Ultimate Comparison of the Tesla Model 3 RWD vs Model 3 Long Range vs M3P

Not sure which tesla model 3 to buy? I consider every difference between the trims from the exterior, interior, range, acceleration and charging speeds. But my favourite comparison is the road trip simulation for which helps you decide with model 3 is best for you. Will it be the rwd tesla model 3? Or do you need all the range the long range model 3 will give you? Or will you point for pure performance? This video will help you make that buying decision.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00​ Intro
02:03 Overview of Model 3 Exterior and Interior differences
05:12 Model 3 Range, Speed and Charging Time
08:18 Average Daily Mileage and Electric Car Advantage
09:44 Tesla Model 3 rwd vs Model 3 long range road trip
14:11 Buying Which Tesla Conclusion

[@raymondtrippy3610]

Excellent info, thank you for the precise and helpful video. 👍

[@AdamWellinformed]

Thank you Raymond. Let us know if you have any questions ⚡️

[@kweezy520]

Agreed! This was so concise and helpful. I wish I had found your video before I hyper focused on opinion based Reddit threads 😂

[@AdamWellinformed]

Wow! Really glad it helped ⚡️ Which Tesla are you leaning towards?

[@tiffanygreen14]

Nice Video Adam! Thank you!

[@AdamWellinformed]

Your welcome ⚡️Don’t hesitate to ask any questions

[@YesukeTheJuggler]

Can’t thank you enough for this comparison! Definitely getting the base model!

[@AdamWellinformed]

Your most welcome. When is your delivery scheduled for?

[@xuanzhang3377]

Great video Adam 🎉

[@AdamWellinformed]

Thanks for watching ⚡️

[@jeffreywerden621]

Thanks for the video helpful in thinking about which model to choose

[@AdamWellinformed]

Appreciate the kind words

[@kweezy520]

Adam, Bring It To Life!!!!

[@fnfgoat]

Adam bring it to life

[@kittu999c]

Great info!

[@AdamWellinformed]

Most welcome 👍

[@pedrofigueiredo64]

Thank very much Adam for this useful video. I live in Portugal - always good weather - and the RWD will be enough and perfect.

[@AdamWellinformed]

No problem, thanks for watching

[@richardcalon3724]

In Canada with our long winters the advantage of the long range is in the AWD, the bonus is a lesser impact of range reduction due to the cold if I charge to 100%. My experience is that I lose 30% at -18C starting with a car in a heated garage. If I charge to 80% or 440 kms and only run it down to 20% charge I have a projected range of only 330 kms less the 30% cold weather penalty gets me down to 231 kms or 144 miles.

[@jasonbodenheimer4017]

Adam, bring it to life.

[@StanTesBTC]

Bravo Adam, this comparison sounded custom made for me, I took delivery of my Tesla model 3 RWD couple weeks ago because no LRs were available and then I started thinking maybe I should have waited, well you cleared it up for me, now I’m confident I made the right decision 😊. Big Thank You Indeed!

[@AdamWellinformed]

Your welcome! Thanks for watching

[@everythingt3sla]

I also ordered the RWD. Since ordering I have done another two test drives because I can’t get enough. RWD is awesome!! It’s comfortable and acceleration is so good! You will enjoy every second.

[@AdamWellinformed]

Haha someone is excited 😆 That’s great news though Jake. Even after 2.5 years of owning the RWD model 3, that excitement remains ⚡️

[@msawyer110]

You should have waited

[@iamdjremedy]

Hey! trying to decide myself. are you happy with your choice still?

[@ryannielson6462]

Adam, bring it to life!

[@AdamWellinformed]

Thanks for watching! Hope it helped you⚡️

[@BaluRamsha]

After yesterdays 300+ trip, just for a second there i started doubting my RWD purchase, but realized those long trips are only few times a month and one's stopping for a break/food anyways, so yeah unless one is driving 300+ miles all the time, RWD still is the best bang for the buck! Thanks for this useful video Adam!

[@brianlee6849]

I live in the US MD I bought my wife a Tesla model 3 rear drive and we both love it. For my wife and I we felt the long range or performance was a waste of money. If we make a trip we will be relaxing and enjoying ourselves we aren't going to be in a rush and we don't get enough snow for all wheel drive. Thank you 👍

[@AdamWellinformed]

Nice 👌The traction control in the rwd model 3 is really good. The RWD model 3 is just a really solid base. Especially for the entry variant too!

[@brianlee6849]

Yes definitely. Even though it's a entry level it's very comfortable and everything my wife and I need. We will keep it for many years. Our oldest son is driving our 09 Infiniti FX 35 we bought new. Thank you 👍

[@derekwilkinson6002]

Adam bring it to life 😺

[@geoffreyhowsam6375]

Adam bring it to life 🚘

[@AdamWellinformed]

Thanks Geoffrey ⚡️🪄

[@voldar70]

Great comparison. 👍 It would be nice to also factor in the round-trip : Leicester to Glasgow. Just add Leicester as a third destination stop.

[@AdamWellinformed]

Thanks for the comment 👍 I thought if heading to Glasgow, chances are you’d have some level 2 charging in place whether that be overnight at a hotel, or just whilst out and about. But ultimately, the concept is completely wide open to the individual including doing this. They can even test a route thats unique to them. Just trying to bring the transition alive and make it relatable as much as possible.

[@shsander1]

Thank u for the great review. I have been on the fence between the standard RWD and the AWD. Now I have the dual motor AWD but lease is running out now. Though I like the speed and handling better with the AWD don't think I can justify the $7K price difference for my needs. Thanks again! Cheers!

[@AdamWellinformed]

You’re most welcome Shelly! Hope all goes well with your purchase ⚡️

[@Andersljungberg]

The Model 3 premium sound system was improved in 2021 with the addition of “Immersive Sound” audio engineering for a three-dimensional surround sound experience. Comparatively, the current base model has “Limited Immersive Sound”.

[@Andersljungberg]

However, you can only have trackmode in the Tesla 3 performance. possibly with the Boost package for long range? . Among other things, you can adjust how much of the power should be on the rear wheels and how much power should be on the front wheels. and the purpose of the function must be to get a really good grip and road holding on a car track. the car also gets extra cooling. Then you can do things like burn rubber and skid if you want like on a petrol car

[@Andersljungberg]

As far as I understand, this only applies to the Tesla 3 Longrange and Performance a sound and image magazine writes . The premium system has two so-called HD tweeters at the top of the A-pillars. They literally lift the sound image in the passenger compartment

[@kiwijonowilson]

The AC charging rate is crippled for UK Model 3 RWD??? In NZ and Australia we still get 11kW for the RWD which can be very handy for the free chargers found in many locations.

[@tombutler538]

Nice video again Adam. Very informative. I’ve FINALLY picked my model 3 up. I agree, there’s little difference in the models. Should I have gone for the std range? Probably. Would the LR been more suited as I do a lot of miles? Yes. Did I think “yeah but you want the performance”? Yes 😂 The model 3 performance it was then 😂😂😂

[@Andersljungberg]

Then you also have a setting for track mode. However, perhaps the comfort and durability of the tires may be worse due to 20 inch rims

[@Andersljungberg]

then maybe you can get Dolby Atmos in the car? It is Apple Music that is usually mentioned in this context. what has happened on the subject is unfortunately unclear. on the other hand, it is said that the sound with Tidal has good dynamics (HiFI)

[@Whoa42]

Are you happy with your choice months later? Trying to decide myself

[@tombutler538]

@@Whoa42 if you’re trying to decide which model then I’d say that pick whatever u want. IMO the performance looks the best but the extra performance over the LR is minimal and you can’t realistically use them ‘fully’ on the roads(legally). Yes the 0-60 is fun but you’ll very easily and quickly be over the limit with either car. Let’s put it this way, if I were to buy again I’d be happy with the LR or performance. The Std wouldn’t suit my situation. Now we’re into winter I’m quite surprised how bad the drain is on the battery. It’s not a deal breaker but it something that I have to be aware of when on my travels. Eg I charged yesterday to 80% and the car said I’d have 30% remaining when I arrive at my destination. I actually arrived with 17%. I just need to make sure I have that little bit extra charge that’s all. The only 2 things I am concerned about is the depreciation and the value it at the end of my pcp. Also, anything going wrong with it and having to deal with Tesla service (I need to raise a warranty call but I’ve heard horror stories so am putting it off). Hope that helps

[@barriewhite9733]

Brilliant as usual. The m3 sr+ does not have ambient lights. Does the new m3 rwd.

[@adz675]

The LR only had footwell lights these days I think they removed the others. Rwd has them but they are disabled in SW

[@bennychen7433]

The long range is all wheel drive and the RWD is, of course, rear wheel drive. All wheel drive cars have better grip on wet surfaces, turning corners than an RWD. That's an important consideration if you are in an area where there is snow etc.

[@gilesfitzherbert7725]

Adam, bring it to life :) Sadly a Tesla is beyond our means so have PXed our dying 2011 Skoda Yeti for a 2016 Suzuki Vitara paying £9k net. The Vitara is a huge leap forward tech wise (built in SatNav, Automatic, reversing camera, can play music from our iPod) which is nice but it is much noisier. The Vitara should easily last us 5 years by which time I'm hoping the Tesla model 2 will be available.

[@petashj]

Thanks for the great video. In your opinion do the larger wheels on the performance model make it easier to get into for a 55 year old geezer (as it perhaps raises the car higher up?)

[@AdamWellinformed]

No i dont think it lift the ride height. Just more rim and less rubber, height wise 😳 Some of the older model 3 performance variants were advertised as lowered from factory.

[@Andersljungberg]

Did you know Tesla hired ex-B&O engineers. B&O Is a premium audio and television brand

[@MarinoRacing]

Adam bring it to life! Model 3 performance on order

[@AdamWellinformed]

Congratulations ⚡️ How long until its delivered?

[@MarinoRacing]

@@AdamWellinformed I bought a used 2020 model (from tesla) to save some money, hopefully Friday!

[@dzone67]

Do you believe Tesla will keep decreasing prices on Model 3 inventory or provide other incentives before quarter end?

[@ZaraAndJasmine]

very nice comparison man, im still torn between the long range and rwd. I do roughly 140 mile round trip commute twice a week, do you think the LR would be better for when its really cold and rainy here in the UK?

[@AdamWellinformed]

Yeah, its just pros and cons for each. Naturally the long range has that bigger range allocation it can rely on during wet and colder days. But the lfp battery will hold up more overtime. Did you run your own trip via a better route planner?

[@Andersljungberg]

keep in mind that you can get snow in the UK too. You probably had a real snowstorm a few years ago

[@sh0kwerm]

@@AdamWellinformed how do we know what model has the LFP battery ?

[@AdamWellinformed]

It’s just the RWD model variants at the moment. In the car, if you have the long range or performance variant it will show a trip allocation between 90-100%. This just encourages you to to charge within these limits when you genuinely are going that distance. LFP variants doesn’t have that recommendation on the battery screen.

[@olmecST]

I'm not sure why they suggest the performance for colder climates. The performance model doesn't come with all season tires and can be pricey because of the limited number of tires that fit. Extra expense before it's useful.

[@Alex-rw8qh]

Hey everyone, i'm looking for someone who had the chance to ride both one RWD and one dual motor, because i have eard that you have a better feeling of acceleration in the RWD even if less performant on the paper because of the power coming from behind. Thanks for answer and sorry for the english i tried to be understandable

[@antwnpowell]

I have just ordered a long range RWD only TM3 with a tow bar for 40k € here in France.

[@AdamWellinformed]

Nice, they’re pretty rare at the moment 💪 How long is your wait time?

[@Ysmir.]

I think it strongly depends on the charging infrastructure in the place you live. For me longer range is important because there are places where I don't have superchargers available OR the ones close to my route require adding quite a lot km to the route. So having additional 100 km or so counts a lot. If there were more superchargers in my country I'd probably prefer RWD if only for the longevity and better safety of LFP batteries. The only concern left would be the fact that I live in mountain area and in winter time RWD might not be a good idea, even in a car with better weight distribution than your typical ICE car (I've had a RWD mercedes for a while and that was a nightmare in winter)

[@Andersljungberg]

It is said that the LFP battery is worse when it is cold

[@t21drl]

Other points , how long will you keep the car , after 4 years and 60k will it still do the millage you want

[@AdamWellinformed]

Great question, this wholly unique to an individual. In my case, I like sticking within warranty periods for peace of mind. I understand you can even extend your general warranty to if need be but for a fee. Range wise, I actually documented the reported range in my 12 month and 24 month ownership review. Im about 2.75 years into ownership now and I charged to 100% the other day and got more then I reported at the 2 year point 😂 So I wouldn’t worry to much about range, there’s a 8 year 100/120k milage warranty on the motor and battery pack if something goes horribly wrong. So you’re covered by that in extreme circumstances. Otherwise you can check out other owner reviews with high mileage if its helps 👍

[@soeren72]

So the more exp long range you have about 370km range, but on the RWD 513km. Wild

[@michaeljoelpagan6907]

Does the UK M3 RWD has more range than the US M3?

[@AdamWellinformed]

No its just our WLTP rated range uses in europe is generally more generous in the miles quoted then EPA

[@OiZoProduct]

What about the Longrange RWD model?

[@AdamWellinformed]

Haha this model was announced for business customers after this video was produced. Frankly, the same comparison analysis applies though 💪

[@BlazingsNL]

The choice for me is just so difficult. The LR has always had my preference, but it falls just outside the subsidy range (capped at 45k). Due to that, the LR is not 9k more expensive but 12k more and I don't know if I can justify that amount of money for 4WD/acceleration and premium audio (I know there's a lot more differences but these I'd use the most). On the other hand I live in an apartment and cannot charge at home, so I'm wondering if LFP batteries will suit me since I won't be charging every night. Apparently Tesla recommends charging to 100% frequently.

[@AdamWellinformed]

Yeah I can see why your torn between both trims. Long range model 3 will be the superior car but as you mentioned the difference in price is definitely sizeable, then it becomes about justifying the price difference. Any luck on the inventory section?

[@BlazingsNL]

@@AdamWellinformed If the LR fell within the 45k limit, the choice would've been a lot easier. But I don't see that happening, even with the rumored new model 3 coming up. Going for 39k or 51k means 30% more money over the standard version. Part of me wants to go all out in the assumption I'll be driving that car for a long time, but electric cars will probably develop quite fast in the coming years. The inventory is very limited. When I check 'all distances', there's only 1 LR model but it has full self driving so it's 7k more expensive. There are 10 standard versions but the cheapest one is 45.6k while ordering a brand new one is 42k? No idea how that works.

[@AdamWellinformed]

I guess with the rwd it has the LFP battery. Thus allowing 100% charging on the daily and it will retain its battery capacity better than the long range. Might seem crazy but have you filtered the inventory to used then by age? Whilst you will be the second owner I’ve seen some advertised with less milage on the clock then new inventory models 😂 not sure if they qualify for your local subsides?

[@BlazingsNL]

@@AdamWellinformed It seems like all rdw have the LFP battery pack right now. Since I live in an apartment I won't be able to charge my car at home, so that sounds like a downside with LFP batteries that want to go to 100% as often as possible. There's literally only 1 used model listed and it's a 2019 LR with 30k km on the clock, for €42k. I'm definitely not getting a 2019 model haha. The subsidy for used cars is 2k this year, new EVs 3k.

[@Mr1specugf1]

@@BlazingsNL What did you end up doing? I can't decide myself either.

[@msawyer110]

Buying the right one would consist of not comparing either of these 2 models as they are not the redesigned project highland for the exact same price. Cooled seats, screen for back passengers, cameras 5mp not 1.3. Entire new suspension, and suspension mounting points. Full acoustic glass. If you are looking at either of the 23’ models and don’t consider the highland for the same price, you are doing yourself a disservice.

[@AdamWellinformed]

Dude this video is 9 months old and released when the new refreshed model 3 did not exist. Still valid for those looking at used teslas. I have a comparison between the new model 3 on offer today as a result of the refreshed tesla model 3.

[@Kurtis922]

Didn’t even mention the flog light

[@AdamWellinformed]

Who buys a car for flog lights 😂

[@Andersljungberg]

What you are shown in the program on the computer screen is unfortunately probably not true. It probably does not take into account things that can affect the range after the road, such as the weather. And charging speed is not constant from 0 to 100% and you don't always get Max speed. . The navigator in the car is probably better. and in reality the journey is guaranteed to take longer

[@peterpetrov6522]

At this point unfortunately none of these models are adequate in really cold climates. Believe it or not there are places where the temperature stays below negative 20 Celsius for 6 months straight. So the long range will probably do 180 to 190 miles. That's all. Chargers could be 100 miles apart if you stay on the Interstate and major highways. So if you don't get range anxiety you are doing something wrong! BUT with all that said, in the spring the car will emerge from the snow as hot as ever! Elon is halfway there; hopefully he doesn't get distracted and keeps working on it.

[@starvictory7079]

They work in Norway. It's pretty cold there.

[@imranadam3027]

First!

[@AdamWellinformed]

Demoted 😂 Just kidding, thanks for watching.

[@Andersljungberg]

Does the Tesla 3 standard have no subwoofer? check it you who think BASS in the sound is important. It's probably no big secret that some young guys think bass is important

[@TheTekSone]

Adam, bring it to life!! 👍 Edit: added a thumbs up

[@peteramey9385]

Adam bring it to life

[@AdamWellinformed]

Thanks for watching Peter ⚡️