Tesla Model 3 Owner Review - I was a petrol head, and this is the Game changer

Tesla Model 3 Pros and Cons

Pros:

The supercharger network is superb, simple to use, and fast
The touch screen is superb, simple to use, and fast responding
Autopilot is incredible, and constantly improving thanks to 'Over the air' updates
The most efficient EV of them all
Over the air updates constantly refresh, fix bugs and modernise the car. I've had improved acceleration, increased range, extra games/Netflix/Youtube etc
The safest car in the World
Extremely low running costs
The acceleration, power, regen breaking are excellent
Entertainment is excellent - Youtube, Netflix, fun games etc
The Tesla owners community (and EV community) are wonderful
Loads of storage space, big boot & frunk
My Wife finally enjoys driving, and my kids love it
Great looking car inside and out
Preheating (or cooling) the cabin from App is a useful feature
Extremely low depreciation

Cons:

It would be nice to be available in other colours
any cons I think of are ridiculously petty when considering the pros

Considered buying

BMW i3

BEV

The Attractions:

Two years ago I enjoyed test driving it, ride position, quality.

The Dealbreakers:

Just too small for a family car. Range inadequate for needs. Questionable safety of small front end. Resale value when considering Tesla Model 3's were on their way

Kia e-Niro

The Attractions:

Wasn't available to order when I ordered my Tesla, but I liked the Range and size of the car

The Dealbreakers:

No supercharger network, slow acceleration, no autopilot, infotainment looked inferior to Teslas, just looked a bit boring to be honest

Owner Review

I was a petrol head, and this is the Game changer

This car makes every other car I've driven, seem prehistoric. It's literally like driving something from the future. Despite mine being the 'Slower' Standard Range Plus model, it leaves everything standing still at the lights (should you enjoy being so juvenile!) 0-60 in 5 seconds, no noise, no engine/gearbox or servicing, and it costs me just £1 in electricity to do 100 miles using my home charger (Octopus Energy's 5p per kWh EV tariff) Autopilot is incredible on main roads/Motorways - it steers/sticks to speed limits/keeps distance itself/avoids accidents - It's bonkers good, and constantly getting better due to 'over the air updates'. I can get 200+ miles real range when driving normally from a 100% charge, but with the Tesla Supercharging Network all around the UK, it's so easy to pull over and top up if needs be. Typically, a 20 minute charge will take you from 10% - 80% charge, and again, the speed of this is improving all the time with Tesla leading the way with their Superchargers. It's so easy. I love the interior. It is spacious thanks partly to a full glass roof, and minimalist cockpit. The massive centre screen is intuitive, very responsive and not in the least bit as distracting as other cars with loads of buttons everywhere. Because everything is automatic (Lights, even full beam, wipers etc) the screen is basically just a big map and you don't need to touch it when you are driving, and once you have set everything up. Oh, and it creates no pollution so it doesn't poison people as they walk by, let alone my children, Wife and me! Makes sense don't you think? I'm looking forward to getting Solar and Powerwall for our house some day, so we can run it on sunshine - but until then, it runs on 100% renewable energy from Octopus Energy anyway! I honestly can't think of anything negative to say about this car, or Tesla for that matter. They are single handedly responsible for the whole Auto industry finally making the switch to Electric Cars, something which could and should have happened decades ago. I cannot recommend this car highly enough... it's easily the most fun car I've ever driven and the financial and environmental savings are huge. As it stands, there is still no close competition when weighing up the statistics & data of a Tesla.

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Discussion

SUN BE

2021-04-07 15:24:54 UTC

e-niro

It's a good thing you didn't choose the Kia e-niro :) Tesla is really better.
EVWill GB [Tesla Model 3]

2021-04-07 15:43:31 UTC

E-Nero

That’s the ‘problem’ with Tesla. Once you see the stats against any other EV, there’s only one choice. If of course, people value things like safety, convenience (superchargers) Autopilot, efficiency, fun and acceleration. I do want the competition to catch up ASAP but fear they are just to far behind Tesla’s rapidly accelerating lead. I’m sure E-Nero will no doubt suit some folk, just not for me
- Leaf AT
  
  2021-04-07 17:37:09 UTC
  
  Re: E-Nero
  
  you're absolutely right
Tomas

2021-04-09 20:53:39 UTC

legroom

Hi. How much legroom is there in the rear seats?
- Leaf AT
  
  2021-04-09 20:57:03 UTC
  
  Re: legroom
  
  I'm interested in that too :)
- oey192 US [Tesla Model 3]
  
  2021-04-29 03:32:56 UTC
  
  Re: legroom
  
  IMO the rear legroom in the Model 3 could be a bit better but the front legroom is fantastic! In the rear, your knees end up a bit elevated from your seating position (not so in the Model Y)
  
  The front and rear legroom on the Model Y are both excellent
  - Tomas
    
    2021-04-29 04:49:29 UTC
    
    Re(2): legroom
    
    Thanks, do you own a Model 3 or Y?
    - oey192 US [Tesla Model 3]
      
      2021-04-29 07:27:40 UTC
      
      Re(3): legroom
      
      I own a Model 3 and the wife has a Model Y. Both great cars, but the back seat in the 3 is not great for long trips (1h+). It’s perfectly serviceable for around town and for those with shorter legs. Head room in both cars is also quite good, though if you take advantage of the reclining feature in the rear seats of the Model Y, taller people will be resting the back of their head on the C-pillar-level cross piece
      - oey192 US [Tesla Model 3]
        
        2021-04-29 07:30:00 UTC
        
        Re(4): legroom
        
        I used to own an older Honda Accord and IMO there wasn’t much leg room in the rear seats of that car either. Probably about on par with the Model 3 but different - maybe slightly less front-to-back room but more height between the part of the seat you sit on and the floor where your feet rest
      - Nick NL
        
        2021-06-15 05:34:57 UTC
        
        Re(4): legroom
        
        Are you going to post a review of mode Y here? I'd love to read about your long-term experience. Please :)
        
        oey192 US [Tesla Model 3]
        
        2021-06-23 15:04:27 UTC
        
        Re(5): legroom
        
        Working on a review of my Model 3, but quite busy at the moment. The Y is the wife’s, so I could do a review of it but would be kinda a secondhand review since I don’t drive it much
        
        Nick NL
        
        2021-06-23 16:16:33 UTC
        
        Re(6): legroom
        
        Thanks :), I'm interested in your and your wife's experience with the Model Y because your review of the Model 3 is well written.
EVWill GB [Tesla Model 3]

2021-04-11 11:47:02 UTC

Legroom

The rear seats are perfectly adequate for Two adults, and has a great view through the glass roof! (I'm kind of jealous I don't get to sit in the back and enjoy it!) I have Two kids in large Car seats, and they have plenty of space. We keep the centre armrest down which has two cup holders in it which is nice for the kids.
- Leaf AT
  
  2021-04-11 14:09:02 UTC
  
  Re: Legroom
  
  Thanks for the details.
Nredshaw GB [Renault Zoe]

2021-06-05 21:37:59 UTC

Great review thanks for all the info

The model 3 is a great ev ! We would love one even put £ down on first day in U.K. but couldn’t wait the 3 years or so it took to come to U.K. so had to cancel our deposit. Thats the only problem I see with it’s out of our price range ???????? but well worth the money and the second hand prices ???????? wow you can see 1 year old car done 8-10 k miles for nearly same as new one ! Take care and safe travels everyone!
- EVWill GB [Tesla Model 3]
  
  2021-06-06 14:44:43 UTC
  
  Re: Great review thanks for all the info
  
  All I can say is that it has barely cost anything to run in the Two years we’ve had it. When you total up cost of ownership over a year vs an ICE car, it really makes sense. The depreciation (or lack of) is ludicrous in itself. Cost that in and it makes even more sense. Hope you get one soon :-)
Nredshaw GB [Renault Zoe]

2021-06-07 16:52:17 UTC

Take care and safe travels

Yer great car but can’t justify 300£ more than our Zoe it does everything we needed in the last 12500 miles and as far as I am concerned as long as it’s ev it’s a win !