Tesla Model Y driven in the UK v M 3. Efficiency, range & in-depth review. (Dual Motor Long Range)
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We are very lucky to be the first in the UK to drive the Model Y Dual Motor Long Range and compare it side by side with the equivalent (also made in China) Model 3.
How does real world range and efficiency compare in real-world driving? (Not trying to be efficient at all!).
What is the space like for driver and passengers plus luggage? Is it much more practical?
Does it drive differently? Is it better?
Here, we find out!
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Kudos to Oliver for facilitating this scoop! Hats off to Richard and the RSEV Team, you guys are miles ahead of the game when it comes to EV reviews!
Agree' Richard and his excellent team hard working amazing business. EV reviews 5 star!!!!
I'm not a big car person, but I love good design and aesthetics. In my opinion I think the model Y might be just one of the most practical cars out there. I personally think it looks fantastic. The dimensions just look 'right' to me. I really think Tesla have hit the nail on the head with the model Y.
With it had framed doors for family use.
Thank you to Oliver for bringing this over to the UK, we had an amazing weekend! Great balanced video Richard, appreciate the shoutout 🔥
Kudos to you Richard, first comparison of Y & 3 in the UK. And thanks Oliver for trusting Richard with your brand new car!
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Thank you Oliver. I hope you’ve enjoyed England, R Siymons and Fully Charged.
Thank you RS and crew.
As always a very helpful informative real world no BS review.
We love our 2021 model Y. If you have toddlers, the model y is a much more practical car compared to the model 3. In our 2019 model 3, the back door opening is smaller and lower so our kid knocks her head more often compared to when we take the model y. We also opted for the 7 seater version and the additional 2 seats have come in handy a number of times where we wanted to only take 1 car and were able to all squeeze in for a short ride.
Nice
Tesla Bjorn in Norway tested it on 18" wheels which was much more comfortable, yes they were not stock but were for Tesla - so maybe they just need to supply it with 18" wheels?
Agree, 18" wheels best for UK roads.
Thank you Oliver!
First and foremost, thanks Oliver for bringing your car over. Secondly thanks guys for doing this great comparison review of the Model Y & the Model 3. What a coop in being the first to do so here in the UK. 👍
Before I watch this… I bet it will be popular… 😊
We own 2 model ys. Have them in metallic grey and black with both 20inch wheels. 2021 has much better suspension and ride vs 2020. Not a flashy car but I think they look nice esp with anything but non aero wheels lol. It's just such a practical car with the hatch and higher ride height. As soon as they start lowering the price than it's just game over. These cars are still pricey but no regrets from me. Tesla is doing its job to mass market the y and 3 and as soon as Berlin and Texas opens up I think the cost will come down.
The Lifetime status on my 2020 LR AWD (with Performance Boost) is 9010 miles and my wh/mi is 258 driven in the US mid-west so we experience all FOUR seasons and 3K+ miles were on long road trips. Very close to your numbers in the UK. We are considering trading to the 7 seater now that our grandkids are bigger and like road tripping with us. I lower my tire pressures to soften the ride and when we go on road trips we pump them up, seems to help on city streets, especially in cold temps.
I can imagine a few road trips to Germany to "test the car" (3 and Y) and while there, visit Oliver for the upgrades!?
I simply like your presentation style. Very relaxing to watch. Keep up the great work!
Thank you 🤗
Good to meet you at fully charged Richard, amazed Oliver trusted you 😂 but great review.
Managed to convince him with a bribe of W car swap for the night 😂🤝
Nice video Richard, Surge, and of course to Oliver!
Really excited about the Model Y in the UK, it's going to sell like hot cakes!
I’ve seen a lot of compassion videos between MY and M3, but it’s so useful to have one that gives a perspective from the U.K. This is so much better.
I got my new M3 in March thinking I couldn’t wait any more to get an EV. Not regretting owning a M3, but I agree that the demand for MY will be huge.
So looking forward to this. Absolutely love the 3, (have driven all 3 versions in 2020) but curious about the model Y.
So.... you're "Y-curious"? I'll show myself out.
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Excellent idea, to compare directly.Very interesting cars, indeed. Very much interested. Thanks for the Authenticity
Excellent review! I totally agree, I owned a Model 3 LR AWD and the suspension feels a little harsh and unsophisticated, steering is unnecessarily quick, and terrible road noise. Although I have heard road noise has improved in newer models, mine was a 2019.
Thanks Richard. Thanks Oliver. UK order in immediately yesterday.
Y LR White / White / 19"
Thanks Oliver. I’d be interested to hear the difference given the Y has been soundproofed.
As always Richard, a brilliantly infomrative video, many thanks. And thanks too, to Oliver for his generosity.
Cheers for the kind words and thanks to Oliver
The blue color Y looks beautiful!
I can confidently predict this being the best selling car of this decade, worldwide.
Well best selling car that currently exists over the next decade. The 25k Tesla will definitely outsell the Model Y. Amazing how they made an model Y more efficient then the Model 3! Must be the oldish model 3 without the heat pump.
now there are cheaper and practically just as good EVs (ioniq5, id3/4, enyaq)
@@thelastofthehitachi972 Try and buy one and figure out that dealerships are making you pay an extra 10k. Also don't compare with Tesla's it makes those cars look like garbage in comparison.
@@lachlanB323 I'm just stating that now there are (cheaper) alternatives, not that they the are better (god forbid, hehe)
Lachlan....please open your eyes. Today the leading EV maker is, by far, the Hyundai brand including Kia and Genesis.
Take Ioniq 5 and Kia EV 6, they are beating Tesla also in pure tech.
You know, I like what you did, good points... ...but I test drove the model Y and immediately chose the model 3 without driving it. The reason was that the high front of the Model Y is a show stopper for me. I like to see if there are children playing in front of my car. And also the M3 looks much, much cooler, not just more sporty, but a more elegant design. I get my model 3 LR white on white, FSD with winter rims/tires in May. So that will be my M3 test drive )).
Thanks Richard, always value your opinions which seem very fair and level headed. Thanks also to Oliver for letting you drive his brand new car - not something I would be quick to do!!
Thank you very much Oliver 😀
Thanks for this good video and thanks to Oliver 👍
Thanks for this video. Since I have a model Y reserved, I found this very useful as well as reassuring.
That small bit of higher energy usage could be chalked up to the sport wheels on the M 3. Although the tires might be the same, the wind aero efficiency might have caused a slight bit more drag resistance. Still amazing that an overall heavier vehicle with added insulation weight was still that close.
Congrats on getting this review. Did I really miss the Skoda Enyaq at Fully Charged Outside. Thought I had seen everything at least twice !!
Inside next to the main stage… blue one.
excellent video and all the more interesting given I live just around the corner from where you were filming.
Such an informative video, thank you. I put my preorder in for the Model Y last week, coming from a Model 3. I just need to be able to put my dog in the boot as our family grows. I was a bit concerned about lots of reviewers talking about a firm ride so it's good to hear your opinion as a Model 3 owner as well.
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🎶Oliver's charm Y is here to stay🎶
A, superb review, looking forward to what you record next.
Interesting comparison, I'd have a go at the 'Y' as I'm disabled and it looks easier to get in/out. Sound insulation: Why are Tesla not doing this as standard? I think smaller wheels and higher profile tyres would be interesting. Super video. Thanks for sharing and thanks to Oliver. Stay safe and keep up the good work.
Thanks for doing the driving position height comparison. Been looking for that in Tesla videos for yonks.
Your a lucky man to be driving the MY. Probably the first in the UK. I’ve been waiting for this for ages. With the Berlin delays, I’ve given up waiting for this to come to the UK and ordered the EQC. I have a feeling it’s something I’m gonna live to regret.
Thank you Oliver. It is very kind of you.
Good review and like almost every other review references the firm ride. That is more than a minor issue, would potentially be enough to put me and I’m sure many others off given the state of our roads. Not sure about the lack of roof blind either…
Thank you Oliver for letting Richard drive this car. Surprised there was no parcel shelf or load cover.
Fantastic review, I have a LR and a P ordered in the Y… can’t wait for next year and the move away from what I am starting to think of as Dinosaur ICE cars… the world is changing fast, time to embrace.
@17:00 well put, I test drove a y long range recently and was surprised by how hard it rode and how fidgety/nervous the steering was (which made it rather annoying to drive at highway speeds where I expected it to shine). It could really use a softer setup and a more relaxed steering rack. This would probably also help reduce road noise.
The model 3 on the other was brilliant. Nicer/softer/quieter ride while still feeling sporty and the steering felt just right too.
Also the 3 has 30-60 miles more range.
So uh yeah, I like the model Y but unless you really need the extra space I think the 3 is better.
Thank you Oliver
Excellent RIchard - many thanks ! Can’t wait to drive one. Thank you Oliver, perhaps you’ll offer the insulation and frunk work to the UK as well as perhaps a tweak to the suspension ? Maybe even bigger mirrors 👍
Re:steering response, isn’t there an option in Europe for the feel of the steering responsiveness like the North American model 3 and model Y’s? You should be able to switch the steering between standard, sport and more relaxed in the drivers settings. Using it takes the twitchy feel away. Keep up the great work, love watching your informative and interesting videos. Thanks. Phil.
You can change the steer assist, not the steer ratio
@@AlessandroPili steer assist gives 3 options as I mentioned above. It’s so it tightens up the steering feel from very twitchy to not very twitchy. It’s not changing the ratio of how much you turn the steering wheel lock to lock for example.I’m just wondering if they actually know you can do that or if that’s not actually a setting on European Tesla’s.
@@philrobinson3757 it is a setting here
It just changes the weight of the steering, not the speed
It does help stabilise the car at speed , I was almost ready to return our model 3 as it felt way too twitchy on the motorway. Changing the mode made it feel alot more refined
Thanks Oliver 👍👍
Great video Richard and thanks to Oliver for lend his car. Does he have any TH-cam content?
Quite a few Model 3 owners may trade up to a Model Y, which is good for EV adoption, as there will be more on the 2nd hand market.
Still cost a fortune!
@@solefreak2 Yes, right now they do, but it's all about manufacturing volumes and economies of scale. The more that are made, the cheaper they'll get. If people who can afford EVs now buy them, more will be made and eventually they'll be affordable for most.
@@stuartvasepuru1423 I'm waiting for them to drop to real world prices for people that go out and buy their cars with cash, no finance. The other worrying factor is the battery capacity and life over time. It's not like a conventional engine where parts can be replaced.
@@solefreak2 prices will become affordable, just as they did with previous new technologies, such as PCs, internet connections, mobile phones & smartphones.
Battery technology (capacity & lifetime) is continually improving and electric motors are already more reliable (far fewer moving parts) than any ICE drivetrain, plus there's next to no servicing needed.
Thanks Oliver and Richard for an awesome vid.
Assuming batteries are identical in reality (which they probably won't despite having the same kWh rating), it's most likely that the Y turned out to be more efficient because it slipstreamed more during that bit of the trip (ie if it was the rear car in the convoy). Or perhaps its the newer tires, but it's a minuscule difference anyway. Great stuff as always.
So,d the i3 Rex and YYY is now the daily driver, it’s super
Thanks Oliver for bringing the car over
Looking forward to a test drive in the next few weeks. Keen to see how that ride is
Very nice vid, but would be good if you could add text with efficiency and distance in km as well.
Another great video Richard, is it a coincidence that the model Y reg plate is RS VR 420E Richard Symons Volt Rent?
Model y looks a perfect family car. Unfortunately when it comes to the UK will be 50 grand plus for the long range.
Really helpful. Thank you
The MYP is a blast to drive. The power and agility is absolutely brilliant. I have experienced the bumpy ride on bad roads, but it does fine on maintained roads. This is my first SUV and I normally drive high performance sports cars. I am more than satisfied with what the MYP delivers and hope Tesla creates a software track package with performance boost. A half a second quicker would make the MYP a monster.
Yet another great.
Video thanks Richard and team, in relation to your constructive comments to improve the ride - do you think air suspension would improve matters?
Great review and thank you Oliver for loaning out your car for this to happen. When will they be in the UK
What's the price difference between them both, the 3 and Y, and in your opinion which is the best ?
I would like to see an analysis of traveling to National Parks and dealing with the charging systems available for the Model Y. If your back country camping for a week or 2 and have to park the Y in the sun or in the cold how long can it sit there and still be able to make it to a charger.
Thanks Oliver.
Love your detail explanations on EVs in general. It will be a good comparison to see which EV is best to carry an electric Mountain bike in the back
Mercedes EQV 😁
Thank you but the EQV is definitely not on my list. However, it would be interesting to have some kind of comparison on such cars especially when carrying an equally electrified machine.
Great vid. I ordered my first ever EV on the back of this. MY in Blue
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I really don’t want to hear if the Y is much better. Just been promised delivery of our SR+ for the end of the month (after a 6 month wait). With there just being me and the wife we don’t need the extra space.
You’ll love the m3 I’m sure. 👏🏼
You won’t be disappointed, I’ve had my M3 almost three years, it still brings a smile 😃
I have a 2021 MY. It is a great car. However, after driving the M3 , I am trading it in and picking up my red model 3 next week. If you do not need the extra space, a model three was so much more fun to drive! And I also think it looks so much nicer.
@@robc7563 Good to know - and I fully agreed on the looks. 6 months in on the 3 now - its awesome!
5:12 model 3/Y have symmetric headlights. that your left one is slightly elevated is actually more suited for RHDs than LHDs but just an adjustment error - they should normally be a the same level. the dipping of one side isnt really necessary with modern headlights because they have less "overspray".
can headlight adjustment be saved under a profile? or is it the same under each persons profile, would be nice t have a left and right or even low / medium / "blind every car passing" high setting :) that you could switch to while driving
Love the video and the car. Model 3 LR does everything I want after a year, but in 3 years time, unless I get a decent price to buy my 3, it will be a model Y
I think these cars should not be compared. They are the same car, but Tesla changed its name instead of calling it Model 3 ''xxx'' like other brands do. If you like sportiness, go for a Model 3, I have been test driving the Model Y and it feels much more boring in my opinion... If you need more room, obviously you need a Model Y, but there's no need to compare them obsessively.
Great comparison thanks
Hi, great video! It’s now ready to order which is great! I have a model S. how does it compare as I would love the new software and minimalist look but is it worth the extra money as mine was second hand
Thanks for this and the walkaround video. And thanks to Oliver for bringing his Model Y over here for Fully Charged Outside - even letting you take it away overnight! Seeing a Y in the flesh was one of the highlights of the show for me, almost pipping being there with the first family member I'd since since before the pandemic and being waylaid by Richard himself as we passed his stand. ;)
Is it common for two similar cars making exactly the same journey to differ by 1.3 miles in their records of the stage mileage after only 140-ish miles?
Nice side by side
I've got a M3 and test drove the Y yesterday - There is a significant difference in the handling of the Y compared to the 3. The 3 has a lower centre of gravity and you can clearly sense it when you are driving it. The M3LR has 40 miles more in range. If you love driving a sportier car the 3 is a far better drive than the Y. The Y is bigger and looks better but drives worse. If a 3 raced a Y on a track it would leave it behind.
I have a model 3 as a company car until March 2024. I’m hoping we’ll get Model Y in the UK by then (?), if so will go for a 7 seat LR
Thanks for this fab comparison. Great that you’ve managed to get hold of a model Y in the UK…. you’ve answered all of the daft questions that have been floating round my head since I first saw this car. I’ve never had a Tesla…. but I think this could be for me. Do you know if the Model Y has front and rear parking sensors? Thanks again
Yes it has front and rear parking sensors
Please take my money! but I would like the 7 seater please. GREAT Video
Brilliant hatch back the Austin Maxi of our time. I am surprised how big and surprised how efficient for me love the 3. Y bit big and high Richard which one do you like best?
@Thomas Sawyer 🤣🤣🤣🙂 that gave me a big smile 😀 electric BL Maxi a Tesla wanting to get out
Kind of surprised they tested so close in efficiency. Was the Y drafting off the 3 for most of the trip?
Another video to drool over Tesla 🙂 Good one, thx 🙏🏻👍🏻
Hi,
I was considering buying a Tesla Model Y in Australia when it comes out, but a new BYD Atto 3 has just been released. I was just wondering if you knew much about this car? It's half the price. But Tesla has more range, awd, supercharger capacity. A someone without a home charger living in an apartment I can't decide between the 2! Just wondering if you had any thoughts
Thanks Oli
But... was the correct wheel diameter set in the software in each car? 🤔
Great to hear that the efficiency doesn't seem to much worse than the M3. Looks like it will be a fantastic buy. Or that plenty of M3 owners will switch and you can get a relative bargain on one. 🤞
Hi Richard, still not totally convinced with EV’s, but would love to see you do a review on the BMW i4 M50.
Yes I’d love to have a go in one.
Can we lobby the manufacturers so I can get press cars…
Truth is there is nothing wrong with tesla suspension but a quality or luck of of British roads.
Toyota land cruiser feels like a right fit now
Top lad Oliver!
Great review thanks. We are looking at Tesla but with dogs the Model 3 isn't an option, so the Y hits that spot
Thanks for this video. I need to replace my diesel because of ULEZ. I want to switch to a Y but it will be some time. Which car do you think is a better stop gap, an ID.4 (52 kwh) or a Tesla Model 3?
FYI there are 3 steering wheel levels for the model Y on your screen.
Have you tried changing the steering setting? I think the default is Sport.
Thanks Oliver!
The issue with all Teslas sold outside of the US, is that FSD wont work. Associated with this is the major issue with phantom braking and all of the automated functions which also don't work properly. all of this is caused by the cameras. It's no small thing!
Richard, is it worthy to keep my MS75 (end of lease this month, balloon 30k) or shall I go for MY? I love MS and got the MCU2 done + CCS upgrade. Will I gain something by getting MY? I know I will lose free supercharging and pay more for MY
Massive Thanks to Oliver for bringing his Y over and allowing Richard to test. Kudos! :)
How much you think the price difference on the M3 and MY? Can you get 3 people in the back seats in the M3 ?
I prefer the 3 to the y personally BUT would probably buy the 7 seat y as it suits our family better. If we get a 6 seat European cyber truck I would get that though.
Did I hear Tesla Bjorn say that the new dimension battery cells give the LR Model Y an 82kwh capacity ?
Ordered one the same day the email came from Tesla! Apparently coming from China "early 2022" but has LFP batteries which are said to be safer, perhaps have longer lifespan but are less energy dense. This might explain why the MIC MY has lower range than the US versions. Seen numerous reviews saying the suspension is too hard and steering fidgety do hoping Tesla offer test drives to people who've ordered without an opportunity to experience it first hand.