CAN A TESLA HANDLE WINTER? - Rear Wheel Drive Snow & Ice
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Have you wondered whether the RWD Tesla Model 3 SR+ can handle winter and ice? How about hills that make some front wheel drive cars tremble? Watch as we compare the rear wheel drive Model 3 SR+ (Rocky) with a front wheel drive VW GTI. The Tesla Model 3 has Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3’s and the VW has winter tires, but what will each make of a steep incline on ice and snow. How does a rear wheel drive electric motor handle it? Is it better in a front wheel drive car with the weight of the engine in the front? Enjoy the video!
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What tires are on it?
nokian hakkapeliitta r3
@@RockyMountainTesla tell me Nokian is Finnish with out telling me its Finnish :D
@@RockyMountainTesla wow those are good tires too. This is brutal lol
Hakkas are best of the best winter tires!
@@MrMannyhw nope. not by a long shot.
As opposed to the hundreds of videos scientific testings on tracks, and on extreme conditions, this video shows what the real life serves you and it's EXACTLY what i was looking for !! Thanks for putting this together guys :D
Thanks 🙏
Nothing surpasses the excitement of once being stuck then being able to move again 😅. Great video!
Thanks for the comment!
I'm really blown away at the performance of your Tesla. Stopping on a hill with snow and you made it to the top is amazing.
It’s pretty amazing the amount of control an electric motor has in those conditions
Really appreciate you guys putting this content together - that is one crazy hill, especially to stop halfway up in the snow.
Thanks for commenting. I couldn’t believe the results either!
Glad you like it. This was a fun one to make
So you think that hill was crazy, you should try driving the streets in a section of Philadelphia, called Manayunk?
Imagine snow on some city streets in San Francisco!
It was great to see a video like this. Nit many out there showing winter driving with the RWD Model 3 and maybe the only one comparing winter driving to a GTI. Ive owned a Golf, 2 GTIs, a Passat AWD and a Golf R AWD. All have been excellent in the snow but the two AWDs are the kind to never get stuck.
So glad to see that RWD SR+ can do so well.
I'd like to see this test with the dual motor model 3 vs the RWD Model 3.
Well maybe we can do that this winter ❄️!
This is truly amazing to see a rear wheel drive car do this.
It is pretty cool 😎
Doesnt have anything to do with it being electric tho any car with good winter tyres can do this.
You obviously didn’t watch the whole video
Yeah with all that weight its easy for the tesla, whats the weight difference between the two cars?!
Yeah, the VW is close to 500 lb lighter. Weight definitely helped the Tesla more. But weight of engine was directly over it’s front wheel drive wheels.
Just returned a 2017 GTI and then saw this video. Other winter test videos don't show how Tesla stops and starts on a snowy hill and your video answered this question perfectly. Thanks!
Glad it helped!
This was the video I needed before buying my RWD Tesla. Thanks guys
Thanks! I’m glad it helped.
Thx. So happy to see this video! I am getung mine next week and we just got some snow. I was stressed 😅
Winter tires will help!
THANK YOU SO MUCH for making this video. I have a performance Model 3, and my wife wants a tesla now (obviously lol). Your video helped prove that RWD Model Y is sufficient for our needs. 🙏😁
Thanks, that’s good to hear. It’s great that they came out with the RWD Model Y SR! I hope this video helps more people too! Please share when others ask the same questions as you!
Thank you guys, exactly what I was looking for. Great video.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks fellas! Super helpful
Love your content!
Heck yah! That's exciting. Thanks for the video.
Great video, good to see videos like this to help make my decision
Glad it helped!
Thank you guys, I really enjoyed watching this.
Thanks! It’s one of our favourites too.
Thank you guys you are the best !! Purchased Tesla y 2021 RWD standard range 2 weeks ago and now I can sleep better 😀 I thought my RWD driving will be impossible in the winter and now you just proved it is better than FWD if not as good as AWD
Hope you love it!
This is amazing! Thanks guys for making this video!
Thank you for the comment 😀
This video settled me to get Model Y confidently after you showed how a Model 3 rear-wheel drive performs in uphill with calgary winter snow. Thanks!
What sucks is that on the Tesla dealership, I was rushing to get to this video to use your code. Unfortunately, I clicked on a different video thinking it was this one and got someone else's code. Lmao. My bad 🤣
No problem. Glad it helped!
Awesome video guys thanks for posting!👍🏾👍🏾
Thanks!
Happy to see it did this well, looking at a LR RWD right now. Intro made me think it would get stuck, but...anyway.
The only thing to worry about is when snow is deeper than the clearance of the car.
Great of you both to share your experience with the RWD. I just bought a used car Model S RWD and was wondering about how I was going to be able to drive un in the Alps next winter, which I do about every week-end to go skiing... It's my first electric car and I'm very happy about my present driving experience (in summer) but It seems I can stick to my RWD and won't have to change for a AWD finally. Thanks a lot !
Should be a similar experience in the older Model S RWD. Glad you found it useful!
Really nice and instructing tests drive!
Greating from French Alps.
Thanks, I’m glad you found it useful!
For a car with no gas you could say "give it some juice". Great video.
Thanks for commenting!
I'm also a local Tesla SR+ owner. I've just begun starting to make my own videos as well! Excited to see more of your videos!
Thanks, we have lot’s more content coming too!
That was very entertaining and informative… great job!
🙏
love this guys GREAT JOB!
Thanks, glad you liked it!
This video actually made me save some money and buy sr+ instead of long range in Norway. Thanks!! Waiting for delivery in February 2021.
Make sure you use a referral code to get your free supercharging km!
And that’s awesome, glad we could help!
Hey, wanted to hear your thoughts if you've started driving it in the snow up there
Agree, how is Norway treating your SR+?
@@RockyMountainTesla Hi, I ended up switching to the LR-AWD... Tesla here had a special low-interest rate deal that was better than all other options so I took it. took delivery on the 28th of December and been going on several mountain trips in -20 to -30c. :D
You guys just saved me $6000. Instant subscribe. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for commenting
Great vid, thanks
Thanks 🙏
I live in almost Canada, and this gave me a lot of faith. I wasn't sure about the RWD Model 3. Thank you!
Glad I could help!
Thanks for the awesome video, I was always wondering about how a rwd tesla would handle snow situation because of the more evenly distributed weight and the traction control. So I might go and get the rwd Model 3 then if I don't end up going with the ID4, I always find the awd version too expensive, the rwd is some what of an acceptable price.
It helps that electricity is generally cheaper than gas too. Glad the video helped!
4:45 I think the term "Give it gas" will exist forever, because in the UK where we call gasoline "Petrol" we don't call it the "petrol pedal", we call it the "accelerator" or "throttle" pedal, but driving instructors in the UK are trained to call it "gas" when talking to learner drivers, because it's quicker than saying "accelerator", and generally when you need to add power (especially in a manual car like we drive in the UK mainly) you need to add it quickly even in autos/EVs it's important (imagine a leaner driver not going fast enough on an "on ramp", you'd want to get the message across pretty quickly)
Good point!
I live in Mtl and we received 15-20cm of snow today. I went up a steep hill and made to the top quite easily. I was quite happy. I drove all day on snowy streets and was quite impressed with the overall stability of the car.
Thanks for commenting!
Hello is your car rwd. I live in Mtl as well and I am worried of the days when we get heavy snow. What is the difference in cold weather.
My 3 SR+ is RWD, lots of videos on the channel about cold weather capabilities…
what winter tire do you use for your tesla?
@jerryyan4131 details in description
This is one of the best model 3 videos guys, great job. I live in MA and have this car on order. We also have a XC-90 and a X5, but I will use the Tesla around town. Cheers Canadian bros.
Thanks Bill! It is one of our favourites we worked on together, and turns out to be the most popular too 😎
Awesome. This convinced me that the issue with my MYSR performing really bad in winter is not because it's RWD but it's about the bad stock Goodyear M+S.
Yeah, snow tires make a big difference!
Great video.
Thanks 🙏
This Slip start is an extra point towards considering buying this one. Looking at the hill none of the cars I had could climb it from a stop.
Yeah, it’s a very useful feature!
Hey Guys, this was a really informative video!!!
Thanks 🙏
I am just before purchasing a Y RWD. I am from near Salzburg, so driving on snow matters. Thanks for Your video, because I remember all the situations, where real wheel drive cars made on snow a traffic jam because not able to start uphill.
Thanks for commenting! I’m glad you found it useful 😎
This is the kind of video I've been looking for. I'm trying to figure out if RWD will do alright (with snow tires of course) in winter with the big hill I've got and this gives me more faith in the base model 3. I might still go for a used M3LR if I can, but this is really cool to see.
Glad it helped!
I used low budget studded tires on my old bmws never had an issue on icy roads or icy hills at all, could stsrt in the middle of the hill when its was almost pure ice, now in looking for the comfort of friction tires if they are worth trying😂
You can buy a lot of snow tires with the savings from the base to the LR.
@@highmarkrich That is true, but if I can find an LR used for the same price as a standard, it's kind of a no-brainer. If I find it for maybe, say, a few grand more, then it might be worth it for the fact it has fog lights and standard doesn't.
What's really frustrating for me as a potential Tesla buyer (whenever I manage that kind of money) is that there's so many options and I have to consider what year it came out, on top of that. I've been making a spreadsheet to list out what differences there are between each year of M3 and MS and I've been highlighting them red/yellow/green for how important they are and even then I think the decision is rough. It's hard for me to put a solid value on the various features and what I'd be happy with not having. The prices on the used market can be pretty insane sometimes, too. I know sometimes they're fake postings to get people on the lot, but still...
@kyleb8117 Yep, I know what you mean. I just got a new M3. The LR was 15k more. With the new battery chemistry letting the RWD charge to 100%, it was a much easier decision as my daily commuting would actually get me more range than the LR at 80%.
Great review!
Thanks 🙏
7:25 he should definitely do that again is all about the challenge lol
Thanks for commenting! I agree, I would do it again, after COVID. :)
Get a RWD Model 3 and use the money to buy a set of winter tires still saves lots of $. Great video! Thanks!
Thanks for the comment. It was a fun video to make!
Thank you guys for making this video it is pushing me in the direction of buying a Tesla asap only thing I am concerned about is the battery life in winter.
Thanks 🙏 I have done more videos on weather and cold effects on driving. At this point if you ordered a Tesla you wouldn’t be getting it until Spring. Unless you can find a used Tesla for the same price as new right now.
Love it! lol.. and love that hill too!
I have a feeling you know the hill!
You know a hill means business when the side walk is stairs.
If I had not seen this test I would never have believed it. Well done guys.
Greetings from Cumbria in the U.K.
Thanks 🙏 . We didn’t know what the results were going to be either!
Keep doing what you are doing!!
Thanks, still trying to!
wow that was sick!!!!! you guys totally convinced me of rwd teslas now! Im sure you still have to be very careful! anyway thanks for the video!
Glad you found it useful!
Hey I was just thinking….does that sort of put the car into drift mode lol
@TheTeslaBaz maybe a little extra fish tailing, but not enough to lose control. I’ll have to try in an empty parking lot this winter
Thank you guys for this awsome video.
I'm Calgarian too and been thinking of buying a Model 3 Standard Range, but I wonder how it would perform in -36C weather and specially when it has been parked outside overnight.
You’re welcome. Can you keep it plugged in? That will keep the Battery Management System (BMS) operational and keeping the battery as warm as it needs to be. Also a level 2 outlet (208v/240v) would be better than just a regular wall outlet. The rest is just the regular wear you get from always parking outside.
Great video, what kind of tires were on the car? That always makes the difference. Can’t imagine they were the factory ones.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3’s. The right tires definitely help!
Good job, Canucks!
😃 thanks!
People seem to ignore the difference that winter tyres make more than all-wheel drive. AWD + Winter may be better but RWD + Winter is definitely better than AWD with "all season" tyres.
That might be a good video to do!
@@RockyMountainTesla Definitely. It's also obvious that electric traction (instant/adjustable) would be better than mechanical traction. It's another industry, but there are videos of heavy freight locomotives purposely slip-starting (diesel generators + electric motors). Fascinating to see what's possible with some computing.
Yeah, pretty fascinating what the technology is capable of.
Thanks guys... appreciate your video as I have a Tesla rear wheel and first winter coming up :)
I think you will be pleased with how it performs!
Thanks 😊... I have to get winter tires. I am in Chase-Kamloops areas daily. Hills and highway driving. Not sure to get winter tires from Costco or the Tesla tire and wheel package for $2000. Any suggestions or thoughts?
I went with Nokian Hakka R3’s with Kaltire. You could discuss options with them or Costco too. Model 3?
Yes model 3 range plus
When I got the car there were no affordable options, that’s why I ended up just doing a tire swap only. Now there are more wheel options that could save you a bunch more. You could also check out on pmctire.com for options
Wow. The Tesla was impressive. I had a lot of anxiety and doubt watching your Tesla go up the steep incline. Growing up in the 90s, my parents drove rwd German cars. Living in nyc area, we didn’t use snow tires. Any bit of snow and a slight incline, the cars would get stuck.
It’s amazing how electric power can be so much more precise! It’s a lot different from my past rwd bmw’s I drove, also in the 90’s 😀
It's the tires not the Tesla that was mostly impressing you. Tesla's low power in the snow helps but without those tires the Tesla would have never moved. That FWD car with the same tires and a good driver would have shown to everyone this was a comparison of tires mostly video. It just goes to show with the right tires even a RWD will work in some snow conditions.
My wife has an hour long commute each day and we’re considering the Model 3 as her daily driver. We’re mostly considering the Long Range dual motor because of the ocasional rainy/snowy day, but this video is making me reconsider. Maybe a Standard Range plus would be sufficient.
Lots of things to consider, like winter range too. Please subscribe, and check out more videos on the channel if you need more info. Thanks for commenting!
The added range will put her mind at ease on commuting. Im personally waiting for Model Y RWD long range in addition to my Cybertruck.
It might, even though efficiency is lower in winter, it’s less of a reduction when driving on freeway. I’ve had 80% efficiency in -13c driving in 80 to 90 km per hour conditions. Really depends how big the commute is... paying for battery you won’t use is a bit of waste in many ways...
Winter tires?
Definitely
Wow!! I’m impressed 👏🏽
Thanks 🙏
Thanks for the great video. I am from northern Minnesota - snow and cold are real things here, as they are where you are at. Your video (and a couple of others) have opened the the market up for me as I had worried about the RWD in ways in which I would never worry about FWD cars.
Question: The newer RWD 3s have the LiFePo battery packs in them that are a bit heavier, but also a bit safer. They seem to suffer from cold temperature range degradation more than the Li-ion batteries but welcome charging to 100% regularly. Would you consider a newer Model 3 RWD with the different battery type?
I absolutely would consider the LFP chemistry, especially because of the daily charge to 100%. I’m not sure it’s that much worse than the long range battery efficiency in cold temps. E.g. yesterday driving about 100 km in our LR Model Y at -20C around the city, we had about 50% of rated range. When it gets this cold it’s pretty bad no matter what the battery chemistry.
Why no videos these days ?
I really liked your channel we want such more videos !
I’ll get back to it this spring!
@@RockyMountainTesla Oh Yeah!😍😍
Did you guys use winter tires on the Tesla 3 test?
Tracking control looked great!
Yes, Nokian Hakkalapeta R3’s on the Tesla, winter tires on the VW, not sure which Brand
Do you think that older RWD Teslas (such as older model S) would work as well as yours did? I want to own a tesla but they are pretty pricy and unobtainable for a lot of people if you want AWD.
Also I am now a subscriber cause this was a super awesome video
Thanks for Subscribing William! Yes, you should notice similar characteristics with RWD in an older Model S. Maybe you would even be able to get a used Model 3 SR+ at some point too. Or in 3 years a 25k USD Tesla as per Tesla on Battery day.
you sir, win another subscriber
Thank you 🙏 I do appreciate it 😎
You got me sold on a Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus..
I'll get this one instead of the Long Range when I move there to Canada 🍁 ❤️👍
Glad I could help you make a decision!
just got mine this weekend, thanks for guys like you helping build my confidence!
That’s great! Hope you love it!
A set of winter tires and you will beat all the front wheel drives.
Time for winter tires again already here in YYC!
pretty awesome! what kind of tires did you have?
Nokian Hakka R3’s
Not really same as ice rear wheel either as weight distribution is 50/50 vs 60/40. Bit definitely impressed and makes me think I may get just the red here in erie pa. I drove a red pickup here for 3 years as long as you get good snows should be good.
The winter tires definitely help. Glad the video was helpful!
I live in Texas where snow is non existent so I know I should be good on stock tires when we get .1cm of snow. 🤣
Yeah, totally different conditions 😂
I'm looking at getting an SR+ (3 or Y), but these road conditions were my biggest concern.
My 2nd biggest concern is lack of Superchargers to where I need to go. One route is 252 miles between Superchargers and the one I do often is 331 miles between Superchargers. Luckily 2 additional Superchargers are being added on each route. I should be good with an SR+ after that.
That’s good news, because 331 miles is too long a stretch for even the long range model 3 or Y at highway speeds.
95% of the Tesla owners only needs the mobile charger, why do you need a Supercharger?
Road trips
I had a 2011 BMW 3 series RWD with snow tires and it drove much better than front wheel drives many times I saw Toyota Camry or Honda's stuck with front wheel drives and I past them like nothing.
In the case of Tesla it's even better because the weight distribution is evenly spread in the center, all you need is a set of winter tires and that's it
Yeah, depends a lot on weight distribution
@@RockyMountainTesla not just the weight distribution but the overall weight. ICE are lighter than EVs
Standard Range plus RWD : 3,627 lb
BMW 3 series: 3,589 lb
Pretty close
@@RockyMountainTesla depending on the options and engine configurations some bmw weight around 3186lb so waaaay les than an EV in the same class.
Thanks for the awesome video. Just wondering if the cars in the video were on winter tires or all season tires?
All on winter tires!
@@RockyMountainTesla thx! I’m debating to take my model 3 sr+ to coquithalla hwy this snow season. Looks like it’s doable!
Doable for sure. Just take it slow, there are ridiculous pot holes on the route!
@@RockyMountainTesla and I just found your Rocky Mountain trip video too! Perfect with all the info I need! Subscribe! Ha.
Did you guys have the winter tires on or just the standard ones from the Tesla factory?
Winter tires for sure!
How deep was the snow on the hill you went up with slip start?
Ice more than snow
Hi, question: which statement is true based on your experience and testing?
A.) RWD traction is more than enough for Canadian winter. I would buy it and buying AWD doesnt add much more value or
B.) RWD can help a tiny bit in extreme dicey winter situations (better than nothing) but i would still prefer an AWD?
I have not been stuck once in 4 winters in my SR+ RWD with snow tires, that said, my AWD Model Y is better. If I were to replace my RWD Model 3 with a Y I would easily choose the RWD Y, because I already have an AWD Y. It’s more of a budget decision than absolute need.
Slip Start mode FTW!
Indeed!
Snow tires or all season? This will make a huge difference in understanding the performance.
Winter tires on both cars
*_Great video! The comparison to the front wheel drive is what really shows how advanced a Tesla is._*
Thanks, I am glad it helps. I’m still amazed by the technology!
@@RockyMountainTesla You should round up a Dual Motor and do the same test. I have a 2018 LR Dual Motor and it takes off like a rocket on slick surfaces like snow and ice without having to use slip start. But Tesla's rear wheel drive is amazing!
I’m totally up for that. Any S 3 X Y Cars available here in Calgary let me know if you want to do this video!
@@RockyMountainTesla If you would be a little closer. You are almost 500 miles away from me.
Too bad! ☹️ someone else can hopefully 🙏
So overall you feel comfortable with winter driving in the RWD model...I live in Edmonton?
It’s a great winter car, reduced range, but easy to get and keep warm. Winter tires are a big help too.
That’s impressive for a Tesla in the snow . How does the Tesla do parked outside in winter conditions? Does it have starting issues ? I live in northeast and considering a Tesla but so far only see people in Warmer climate and parked in garage is ok but for me it’s not a real northeast winter car if it cannot function after being outside freezing temps with snow sleet etc. Thanks for sharing
It could operate ok in cold temperatures even on a daily basis. It would be better if you could also keep it plugged in under those conditions because you can get the battery preconditioned for every day. Check out my shortened video of comparing warming up the model 3 vs VW GTI after being out overnight at -18 Celsius:
th-cam.com/video/I1E91Nu8ckU/w-d-xo.html
Welp, there goes all my anxiety about my RWD Model 3 this winter lol
Cool 😎
Thanks guys!!! I'm thinking of buying Tesla and had doubts about rear drive in Ukrainian winter. Now I'm sure that I want this car and I can handle it!))))
Конечно! It sure can!
How about turning the traction control off in the golf ? Some have a button next to the gearshifter and some have it in the navigation system.
That would be very interesting. Maybe it would handle the situation like the Tesla in that slip start mode.
His tires were definitely spinning. Not sure about the traction control, but might be able to try again this winter ❄️
Rocky Mountain Tesla thx
very impressive
Thanks, it was fun to make this video!
Hey, can you give me the brand or any link for the phone holder which you mounted your phone to sunroof
It’s the Dellin Fat Gecko Triple, you also need an attachment that holds the phone:
Delkin DDMNT-TRIPLE Fat Gecko... www.amazon.ca/dp/B00A86MMY8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Check out the ULANZI tripod mounts for phones.
@@RockyMountainTesla Thank you for your answer mate :)
This was very interesting to watch. I used to have a FWD Golf, now I’ve got an AWD 3 series and I’m considering going for an EV. I kind of wanna go for an RWD EV to save money and for the better range. I keep thinking how my Golf handled our Norwegian winters…I never had any problems with it. Dunno why there is this fear of not having AWD and especially RWD.
Electric motors handle torque better so it’s practically a non issue in an EV especially with snow tires. That’s the point I was trying to show with the video. I think it has worked pretty well. Hope it helped you too!
This is a bit late, but where is that zip up hoodie black sweater from ? Don't see it on Tesla website.
That’s where I got it from. No worries about the comment being late 😎. I respond to all of them!
@@RockyMountainTesla thanks for responding! Must've been a limited release on that jacket. Thanks anyways!
19th Street SW is OG Rollercoaster Hill 😁
Ya man so crazy. Gets that zero G feeling
We will have to try that one too!
Just started the video. Stock tyres right?
More information in the description.
What tires do you have on?
Updated description, asked so many times 😂. Nokian Hakka R3’s. Don’t forget to subscribe!
You guys doing a video of RWD Tesla in deep snow like 6 inches and roads unplowed?
Interesting idea 💡. Timing of that can be tricky. Basically once you get snow deeper than the car clearance you will get stuck too. In 3 years I haven’t got stuck yet though in the Model 3. My Model Y LR AWD makes it all look easy!
1:54 why is there a cut? did the Telsa not manage to hill start on the first try?
We started on the incline to make it harder.
Im in Chicago with vary little hills so the SR+ should be fine for me.
That’s great, thanks for commenting!
live in the chicago area with brutal winters. Can you just keep it in "slip start" mode on snowy days ?
I believe you could, although I have never done that. I'll actually try doing that on a snowy day and get back to you!
Haha. That’s what that extra trunk space is for under the panel. You fill it with sand in the winter 😂 still very impressive that this does so well without studs. I love AWD for the front wheel pull even just when steering, but this is reassuring to see given BC doesn’t usually get freeeezing and snowy like AB.
I’d expect the VW has narrower tires too. Very interesting.
Our AWD Model Y is amazing, but still get by just fine in winter with the RWD Model 3 with the winter tires, even 3 seasons in, just need to find the time to get the tire change done this year!
Are those all season tires or winter tires?
Nokian Hakka R3’s
Wow. That’s very impressive. I have a wrangler 😂 the reason was stress about snow. But the tesla rwd doing so well, I want to buy a model Y RWD. Do u thinking can I service heavy snow and ice 🥶. +Up hill.. 😥 Bty Thanks for the video, awesome 👏
I think a RWD would do better than a 3 RWD just because clearance is better.
@@RockyMountainTesla thanks for the answer 🤗. Every winter my area got so much snow and ice 🥶 especially I’m living in up hill 😬 so, I’m really trying to figure out RWD with winter tires can do it or not 🤔 I prefer AWD but too expensive 🥲
It's all about the tires. Good winter tires are a lifesaver.
Yes they are!
Excellent 👌😊. I just bought my wife a Tesla model 3 rear drive. I didn't get all wheel drive because my wife is a housewife and if we get snow she stays home. I'm happy to see how well it does because you never know when you might need it. Do you have the factory tires or snow tires? We have factory hankook tires. Thank you 👍
We have winter tires, info in description. I’m not changing over the tires this winter either. Not driving the 3 much this winter as we drive the Y more often. It does get a little slippery without winter tires though.
@@RockyMountainTesla Yes I'm sure. They sell winter tires for a reason. We live in Eastern Maryland just outside of Ocean City We may be get one or two snows a winner and it doesn't even last a day. So we will stick with the factory Eco tires. Thank you that was a fun video 👍
@brianlee6849 yeah, sounds reasonable. Thanks 🙏
Unreal traction control in that thing, this is the reason I have never looked into this car
It’s electric motor control, beats an internal combustion engine vehicle any day
When tesla es adding the heat pump to the model 3?
I’ve heard new owners already have the modified frunk and I have heard reports that the Chinese model 3 is already reporting it will be receiving the Octovalve and heat pump. So soon is the only thing I could guess...
Though I admit I may have missed it, I was disappointed that the video did not mention that winter tires were being used on this car during this test drive. However, when I scrolled down on all these comments, I saw 2 entries that admitted that they were using, in fact, snow tires. Now, I'm not saying that this is a deal breaker. I would think 4 winter tires, at least in the Northeast US, would cost in the $1500 range. That's very little compared to getting a dual motor Tesla. However, there IS the twice yearly changing of the tires and, or course, storing 4 tires all year. I just think that by conveniently omitting this snow tire fact, it makes me wonder if the people who made this video did not have some financial connection with Tesla or their local Tesla dealer. Lastly, I should admit that this was in Canada, and perhaps it's a much more common thing to have snow tires on cars, so perhaps that's why they didn't mention it. Still, somewhat weak, I would think.
Read the description of the video. Besides the fact that I get free supercharger miles from referrals and I own Tesla shares I have no connection to Tesla. Switching tires yearly is something almost everyone in Canada or northern climates does. All wheel drive does not replace the need for snow rated tires.
On the Tesla RWD. Was those snow tires you mention or was it all season tires that came with the Tesla when you bought it?
Yes, winter tires, Nokian hakkapeliitta R3’s
@@RockyMountainTesla how is it with all season tires?
I think maybe Nokian WGR4’s might work, but I can’t say until I get them in a couple years