“Highland” to the Highlands - new 2024 Tesla Model 3 v 2021 Long Range road trip.

[@Martyniak.D]

Thanks to your videos Richard, last summer I took my MY RWD on a trip from UK to Poland. 1000.6 miles one way. Have done this trip over the years with multiple cars with different family configuration. This time with 2 kids (1 and 17) and my wife. Never we have arrived so comfortably. Range was excellent, economy great. 1 Wh/m more than my average around the UK. Car was loaded to the glass roof and we were not going particularly slow. Super experience and I would never decided to do that with little kid if it wasn't for Your videos. Well I would never go for Tesla if I didn't stumble across this channel. Thanks and keep up good work!

[@antoineparmentier3319]

Amazing video, thanks! We’ll drive from France into Scotland this April, so it’s a nice introduction to the area!

[@alancobbin]

I can certainly see why you go to the highlands it’s beautiful,as expected both Model 3’s didn’t even break a sweat,great video cheers guys 👍😉💪

[@kevinfreemantle6875]

Richard, hello from New Zealand. I look forward to seeing each post that you put up, they are always informative interesting and unbiased. Your posts are one of the best on KZbin. I enjoy your non dramaticism. Fantastic information, thank you Richard. 😊

[@edwardmacrury5376]

Thanks for sharing your journey. Really interesting to see the real world efficiency and vehicle use given the journey type, weather & motorway etc.

[@RSEV]

Thanks for watching!

[@AngelFG-Model3]

Hola amigo! Somos de Navia en Asturias, España. En octubre viajamos con nuestro 2023 Model 3 AWD en ferry desde Santander a Portsmouth y viajaremos hasta Stornoway. En 2019 viajamos ya con nuestro anterior coche, nuestro Opel Ampera hasta Portree y este año cruzamos a las islas. Estamos realmente emocionados! Un abrazo

[@ericvet8b]

Lovely trip with family. That Glen Orchy farm looks great!! Added to the list for short break. And I spotted immediately the Skyfall view!! Nice!! Also you consumption included having sentry mode on most of the time and dog mode so really good numbers!!

[@farid4791]

Thanks for the video. I'm considering getting a model 3 performance as my next company car and watching your content has been really helpful. Plus, Scotland looks gorgeous. I may be tempted to do the trip from Belgium at some point to experience these beautiful roads myself.

[@pdjhh]

Great these are proper real use videos good work!

[@andrewbarrett9277]

Great video Richard Scotland is a lovely place to go for a holiday very nice scenery I will look forward to seeing more of your videos 👍👍😁

[@stevedowler2366]

Very nice trip, thanks for the ride-along. Our brood spent a week in Delgaty Castle by Turriff (yes, pronounced 'Turra') and then on to Banff and Rosehearty which is a very pretty village. Cheers and have fun.

[@RSEV]

Nice and glad enjoyed, thanks for watching!

[@Nockalates]

Sentry mode is genius. 4 times it has saved me from claims on my own policy.

[@ramblerandy2397]

Nice video, Richard. It just shows that there are no worries driving a BEV to places like the Scottish Highlands, Lake District, Welsh mountains, etc. Particularly in a Tesla with their superb effciency, but I've done road trips in my VW ID3. It's just not a problem. On the Scottish highlands, I'd recommend it to anyone who'd love something a little out of the way. Been twice, Xmas and New Years, and stayed in a nice warm chalet in Cannich. From there you can walk into the mountains [don't get lost or fall into a snow drift]. The scenery is absolutely superb.

[@algrainger]

Hope you liked the battlesteds. Our local.

[@alexandersaksvoll5373]

There is nothing better than a roadtrip inScotland with an efficient EV! Im happy to see these road trip videos, especially up north. Fab video as always. And the accommodation looks great. Ill definitely test it next time I'm holidaying in the Highlands again :D

[@Echho1]

Beautiful scenery! What a roadtrip! Love the Skyfall shot. I am used to driving in the states - the Highlands look amazing ⛰🌧🚗

[@Budooby]

This is awesome man! What a great comparison, thanks for making this!! Love all the math throughout, and beautiful views! Really really well done, and looks like it was a fun trip!

[@RSEV]

Thank you, glad enjoyed it!

[@JohnLovesSpain]

A Highland in the Highlands, maybe it's a first. I don't own a Tesla yet but I have hired 4 in the last 2 years for long UK leisure trips. I had no range anxiety as the super charging network removes any concerns about 'filling up'. Also many hotels offer free charging. Great video 👍

[@timahl6037]

Thanks Richard, after watching this clip I booked a stay in Glenorchy farm! Currently in Tom Barr and enjoying the silence with the model 3 charging. Great recommendation for a break!

[@simonhobbs9097]

Great video Richard, your overall honesty about the new Model 3 is refreshing. Would be good to pitch it against what you think is its biggest competitor.

[@Bob_just_Bob]

Thanks for this. I have a 2019 Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Dual Motor AWD and while I love it and it’s not having any issues I’m wondering if I should trade in for a new one this year or not. So info on the new and improved one is much welcomed

[@tafl-9198]

Dont you think it would be better to wait 4 years or so ? A 2019 Model 3 is very similar to a 2023 Model 3 so your car is by no means outdated. In 4 years there will most likely be even more improvements to the Model 3.

[@haolsen3607]

I’m thinking about the same, but my 2019 still feels really nice, the thing that I would enjoy the most in the newer one would be the sound level. We do some really long roadtrips every year so better noice insulation would be great

[@wemakecookie]

I recommend taking a test drive of the new one and determining if it's enough of an upgrade to justify its purchase. The main improvements are a quieter cabin, 8% more efficient, better/softer suspension, better materials, better looks (imo), and various other little improvements.

[@0-Will-0]

Same boat here. 2020 LR so probably about the same as yours. I've had creaking front arms replaced, leakey boot (twice), seat switches replaced twice FOC at home (wife's fault, so great service) and coming to end of warranty. Really loved the car but all the improvements of the HM3 are tempting me, just wish it had depreciated a bit less. Looking forward to the day can buy one of these with a bit of depreciation from RSEV! :)

[@blueplanet1048]

It depends how you look at it. Technically it’s actually better to sell yours now since it will actually still retain a good value. It’s already over 4 years old if it does get older it will also lose more value so you will end up paying more anyways. The refreshed model 3 just seems to be a much better built car basically perfecting almost everything that it needed. If you had a 2022 - 2023 obviously it would be better to wait for a year or two depending on your financials. Personally for me if I had a 2019 I definitely would get the 2024 model especially knowing it has a better ride quality and noise insulation which makes a biggest difference in a car. Cheers!🥂

[@jasoncarmichael4540]

Interesting video, such beautiful countryside

[@chrisrowe22]

I do love a road trip video! I’m excited now for our April trip to the far north west of Scotland in the Model Y.

[@RSEV]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@scorzonthedawes]

Thanks so much for this one Richard, it has very much whetted my appetite for my family's forthcoming road trip from Hampshire to Applecross and Skye for a holiday at Easter. Not in a Highland mind, but in the sweetspot unicorn that is the mighty Model 3 RWD Long Range, that I managed to grab last year for not much more than the Standard Range. It's gonna be an interesting trip as I will be beyond the Supercharger zone for seven days so will need to use non SC public charging for the first time. Chargeplace Scotland, you had better be up to it. And we will be taking on the famous Bealach Na Ba road pass too, absolutely cannot wait.

[@RSEV]

Awesome! I’d like to run the highland alongside the rwd LR for comparison one day. Make sure you get a charge place Scotland card, don’t rely on app alone. You’ll enjoy that trip!

[@scorzonthedawes]

@@RSEV yep thanks, good advice, got the RFID card start of this year. I will do my best to record whole trip Miles/kWh (going to be about 1500 miles total) and actual total kWh used and will report back. I've been seeing between 4 and 4.3 so far on longer circa 250 mile Winter time motorway trips with a car full of bodies and bags. Summertime general mixed usage for commuting etc around the A3 M27 corridors I was seeing 5.3 Miles/kWh. I've been very very impressed with efficiency and charge speeds are off the scale.

[@scorzonthedawes]

@@RSEV Total trip 1520 miles around 364 kWh of energy efficiency circa 4.2 miles/kWh. Given that the car was rammed full, you couldn't get a fag paper in there, the weather at times was atrocious (Storm Kathy), it was low single figures temps on those early starts, we did a LOT of up and down in Scotland including the highest road pass in the UK several times, the vast majority was 60-70 on dual/motorway and I allowed the car to do whatever pre con it wanted to so that our charging speeds were optimal, I am very very pleased. I think that's pretty damned impressive for the old tech Model 3 🙂

[@dang3254]

Hi Richard, Another great video! You have inspired me for a road trip in my 2021 M3LR! Glenorchy Farm booked for 4 nights in June for part R&R and part working Dan Shropshire

[@johnbev2336]

Once again a great video Richard, no range anxiety with a Tesla. Great comparison, Scottish highlands beautiful ever.

[@RSEV]

Thank you ☺️

[@markymarkreviews]

Another great informative video/travelogue. The fact you can get that range (300+ miles) fully loaded in cold rainy conditions with a 75kWh battery is scarily good. Just hoping for a slightly smaller model at some point.

[@rogerstarkey5390]

Tesla builds a "system", not just a collection of components.

[@Paul-if1jq]

This weekend, my model Y to Newcastle was 345 W/H in the rain and at 6 degrees... on the way back, it was 280W/h

[@amramweismann6162]

i really love your reviews honest precis not trying to find faults in what ever car you are testing just to find them thanks

[@Paul-ow9dd]

Richard, the reason I've ordered a white 2024 LR. Best colour to touchup those inevitable stone chips with a toothpick. Your comment about easier to blend a colour such as white is a pertinent point as well. BTW, I love the new red and the blue. But went for white. 😀 Lovely accommodation! Some of the scenery reminds me of Tasmania - where I live.

[@R0BBS]

Great video, have recently discovered your channel since I purchased my first Tesla last month. Lots of brilliant real world tests which is what we all like to see. Am considering doing the NC500 over Whitsun in my M3 SR+. Lots more charging for me but looks like there's plenty around. Thank you 👍🏻

[@Carpe6Diem]

Great Video. Thanks. We did almost exactly the same road trip a couple of years ago in a Model X all the way up to Skye. Very enjoyable and even had some good weather as well. Absolutely no issue with charging but we did have to choose hotels with destination chargers. Must say the experience would have been very different had we not had access to the Supercharger network.

[@madcam3899]

Great video guys, doing a similar trip in September in my model y. Really looking forward to it after seeing this. Keep up the good work 👏

[@dougowt]

Always find these videos interesting. Not sure if you are still running your old Model S within the business, but the update in January has cured the auto wiper issues on my 2016 85D. I took it to southern Italy last October/November covering 5,500 miles in six weeks. Used mostly free superchargers, only occasionally using an 11kW AC charger in town. So the whole trip cost less than €70. I grabbed a coffee and a free top up at Exeter services on the way home and another Model S driver said i looked tired. I told him I'd just returned from southern Italy and he said he was on his way home from southern France, then joked that you can't do long journeys in EVs.

[@Angusoksen]

Wait What !? 12:58 Is that a normal sight here and there in the side of the road in Scotland?

[@0-Will-0]

Not usually a fan of black cars but that looks an absolute weapon and is! Think the black suits it more than the previous gen. Thanks so much for sharing this, thanks to your family too for putting up with you filming.

[@milesbuckhurst504]

Great video - and special thanks for the km extra you add to calculations. I’m a bit envious of your temperatures being so warm 😂. Here in Norway still cold enough to severely curtail my model y range. Well I say severely. But actual not bad at all until -15C and colder and even then long range is comfortable.

[@gohumberto]

Tesla need to get in touch with you as a Rep. By far the best, most informative, Tesla channel. I currently drive a 30kwhr Leaf (which honestly does fine for 95% of our driving .... City-dwellers really need to check out old Nissan Leafs as "free" transport). However, I need to consolidate from 2 to 1 car at some point. It was between a Kia/Hyundai or a Model 3. The sheer effortless ownership of a Tesla is swinging it for me. I wish they had a 7 year warranty.

[@BanditNZ]

Thoroughly enjoyed this one. Thanks

[@frank118]

Thanks for making these videos. You are now officially a Highlander!

[@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501]

Brilliant vlog looked amazing

[@RSEV]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@michaelarcher6278]

I liked your comment about doing Tebay to South Coast without charging, that is a trip I do every year. This year in my 2023 Mazda2, it does 60 mph on motorways, so I have a third of a tank left when get to the Westmoreland hotel at Tebay. However I do agree with you about the tesla, by far the best charging system and really efficient.

[@zenithua]

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[@AJzilllaPro]

LEGEND

[@grahambrown42]

Great video again Richard. Going to Durham in the Model X I bought from you last August, and probably stopping at Tebay or Scotch Corner on the way,

[@rogerstarkey5390]

Sounds like Tebay is a good choice

[@glenndotarcher]

Richard - great video and spectacular scenery. However I need to pull you up on your use of percentages to compare the speed of charging between the vehicles (or range for that matter). Given that they have different size batteries making a comparison using percentages is confusing if not simply inaccurate. It does work if they have the same size battery but not otherwise. Keep up the good work.

[@vhol93]

Efficiency was not bad at all indeed!! Great video.

[@RSEV]

Thank you!

[@sargfowler9603]

Beautiful scenery in Scotland. So jealous! I think journeys like this suit an EV very well where you can plan your route ahead with stops and stay somewhere EV friendly. It's a bit more difficult if you're going cross country on A and B roads and wouldn't normally stop for a break to see friends a couple of hours away. In these cases, the charging infrastructure really starts to show its weakness. The government should be ensuring more chargers are installed as EV sales increase. Otherwise, it'll only get worse, not better.

[@richardeskins]

Another great video Rich. I finally got my first referral but they forgot to use it! 😂

[@philipjames250]

Really enjoying your videos. They are very helpful!

[@michaelellingham7257]

Just recently visited Scottish Highlands beautiful

[@KP-xi4bj]

The small energy usage efficiency differences could be due to different tires and/or driving habits.

[@somewhat-similar]

My Passat diesel would have done it for far cheaper… 😂 just joking! Loved the video - only this week rewatched your Taycan trip to the same place, looks like an amazing spot.

[@somewhat-similar]

Would love to know, given the Taycan used double (or very nearly double) the energy, so there were more charge stops - if you had to pick up the keys to Taycan or Highland for that trip next time… what would you pick?!

[@nh112]

Did the whole NC500 last Oct in my 2022 M3SR. Didn't stay at a single hotel/airbnb with charger, but still found it fine to just topup at Chargeplace Scotland's 50kW chargers whilst doing food shop. Only day I had to sit at a charger for quite a while was the Isle of Skye day, as that's quite a huge island, so I needed to add +100% for the day. In total it was £140 for 1266mi Also saw loads of Belgian plated Model Y's around Fort William, Glenfinnan and Glencoe. So obviously they felt really comfortable to do such a trip!

[@Jaw0lf]

I am impressed for a fully loaded car in wintry conditions not much above freezing, 4kWh is very good. My Kia E Niro gives me around 3.3kWh in similar circumstances. I am looking to swap over to the new Model 3 standard range and hoping to have similar performance efficiency wise and give me extra range than my E Niro. Hope you had a great trip with the family. Thanks Richard.

[@SDK2006b]

Great video ! 👍

[@Sidewinder1009oli]

so frustrating, when you make the effort to park out of the way, at the back end of the car park and someone comes and parks up next to you. Especially if they can't drive.

[@Acarsfault]

I’m italian, I visited Scotland 3 times in my life. First time at 16 yo with a Vespa Second with an old Fiat 500 Third with a Range Rover Sport ..... next will be with a Tesla , 😅 thank you for your informative video

[@jonathanfields4ever]

Great, great stuff. Why does some silly head with a diesel Passat comment on every EV video 🤣 You said it as a throwaway, but it really stuck with me.

[@matthewhicklin1507]

Excellent video Mate keep them coming

[@jondavies5885]

Nice. Been toJedburugh and Penrith. Nice part of the world. How did family find it as passengers, compared to old model? P s still in 0:01 terested in seeing your 100k old model costs video. Thanks

[@Dampealx7]

Lovely scenery

[@JellyLancelot]

I've done York to Portsmouth on a single charge with plenty left in the tank, even then drove for a few hours in France on the other side too ('21 M3 LR). EV range in the UK really isn't an issue at all.

[@lainetaylor3880]

Inspired by this video we are currently sat in one of the cabins at Glenorchy Farm. It's a lovely place I would happily recommend to anyone. Our Enyaq iv80 has transported from Darlington to here, Oban and Fort William with 0 issues 😊.

[@oneistar6661]

That's some proper highlands :) 466 meters ASL village. Nearly died.

[@stevencito1000]

Highland to the Highlands; you deserve an Oscar for this title

[@PaulDance]

Lovely stuff 👌🏻

[@aimebonnard2876]

Sympa la vidéo de cette balade merci

[@SWR112]

I do a Glasgow to Duxford and just top up once with petrol. I think it would take 28 minutes Charge time. But looking at that new Renault 5 that does around 200 miles real world you’d need to full charge on the way down. Love these comparisons. Utuber seen through Glass stayed there but drove in his brand new RS6 that he emitted was shocking on fuel maybe should have done it in a Tesla. Apologies for the weather up here. When you know the roads so we’ll your editing is a bit off to the journey suggested. 😂

[@nedywest71]

Thank you!

[@dyhppyx]

Great info Richard. Only thing I'd say is take out 10% for expected degredation from a new car to be more realistic.

[@GMTRB5]

Love your videos!!

[@colinwiseman]

Thanks for showing that EVs bring back the journey to trips, instead of worrying about getting to the destination as fast as possible. Sure you arent being slow, but kust looked like a lot of fun. And charging when you get a call of nature instead of making detours for petrol. ABC! Love it.

[@VictorGoesElectric]

Nice one Richard, our Highlans are truly magnificent. I’m planning on doing NC500 in my Ioniq 5 this year. Last year I’ve done it in my old stinking diesel (Glasgow➡️NC500➡️Glasgow). You don’t benefit from owning Tesla in Scotland from charging point of view, specifically up north where you get slow 50kw DC chargers and up to 22kw AC. Still, many hotels offer free charging. Keep up the good work.

[@VictorGoesElectric]

….and next time you are in Scotland, try Torridon to Lower Diabaig road, you will not be disappointed. Best I’ve ever been on. My next favourite is in Shetland (between JohnnieMann’s Loch and Glussdale Water road takes you right up to Isle of Nibon)

[@0-Will-0]

Would love to see a comparison in ride comfort and noise between a raven MX and this. I know they're not direct competitors but are similar money.

[@rickmitchell6813]

Hi Richard, excellent videos. I am considering upgrading from a 2021 model 3 to the new one. Quite a few people have mentioned a constant whiny hum from the computer/monitor fan. Have you noticed that when the car is idle? Might be a concern to me.

[@TheRothenborg]

great video, but the weather OMG

[@davidjroberts2000]

Hi Richard, These range tests are really useful. One question that always occurs to me is what speeds do you do (especially for motorway driving)? I currently own a Nissan Leaf and know that speed has a really big impact on my range capability. Cheers David

[@freddydad1]

3,000 miles in 3wks, in the past you sell at 5,000 miles, so in 2wks it'll be the first used highland in the uk, can i register first interest?

[@ianbower7756]

Hello Richard. Enjoyed the video. A question - Does the reflection in the windscreen of the ambient light strip along the dashboard annoy you? I suspect I would have to have it turned off.

[@15bit62]

Damn i wish i could get that kind of efficiency in my 2021 Model 3. I only see 150-160Wh/km when i'm going through the Netherlands at 100kph.

[@ghost70]

Northumberland , my neck of the woods but on the coast side

[@GreenTorque]

What tyres are on both cars? Some of the efficiency gains could be attributed to the more efficient tyres on M3H

[@philipturner1922]

Can I ask where you dog was kept during the journey? A conundrum for me when considering a Tesla (as I have a dog - a Cavapoo!) is between the M3 and the MY due to its hatch which is easier for dogs.

[@rchatte100]

Long trips in a Tesla have never really been a prob. The issues is with the non tesla public chargers. Have an EV (tax reasons) & it's a complete lottery.

[@granfersteve3815]

👍should have watched the whole video before asking the question😉

[@RSEV]

🤷‍♂️ 😂

[@akf2000]

Imagine being in his extended family and not owning a Tesla

[@huggyuk]

He would legally divorce his extended family 😂

[@SWR112]

Imagine the deals you could get 😂 Certainly a family member that is going to be honest and help you brilliant.

[@esm7708]

24000 miles in year in my Mg xs ev. No problem. Not missed a beat.

[@Clove_Parma]

Hey Richard, any plan to look at the BYD Seal?

[@perclausen2189]

Thank you for this informative video. On the trip the car used 381kwh but how many kWh did you put on, or would you have bought?

[@SBKPete]

4 miles per kWh, is fantastic. Something that I can only dream about, in my Volvo C40 🤦🏻 (2.4 miles per kWh this time of year). And that’s in driving Miss Daisy mode.

[@SJKeates]

great video! The efficiency improvement doesnt seem neither here nor there to me

[@ErvinKortsLaur]

Great! 👌

[@jsanders100]

Would the SR be more efficient than the LR due to its lower weight?

[@khaledalhouli8816]

Can you put the photoge of the accident?

[@Fretawekakoep]

What type of battery is in the new LR?

[@Bfranklyn731]

Nice trip, beautiful country! Greetings from muskegon michigan.

[@flashback9966]

Fantastic holiday spot, but can you charge at Glenorchy Farm?

[@rogerstarkey5390]

13:30 Yes, you can

[@flashback9966]

@@rogerstarkey5390Sorry, missed that!

[@DeanoM3]

Rich, anything on the new performance/plaid/whatever it'll be called, and is one on your list?

[@robertbelcher9812]

What was the total costs of all this trip in charging?

[@adr0110]

Great video! Can I just ask for some clarification, you mentioned you were given free supercharging miles from your referral code? I used a friends and neither of us got anything…🤷‍♂️