![]() ![]() Some of the changes in bullet form:ĭouble pane front windows. Not heaps (there was nothing wrong with the USA built 2019 I had) but enough that you notice it. Overall the general fit and finish of the car is better. That is if you order your car today it will likely be a little different to mine which is just a few months old. With this change came a 'refresh' which Tesla does not do in year models like other manufacturers but rather on a continual basis. At first it was just the Standard Range Plus model, then the Long Range and now all 3 including the Performance are shipped from China to Australia. With over 10,000 klms in my new ride I thought it was time I write up the differences for those considering jumping into the EV world.įor those not closely following the Tesla world, recently Tesla stopped shipping their cars from the USA to Australia and instead ships them from their Shanghai, factory. Earlier this year and 45,000 klms later I had the opportunity to move into a 2021 Tesla Standard Range Plus. Then there’s the advantage of Tesla’s bespoke Supercharger network – still a real boon, especially for anyone who’s ever had to battle with the UK’s public charging network.Back in September 2019 I was lucky enough to take delivery of a Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus from the first boat to arrive in Australia. ![]() It’s not quite as unforgiving as Tesla’s new rival, the Polestar 2, but there’s no denying you’ll be jiggled about more than you would do in a BMW 3 Series – although that’s only available as a plug-in hybrid, not a full EV.Īnd being a full EV brings all sorts of running cost advantages to Model 3 ownership – both in terms of charging versus fuel costs, and in terms of various car-related taxes. You do feel as though the weight of the batteries is helping to pull you down into the road, which isn’t a bad thing – it’s just a slightly different sensation to driving an internal combustion engine car with similar performance.Īlthough this isn’t the Performance model, the ride is still firm – especially on the bigger (and a £1,450 option) 19-inch wheels. It also lets you carry a fair amount of speed through corners, then slingshot out the other side. That steering has plenty of heft if not much feel, while the Dual Motor four-wheel drive system ensures plenty of grip and stability so you can make the most of all the torque. You can use standard or select chill mode if you want to go further with slightly less fun, but like the other modes you can play with (steering, for example), it’s best left in the standard setting. Our car will go for a claimed 360 miles on one charge – a claim that we didn’t feel was too unreasonable. However, the pay off is range – hence the name. The updated Long Range car that we’re driving, with its 75kWh battery pack, will get from 0-60mph in ‘just’ 4.2 seconds – 1.1 seconds slower than the Performance version. The Tesla experience has always been about much more than just the drive, but that remains pretty special. It proves that the Tesla is all seeing: it not only spots other vehicles around the car (including the size and type) but will also spot and display road signs and traffic lights – and even show you the colour. ![]() Of course, existing owners need not be too downhearted as recent software updates will have tweaked the driving display on the 15-inch touchscreen so the driver can see more of the environment around the car. Finally, the electric boot door can now be opened from a button on the outside to reveal the big 542-litre boot. Used Tesla Model 3 (Mk1, 2019-date) reviewĮqually important at this time of year is the addition of a heat pump – as has been installed in the Model Y to rave reviews from owners - that improves cabin heat up times and is more efficient.New Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor Performance review.New Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus 2020 review. ![]() Tesla Model 3 vs BMW 3 Series: electric vs diesel showdown.BMW i4 vs Polestar 2 vs Tesla Model 3: 2022 group test review. ![]()
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