Tesla Model 3 2024 review

[@TB-up4xi]

A couple more things to note: The 250kw max charge is only sustained for a very short period, for the majority of the charge between 20% and 80% on the LR the charge will sit around 150kw in good weather, the LFP battery although only able to accept 170 Kw max will sit around 110 kw for most of the charge. In a recent software update Tesla changed the charge recommendation from 90% to 80% on a regular basis for NMC battery cars (the long range) While the complete drivetrain warranty is slightly less on the RWD version, on average, LFP batteries will last 2.5 to 3 times longer (LFP is rated at 4500 full charge cycles) v NMC ( the long rage batteries are rated at 1500-1800 full charge cycles).

[@erikny3137]

150 kw for a period then down to 50-ish when you approach 80-90%

[@winodh]

Nice to see that you covered battery types for RWD n AWD, KV difference for each of these two types and the recommended percentage to charge as well. Not many reviews in Australia cover to this level. Great job 👍

[@AB78]

Nice video. As soon as Highland performance comes out in United States I'm buying it !!! Stealth Grey dark interior. Super excited and want it already !!!!

[@tonyvirili3414]

It would be very useful to comment on the cost of insurance cover. Thx for an impartial and informative video.

[@YSA920]

Test drove a new model 3 today with the 18” standard wheels. This is the size I would go for. The OPD was great, the performance impressive.

[@YSA920]

Mid Jan 2024 have rented Highland Model 3 for a couple days. RWD Stealth Grey with the white interior. It's much tighter than a 30 min test drive showed. Very easy to drive at or under the speed limit which is a positive in Melb. I wouldn't have gone for Stealth Grey and white seats if I was ordering. But the black and white door cards look great and of course both the driver and passenger cover the seats anyway. And if you need to get away from an idiot or like clear road, plenty of acceleration. Cancelled an XPower order earlier this week, still have a Seal on order. But the Tesla might be more resolved. The rear screen is novel, the boot is huge!

[@paulcane7160]

I have the new M3 LR highland and it's friggin amazing, handling is next level, no understeering that I found yet. Super smooth and quiet. Sold a cla45 AMG and shits all over it. Well done Tesla. Got a software update yesterday that has more improvements, just love this car!

[@therightcar]

Nice one!

[@talhabakhtiar6178]

I am enjoying it. I got my LR yesterday

[@therightcar]

Nice! Glad you’re happy.

[@ianthomas7863]

An excellent car review, as usual Matt. Great to have the comparisons. Happy New Year🎉

[@therightcar]

Thanks Ian, appreciate that! Lots more coming in 2024!!

[@gooldii1]

I have driven both, m3h lr and m3h sr, and they are STUNNING!! I own a M Y Lr, i know Tesla, but these are soooo good! I will buy me a M3H lr.

[@KhataarFelMataar]

Hi what do you think of the m3h sr acceleration? I heard several people mentioning that going from a dead stop feels like the car holds back, from 40mph it gives full power.

[@gooldii1]

@@KhataarFelMataar no. I think, it feels like a good 6 cylinder. It drives well, smooth and good, but lr offers v8 power and the sound systhem is much better

[@KhataarFelMataar]

@@gooldii1 Thanks, guess I have to request a test drive and see for myself. :)

[@gooldii1]

@@KhataarFelMataar they both really!! Drive great. I have a y lr, of course it has more Power, but if you did never driven a Lr, nobody needs more, than a sr! Lfp is also great, always 100%. I have driven them, because i am Stickholder, i have MANY Stocks. I wanted to see, how good the Products are. I was very! Satisfied.

[@gooldii1]

@@KhataarFelMataar litle tip. How SILENT and COMFY they are! If you use the Horn, you barely can hear it! And, strange, i had the feeling, the lr was more nimble on the Steering. I personally would chose the lr. I am thinking of buying one.

[@sharatlal]

Hi Matt. You may have talked about this previously, but what are your thoughts regarding the voice control feature in the Tesla 3?

[@Clove_Parma]

Nice video, as usually! Any word when we’ll see a review of the Seal from you? Cheers!

[@sebnet3946]

you have missed the Renault Megane E-tech, and honestly I was pleasantly surprised by it. I know it has only been made available recently in Australia, but i was lucky to drive it in Germany and it was pure pleasure.

[@csguak]

The performance version is simply the best sleeper car in existence. It literally looks like a generic entry level Sedan, but will accelerate faster than Porsche 911.

[@waynehobbs5175]

Seal Performance does all of that plus you get an instrument cluster and HUD plus a charger all included!

[@csguak]

@@waynehobbs5175 Seal is very unique looking. It's very eye catching as opposed to Highland, which looks quite low profile

[@SimonEllwood]

You mentioned that not having dedicated buttons for car set-up is a cost saving measure. This is off course true but it also fits the best part is no part philosophy. I set those things over three and a half years ago and have not touched them since (I have a 2020 Model 3). How much extra would you be prepared to pay for those extra buttons?

[@therightcar]

Personally if I could get a Model 3 with buttons, stalks, a shifter and a HUD, I’d pay $5000 more.

[@Strand0410]

You haven’t used your stalk indicators since 2020 too?

[@SimonEllwood]

​@@Strand0410Since when were indicators a one time setup feature? It is not a BMW!

[@oggyoggy1299]

@@therightcar The good news is you can fit stalks and a HUD for much less than $5k.

[@FeatureRequest]

why make buttons for something you rarely use on a daily basis like moving the steering wheel or side mirrors? this is why moving it to the screen is great. when you develop a profile the car will remember ur settings and adjust it itself.

[@ozzy1280]

Great video! I'd love to see a comparison between this Tesla Model 3 RWD and the BYD Seal Premium (as they're comparably priced). I'm tossing up between these 2 cars myself.

[@therightcar]

I can’t offer that exact comparison but I am doing a Seal review (coming this week) that should help you!

[@amrindersingh3949]

Pls when you do the review pls give me the thought tesla vs byd. RECENTLY BYD SEAL AND AATO 3 caught fire is this is something to worry about? NOT IN AUSTRALIA BUT IN OTHER COUNTRIES

[@amesoeurs]

forgot to mention, the LR also comes with a superior stereo (with subs)

[@therightcar]

Yep, it does.

[@tldrinfographics5769]

It’s such an overkill Because the base model audio is so good

[@MrMass1234]

An absolutely brilliant review. I will purchase a model 3 , later this year.

[@therightcar]

Thanks Shane!

[@lyndonp3391]

Great review. You mentioned it was 38° hot that day...did you have Any issues with the sunroof?.

[@therightcar]

Thank you! Yep, it’s been scorching hot here - but I was surprised how well the cabin remained cool. If you park it in the sun, of course it’s going to be hot inside, but overall it’s better than some other cars I’ve tested with a full glass roof.

[@lyndonp3391]

@therightcar we've been in heavy research trying to decide between this tesla and the new byd seal. Thanks for replying...much appreciated. 👌🏻

[@stevenleonards4843]

​@@lyndonp3391same, what versions of the seal have you driven. What's going to sway you one way or the other?

[@lyndonp3391]

@stevenleonards4843 It's early days yet, Steve. we've only literally sat in a Tesla,and as far as i heard, the byd seal is only out to view/test hopefully January in Sunny Portugal 'hence the sunroof question'. Haven't even test driven an electric car yet!.

[@michaelcrowley6970]

Great review, now I'm even more excited as I've ordered the same model and same colour for 2024. Only thing, lots of roundabouts in Ireland....no indicator stalks😂

[@goforsteve3042]

Unless you want to signal changing directions. 😮 Buttons?!

[@TheZainsss]

I might buy mine today based on ur reviews!! Thanksa

[@nathanbyrne6395]

When will it be available in the US?

[@wemakecookie]

Q1 2024

[@jmccoymusic]

Re: phantom breaking in the tunnels, the navigation data doesn't yet have the new westconnex tunnels mapped so it's been freaking out in those far worse than it does in the longer standing ones. Thought it was worth mentioning since you're coming from the mountains. Phantom breaking still a problem, but when the car doesn't know where it is on a map it gets outrageously bad.

[@therightcar]

Thanks for the update on that. Let’s hope it’s resolved soon! It’s not a pleasant experience.

[@jy5886]

Interesting I thought Tesla doesn’t rely on map data.

[@77jez]

Hi. Just found your reviews on KZbin and subscribed. Great content. Looking at a model Y late July this year. Any idea if the 24 will have similar updates and when it may be released here in Aus. I wonder if I could get a better deal on 23 model y once 24 is released

[@therightcar]

Hi mate. I don’t think anyone who isn’t Elon knows what’s going to happen when with Tesla! Haha. I would suspect, based on reports and rumours, though, that there will be a refreshed Model Y later this year. I don’t think you’ll get a deal on a MY23 even if there is a newer model. Tesla isn’t in that mindset from my experience. Sorry I couldn’t be of more help!

[@77jez]

@@therightcar good to know. Thanks. Hopefully prices dont go up. The model y at current price is quite good i think but thats also about my limit too. Waiting for my current lease to run out in july. Look forward to more vids. Coming from a 2019 subaru xv to a model y should be quite a step up i guess

[@therightcar]

Oh, it'll be a massive step up. Would you think about the Subaru Solterra? I'll be hopefully reviewing one of those soon!

[@77jez]

@@therightcar still open to other cars but from what ive seen i keep coming back to tesla so far. Havnt seen the soltera yet but we have been very happy with our subarus. Camt wait to see your review on it

[@brent_in_aussie]

Great review ,Matt . Quantum step backwards to have no indicator stalk … roundabouts ? Still a boring liking car but many will love it .. can’t wait to grab one used in 18 months for $40 k Guaranteed..!

[@buncha5651]

I wouldn't buy one at any price.

[@brent_in_aussie]

@@buncha5651 same … it’s the falcon of the 21st century

[@therightcar]

No issues with roundabouts in my experience. Different if you live in Canberra or Sunshine Coast, I’m sure.

[@jwstolk]

Just got this car, and I'm still working on the best way to signal when leaving small (European) roundabouts. You have to keep the correct hand free and forget about left/right or up/down: You want the arrow that is pointing to the center of the wheel. Best to locate the button as soon as you are on the roundabout, so you can keep eyes on the road when exiting the round about. Should be fine in a week or so. Tesla wish list: when on a roundabout, make any of the steering wheel buttons act as right indicator (or left, in left-driving countries).

[@florianklampfer4750]

@@jwstolkyou want to press the button that's further along the clockwise direction to exit a roundabout. It corresponds to the direction you'll turn the steering wheel to make the turn. Works without looking

[@lurf9418]

Some Ferrari's have indicators as buttons on the steering wheel. Why are people so annoyed when Tesla do it?

[@mattyoz0]

Are you slow?

[@lurf9418]

@@mattyoz0 Explain..

[@mattyoz0]

@@lurf9418 how many people own Ferrari's compared to a Model 3?

[@trogdortheburninator8149]

Have you driven a Ferrari? It’s a pain, and to be fair people don’t daily Ferraris much either!

[@supamario3055]

Nice review of the basics and pretty much as expected. However, given the removal of the stalks, it should be incumbent upon a reviewer to address this and test the indicator buttons during difficult manoeuvres. Are you able to drive around a variety of small and large roundabouts?

[@therightcar]

Yeah as I said in the review you get used to it.

[@oggyoggy1299]

There would have to be something wrong with you if you couldn’t handle it.

[@MrTomsmith81]

Hey matt, great review, yeah that warranty is a bit of a letdown, not the best

[@donalkillackey9490]

Does the new M3 have the creep and roll options? I’m not so keen on 1 peddle drive.

[@therightcar]

I believe it does.

[@GeoI777]

It doesn't, unfortunately.

[@cuda260]

Great review, thanks for covering some of the things that don't get covered in most reviews.

[@therightcar]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SteveMarriott91]

I wonder when the performance will be announced…

[@therightcar]

A few months. Or whenever the stock price slides again 🤪

[@jaredebeling1412]

I’m freaked out about the phantom breaking !

[@therightcar]

It could have been an early software issue.

[@borinvlogs]

the weather and neighbourhood. man, everything looks so beautiful there compared to miserable England here.

[@hal3137]

Great comment about brand cache , a lot of new EV brands in the market , but will they survive if rebates and government handouts vanish. Tesla is no doubt a survivor and has large presence in Australia directly and not via a third party importer which in a lot of cases has ended up in tears. Great review.

[@therightcar]

Thank you! Appreciate the feedback and your thoughts.

[@stevenleonards4843]

The byd network of dealers is like turning upto a popup burger truck at a music festival. Doesn't inspire confidence.

[@zkr2133]

@@stevenleonards4843 You can say whatever you want about them, there's no denying that their cars are good

[@noyb-yb]

Good review. I was wating for this car. However, one tester of this car in Australia recently (Wheels magazine, Dec 2023?) reported the parking-assistance-cameras are not very reliable (software?). Also there is no HUD still and the current-speed display-font-size is too small and poorly located (font size is a trivial software problem to fix, software again). There are still phantom braking issues reported globally (software!), also the console laptop screen at times simply goes blank for some owners (crashes? software!) and needs reboots or other hack to bring it back to life. Paying for various charging cables and tyre puncture repair kit and sun-roof-shade is really mean at AUD$62,000 price. And the 4-year 80,000km bumper-to-bumper warranty is well below most or all major car manufacturers. I was going to buy this car in 2024 but now I will wait longer for further improvements and more software fixes. I do realise many Model 3/Y owners have no issues but there are plenty of owners who do have issues. Tesla Model 3/Y has definitely improved in 2024 but there is still some way to go. If Tesla thinks their car is very reliable and long lasting they need to at least upgrade their new-car warranty from the current mediocre level to be better than most others. Also, there have been numerous reports that (Australian?) car insurance premiums go up rapidly after the initial 1st year insurance is expired. The car insurers must know these BEV cars are often not repairable after many crashes as compared to ICE cars. You can Google for details.

[@mashoook]

Just as fyi cupra born ev also doesn't come with granny charger.

[@Juan_theCook]

That's a beauty! I'm sure my first ev will be Tesla. But I'm not the person who will fork out 60k for a small sedan. I got my first electric lawnmower from bunnings at $495, 12 years ago. They're selling now at $229, same brand with bigger batt. Wishing for the day this happens for ev's

[@therightcar]

I don’t think that’ll be the case. But probably improved value over the coming years in lower spec ones.

[@mconnah1]

You know that’s A$?

[@oggyoggy1299]

@@mconnah1 He shops at Bunnings. I think he knows it’s in $AUS.

[@lozzyloulou1]

Well over 12 years I’m sure you got your money back in use and fuel

[@CNile-se9xw]

The 2024 version is a major improvement on the previous versions. It looks nicer, is quieter & handles better, which would be a concern for owners of older model owners as the resale price will take a hit. You mentioned that charging at home will save a lot of money over time, but tariffs will surely rise as more people use off-peak charging. Barring that, you're up for a "house", solar panels, battery energy storage, a wall charger & home insurance that will allow indoor charging.

[@RyanCowan]

Great video mate, just subscribed !

[@therightcar]

Great, thank you!

[@ItsAlex-aj]

What’s the difference between 18 and 19 inch wheels? I’m new to cars and i never understood the difference other than the size..

[@81springbrook96]

the smaller the more comfortable the ride as there's more air in the tire. the bigger the more control.

[@ItsAlex-aj]

@@81springbrook96 what’s better?

[@oggyoggy1299]

About 1 inch.

[@Henry-ip8dd]

I have one on order, I should be getting it in march :)

[@therightcar]

Cool! What spec?

[@Henry-ip8dd]

@@therightcar RWD with the 18" wheels, black inside and the newer red paint :) in AUS it came too $69,890 all up!

[@gregturner_awod]

I have the last version of the Model 3, a Long Range Shanghai built version with excellent build quality, I live regionally so the range is a positive. Mine’s a late August 2023 build with stalks. I do like the stalks so I bought when I did rather than waiting for this new version. No back seat passengers at my house, I’m an older driver who researched considerably before buying my Tesla. Tesla provides a mature, beautifully calibrated EV platform and the Model 3 suited what I wanted. This new version looks fabulous, but I do wonder if they’ll ever return to stalks. Regenerative braking in Tesla’s is the best of any EV and I love it. I drive up to Canberra regularly, which is roundabout central, so the stalks give me confidence. A great review of a great car as always.

[@therightcar]

Thanks Greg! Where are you based?

[@gregturner_awod]

Albury, so the long range gets me to Canberra without a charge, and to Sydney with one top up stop.

[@yggdrasil9039]

@@gregturner_awod Home of the biggest Tesla Supercharging location in Australia, not that you'd probably need to use it if you live there though...

[@gregturner_awod]

Just installed. But yes, I won’t need it.

[@meteoroz]

You should come to Melbourne - no-one uses indicators anyway!

[@amesoeurs]

keen to hear you expand more on your thoughts on this vs. BYD seal, which one ultimately "feels" better. i know the tesla infotainment software is top tier and i know what chinese software design is like - bad, clunky, with little thought put into elegant design. an afterthought. so i'm curious to see what you'll think of the seal's system

[@pbpaulbright]

I had a look at both yesterday and must admit the Seal is an amazing looking car inside and out. I had a quick play of the Seal’s screen and it was really easy to use and was impressed by it. Ultimately going to go with Tesla as while I prefer the Seal, the boot space is shocking compared to Tesla, and having two kids, the limited boot space or access to the space means it wouldn’t be practical for us.

[@amrindersingh3949]

Actually i test drove BOTH IN BRISBANE YESTERDAY AND I LIKE TESLA WAY BETTER BECAUSE OF THE SOFTWARE AND HOW IT DRIVES BUT I FOUND BYD SUSPENSION WAS BETTER AND IT FELT BIT MORE HEAVY AND MAY BE BETTER BUILT THAN TESLA.

[@rhemedynz4194]

What charger do most people use?

[@therightcar]

That is a question with varied answers. Depends on the situation, the location…

[@richardbuckingham4329]

No spare tyre, and you have to pay for the tyre repair kit? Sheessh… Apart from that, great car. Looking forward to the model y getting the same updates.

[@yggdrasil9039]

Hopefully maintaining the indicator stalks though

[@luislorenzo5266]

I must say the pricing your saying here are incorrect i don't know for where these prices are but the 2024 is between 42,000 USD to 55,000 USD.

[@therightcar]

Not everyone lives in the US, champion.

[@Strand0410]

The accent didn’t give this away?

[@meteoroz]

Ray Shoesmith@@therightcar

[@oggyoggy1299]

No, you’re wrong. The RWD model is $54,900 before on road costs. This is an Australian show. They have their own currency.

[@leogala1402]

Beautiful car!👍😎👍

[@kennytinker24]

does the new buttons on steering wheel lit at night and easy to see?

[@81springbrook96]

good question! does it light up?

[@oggyoggy1299]

Yes

[@Oleg_Holder]

Спасибо за хороший обзор. Это моя мечта. Когда нибудь я куплю себе Tesla Model 3

[@noCOtwo]

no comparison the Tesla Model 3 is a clear winner.

[@rambo4war]

When the warranty runs out in my MS I just might get this in two years I run about 270 w/mi but I want the more efficient little brother

[@Andy44Andy]

Súper detailed review

[@therightcar]

Thanks mate. Glad you found it helpful!

[@amrindersingh3949]

Hi JUST WANT TO KNOW THAN IN TUNNEL WHEN YOU WERE EXPERIENCING PHANTOM BRAKING WERE YOU USING THE AUTO PILOT OR IT DO PHANTOM BRAKING WHILE DRIVING NORMALLY IS WELL?

[@therightcar]

Hi mate. I was using cruise control.

[@amrindersingh3949]

@@therightcar thanks very much thats what i thought because its used to happen with 2018 camry is well but in new one they reslolved

[@CarFinanceSimplified]

$10000 more for the LR in Australia but £10000 more in the UK? 🤔

[@donalkillackey9490]

€8000 differential here in Ireland. I just ordered; I prefer the Seals interior but exterior reminds me of a 2007 Seat Cordoba!

[@carrefourcn]

Customer: we need small screen in front cabin,plz!! Tesla: NO WAY! I can give a small screen for rear passengers BUT not front! Never!😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@therightcar]

Totally. Aftermarket HUD is available 🤓

[@donalkillackey9490]

Agree; I rarely have back seat passengers

[@Phoontik_er6457]

Tesla Model 3 Highland Europa VS Tesla Model 3 Highland Chine -Who is the best?

[@therightcar]

What a terrific question!

[@HowardNeil-k5r]

Why are these cars so cheap in Australia compared to UK car prices ????

[@therightcar]

More competitors. 70+ vehicle brands for a market of 1.1m annual sales.

[@simoncove1]

Yeah the stalls and perhaps the no blinds for the glass roof. Awesome car tho

[@therightcar]

Optional sunroof covers. 😎

[@maxcarter970]

Not for me yet but the EV market is definitely getting interesting. Government investment in charging infrastructure will hopefully make it a practical proposition for more people in the next couple of years.

[@therightcar]

Yep, we need to catch up on infrastructure!

[@Max-lm2jc]

I like the older design better. I'm glad this refresh came out though because it dropped the prices for the current models in US, which allowed me to buy one at a great deal before the year's end

[@therightcar]

Thanks for your thoughts! I heaps prefer this look to the old one. But it’s subjective!

[@oggyoggy1299]

The newer one looks much better.

[@ceeIoc]

I dislike the new headlights.

[@vasu_0001]

What is the best price this vehicle has ever been offered in history?

[@therightcar]

You can get a mean deal on a Fremont-built secondhand example hahaha

[@yggdrasil9039]

$57k. That was the old M3 though, when they were clearing stock for this 2024 version.

[@waynerussell6401]

US$13,620 (+ $1,390 destination charges and tax of 9.25 percent or $3,515. Highland version not on sale in US. California Incentives applied: $7,500: California’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Project $4,000: Electrify Your Ride Program from Central Coast Community Energy $4,000: Monterey Bay Air Resources District - Electric Vehicle Incentive Program $7,500: Federal clean vehicle credit Plus Tesla inventory discount of $4,120 $500 referral credit (+ three months of free Full-Self Driving) Incentives alone worth more than a new Corolla hybrid. Out-the-door $18,525! Zohar on X Jul 20, 2023.

[@jaceklempart9144]

Great video, thank you! :)

[@bertskidmore5506]

So if the central screen fails or glitches, does that mean must get a tow truck to get it home?

[@gooldii1]

What is, if your fossile Cheater Motor breaks? 😂😂 And no, you CAN drive without Screen.

[@bertskidmore5506]

@@gooldii1 Well in over 40 years of driving I only not reached my destination once, any other time I was able to make tempory repairs on side of the road that got me mobile again.. I have two cars one is 27 years old still original motor it most likely still be going when tesla's have been sent to the garbage dump..

[@gooldii1]

@@bertskidmore5506 boomer

[@gooldii1]

@@bertskidmore5506 you must be a very old man. Repairs on the side? With today ice cheater cars? Come on!

[@gooldii1]

@@bertskidmore5506 why are you not go by Horse? Can feed it on the way. And why are you using Steel? Better use Stoneage tools!

[@yggdrasil9039]

If Santa gave me the 2024 M3 for Christmas, I'd gladly accept the gift. But I'm not sure how I'd live without indicator stalks in this version....

[@sydjaguar]

great review

[@therightcar]

Thanks!

[@bensontek]

Will be my next car

[@ramyemil]

what kind of $ is that?

[@fida149]

Love it !!

[@ken-mb5cp]

The real appeal of the Tesla is its simplicity. The best part is no part. Musk is creating a minimalist ecosystem that others can adapt easily. This is Master Plan 3. Make it cheaper, better, faster. Prove the technology is better.

[@TheHayabusa09]

Having watched with much enjoyment, all your reviews of late and sniggering at your fervent hatred of touch screens that require numerous inputs to activate the vehicles interior features/driving aids etc, I watched with bated breath that you actually said nothing with this Tesla's set-up... Wait, what?? So Matt, I gather that you truly love the fact that, to simply open the glovebox which takes all but a second in every other vehicle, can you please tell us, how do you accomplish this in the Tesla??

[@sr20trx]

Press the button on the steering wheel and say Open Glovebox..... Pretty easy. And in 2 years of ownership something I have never needed to do other than show someone that it does it, centre storage is so good you don't need it.

[@hsv215i]

@@sr20trx there are easier methods which have been round for a while.

[@sr20trx]

@hsv215i maybe so....butttt not really an issue either way is it? Certainly not the dig in the menu people seem to think it is being the point.

[@TheYoyoma3]

Just giving you my two cents as an owner if you care, the glovebox thing is kinda annoying but I rarely use it and when I do I just voice activate it and it never fails. And I never use it when I’m driving anyways so using the touchscreen isn’t that bad. All the pros in this car would easily outweigh the negatives. Although the lack of stalks in this one is quite annoying tbh.

[@therightcar]

I’ve given up on criticising things that aren’t going to change. Brands that care about their consumers will make changes to suit the requirements of the market (VW Group, Hyundai et al, GWM Haval). But the Teslarati will never whinge about something like this. And their God, Elon Musk, isn’t going to change shit. 🤣

[@gregj7916]

Needs to be a hatch or lift back. In an ideal world an estate would be great. I like stalks therefore it’s a non runner for me..

[@therightcar]

Thanks 🙏 a wagon / estate would be great.

[@JustxLiving909]

Just get the Y then

[@mrz1281]

i heard in the next model they are removing all the remaining buttons and the screen!

[@therightcar]

Ban that. Before you know it we will have interiors like a Model T!

[@mrz1281]

@@therightcarnothing to distract the driver that way!

[@waynerussell6401]

Yes, the 'Model 2' will be fully autonomous.

[@mrz1281]

@@waynerussell6401 yeop

[@rajTrondhjem10]

Phantom braking is quite dangerous.. in many ways

[@therightcar]

And not the comic book guy ways.

[@podometic]

​@@therightcarPlease record a video of the phantom braking in tunnels and post it on social media. Without FSD interventions, that's the quickest way the issue will be fixed. Also, I'm pretty sure there's no radar involved.

[@Andy44Andy]

Tesla May best in technology, BYD great inside and outside, ioniq someaht nice premium look from side view, MG good from price perspective and space management inside and trunk area.

[@therightcar]

Yep, well summarised.

[@351tgv]

I like the redesigned front lights, looks more cohesive now. How on earth did vehicle pass ADR's with no indicator stalks? that is just silly that you have to press left handed capacity touch pads to indicate, the drive /reverse selector also, grrrr WHY, again stupid. as for the way it drives, the last Tesla I was in it was so rough and choppy I said to myself never ever again, that said electric drive is great and regen works well, that said for safety I would prefer dual motor (re: AWD) to get all that torque to the ground, the RWD version sounds like its going toe a PITA to drive in wet conditions with all the nannies going crazy to keep the vehicle from over-steering and its not like you can drive an electric drive vehicle on throttle. as for the rest of the tech, meh, simplified in their view but for the rest of us to complicated.

[@therightcar]

Thanks mate. Yep, there are some things that feel almost like they’re unconventional for the sake of going against norms. But hey, I was surprised how easy it is to adapt.

[@gbreslin6635]

So you don't like it then.

[@justicebroker2271]

How can a car with the indicators on the steering wheel be great? I have an idea let’s put the brake pedal in the rear and give the passenger the accelerator pedal.

[@therightcar]

Hahaha have you seen indicator discipline these days? Maybe Musk is pre-empting the demise of the blinker…

[@justicebroker2271]

@@therightcar it must be hell on a roundabout?

[@YTuberosity]

You wouldn't get white because you have kids, so does that mean you wouldn't clean your seats if you had the black? I have the white and a kid and its a non-issue. Just need to clean your seats every now and then which is super easy with plain water and a microfibre.

[@therightcar]

I’m sure I’d clean my car if I owned a car. But I wouldn’t CHOOSE to have white if black was an option. I have two small dogs and a 2.5yo. Mess. Mess. Messsssss.

[@TeslaElonSpaceXFan]

❤❤

[@buncha5651]

How are these vehicles allowed on our roads with giant touch screens? When even touching your mobile while stoped at traffic lights can result in a huge fine ?

[@waynerussell6401]

Voice controlled - its 21C!

[@oggyoggy1299]

Because the law doesn’t prohibit them. Pretty simple.

[@siitan83]

not just the best ev-s but also the best cars for that money... isnt that synonymous!??! why the mention... every tesla ev is the best car you can get for the price

[@adorolivar1340]

No stalks, gear change on the screen, no USS these are deal breakers..my wifey couldn't drive without them...byd seal LR might be a better buy

[@therightcar]

Thanks mate. I’ll be doing a review of the Seal shortly… it’s not without its quirks too!

[@starpawsy]

Looks like ive been partially banned from writing KZbin comments. I wrote this. If I try to paste it in to comments, it disappears. If you are going to be an fool and charge your EV inside your garage, and even worse if inside your garage is actually inside your house, then be less of a fool and install a smoke alarm over your car that is interconnected to the other smoke alarms in your house. That way, when the battery goes into thermal runaway whilst charging - and don't delude yourself that "that will never happen to me" - at least you will be woken up so you dont burn to death in your sleep. And despite Musk's LIES, it happens to LFP batteries, too. If you have that smoke alarm at least you'll probably have 15 minutes to get your children out of the house and to safety UPWIND before your house burns to the ground.

[@oggyoggy1299]

And if you’re going to park your ICE vehicle in a similar place then you should DEFINITELY do all that, because the risk of fire is much greater with an ICE vehicle.

[@starpawsy]

@@oggyoggy1299 I have a smoke alarm over my car in my garage for that very reason. Do you?

[@Retired.at.40.Bored.at.50]

These videos don't spend enough time on the software. Tesla's software is the best. Tesla integrate charging stations automatically. No other EV does this. But, not having those music apps transfer from phone to your Tesla is sad. Small price to pay. As for the driver assistance software, it continuously improves with updates. Other companies are not even close to Tesla in this department.

[@therightcar]

I’m not a tech reviewer, I am a car reviewer. I understand those aren’t mutually exclusive - but also you already knew that about the software, so why would it matter if I covered it or not? Other EVs have OTA connected live-updating maps with EV charge station data and locations.

[@Retired.at.40.Bored.at.50]

@@therightcar I can see it was a overview and not a deep dive. Yes, other companies have maps with charging stations. However, Tesla will tell you if the chargers are available and add the stations automatically to your current route and calculated charging times to your total drive. Doesn't matter if you stop to charge up or not. A lot of Tesla's software is designed to make life easier for the driver. You can buy any EV and it gets you work. However, the reason people are choosing EVs over ICE is because of the technology inside. You should consider doing videos on the tech side of cars.

[@donalkillackey9490]

But surely I can play music from my phone via Bluetooth?

[@Retired.at.40.Bored.at.50]

@@donalkillackey9490 Do you believe that one function would be a deal breaker for a car buyer. Just like you can't download every app onto an Apple that is available on an Android. Tesla has good reasons to control the user experience of its platform.

[@hsv215i]

I dont think I'd be happy with that phantom braking issue. Accident waiting to happen.

[@351tgv]

I had "phantom braking" when turning right at roundabouts with my previous vehicle so much so that I switched city-stop (as ford calls AEB) off but it always switched back on when i restarted, annoying but what can you do? with the Nissan X-Trail I get this weird phantom brake issue when the vehicle is going straight ahead but the vehicle in front turns right at the intersection in their own dedicated lane, this happens only with Pro-Pilot (re: Adaptive cruise) that the AEB sensor slams on the brakes based on the front sensor but the rear there is always dufus tailgating and catches them out as the rear AEB sensor eithe ris over-ruled by the front one is not calibrated well. either way its stupid but thats technologyfor you.

[@therightcar]

Yeah it’s a bit concerning. I kept a close eye on the rearview mirror each time because, well, Sydney drivers love to tailgate!!

[@GlowingTube]

Insurance for EVs is now punishingly expensive… I know someone who is paying nearly $4K on their model 3. Resale is also bad… may be worth a look at a second hand one if you can afford the insurance.

[@stevenleonards4843]

I got from nrma quotes 1500 for model 3 1500 for seal premium 1800 for seal performance

[@stevenleonards4843]

60% ncb and 17.5% loyalty bonus

[@GlowingTube]

@@stevenleonards4843 An ok price, let's see what the renewal will be next year.

[@oggyoggy1299]

@@GlowingTube He can probably go with a new insurer the following year.

[@dusman3520]

Disappointed to see that it’s still firm at suspension ,I’m rooting for 18” wheels to be less firm and more comfortable.

[@therightcar]

Firm, but not unwieldy and certainly comfortable enough. Don’t go expecting Citroen-like cushioning! 😝

[@peoplelikeus3684]

These massive panoramic glass roofs might be a problem in most parts of Australia given our mild winters and strong sun. Shame there's no sunshade.

[@therightcar]

As I mentioned - TWICE - there is an optional shade. And it’s not that hot (33-38 degrees when I tested).

[@DLL-y4p]

Everyone I know with a Tesla have complained about the heat/light under the sun even with full aircond on but not one single review would mention it.

[@Clove_Parma]

@@DLL-y4pthe new version has stronger AC. The Seal has a better silver coated roof that seems to reflect more heat away

[@donaldduck5731]

Why Tesla doesn't sell "indicator/wiper/drive select stalk modules" and/or "driver display modules" which could be easily fitted at service centres, makes absolutely zero sense. Maybe Elon Musk has adopted the principal "The best customer is no customer", but I for one can't see for the life of me how you'd activate the indicators to exit a small roundabout, quite useful for not running down pedestrians and cyclists thing. Totally great car other than the fact it's completely dangerous, looks really smart, fast and decent range, plus the supercharger network.

[@oggyoggy1299]

Test drive one. You’ll find it to be remarkably easy.

[@ravindra7377]

Cost cutting for tesla not for buyer's.

[@gbreslin6635]

Tesla are going great. An incredible group of naysayers within these comments. They are under pressure.

[@buncha5651]

A huge boot and still no spare. Matt, for $60,000, you can get some real vehicles, ie: Mazda CX5 Akera with 2.5 Turbo. Kia Sportage GT- Line 2.0 Diesel with 8 speed auto, and both have spare wheels. I know what I'd buy.😊

[@therightcar]

You’re the SPARE WHEEL SUPERHERO WE NEEED!

[@buncha5651]

​@@therightcar I would never buy a vehicle without one.

[@yggdrasil9039]

@@buncha5651 You can just buy a wheel and strap it in the back

[@buncha5651]

​@@yggdrasil9039 That's a sensible idea.

[@amrindersingh3949]

BYD SEAL AND ONE ATTO 3 recently CAUGHT FIRE IS THERE IS SOMETHING TO WORRY? I like tesla more software vise BUT BUILD QUALITY AND SUSPENSION IS BETTER ON BYD SEAL BUT I AM BIT WORRIED ABOUT BYD CARS CATCHING FIRES IN CHINA

[@goforsteve3042]

I will not buy it for safety reasons. No turning signal lever.😮

[@therightcar]

Yeah they have indicators that are buttons. That’s fine. You’ll never buy a Ferrari either?

[@goforsteve3042]

@@therightcar If Ferrari will be the daily driver, no for sure! I doubt people buy Ferrari to drive family at school.

[@gdayDaniel]

Is this an alarmist opinion or do you have empirical evidence supporting your 'safety concerns. Btw, kids can always walk or catch a bus to school.

[@e2e4au]

Tesla are the leader in EV cars - period. All other EV cars are just a copy in someway to the big daddy of EV's. We should thank Tesla for forcing the World down the innovative path.

[@therightcar]

I think we should thank the EU and other regulatory authorities for making the ICE industry pivot to a lower-emissions future. Musk just popularised it by making it viable (Superchargers, pricing etc all played a part).

[@6XCcustom]

Tesla is the global leader in EC but worst when it comes to putting the cars together a friend bought a TESLA S Plaid 2023 it was one of the worst build quality I have seen on a car he returned the car and the new one was no better so after threatening to cancel the purchase he got a 3 car and it was better assembled so Tesla can if they want or was it just luck but after this when I pass by a Tesla now I stop and look at the build quality and most of them look terrible a ford focus has better build quality so Tesla has quite a lot to learn when it comes to assembling a car

[@therightcar]

Okay, fair enough.

[@keith8443]

Better than earlier versions but still rubbish. Who thought the indicator idea was nuts😂😂😂

[@sternwho3932]

Bring back indicator stalks

[@colossus_g]

And you missed the best EV ... by a country mile. The Polestar 2. The cars you showed are very 'meh' while the Polestar oozes premium. The Polestar does not have a dedicated EV platform, but what it does have is a beautifully sorted chassis, premium interior, great range, proper switchgear, etc. Out of the cars you mentioned, only the Ioniq6 comes close, and for a similar specced car it is more expensive than the Polestar.

[@colossus_g]

BTW, where I work we have a large number of employees. In the carpark I see 3 Tesla model 3's. I know the owners of 2 of them. Both of them are jealous of my car ... a Polestar 2. The comment one of them said "wow .. that interior looks great. In the Tesla we get nothing!"

[@therightcar]

Good point. I did miss the Polestar. It’s a great thing especially now it’s RWD at base level.

[@shnenz]

The Polstar in base specification is dearer by 7k is slower and has the same range and misses out on things like ventilated seats compared to this Tesla. The market clearly does not think they are the best ev by a country mile looking at sales figures.

[@Clove_Parma]

The Polestar is only worthwhile if you’re happy paying for optional packages for things that are standard spec in cars that are $20+ grand cheaper. Lovely if you are though

[@GlowingTube]

It may look cool but it’s an inferior EV compared to the Tesla

[@Asian_bogan]

Everything thats missing in this car… stalks HUD parametre yep seal got it all in fact there’s no endless options like most brands and cheaper too compared to m3 surely m3 has better software and better charging networks but let’s face it most will charge at home anyway and with 650km range is plenty Seal is just better value and thanks byd for shaking up (overpriced) EV market

[@therightcar]

You’re going to LOVE my review of the Seal - Wed 20 Dec. Stay tuned.

[@Asian_bogan]

@@therightcar thanks mate can’t wait!