Tesla Model 3 Highland 2024 Review: Can update make the Model 3 relevant again? | WhichEV

[@GDM22]

When did the old model become irrelevant, I had thought it was still a very good EV.

[@WhichEV]

It is, but it has been overshadowed by the Model Y in terms of sales and interest.

[@legoandsushi]

People don’t know what they’re missing out of if they don’t consider the 2023 model 3 with all the end of the year savings and tax incentives.

[@chrism8481]

Really concise and nicely done video. Thank you!

[@iCozzh]

Considering a 2019/2020 model 3 performance 40k miles £25k black paint white interior Enhanced autopilot. Should I go for it?

[@WhichEV]

@@iCozzh Extended warranty?

[@chillout1109]

That colour is awesome.

[@WhichEV]

Agreed.

[@jockajocka]

Great video thanks! The model 3 has never been irrelevant!

[@WhichEV]

No, but now it's more relevant again. It has just been overshadowed a bit by the Y - certainly in terms of sales volume.

[@philipjfry628]

Wish they would relent and give people a hud option. And I dont like the removal of the indicator stalk. Sometimes a physical control is the easier control. Least they ditched the (w)yoke steering wheel.

[@WhichEV]

Agreed!

[@slicklace]

Very detailed review 👍🏾

[@WhichEV]

Thanks!

[@advancelast1740]

Boot up with no rear lights/reflectors showing….? Or was the camera angle tricking me

[@WhichEV]

You might be right. Checking our photos but we're not seeing any.

[@sasovozel8028]

There are secondary lights at the bottom

[@alastairhatt360]

The indicators are very easy to use and remember. I drove an M3 for the first time last week and was using this with no issues within 10 minutes and I have been driving cars and trucks for 40 years with stalks. People are over thinking this function and it becomes second nature very quickly.

[@WhichEV]

We got used to it too but some people really hate it. BMW drivers strangely don't see the problem.

[@andyyg]

You said there is a boost option, is it already available for the Highland? Thought it wasn't yet

[@WhichEV]

We've asked Tesla for confirmation of this. They haven't gotten back to us yet.

[@andyyg]

@@WhichEV checked with people who already recieved theirs and there is no option yet

[@WhichEV]

@@andyyg Great - thanks! Our press car had the app locked down so you couldn't browse upgrades.

[@andyyg]

@@WhichEV hopefully it will come :)

[@davk846]

Great review 👍

[@WhichEV]

Thanks!

[@gordoncrespo2045]

I find it amusing that folks can’t understand how much better a stalkless design is. For gawds sake it will take at most 5-10 minutes to get use to it and also memorize how to turn on/off the turn indicates without having to look at the buttons. In five years all cars will have lost their stalks. They are about as necessary as an appendix.

[@WhichEV]

You're American, right? You don't have roundabouts much. In the UK, they're all the over the place and you have to hit the indicators with the wheel turned. This isn't so easy with buttons on the wheel as it is with stalks.

[@GDM22]

@@WhichEV Yep I would say so. Everywhere in Australia also.

[@WhichEV]

@@GDM22 Having been in Melbs this time last year, I think you have slightly fewer roundabouts than the UK. But still a LOT!

[@coasterdroidgaming3699]

I hope they have the yolk steering wheel as an option for the refresh model even if they don't put it on the website.

[@WhichEV]

There has been no mention of it.

[@aleckermit]

TBH the yoke doesn't make much sense without steer by wire. Even the Model S jumped the gun implementing it and the Cybertruck (which does have steer by wire) uses a style between yoke and circle which I think it is the best solution.

[@WhichEV]

@@aleckermit Agreed!

[@Petelmrg]

I like my M3 BECAUSE it is a saloon; hatchbacks are a pain for everyday use as you freeze everyone to death when you've got the tailgate open; I started driving when ice cars still had chokes and no indicators, I'm sure I'll soon adapt to a slightly different indicator control.

[@WhichEV]

It just makes all that massive boot space harder to use. We are speaking here from the experience of taking kids to and from university in a Model 3. LOADS of space, but you can't always put things in it because the boot door is narrow. There's space in the back for a bike, but you can't get it in... actually just had a brainwave about that. ;)

[@Petelmrg]

@@WhichEV - we may be a bit niche, but every time we use a car a wheelchair has to go in or out and having a separate ‘compartment’ keeps the interior far more cosy!

[@Jonathantuba]

I predict there’ll be a lot of TESLA, leaving roundabouts without indicating. Seriously, I really wonder why Tesla can’t make the car indicate automatically when using the navigation, as it knows where it turns?

[@WhichEV]

Teslas are the new BMWs...

[@Paul-cj1wb]

Good video. After market stalks are coming for those that can't handle the buttons only.

[@WhichEV]

Yes, we've seen them. We would be concerned about their reliability, though. Thanks for the kind words!

[@GDM22]

I would be more worried about the absence of USS and camera only solutions after watching comparisons videos where they even had hardware 4.

[@whynotstartusingyourbrain8726]

@@GDM22you can get a great licence plate front camera system with integrated USS for 200 Dollars. Why even bother about that.

[@GDM22]

@@whynotstartusingyourbrain8726 OK interesting to know, thanks.

They started offering acceleration boost on Model 3 Highland?

[@WhichEV]

From what we've been told by early buyers in Europe, yes.

@@WhichEV People in Poland say that they have only enhanced autopilot and fsd in upgrades :(

[@AndrewKeyz]

@ It wouldn't surprise me if it's not going to be optional on the LR. The longer range / lower max speed / different wheel could be the reason.

[@anilkumar1971]

What's the price in the US?

[@WhichEV]

Not launched in the US yet.

[@MrTascat]

Parking assist cameras and checking people or vehicles crossing behind you when reversing is very weak compared to what byd offer

[@WhichEV]

We will assess that when we review the Seal!

[@molepatrol7529]

Good review and very fair.

[@WhichEV]

Thanks very much!

[@mikapeltokorpi7671]

- nickel and diming various tech - interior has some good new features - facelift was a must, actually makes old Model 3 / Model Y look severely outdated (those are not selling even now) - with Tesla you can subtract 10% of range. - Cynertruck with sililar charging solution is apparently not charging that fast. "30% quieter" means -1 dB. 30% quieter?

[@GDM22]

Great you like the look of the new one, I wonder how much of that is it just being new, severely outdated is a stretch given the comparatively minimal changes of the new model.

[@mikapeltokorpi7671]

@@GDM22 I actually like the new front. The issue is in version HW 3.5. So this model will never have radars (but for parking). Or they have to redesign a bunch of stuff to get those working.

[@WhichEV]

We think this car has the space for the radar and the extra cameras, but they're not installed yet.

[@mikapeltokorpi7671]

@@WhichEV HW platform version 3.5 is the issue, not the space.

[@WhichEV]

@@mikapeltokorpi7671 We do wonder if this will come out with HW 4 in the US.

[@jsouto77]

Im surprised that there is still no privacy glass.

[@WhichEV]

Good point. I seem to remember it coming as standard on the Model Y Performance.

[@jsouto77]

@@WhichEV Yes it did come with all model Y's .

[@GDM22]

In Australia you need to Tint anyway to reduce UV, driving in the sun, huge difference on your skin with and without tint.

[@ricco123tube]

No stalks, no purchase.

[@WhichEV]

That is a fair decision.

[@AndrewKeyz]

I wonder if stalks will come back eventually. I think a lot of people would be put off, especially with a test drive.

[@ma6netho]

probably@@AndrewKeyz like the round wheel on model s yoke was not a sale booster.

[@GDM22]

@@ma6netho The Yoke is probably only OK with full steer by wire as per the CT.

[@JohnnyZenith]

No HUD, no drivers display. The fact that it has no hud even as an option means I would never consider it.

[@WhichEV]

Of course - you're entirely within your rights to do this.

[@peteramey9385]

The 'old' model 3 is the 2nd best selling EV in the world selling over 500,000 units. Hardly Irrelevent! Lol

[@WhichEV]

Ah, but the Y is selling much better!

[@peteramey9385]

@@WhichEV The world seems to love SUV's

[@3030hp]

nice!

[@WhichEV]

Thanks!

[@pppscooby]

Vision based parking doesn’t work.

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

I use my vision to park every day.

[@WhichEV]

You mean the autoparking? True. But we had no problem with regular parking.

[@pppscooby]

@@WhichEV no, regular parking, vision based v USS, only one works as designed.

[@cokyrobes]

This title makes no sense. Before this new model it was still the industry leader. I work in the industry and drive different EVs every day. Nothing has caught up yet on all the most important metrics. This new Model 3 is just another leap ahead of everyone else

[@WhichEV]

The Model Y has been the sales leader since it was launched, though.

[@GDM22]

@@WhichEV Is that really that surprising, an SUV style vehicle becomes available 3 or so years after the Model 3 , which sold in big numbers with a supply of second hand vehicles also available in the market.

[@WhichEV]

@@GDM22 Not really a surprise. But when a car has been on the market for over 4 years it needs a serious update.

[@slicklace]

It makes perfect sense actually, as the Model Y has been leading not the 3 which got overtaken by the Polestar for similar class Saloons I believe.

[@WhichEV]

@@slicklace Increasing number of Polestar 2s visible on UK roads now. But the Model 3 still sold 1,000 more cars than the Model 3 in 2023 in the UK. Both the MG4 and Aud Q4 e-tron ahead of either, though. Model Y sold nearly 3x as many as Model 3.

[@Bfranklyn731]

No turn stalk. No sale! Tesla can find a better way to save a pence. That's ridiculous.

[@tatata1543]

I reckon you could fit 20 B&H in that glovebox.

[@WhichEV]

None of us smoke. Maybe a bottle of Jack? No to be consumed while driving, obviously.

[@tatata1543]

@@WhichEV 🙂

[@tatata1543]

@@WhichEV Actually, maybe a half bottle?

[@WhichEV]

@@tatata1543 If we still had the car, we'd try a full bottle. You can never have enough Jack.

[@tatata1543]

@@WhichEV 😀 I’m more of a single malt guy but I take your point.

[@tafl-9198]

What ?? Highland is 100kg heavier ?

[@WhichEV]

We got the wrong source for that. We think it's 20-30kg heavier. We don't trust what it says on the website, and Tesla hasn't gotten back to us with exact figures.

[@fr3238]

A king needs stalks.

[@WhichEV]

They do?

[@ma6netho]

Yes, they will lose lots of sales by saving a fiew bucks dropping the stalks, i use the left one many times when shanging from high beam to low in the dark on narrow road to see better meeting cars coming around the corner, and fiddling with the the screen shanging from going forward and reverse is a lot slower. Blinking out of roundabouts is very difficult with no stalk.

[@robertvanzant2653]

I won’t buy another Tesla , stalks gone insane ! Maybe there will be aftermarket Bluetooth options

[@WhichEV]

There already are, apparently. Also, bizarrely, some people we've talked to online are actually happy about this development.

[@hardywoodaway9912]

this thing is just a model 3 with interior lights and new face. nothing serious has changed and it’s still good…

[@WhichEV]

More has changed than with the 2021 update. The range is considerably improved, too.

[@GDM22]

@@WhichEV I would be very surprised if the range has improved more than a few %, especially given that most driving is done at lower speeds where aero is less important. No change to battery or motor how could it improve considerably.

[@GDM22]

@@WhichEV I think the addition of the heat pump, the availability of LFP batteries on the RWD and the Ryzen processor were pretty important updates. The Shanghai built M3's also improved in build quality significantly in many markets outside US.

[@WhichEV]

@@GDM22 Ah, but this is Tesla. They don't say but the batteries on both cars have been slightly increased in capacity. Tesla doesn't say so officially.

[@OrganicStuff1]

Still won’t buy a sedan waiting for Model Y refresh

[@Cyberwest]

Coming next year I think.

[@OrganicStuff1]

@@Cyberwest I hope they focus on cybertruck production before the Y refresh

[@WhichEV]

As we're UK based, we're more interested in the Y. The Cybertruck may never come to the UK.

[@phillourie781]

I’m 83 the m3 was born yesterday the Stanley steamer is irrelevant!! Phil

[@WhichEV]

Thanks for your comment!

[@thomasdelobel7665]

Bmw comment lol

[@WhichEV]

Thanks! We're glad someone got that.

[@thomasdelobel7665]

Yes, I always commented on bmw drivers when they used their turn signal. I thought it was o. Th options list

[@joshualewis3337]

It absolutely is not 100 kg than the outgoing Model 3.😂 Some questionable 'facts' in this video lol

[@WhichEV]

We found that info in one place but have found a 30kg difference elsewhere since. That comes from Tesla not making its specs public! The battery capacity never comes straight from Tesla either.

[@joshualewis3337]

⁠@@WhichEV The weight is literally on their website.

[@WhichEV]

@@joshualewis3337 It says 1,828 lbs on the UK website, which is clearly wrong.

[@joshualewis3337]

@@WhichEV That's an obvious error - it's actually 1828 kg which you can see if you check any other European version of the site. Or the Australian site etc.

[@WhichEV]

@@joshualewis3337 We're still not convinced that's accurate. It's definitely not 100kg heavier - we got the wrong source for that. But there have been other citations of the Highland being heavier by around 20-30kg.

[@TheKorndodo]

No uss no radar do not buy this one is holy s h i t e