because the blood drains out of their eyes or brain.

[@jconn1984]

can't make it threw video. the interior noise is torture

[@moistydoooood]

honestly the comment section is far more conservative and closed off than i thought but what do i expect

[@Xehemoth]

If it doesn't have a manual trans I don't care how fast it is. If its not fun to drive I don't care.

[@terrabnadia1793]

EV are fun to accelerate but other than a 0-60 they’re not that impressive. Everyone I know who’s a “car guy” and also drives a Tesla, will ONLY want to race from a dig, they never ever wanna go from a 40 or 60 roll, because they can’t hang

[@12gauge_shawtyy]

exaclty. Its why every video about teslas just constantly shows the acceleration and people getting thrown back into their seats. Its all they do. Its a party trick. They also love power out at the top end. But hey, non car people will just do 0-60 over and over again and pretend that their car is "fast"

[@Supraman9l]

The 1000+ tri motor EVs are actually incredibly fast even after initial 0-60. 1/4 mile in the 9s

[@LightzRioTzz]

i did a 60 roll with my friends built motor 500whp wrx sti and beat him with a model 3 p just fine

[@svandorst1]

The car does a sub 12 second 1/4. They do pretty okay even after 60. They'd still torch a bunch of cars from a 40 roll.

[@mvc2177]

“Will ONLY” yeah you full of BS. Real car guys know what Tesla’s are about.

[@hoondagang4919]

THEIR ARE BATTERY UPGRADES THEIR IS A COMPANY THAT MAKES PERFORMANCE BATTERIES

[@ryanhewett1820]

Regardless of how fast it is, it looks horrendous. There’s only one nice looking electric car and it’s $2M+

[@din0330]

Id say the Taycan especially the Cross Turismo looks pretty nice

[@Deatomizer]

I think the reason aftermarket accessories for EV's are slow in offering products is most people will not want to void their warranty. Once the car has been around long enough the aftermarket industry will grow rapidly.

[@Briggsian]

It's because there are fewer parts to change, and the powertrain components can't really be upgraded the same way an ICE vehicle's can. In theory, you could rebuild the motor to produce more power, but you'd need to tweak the car's software to get the battery to deliver that power, which is pretty much impossible since you now have to crack the vehicle's software encryption. You could upgrade the battery, but that's the most expensive component in the vehicle, and the cost of developing a higher performance battery would mean that an aftermarket battery would be much more expensive than the already expensive OE batteries. Overall, the aftermarket for EVs will strictly be handling and cosmetics, unless someone is able to crack the software encryption to allow for mod support.

[@KarzKreated]

EVs aren't for the enthusiast in my opinion. The only advantage they have is with acceleration. While that's great that they can accelerate so quickly, it's the one & only attribute that's appealing to an enthusiast. Unless you're someone with enough money who can afford a high performance EV And another High Performance vehicle, most enthusiasts don't bother. They're incredibly expensive upfront and have limited options for modifications. EVs are a great alternative especially as a commuter vehicle, just not a performance vehicle.

[@aussie2uGA]

That’s what I thought too until I sold the BMW V8 M3, due to connecting rod issue, and tried the Model 3. I love it! Low center of gravity makes transitions quick without roll, instant insane torque, Porsche type steering.

[@KarzKreated]

@@aussie2uGA oh I'm sure it's a great driving car. I really want to drive the new Model S to see how that acceleration is. I'm definitely curious. I'll personally be more open to EVs once the technology and infrastructure really starts to mature. When charging becomes as quick & easy as pumping gas, that's really when I'll openly consider a EV. For now, I'm gonna enjoy every fuel burning engine while I can. 😎

[@KewlBreezeKeez]

TESLA > everything else

[@MrLowprofile13]

I like em! Buuut i cannot afford replacing the battery pack when they go out.

[@Clubloosedriftguy]

If you do actual research electric cars are actually worse for the environment

[@Briggsian]

That depends on how the cars are being used by the consumer. A person who keeps their car for 10 years and drives 10000 miles a year would be reducing their impact on the environment by switching to an EV. A person that leases a new car every 2-3 years and drives the same 10000 miles a year would have a worse impact on the environment if they were driving an EV. This is assuming that the ICE and EV are comparable vehicles of course.

[@jw2722]

If you’re a car guy then why do you all the sudden care about the environment?

[@AkinaSpeedStarsAE86]

aside from weight reduction; what else can you do to it to make it faster?

[@tecnogadget2]

Stick a plaid motor lol

[@mean3g161]

@@tecnogadget2 battery*

[@viktorbryce951]

You almost have to wait on outside sources to modify or make a different charging point that allows the engine to safely take more energy from the battery it's self. It is after all the battery that powers the engine. Of course this in turn would diminish travel distance, but short of that you can't really do much else. Unfortunately, upgrading is really tricky because all the electrics built into the car are designed to work on the particular power output from the battery which is fitted as standard. Changing the battery, you might see some electrical items fail to work properly. It's like how 12v & 24v aren't the same or other batteries, for instance. Unless you can convert said parts to operate on a different source or change those parts that are source compatible to your new source, you'll never get it to be faster short of weight reduction.

[@Briggsian]

At some point, I can see people making higher performance motors and maybe batteries, though batteries would be extremely expensive. An aftermarket, high-performance battery upgrade would probably cost half as much as the entire vehicle.

[@AkinaSpeedStarsAE86]

@@viktorbryce951 Very excited to see what people come up with. I grew up in the 90s and 3-500 hp were considered top tier..now im seeing 2000 hp skylines and 1000 hp teslas....ridiculous