Tesla Model 3 SR+ (UK) The Problem Isn't The Car, It's The Company

Finally, after a few months, here's the review of the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (SR+) .
The car is what most think it is, the industry leader, but Tesla themselves are letting it down.
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[@nmeister67]

"Turning the thermostat up to 30 doesnt warm the house up any quicker!" 😂 I feel your pain! Great review too :)

[@thorbjrnhellehaven5766]

There are systems where adjusting the temperature setting "too high(/low)" will make you reach the desired temperature faster. If the temperature sensor is close to the hater, if might switch off early, while the surroundings are still cold. Most temperature regulators ar not designed for rapid changes in setpoint, but to keep a constant temperature. As they get closer to the setpoint, they might sliwly ramp the average output to avoid overshooting. If you have a simple thermostat, with the sensor at a good position, there is probably not much gain by setting the temperature too high. If you gave a regulator, you might experience some gain by lowering the thetpoint when you reach the desired temperature. Other regulators might have this built in, to give maximum output until reaching the setpoint, then switch to keep temperature mode.

[@ontopoftheroof]

I won't tell her she's correct. Approaching the set temperature thermostats generally start to throttle so not to overshoot by too much of a margin but going into a smooth transient oscillation.

[@98dizzard]

I don't know where you two fellas are from, but modulating thermostats have only been available in the UK for a few years, the vast majority of thermostats in the UK are simple on/off affairs. So setting the thermostat higher makes absolutely no difference to how quick the house warms up. Unless some moron put the thermostat directly above a radiator, but I've not seen a mistake that stupid for a long while.

[@thorbjrnhellehaven5766]

@@98dizzard it is far from uncommon, to have heaters with built in thermostat, that is usually not a good solution, and can cause early shut off, before ambient temperature has been reached, but sometimes these thermostats don't have temperature scales, only a relative scale. The temperaturecontrol in my car will ramp down fan speed, as it gets closer to the setpoint, long before the interior has reached that temperature. To force full blast it is easier to change temperature setting than charging fanspeed manually. But of course, with a plain on/off thermostat at a propper position there are little to no gain, by changing the setting.

[@98dizzard]

@@thorbjrnhellehaven5766 in the video he is referring to "thermostats", which in the UK would almost exclusively mean central heating thermostats. They are 99% of the time just an on/off switch. Setting a higher temperature would not make the house warm any faster. The heating is already on, and on full. He is not referring to in car climate control. Which we would call "Climate Control".

[@HandyC]

Mini brought out their model in 1959 and not once in the last 60 years have I heard anyone complain about the speedo dial not being in front of the driver. 😂👍🏼

[@HandyC]

Matthew Huszarik if you're going to reply with a derisory comment, at least try and actually be correct. 5.3 MILLION Minis were built between 1959 and 2000 and another 400,000 of the butt ugly fat bmw minis since 2000. 🙄

[@C8H10N4O2_daily]

Not same class as M3 but our Toyota Yaris has also his speed dial in the middle.

[@0tispunkm3y3r]

Yes but in a mini, even 20mph feels terrifying. So you didn't need a Speedo! Hah

[@shanginadildo]

@Matthew Huszarik you're talking shit mate they've sold huge amounts

[@psibug565]

0tispunkm3y3r yep that’s why they worked so well in rallying? No it is other thing, Mini’s handle really well and were possibly the first modern compact car. They even starred in a Movie. Also a Very custom Mini is raced in the Fastest Car show.

[@MrRob1003]

Hi, I am not a Tesla expert but I believe I've seen in a video that the glove box being buttonless is by design. Apparently, there is a Valet Mode and when activated it locks out access to the glove box and limits the car's maximum speed. So what seems like a nuisance is probably a potentially useful security feature.

[@MarkLLawrence]

Plus it's for when robotaxi is enabled. Passengers won't be able to rifle through it as well.

[@joj.]

No, in the Model S and X, the glovebox is opened with a physical button to the left of the screen. Security has nothing to do with the lack of a button, it's an electronically opening glovebox and both the physical and virtual buttons just send an open signal. The only reason there's no button is design.

[@miyuden4118]

@@joj. S and X came before 3 and Y. Probably the idea of that security feature came also after S and X. I have no idea. I would prefere a button as well. And it's not hard to lock that button from working either. It's just another locking function.

[@joj.]

@@miyuden4118 I don't think you understand. S and X have a physical button to open the glovebox, and the glovebox is locked in valet mode/Robotaxi mode. The button just doesn't open it, same as when the 3/Y is in valet mode. The only reason there's no physical button in 3/Y is that they didn't want to put one in.

[@timypp2894]

Sort of good idea if someone breaks in the car. Can't find button to glove compartment. There again pain for daily use (once in blue moon..)

[@F15HHOOKS]

22:48 Best impression of Jeremy Clarkson I've ever seen.

[@MrTorsvik]

17:52 just saying

[@Smartsparky]

Came across your channel yesterday as I recently just bought a Smart ForTwo EQ Edition 1 2020 and I’m hooked!! It’s literally like driving Go Kart Jet! Can’t get over the speed. But since watching your videos, very very informative brought over with a great attitude. Your a pleasure to watch mate. Thank you for all the advice you have given so far. Much appreciated.

[@mddah01]

Really nice video - and to repeat what other posters have said - a large number of the functions can be controlled by voice commands. Once you have that sorted you hardly have to touch the screen. And to expand on the running costs - your main point about the initial upfront cost is spot on. Once you have got over that it's so easy. After 30,000 km the net direct running cost for our Model 3 was $29.15 - occasional supercharging. All of our other charging has been with excess rooftop solar. Maintenance costs have been zero. Its a great investment - no going back.

[@klauskaan6320]

I think that might be the most well balanced Model 3 review i have ever seen.

[@rogerstarkey5390]

Strangely enough, another one just popped up on Spawnpoint YT

[@klauskaan6320]

@@GrrMeister I did not claim it was perfectly balanced, just that it was the most balanced i have seen. I do think hes doing a ok job of describing his experience and i would definitely prefer this over the opinion of ANY of the Mercedes owners i have ever met (or Volvo come to think of it).

[@alanrobinson2229]

@@GrrMeister you sound like a Marxist

[@davidspencer7254]

Das Kapital does have an entire chapter on the oafishness of Mercedes and BMW drivers, well spotted.

[@Ifyoudonttakeitucantfakeit]

Great review as ever. I fitted £25 seals off Amazon to everything...doors, frunk, boot etc and it made a huge difference and was dirt cheap. Perhaps we shouldn’t have to but it’s well worth it!

[@celebrityguessinggame]

Road noise?

[@davemitchell3998]

Dam right you shouldnt have too!!!

[@briankavanagh7191]

And you paid how much for the car? Unacceptable.

[@ukcarver]

Mmmmm so that’s what you have to do to a Tesla. No thanks.

[@williamfence566]

After a minute i thought he's going to be in trouble with this one ! Anniversary notice saved the day . Great review as usual.

[@mankepoot9440]

I heard his wife turned 29 again.

[@NicholasEJones]

Great video, had my SR+ since November just done 20k and on Octopus Agile and the amount of money you can save while driving and smiling is incredible, and I have 7.5hrs today that i get paid to use my electricity so had to go for a drive so I can charge :)

[@grahamparker7729]

Great video, I really enjoy the way the explain things 👍🏻

[@siraff4461]

Great review there by the way. Its refreshing to see a straight up, honest one with good and bad included. Too many Tesla reviews are more like adverts. This was very fair.

[@ourwetdogs106]

I’m right handed and have occasional difficulty operating touch screen with my left hand when driving - plus and minus on AC fan control for instance. Have also concluded it’s easier to set the regenerative braking to lower when on longer motorway journey as any slight easing of accelerator pedal reduces speed reactively and makes maintaining a constant speed that bit more difficult - reset back up for urban use and regain full benefit. Overall ‘mustn’t grumble’ a great drive and my grand kids love it.

[@jimmcdonald6465]

Balanced, honest, brilliant! Not happy about those seams but eyes now wide open and really want one. Thank you for the review EVM.

[@davestraight8219]

yo evm - in the video not long after you bought it and couldnt go anywhere in it - you said that the boss had been using it to go to work (ie using it more than you were) and itd only done 500 ish miles then - can we have her doing a review of her opinon please - thanks

[@RichTeer]

Great, balanced review (fellow SR+ owner here)! One thing you might want to consider treating yourself to is something like the GetJeda USB Hub. It has a hidden bay for your TeslaCam drive, and several other USB ports. No affiliation with them but a very happy customer (we also sprang for their wireless charger too).

[@HandyC]

Like most relationships, have a good look at the outside, then test drive the inside.

[@allisterbullock213]

Mine also is a boot slammer, however for the proximity chimes there appears a speaker icon on the display just below the speed (in the artificial view area), if you touch it you can switch them off. Also, the speed limit sign on the opposite side can be touched to get your cruise control to the GPS/Map current speed (which may or may not be out of date due to the map). Small nuggets learnt through RT(F)M. Great video and a good honest review.

[@martinlacey5985]

Welcome to the 3 SR+ club EVM. You can control the HVAC with voice controls. "Set fan to max" turns the fan up to 11. Via the touch screen you can only get to a fan speed of 10. I love it far more than I ever loved my 2014 LEAF. Mines a June 2019 model.

[@sonofmaw]

Damn you EVM! This video finally tipped me over the edge and I ordered a LR AWD last Sunday. It's being delivered this week!? Gob-smacked.

[@Luckysquirrel1256]

How has it been so far?

[@sonofmaw]

@@Luckysquirrel1256 Absolutely lives up to the hype :D

[@cbromley562]

Good review. It's a car that makes you smile, no matter what the conditions. We've had our SR+ just under a year now, and still find any excuse to drive it. Regarding updates, I believe one of them took the 0 - 60 time down to 4.9/5secs. The initial thrust is the same, but it picks up quicker...great for overtaking, entering motorways, taking off at roundabouts etc. They're very efficient. The engineering inside the bodywork, is truly outstanding, and the interior is comfortable and 'easy clean'...stands up to kids well. We love it.

[@MrKlawUK]

have my first ever hatchback (BMW 4 gran coupe) and it is really handy. But I’ve had 20+ years with mostly coupes/saloons with ‘normal’ boots and never had an issue. Always make sure to have folding rear seats but the actual access space is normally fine. Powered hatch is so convenient it may be hard to go back though (but I do have any eye on an M3)

[@drew9312]

Great review. Had exactly the same thoughts on the M3 over the years. Looking at getting a Model 3 now.

[@mrlimey2419]

Voice commands. Setting the temp and turning on/off the seat heaters makes things you want buttons for even easier. Buy mudflaps by November. Powered boot struts are third best mod behind a door seal kit and console wrap.

[@davidpartington4617]

Thanks for another great video, Andy, I just watched it again before using your referral code to order my M3 Long Range from inventory, hopefully to pick up very soon (didn't want to risk delivery after 31/12 and potential price consequences of no-trade deal Brexit and consequent crash of Sterling). In your earlier incarnation as Electric Leaf Man, you were one of the first EV You Tubers I started watching back in Dec 17 when I got my 24kwh Leaf and the rest is history as they say...the Leaf has been a terrific car but like you I'm moving on to a new EV adventure with Tesla.....

[@zimkitch]

Great vid EVM, thanks for the update. On the basis that you didn't say anything to the contrary I'll assume you have no complaints with the auto wipers sensitivity or the supposedly poorer quality audio of the entry level spec? Keep up the great work.

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

Not really rained enough tbh.

[@johnbradshaw5900]

Thanks for an honest, comprehensive and informative review. I have been thinking of buying a Tesla 3 for a few months. The performance is bonkers, range more than enough and the value for money pretty remarkable. The things that are making me hesitate are I don't like relying on the touchscreen for everything (I really don't accept a screen is better than a dial for aircon control) and the lack of an instrument cluster. However no other car seems to match it when considering what you get for the money. The launch version of the VW ID3 is almost the same price and I really struggle to think of a good reason to buy the ID3 for pretty much the same price as the Tesla 3, especially given what looks to be a very low rent cabin in the VW (the cheaper entry level ID3 may be a great buy, but not at 40k for the launch car).

[@alanjrobertson]

Great review (I've got the M3LR and came across from an A5 quattro) but eek that's not how you close the froot! See the manual, meant to be one hand either side of the logo, could potentially bend it otherwise. Loved your expression when mentioning SuC vs Electric Highway 😂

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

You're asking a man to read the manual?

[@allisterbullock213]

@@ElectricVehicleMan It's really worth it to find all those extra features that you may not-so-easily discover. If Tesla Driver had done that he'd have answered most of his self-driving complaints.

[@nakfan]

I really like your style... Funny, relaxed and honest... Keep it up. And.. yes, I have liked and subscribed 😉

[@alanjrobertson]

Definitely recommend getting a centre console wrap - gets rid of the horrible fingerprint magnet that is the piano black finish! Would also recommend the wee transfer stickers that do the emergency exit and door buttons

[@timini77]

You did the right thing by ditching (carefully storing for sale day) the aero wheel trims in favour of the much sexier alloys hiding underneath. The centrecap/wheelnut cover kits available cheaply on eBay finish them off nicely. Was going to do the same myself if our company had allowed a Model 3 but alas, the best I could get was a BMW 330e (good car, but slightly disappointing as I wanted a decent EV).

[@jdear97]

I am so ready to move from my i3 to a model 3, but as a commuter vehicle and round town run about; the i3 works really well. If I had 150 miles of range it would be really hard to justify the Tesla, with 65 miles I really want to make the move. I just don't need to do it. Really glad your happy with the Model 3. The superchargers are what really seals the deal for me. Like you, I will likely only use them half a dozen times each year, but it will make the road trips painless.

[@themulliganbrothers127]

=D nice to see i wasn't the only one with quality issues. Nice video!

[@Greg29]

Great video, really enjoyed your review of the good and the not so good about the car. I love my 12 yr old BMW but definitely want an electric car next and there is just no practical competitor to Tesla.

[@MrKlawUK]

agree on your knob comment. I’m ok with simplifying, but at least one dial for AC would be useful - especially if its ‘clicky’ you can adjust a known amount without looking if each click is 0.5c.

[@MaccGooner]

Great video (as always!) I'm sure you've been asked this before and apologies if you have but where did you get your Trunk Mat from? Been looking for a while & this is the best I've seen... Cheers!

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

nextdaycarmats.com

[@tumbleweed1976]

Excellent explanations. Your talk after showing the car helped explain an average users experience. The “Y” has landed here in California and honestly I’ll buy “3”. Nice work!

[@richardwaller7721]

Thanks for the latest video and the honesty appraisal of how you’re getting on with the Model 3 (still remember the look of surprise and excitement when you bought it home!). As a Kona owner it’s hard not to aspire to make the jump to a Tesla when I look to replace but as something of a thought experiment I was wondering whether you’d have paid the premium if the supercharger network (and associated benefits) didn’t exist. My thinking here is - if the publicly accessible rapid charger network really does improve dramatically, would it still be the car to get? (Guess current experience in Norway suggests “yes”)

[@slhslh9038]

Had eNiro and Kona Electric and BMW i3. Tesla is another thing entirely (although I have the P) and I don't use (have no need to use) the SC network. If I do a purely logical analysis of the three cars then each as advantages and disadvantages and they might be about the same - logically. Emotionally though the Tesla has an entirely different feel. If I had to rank the three cars I would say I would put them Tesla M3, i3, eNiro, Kona.

[@fodiographer]

Great review .. the only thing I missed in your review is your experience with Autopilot but otherwise very informative!

[@andrewdyson4255]

Great video, really enjoyed it. Seems like a very balanced review to me. Don’t like the bonging when other vehicles are near. I’d have a hatchback the dog would thank me for it.. still too pricey for me I’ll definitely be getting electric next but something cheaper for me. Hope you enjoy the car

[@amiddled]

Nice car! I agree about the steering wheel though. Most people don’t seem to mention it, but it doesn’t seem to match the rest of the interior. It is like a wheel you’d find in the early days of air bags.

[@domtdoodar99]

Great video and very accurate. I have a 2014 model s 85 (was going for a model 3 but not enough storage room for me) and the car is second to none. Unparalled to anything I've ever driven. Its just the company can be quite disorganised at times. but as someone who has worked closely and had the chance to asses other companies organisation, like JLR, it isn't any better.

[@Chris-mh3vf]

I am glad thay the boot has worked for you ,cant put a dog in it though

[@johndoyle4723]

I test drove one and loved it, my wife absolutely hated it,but it is just too small for me. I like to put my mountain bike in the back and this would be too much of a struggle, so I opted for the eNiro. Thanks for the video.

[@jsouto77]

Went for a test drive today as the Mrs fancies one. Personally Im waiting for a Y because Im a hatchback person and will sometimes go to the tip or down B&Q. We both drove the standard range and both loved it and can say it feels quicker than my stage 1 golf R with a also remapped dsg box due to the lack of input lag. As Im planning to get a Y when it comes to the uk I will now be buying the model three for her and The golf will have to go since it owes me the most money and use her old car until then but also borrow the m3 from time to time. Also went for a spin on the performance model and boy that is another level yet again. Will use your referral link as you've made some good contributions to the EV cause.

[@GraemeTaylor]

Best review I've seen on KZbin on the M3 (i think I've watched most of them) . Thanks for this.

[@ilyavid]

You do know that you can change A/C temperature with voice control! So, much easier.

[@lfo414]

Voice control is admitting the hand control is fiddly. My car has it, but because it has buttons and knobs, so I have never used it. Imagine you are on the phone being torn a new one by your boss, and interupting by saying, "hvac control, reduce temperture to 16 degrees"

[@duketlam9206]

That's correct. Voice control is cool but if you said I am cold. It increases the temperature also turn on all your seat warmer.

[@kiddwong4186]

Probably couldn't handle EVM's Yorkshire accent 😅

[@chazsmith4351]

Lovely looking place to drive and good points on your review. I've seen lots of other model 3 reviews and wondered if there was anything new Under the Sun, regarding the model 3. I guess what their ability to do over the air updates there's always something new but I still enjoyed your review and hearing your thoughts from your unique perspective and personality. Yeah you're right you need to work on your Tesla smug face. 😉

[@e-trippingwithadamgebbett8024]

Great and honest review. Thanks, gave me something to think about. Also in two years time the used market will open up and judging by the U.S. experience it will be be a great second hand buy.

[@GrahamRead101]

Interesting and honest review. Been tempted by Model 3 for a while, but can't quite justify price, - however you and other channels (hello fully charged) were invaluable in helping me take the leap into EV ownership, so I bought a second hand 30Kw Leaf as our second car. Really enjoy driving it so far.

[@dogsdinner99]

I thought for a minute you were going to do the review Swiss Tony style, "Owning a Tesla is very much like making love to a beautiful woman...." 😂 Good honest review. Panel alignment does seem to be a bit of an issue with Tesla's. As you say if a service centre can fix it, why cant they just "triage" them before they go out. Wonder if its the actual design and/or the US manufacture. Would be interesting to know how they compare with the Chinese made ones, and hopefully the German built ones will be spot on.

[@huwdavies6650]

There are kits out there that can convert both your boot and froot to power operation with soft close and optional hands free operation. There are quite a few aftermarket kits available for the model 3, including mobile phone wireless charging and head up displays. Shouldn't have to purchase these kits as for the price that you pay for a Tesla, they should be there. But it does give the owner the opportunity to personalise their car.

[@karlfields2783]

Great vid. Have just ordered a SR+ and used your referral code. Will be interested in your journey to your parents.....how good is the range etc

[@EVChris]

There is only one way to close the aluminum frunk the right way but spot on regarding the rear fender the assembly line under the rear light is a design flaw in my opinion 👍👍👍

[@Paul_]

I found the boot on mine originally needed a good slam to shut it. I asked Tesla to have a look at it, and it now closes much more easily.

[@kevinor8811]

Love my SR+ model 3. The amount of car you get for the money is ridiculous. Just back from a 1500km trip around Ireland, we have a scarcity of super chargers but a decent enough network of irish based chargers and the whole journey was an absolute joy. I spent 18e in total on juice for the whole journey. My previous car would cost me 10 times that in petrol.

[@daviddenley3512]

Brilliant! This has got to be the best Tesla 3 real world test I've seen so far! Thank You very much, I really did enjoy watching it. PS: I look forward to you doing other Tesla drives....and other EV's now as I've Subscribed to your site.

[@briers1]

17:57 - cue Smug look...yes jealous..👍

[@TheJAMF]

I bet he got an email from Rowan Atkinson; That's a Mr. Bean copyrighted move and expression combination.

[@Pete-wk7pf]

I have the model 3p and in the winter my 300+ range is more like 200. It’s a great car though and as you say, running costs are minimal (particularly compared to the Macan Turbo it replaced!)

[@Ian181262]

Reasonable review but you are missing a big part of the picture when it comes to the screen and how fidelity it is. Don’t use it, you can do lots just by pressing the right steering wheel button and talk. Open glove box (which doesn’t have a button so it can be locked easily electronically), set temperature to 20c, etc...

[@leoclarke6462]

Thanks Andy, Will you do a session on what voice commands you can do ? Eg open the glove box etc

[@thehamptons1979]

teslavoice.glideapp.io

[@grahamleiper1538]

Done 10,000 miles in mine. Not bothered by AC controls on touch screen, but turning on fog lights is a different matter. Most annoying thing I've found is phantom braking. Next, indicators (much better once you find out you can cancel them by pushing second time in the same direction). Auto dipping headlights (end up just operating manually). Best to leave "normal" lights in auto, because there's no dashboard illumination not coming on to warn you if your lights are off. Driving lights mean it's not obvious they're not on in built up areas. Wiper controls. Auto sometimes a bit slow to start, and sometimes a bit slow to stop. Definitely the best EV on the market. Nothing else can eat the miles with so little planning ahead.

[@adamwilkinson1472]

safety!! you can walk away from some pretty impressive crashes in a Tesla

[@jur4x]

Weirdly, other makers did try to move speedometer, but put it back one or two generations later. Sometimes switching from digital to analogue at the same time.

[@MarkSherwen]

An honest review, well done. We are a nation of dog owners so one of the main reasons for wanting a hatchback would be if you have to transport a dog. I would love to see you do a review on the Polestar 2 if you can get your hands on one.

[@brunosmith6925]

Hi Mark... as I mention elsewhere on this chat, I hire Model-3 regularly from UK's Evision. (I don't yet own a Tesla) - and we hire them over weekends to do fairly long trips (300 miles and more). We generally take doggy with us -she's a smallish dog - and she has absolutely no problem hopping into the boot space. She loves the car as much as we do. Not sure what dogs you have, but ours manages to negotiate the boot's rim with relative ease.

[@GreggCastree]

Looking at getting a ‘3’ towards the end of the year, or early 2021. Just want to see what the ID3 turns out like, in regards to spec/prices/performance. Wanted to see if you considered the LR version, and also your thoughts on the Full Self Drive. I know this is expensive, but it appears that this will continue to increase in costs, looking at the Tesla reviews around. The SR+ does everything, just trying to see if the LR, or the FSD is worth considering?

[@fuzkek9135]

Love the ghetto SSD setup with the Sata adapters :)

[@johnfoster7536]

Typical yorkshire man/ IT guy solution lol

[@lfo414]

@@AquarianSoulTimeTraveler Panel fit is not the same as panel gap. Compare it to a similarly priced competitor, its not as good. Not dreadful, but disappointing. Accepting it should be better, WHICH TESLA HAS DONE, and agreeing to put it right, is admitting the production line that said "good enough", QC, who did the same, inspector at dealer and handover person ALL failed to spot it. He is reviewing a car, not complaining. He clearly loves it, why bitch about his dislikes?

[@markyates5744]

@@lfo414 and of course there is a follow-up somewhere where Tesla said no - its in manufacrueing tolerances. When i saw the gap in the video my first thought is - thats how the cars designed. The panels end in a corner and it's not perfectly curved to match the light. it's not going to be fixed as that's the design! The slightly poor design

[@briankavanagh7191]

@@markyates5744 Not a slightly poor design but a very poor build design. All tesla owners will put up with any old shite so long as I can do 0-60 in 1.1 secs or whatever it is. The videos reviewing the model y have the same issues with Q.C. when is Elon going to address this? That's right he won't while people accept it and pay the big "bucks".

[@rtfazeberdee3519]

Speak to Kryton about turning on "Smug" mode if you need help with it :) I've only got 3 minor issues with the "3". Not too bothered about panel gaps etc as long as they aren't blatantly obvious, you don't cut yourself on them, everything opens and closes easily and it doesn't affect the aero - a bad paint job seems to a concern though for some where its too thin in places etc . 1. the front view - it looks unfinished, it should have something similar to the "S" front end 2. the rear view looks weird and i prefer hatchback ("3" has the ability of dumping water into your boot from the lid if you open it after its been raining 3. the control panel is on my left hand side and my left is my weak side so i'd be looking at the screen too long to do anything.

[@eubikedude]

MSM seems to be the best quality paint overall.

[@rogerstarkey5390]

@@eubikedude They should hire a German paint specialist ready for Berlin and fly them into Fremont ASAP.

[@johnpagani5456]

Excellent review, really enjoyed it!

[@matthew7687]

Video suggestion (something I'm genuinely interested in knowing) - what specific features made you go for the M3? The BMS, value, tech, look etc. I'm doing loads of research into getting our first EV and would like to know what was behind your thinking/decision.

[@JackBertagnin]

I'll tell you my take of why i'm going for Tesla Model 3, if you're interested (picked up from maaaany other owners, so not quite "my" take): 1) you'll always have a new car, tecnology wise: over the air updates actually improve your car! M3s had two updates that gave more power/range and also maaaany new features 2) only with a tesla you can travel without hassle, thanks to superchargers network (and the navigator who plans the trip for you including accurate suggestions on where to stop and for how long and -if really necessary- what speed to keep to make it there)

[@matthew7687]

@@JackBertagnin Thanks. The tech updates are most certainly add to the appeal. The cost is the only negative. It's not that it is overpriced, but it's way more than I have ever paid for a car.

[@mroctober16]

Just go take a test drive. You’ll stop overthinking it and want to buy one.

[@briankavanagh7191]

@@mroctober16 took one for a test drive and yes the price did put me off, and I'm not from Yorkshire!

[@danbbrawner]

What do you think of the rear wheel drive? Is it safe in the snow?

[@devanois]

You look a bit distant since you drive this car 😁 . I’m eagerly waiting for that hypermiling video when visiting your parents. Where I live, one of the most unpopulated areas in Europe, 250miles range is a bit tight to move around comfortably to be honest, given the lack of charging stations.

[@Sthilboy56]

Yep I can afford to run a Tesla I just can’t afford to by one 😟

[@theta2170]

Same. Feels bad.

[@DarmiGames]

Same, but I just want one

[@alanrobinson2229]

Why does it have to be a Tesla? Good point tho...

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

Took me 4 years to save up for just the deposit to make the monthly payments affordable. Patience is the key.

[@bigt8590]

Write down in a spreadsheet all of the expenditure for your current car including the purchase price, petrol and road tax and compare. You will likely be quite surprised at how reasonable the prices are.

[@varinderrehal3214]

Very good review. Thank you.

[@richardtams564]

Nice review mate, looks like you could get a job on the telly!

[@DavidChow]

I prefer a hatch but I'm surviving with the trunk. I think the 65" TV test that some people tried and failed with the Model 3 is the moot subject as you can't pivot the box through the trunk opening. Ooh. 5:16 should never close the trunk by pressing directly over the car logo. I also keep a type 2 cable in the front AND back after the frunk mechanism failed and trapped my cables in there in December and it seemed likely I wasn't getting it fixed until the new year! 9:20 you can also use voice command to 'open glovebox'.

[@MrFlyingguy]

happy anniversary - superb review

[@bigdougscommentary5719]

Tell my passengers about the door handle: Press your thumb on the large part and grab the skinny part. Works great. As far as getting out, little green decals on the door buttons. Tell them to press the green button and push the door open.

[@signarstygia8982]

great review!! very well done!!

[@Chappers.Gaming]

If you can't charge from home what would you say the running cost will be?

[@Mark-vq5dz]

Love the review , subscribed

[@Rjhs001]

Lovely countryside where you were driving. Near to me, I think! Unfortunately the car is way out of my budget but I'd love to go the EV route eventually.

[@gumerzambrano]

Love listening to UK Tesla KZbinrs! Your guyses accent is amazing. Btw it IS a frunk :3

[@tonybkent]

That was a very Clarkson-esque "smug face"! Great video.

[@renebergqvist599]

Yes the speedo is no problem - I thought it would be - but honestly it is not a problem. You can use the voice control to turn up/down the temperature - it even works in Danish. Yes the most comparable ICE car is the BMW 3-series. The Model 3 awd versions even more so (but still heavy). Still I am not sure that a comparison to an ICE car is really helpfull. The only thing I can say - try one out - 9 out 10 will want one afterwards.

[@diddybopper2052]

What do you use to charge your Tesla at home? What’s your set-up like and how was the installation? I’m guessing I don’t live too far away from you (Sheffield) - can you recommend an installer? I‘be been hooked by Tesla and will definitely be purchasing next year once I’ve saved the deposit.

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

All vids are in the channel about all this.

[@neilbrandon]

I still prefer the Kia e-Niro, especially now its available to order in 4+ spec with sunroof, heated and cooled seats, LED lights, blind spot detection, rear cross traffic...about 37k and its a hatchback... oh and 7 year warranty. Its narrower and 10.6m turning circle makes it easier to drive in the UK. The Tesla clearly has advantages for some, including the slightly better performance, handling, and charge network. Its wonderful we now have a choice of such great cars. We have nearly a 1000 members in the e-niro FB UK FB group, who on the whole are incredibly happy.

[@PhilT993]

Excellent review. Great style.

[@MikePass]

My M3 had exactly the same panel gap on the rear corner. They made it better. Still a bit of a gap, but better

[@mabisfab77paintball]

the black center console should be same colour as one you pick for dashboard yes would be stickers not metal or wood but anything is better than gloss black but try and use a cheap silicone spray on the gloss and dust and fingerprints might not show so much

[@craigevans6156]

Which storage tidy did you buy for the central console?

[@Lookup2Wakeup]

Good review EVM....

[@bobdavis7192]

In a Tesla you adjust the steering wheel for comfort. In every other car in the world you adjust it so you can see the speedometer.

[@mconnah1]

Don’t forget the voice control for the glovebox...

[@russelnuzum6036]

Malcolm Connah push the right button once on the steering wheel and say open glovebox and temperature also works with voice control

[@verjason]

push right button and say 'Open your pie hole'...

[@GreggCastree]

Looking at getting a ‘3’ towards the end of the year, or early 2021. Just want to see what the ID3 turns out like, in regards to spec/prices/performance. Wanted to see if you considered the LR version, and also your thoughts on the Full Self Drive. I know this is expensive, but it appears that this will continue to increase in costs, looking at the Tesla reviews around. The SR+ does everything, just trying to see if the LR, or the FSD is worth considering? This will be my 1st EV purchase, so looking to get it right lol

[@briankavanagh7191]

consider Xpeng when it comes across from China.

[@colindavis1466]

Speedo on the centre screen - I prefer that design. I’m on my third successive car with a Speedo in the centre of the dash.

[@marcologiudice6638]

Hey EVM, I like your comments on the running costs of the EV, but here’s the thing: I don’t charge at home, I cannot do it. And yet I run the car cheaply (although not as cheaply as you) relying only on public chargers. Grant you, I live in London and I have several public chargers within a 10 minute walk from home. The point is that in cities across the UK the local charging network is becoming (or is already) more than adequate to run an EV without a charger at home. You should look into that, I do believe nobody should be put off by not being able to charge at home, and the running costs are still small compare to ICE.

[@davidelliott5843]

My car has scrabbled paint around the door handles. I can see a Tesla getting really scratched up. Some clear paint protection film would make good sense. Use the same stuff on the silly shiny interior trim. Being so shiny it should stick nicely.

[@williamthomas5788]

Standard range has 250 mile range rating in the US on EPA standard, which is quite realistic. I'm shocked if the loosey-goosey WLTP standard is similar. I sure hope you can go 245 miles at least on a full charge when its news. You're a pro: if you need more range, slow down. Thanks for the review. Good job.

[@mikehillistheone]

An excellent no nonsense review, well presented