Range and charging are the big selling points i think. The ability to travel literally everywhere in western Europe on just one charging network is true electromobility. And you are completely right about the time you can save on long journeys with an extra 30-40 miles of range.
Hi I love to listen to you. You have a pleasant voice. After this video, I like my Tesla a little more, even if my heart still beats for the Polestar 2. :-) I would like to apologize in advance for not watching your "5 things I don't like about the Tesla" video. I'm looking forward to the next video from you. Greetings from switzerland. PS: I think I'll watch the video. ;-))
Very fair and balanced as ever. I think the other thing to mention is that you can also use non Tesla chargers and Tesla destination chargers ( on the increase) which means range anxiety which worries people who do lots of medium journeys and occasional long journeys, just evaporates. I think the computer tech is actually ahead of their build quality but this is continually improving. I think that polestar have got a great car but their infrastructure is yet to catch up with the car.
I know that you couldn't experience it in the UK as much as we do in America, but it's the autonomy that really puts Tesla so far ahead. I've done 27k miles on my Model Y since purchase on July 24, 2020. Every road trip that I make, I actually drive fewer miles than I did on the previous trip. The over the air software updates also enhance my FSD package and it has been noticeable. By the end of this year, I think Tesla will release the beta to the whole of North America and the world will be stunned at its capability. Once that happens, the millions of miles of data will pour into the mothership each month and software updates will occur 2-3 days apart. Within the next 3 years, I expect that regulations may change to allow me to sleep on the highways, or the car may be allowed to 'return to a destination' on its own in certain areas of the country. The biggest issue that I see with this technology is that Tesla doesn't seem to account for weather conditions, but that will be addressed, as well as parking lot operations. For road warriors like me, FSD is like having your own personal chauffer who will drive you anywhere that you wish to go. I remember how my Model Y first drove in autopilot last year when it was delivered, and in the 7-8 months of ownership, my car's capabilities have improved immensely. It's about to happen....
I’ve just traded my model 3p in for a hybrid Panamera Sport Turismo, partly for the aesthetics, partly to alleviate range anxiety. I had the Tesla for 18 months and really appreciated it in many different ways - the tech is fantastic, the phone opening and locking your car, the SatNav response to spoken instructions, the scheduled overnight charging (via Octopus), the Tesla charging network and the performances. Didn’t get on well with Autopilot - not really suited for Britain’s roads I fear. Managed to curb all 4 of the 20” wheels too. I had originally put the deposit on a Polestar 2 but (childishly) got fed up with waiting and managed to get the Tesla within a couple of months. It’s definitely me, but the thought of having to plan my journey in advance of a long trip did not fill me with joy, despite the excellent Tesla route planner. Still believe if you want a pure EV in the UK right now, Tesla is the optimum choice.
Thanks, always great to hear other peoples thoughts and experiences with electric cars. I've now managed to curb 3 of my 4 wheels on the Polestar, so annoying!
I think one more big thing is Tesla’s commitment to software updates. Out of all the manufacturers who claim they support OTA updates, we have in practice only seen updates from Polestar, Tesla, and VW.
The mainstream manufacturers certainly have some catching up to do on OTA but Tesla still gets it wrong a fair bit. Charging bugs, excessive phantom drain, poor UI changes. The ability to change things during ownership is certainly a winner in the long term though
Games and such in a car are just a waste of space considering the capabilities of today's phones. When I'm at a charger, my phone connects me to the world not the software in my car. It's that charging network that sells the car. What surprised me the most was the quality interior and comfortable, quiet drive with the one exception of rough roads. I pulled up next to a hot Subaru sports car with huge pipes just burbling away making sweet sounds. That was what I would have enjoyed 25 years ago but today, and I drive a superior vehicle. The fact that it's American and from a company only building its own designs since 2012 just blows my mind.
Really enjoying your videos. I had a choice of long range Model 3 or Polestar and I wanted to want the polestar but as a company car with erratic driving distances the model 3 was just the one to have. I just think in 3 years time the Model 3 will e a significantly better car than the polestar after updates etc.
Until UK's charging network is vastly upgraded the tesla will always be a winner if you drive long distances. I don't so I have a polestar simply because of design and build quality
Yes, I'm the same. I have to drive to East Midlands airport next month and I thought that was a long drive until I relised it's only 170 miles each way! I can either charge over night while there are stop for 20 min half way on each leg for a coffee and snack (which I'd do anyway) so it's no issue at all.
if i want to play games in the car, i can use the phone or why not bring an iPad. Cars are not rolling arcades? I cant see its importent for me.The other things are. I like your videos.
Electric vehicles are just better. No noise, no emissions, less fuel costs, less maintenance costs. Gasoline and diesel are OLD polluting technology. So last century. Electric cars, electric trucks, electric buses, electric trash haulers, electric snow blowers, electric lawn mowers, electric snow mobiles, electric water craft, electric garden tools, electric mechanic tools, electric motor cycles, electric bicycles, electric scooters, electric farm tractors, electric construction equipment, electric delivery vehicles, ...... everything is going electric. No worries about starting after sitting for a few months. Gas always needs repairs.
I know the Model Y is on the way, but I really can't understand why the Model 3 wasn't designed as a hatchback from the start. It's the Austin Allegro all over again! 🤦
Range and charging are the big selling points i think. The ability to travel literally everywhere in western Europe on just one charging network is true electromobility. And you are completely right about the time you can save on long journeys with an extra 30-40 miles of range.
Hi
I love to listen to you. You have a pleasant voice.
After this video, I like my Tesla a little more, even if my heart still beats for the Polestar 2. :-)
I would like to apologize in advance for not watching your "5 things I don't like about the Tesla" video.
I'm looking forward to the next video from you.
Greetings from switzerland.
PS: I think I'll watch the video. ;-))
Very fair and balanced as ever. I think the other thing to mention is that you can also use non Tesla chargers and Tesla destination chargers ( on the increase) which means range anxiety which worries people who do lots of medium journeys and occasional long journeys, just evaporates. I think the computer tech is actually ahead of their build quality but this is continually improving. I think that polestar have got a great car but their infrastructure is yet to catch up with the car.
I know that you couldn't experience it in the UK as much as we do in America, but it's the autonomy that really puts Tesla so far ahead. I've done 27k miles on my Model Y since purchase on July 24, 2020. Every road trip that I make, I actually drive fewer miles than I did on the previous trip. The over the air software updates also enhance my FSD package and it has been noticeable. By the end of this year, I think Tesla will release the beta to the whole of North America and the world will be stunned at its capability.
Once that happens, the millions of miles of data will pour into the mothership each month and software updates will occur 2-3 days apart. Within the next 3 years, I expect that regulations may change to allow me to sleep on the highways, or the car may be allowed to 'return to a destination' on its own in certain areas of the country. The biggest issue that I see with this technology is that Tesla doesn't seem to account for weather conditions, but that will be addressed, as well as parking lot operations.
For road warriors like me, FSD is like having your own personal chauffer who will drive you anywhere that you wish to go. I remember how my Model Y first drove in autopilot last year when it was delivered, and in the 7-8 months of ownership, my car's capabilities have improved immensely. It's about to happen....
The range and supercharger network are certainly big selling points.
Thing you really notice after 1.5 years is the over the air updates and the App
I’ve just traded my model 3p in for a hybrid Panamera Sport Turismo, partly for the aesthetics, partly to alleviate range anxiety. I had the Tesla for 18 months and really appreciated it in many different ways - the tech is fantastic, the phone opening and locking your car, the SatNav response to spoken instructions, the scheduled overnight charging (via Octopus), the Tesla charging network and the performances. Didn’t get on well with Autopilot - not really suited for Britain’s roads I fear. Managed to curb all 4 of the 20” wheels too. I had originally put the deposit on a Polestar 2 but (childishly) got fed up with waiting and managed to get the Tesla within a couple of months. It’s definitely me, but the thought of having to plan my journey in advance of a long trip did not fill me with joy, despite the excellent Tesla route planner. Still believe if you want a pure EV in the UK right now, Tesla is the optimum choice.
Thanks, always great to hear other peoples thoughts and experiences with electric cars. I've now managed to curb 3 of my 4 wheels on the Polestar, so annoying!
I think one more big thing is Tesla’s commitment to software updates. Out of all the manufacturers who claim they support OTA updates, we have in practice only seen updates from Polestar, Tesla, and VW.
The mainstream manufacturers certainly have some catching up to do on OTA but Tesla still gets it wrong a fair bit. Charging bugs, excessive phantom drain, poor UI changes. The ability to change things during ownership is certainly a winner in the long term though
Games and such in a car are just a waste of space considering the capabilities of today's phones. When I'm at a charger, my phone connects me to the world not the software in my car.
It's that charging network that sells the car.
What surprised me the most was the quality interior and comfortable, quiet drive with the one exception of rough roads.
I pulled up next to a hot Subaru sports car with huge pipes just burbling away making sweet sounds. That was what I would have enjoyed 25 years ago but today, and I drive a superior vehicle. The fact that it's American and from a company only building its own designs since 2012 just blows my mind.
Afternoon, great to meet you last night, cheers for the chairs, the wife loves them, keep up the good work
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Really enjoying your videos. I had a choice of long range Model 3 or Polestar and I wanted to want the polestar but as a company car with erratic driving distances the model 3 was just the one to have. I just think in 3 years time the Model 3 will e a significantly better car than the polestar after updates etc.
3:22 check out for the new videoplayer app in Polestar
I'm interested in both cars but the Polestar 2 just can't compete with Tesla yet in the US, hardly any dealers exist.
Until UK's charging network is vastly upgraded the tesla will always be a winner if you drive long distances. I don't so I have a polestar simply because of design and build quality
Yes, I'm the same. I have to drive to East Midlands airport next month and I thought that was a long drive until I relised it's only 170 miles each way! I can either charge over night while there are stop for 20 min half way on each leg for a coffee and snack (which I'd do anyway) so it's no issue at all.
Knowing polestar is from Volvo
There is no way they would put anything that can possibly distract the driver while driving eg. TH-cam :(
over the air updates, my tesla is better now than it's ever been
if i want to play games in the car, i can use the phone or why not bring an iPad. Cars are not rolling arcades? I cant see its importent for me.The other things are. I like your videos.
It's great if you have kids. Also, playing (&watching movies) with a PS4 controller + surround sound and good bass is good fun.
Electric vehicles are just better. No noise, no emissions, less fuel costs, less maintenance costs.
Gasoline and diesel are OLD polluting technology. So last century.
Electric cars, electric trucks, electric buses, electric trash haulers, electric snow blowers, electric lawn mowers, electric snow mobiles, electric water craft, electric garden tools, electric mechanic tools, electric motor cycles, electric bicycles, electric scooters, electric farm tractors, electric construction equipment, electric delivery vehicles, ...... everything is going electric. No worries about starting after sitting for a few months. Gas always needs repairs.
I know the Model Y is on the way, but I really can't understand why the Model 3 wasn't designed as a hatchback from the start.
It's the Austin Allegro all over again! 🤦