Hey friends, hope you're well! This is the 2023 Tesla Model 3: Long Range. I've now driven this
car over a month and I do...and don't regret buying the Model 3 especially with the new
Model 3 refresh just around the corner the refresh will likely see some exterior changes,
Drive Unit optimizations, and hardware for rolled out...but it's also rumored to see some
components completely disappear. Namely, the driver stalks, in-house made seats, and ultrasonic +
temperature sensors with so many upcoming changes here is my honest review of the Tesla Model 3 as
a first time owner. Also, thank you to L'Estrange for sponsoring a segment of this video more about
their clothing later let's actually start off with things that I don't like because although
there's a lot to love about the Model 3 that we or know about there are quite a few things
that caught me by surprise that I didn't actually actually like starting with the lead up to taking
delivery after ordering online in January the whole six month lead up to taking delivery of
the car was sort of this figure it out yourself situation the things that you'd expect to be
guided through with traditional automakers are lacking here things like it being given your car
registration number insurance and next steps after the deposit was missing at least in my experience
some might love the minimalist experience but just be prepared to go digging around for a lot
of information leading up to taking delivery like making sure you've purchased a charging adapter
because they're not included anymore then comes of course Tesla's notorious quality issues like
panel gaps paint imperfections and broken trim pieces particularly with the Fremont Factory it
seems like it's a long-standing issue over there I've been told Tesla's gigafactory in Shanghai
currently produces the best quality Teslas so if you're taking delivery from that region you should
be A-Okay so like almost everyone suggests online I brush the car with a fine tooth comb before I
sign for it and in fact I made a comprehensive notion checklist I had ready on the day so I
didn't miss anything fortunately I didn't find any issues at all and a month in the car is still
perfect what I'll do is I'll share that notion checklist down below so it helps those of you
who are taking delivery of a Tesla and I'll also share a referral link if you're looking to buy a
Tesla yourself to NAB a discount and free charging miles another random thing that had me scratching
my head as an EV newbie was this loud whirring and popping sound in cold and hot temperatures
that sort of happened I think within the first few days of taking delivery EVS are extremely quiet so
I thought it was a defect but after some Googling I found out that it was the battery expanding and
preheating things that I haven't heard of in other reviews but I think it's important to mention here
so you're not caught off guard yourself now driving it over the last month the the ride
Comfort is great it's incredibly comfortable and short drives as much as it is for long road trips
a big part in thanks to the legendary in-house made seats that feel like Cloud foam which by the
way apparently may not be around for longer with Tesla potentially Outsourcing the manufacturing
of the seats in favor of cost cutting so it's comfortable but I just can't help but notice how
stiff the suspension is it's definitely on the sporty side of things and it's a big difference
from the silky smooth suspension of the Mercedes A-Class I previously drove I been feeling all
sorts of bumps potholes and Imperfections in the roads where I didn't previously film the Mercedes
And if you're coming from a performance car you probably might find it a problem the seats do
counteract the stiff ride and it helps that the model 3's handling is amazing it Corners well
there's a ton of grip with little body roll and it feels incredibly planted inspiring confidence even
with its really fast acceleration in the other contention point though is good old FSD full
self-driving which Tesla themselves have labeled a failure you know their words not mine Tesla's
original promise was pretty clear every Tesla sold since 2016 would be able to drive entirely
by itself essentially level 5 full Automotive autonomy yet to this day no Tesla on the road is
capable of what was promised and in fact they've even recently removed their ultrasonic sensors and
they're now relying on Tesla vision for FSD which is primarily camera based I didn't get FST and my
personal recommendation is to hold off until it's proven to work safely and get it post purchase
it's available as a software upgrade at any time and currently there's not many reasons to pay that
upfront cost but all model 3s come with basic autopilot which is better than I expected and
removes a lot of mental effort required on longer drives a simple double press down on the drive
stalk lets the car take control of acceleration breaking Lane keep and current obstacle monitoring
let's also talk about charging because this is an area that has consistently improved with a
lot more superchargers around and just a lot more infrastructure for EVS so charging can be amazing
or a potential pain Point depending on your setup and where you live I currently don't have access
to an at-home charger so I have to make trips to either the local supercharger or car Parks
they're both close to me so it's just about a one minute drive over to charge and it hasn't
been that much of a hassle plus as a big perk the car park charges are also completely free
in my area this has been a big plus and has helped me save a lot of money on fuel and the potential
average savings are even tracked in app a month in and I've saved about 200 to 300 a month in
petrol which is definitely nothing to scoff at but as Tesla's become more and more accessible
and popular there have been plenty of times I rocked up to the charging spaces with all of
them occupied so I feel like what I've saved in dollars sometimes I've given in time looking for
charges I plan to install an at-home charger for inconvenience but yeah just a heads up that if you
don't have access to a charger close to you or you live in an apartment complex for example getting
your Tesla charge can be a pain point before I dive into the positives I want to share the
clothing I've been wearing in this video because many of you have continuously asked me where I get
my clothing from and this is from least strange they're currently sponsoring this segment of the
video L'Estrange is a sustainable luxury clothing brand all about building out a high quality
wardrobe with less I've been really enjoying their classic 24 Trouser with the easy zip
sweatshirt and for more smart casual events the all day shirt by itself or even paired with a 24
Blazer the Mantra of with less do more has taken me day to night work to weekend in style and Total
Comfort they're all outfits that are effortlessly stylish without being unnecessarily loud or showy
which is totally my style and makes for Timeless pieces I can keep around for a while to come,
L'Estrange has fast become one of my favorite clothing brands and I love the fact that they're
also big on sustainability if you want to check out their pieces I'll drop a link below that will
get you a discount so moving on to why I love the Tesla Model 3 for starters I think it looks great
I often find myself looking back at the car when I've parked it and some say the design looks like
a frog others say that it looks like a Porsche but whatever it is it's pretty clean and Timeless it's
all subjective but personally I love the look especially in this blackout aesthetic there's
a few things I actually changed aesthetically as you can probably already tell so let's go
over that first for starters I replaced the Aero V2 covers with aftermarket Uber turbine covers
I'm not trying to get it to look like a performance when it isn't I just absolutely
love the look of these covers I think it gives it a lot more of a meaner and aggressive look and I
just like the entire blackout look as well they were actually pretty easy to install it was just
a matter of snapping one off and then snapping the new ones in and also range has not suffered
at all which is a pretty big plus and then I got a graphing code applied by the guys over at shmiko
I was originally going to go with a standard ceramic coat but they suggested a graphene coat
that apparently is more resistant to scratches water spotting and better repels dust and dirt
the process is pretty straightforward there's a hand wash initial bath then a graphing coating
from G Fusion right here which was applied all over the car and done by hand over three hours
the end result is this unreal shine and depth to the model 3 especially in Black it's this sort of
wet straight out of the showroom look that doesn't fade I think it looks great but what do you guys
think then I changed the wood trims to carbon fiber to match the black aesthetic these are a
kit from hillsmaid and I'll drop a link to all of this in the description box as well talking
about the interior it's also something that you either I think love or hate some might think it's
overrated and overly minimalistic but it appeals to me in the 2023 Tesla Model 3 the soundproofing
also seems to have improved over previous years it's dead quiet in here with very little road
noise less internal squeaks and vibrations and I think this is a result of the maturing of the
manufacturing process and testament to the Quality coming out of some of the gigafactories there are
a couple things that I miss of course from this interior and that's tactile buttons for everyday
uses like the aircon and I do really wish there was at least a heads-up display showing the speed
I find looking down at that small text on the display to be pretty distracting sometimes and it
will be so much easier if I could just glance down at the heads-up display or even driver's Dash but
hey you adapt and eventually you get used to it I was also worried that I'd be missing Apple carplay
because I used to use it religiously it's a shame that the car lacks Android auto and carplay but
honestly the software in this car is second to none Tesla's map navigation system is one of the
best that I've used and the overall Tech in this car is tremendous when paired with the snappy 15
inch touchscreen and the MCU 3 units introduced about a year ago which contains actually the same
CPU and dedicated GPU as the model S I haven't seen it stutter even once over the last month and
it's powerful enough to be potentially fitted with steam gaming like we've seen on both the Tesla X
and S so hopefully it is retrofitted over to the model 3. and the infotainment and display in UI
was class leading at launch and it still remains one of the best to this day it takes some time to
get used to but it works really well basically the tech is a big draw card from small benefits
like being able to preheat or cool down the car before you start driving through to full software
upgrades that have even enabled more range or even faster acceleration over the years for the model
3. it's a big selling point but you know I'm a sucker for good Tech as you know I have to also
touch on acceleration because it is epic I won't dwell on it too long because it has been covered
so much but on the long range variant it clocks in 0-60 at only 4.2 seconds and I'm telling you
it does not get old not only does it feel like a roller coaster of fun but it makes merging
and overtaking a breeze with its instant torque unique to the long range variants we get access
to the optional two thousand dollar acceleration boost software upgrade to get the 0 to 60 time
all the way down down to 3.7 seconds which gets it really close to the model 3 Performance actually
something else that I was worried about going over to an EV in Tesla is range anxiety and although
EPA estimates for range is pretty generous the long range model 3 goes a long range I've easily
been able to get over 300 miles in a single charge no problem considering the weather is relatively
stable and not too hot or not too cold it's worth mentioning that the model 3 or any EV really is
inverse to internal combustion cars in that you're going to lose a lot more range if you're driving
about 60 miles or 100 kilometers on highways so I've had to charge more often on road trips but
the Tesla is also really really good at helping you plan your journey simply add your destination
in and the car will tell you exactly where you need to stop and how long you need to charge to
reach that destination and then by far the most important aspect to any car is of course safety
and it's honestly one of the main reasons I went with the model 3. the car has gone through all
sorts of international safety tests and passed with flying colors the roof is even able to
withstand over 20 000 pounds of crashing force and there's a simple explanation as to why it's one of
the safest cars on the market it doesn't have an engine so the lack of engine components allows
the car structure to deflect energy away from the passengers far more efficiently than ice cars and
honestly if that's the difference between life and death in a potential accident then this is a
serious consideration for just about any car and definitely something worthy of Praise pair this
up with being able to help reduce Urban pollution particularly in large cities where it's a genuine
issue there's no denying that this is a brilliant and Beyond its time car even though it remains
largely unchanged over the years until course the new changes do come through despite my complaints
the Tesla Model 3 is already my favorite car I've ever driven I say it's overrated because there is
so much hype maybe a little too much behind Tesla yet it's underrated because I don't think all its
features and offerings can be truly appreciated until you've actually driven the Tesla Model 3
or really any Tesla for that fact and even with the updated 2024 Tesla around the corner with its
slight redesign I have zero regrets getting the 2023 Tesla Model 3. even though it's an alcohol
generation it's built on a foundation that is proven to be safe and reliable and I personally
appreciate my car stalks extra sensors and in-house model 3 seats and guys this is my first
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