1000km in the 2024 Tesla Model 3 Highland RWD
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ย. 2024
- Tesla has made vast improvements to their Model 3 - in December I tested the rear-wheel-drive Highland version over a distance of 1000 km. The temperatures during the test were typical for Switzerland with winterly conditions and temperatures rarely above 5° C and in the mountains, I experienced temperatures down to -8° C.
Despite having the small 61 kWh LFP battery and just one electric motor, the car performed really well with fast acceleration, excellent traction, low consumption and a good range. Comparable cars from the competition typically have 20-30% higher consumption in these conditions.
And the build quality of the Model 3 Highland is very convincing. The Model 3 for Europe is built at Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory and proves that the Chinese know how to build good cars, too!
The tyres used were Pirelli Sottozero winter tyres in the dimension 235/45 R18.
I hope you enjoyed the video! Thank you for watching and please subscribe to my channel!
Filmed in the Swiss alps in December 2023. Filmed and produced by DNTS Productions.
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This is by far the best review by far! Straightforward, ‘just the facts’ approach, no promotion of other stuff and comprehensive. BRAVO…EXCELLENT.
Glad you liked it! Thx for watching
i bought this car in CA a couple weeks ago... and im still watchign this LOL
By far this is by far the best review by far.
I already have mine for a month, but the AWD version. I agree a lot about the quality, is a well finished car and has many features that you can find in cars in higher price range. However, as you mention, it has several "annoyances".
1. The BIGGEST one, the turn indicators.
* Not having them in a fixed place bothers me a lot. Here in Belgium you have a lot of roundabouts, is very difficult to indicate when you are going to exit.
* You always need to indicate before turn, otherwise it will be hard.
* Some times in the highway, you press the wrong button (maybe in a stress condition), and is difficult to know which one you pressed. There is no indication, like in the normal cars, the lights in the dashboard
* Other times, pressing the button does not work, so you have to press another time or harder
* The lack of the normal "sticks" makes difficult to share the car to other people
2. Cruise control
* I think I have like a 80% working rate for this. You have a small wheel to scroll up or down to increase or decrease the speed. If you scroll like 3 or 4 "clicks", it increase or decrease the speed by 5 Km/h, and you may fail this last frequently. So keep scrolling one by one
* The last update, now allows you to disable the wipers. But again, it does not respect my preferences. If the wipers are turned off in the configuration and you turn the cruise control on, the wipers are changed to Auto and you have to disable them back again.
* When the car detects a new speed limit, it automatically slows down if is lower that the previous one. In several situations, it detected wrongly the speed limit sign and it slows down without any reason and you start fighting with the car to speed up. It doesn't allows you to set a higher speed either.
3. Autosteer (like a cruise control but keeps your car centered in the lane)
* I configured to set it on by making double click on the scroll wheel button in the steering wheel. A lot of times, when I have the cruise control on and try to start the Autosteer, it fail to recognize the double click and it disables the cruise control. The first times it happened, I paniqued because the car start breaking (because of the Regenerative Braking) in the highway and I had cars at the back. I learned that if I want to turn on the Autosteer, always put the feet in the accelerator!
* Same other problems as the cruise control
* Also problems with the high lights. When Autosteer is turned on, it change the settings to automatically turn on the high lights when needed. The problem is it turn them in the highway and bother other cars. So, you have to manually change the configuration to use the lower only. But there is a catch, when you park the car, the car lights will not turn off!!! You have to turn them off manually. I stopped using Autosteer at night or in low light conditions, to avoid disable all the time the wipers and lights, even is a really good option.
* I think if you switch between Cruise control and Autosteer, you have to change back the wipers and lights again because are restored to Auto.
I think, this are the 3 most annoying things that you will have. The last 2 are fixable by a software update, but the first one, we should complain a lot and maybe have a recall from the goverment to make Tesla give the option to put the light indicators again.
Great comment! thanks for the info 😊
Where i live there a lot of drivers that have given up using indicators so no big deal.
it's maybe one of the best available channels out there for car reviews in terms of high quality content combined with relevant, professional information - being from Canton of Zug it's appreciated that you are embedding your videos into the beautiful pre-alpine landscape of the area, starting usually @the harbor with mount Rigi as a background 🙂
Thx, your comments are highly appreciated. When you live in a wonderful place it is easy to forget how lucky we are to live here.
If you get confused about the indicatores, just remember that the right turn signal always points towards the center of the steering wheel no matter the position.
🥴Yes, ok, but still suboptimal. I find that holding your thum on the right turn signal button from when you enter the roundabout works reasonably well. But I do not like Tesla's solution.
Me , the wife and kids test drove one a few weeks ago and were blown away! We are coming from a Honda Accord and currently own a Mazda CX9...the Model 3 is far superior in comfort and overall experience...the turn indicators were surprisingly not an issue for me..i can see how roundabouts and quick changing lanes would be a problem. Buying this vehicle soon! Great review
You do get used to the indicator layout, but why choose a suboptimal solution?
Thank you for sharing 👍🏼
i been driving this car for 3 weeks, the screen in the middle is not a problem at all, i dont know why people keep looking at the speed...even if u want to look, is the same as looking at the speed in front of you. Unless you are talking about head up display. If you care so much about over the speed limit , just set speed limit warning.
You are right, of course, but my point is that if Tesla wants to sell hundreds of thousands of Model 3, Model Y and later Model 2 then mainstream acceptance and easy-to-use controls are key.
Do you know what car speed limit (for example like 80, 100 km/hour etc.) for Automatic Emergency Brekanig working ?
brilliant review by a sensible man. No nonsense, hysteria or hype - just plain facts which is all thats ever needed. Other reviewers please note. Thank you.
Very kind, thanks🙏
i genuinely like this formula. simple, modern, cheap but good built, technologically superior vehicle. the only thing missing here is a rear wheel steering that’s in new cybertruck for easy parking. would appreciate yoke steering wheel with steer by wire but it’s not that necessary. i do believe that this is THE car for everyone in europe.
Rear glass wiper would be useful as well, at least as an option...
@@martinlisbonmusic2506 I'm not sure how familiar you are with rain or rather water repellents, but they are a great solution in this case. It makes the lack of a rear wiper much less necessary, as the wind will blow almost all the water off thanks to the very slanted roof. I personally use RainX on all my vehicles for this reason.
There are very few sedans that have rear wheel steering and way fewer (if any) at a sub 40k (usd) price point. I don’t find rear wheel steering to be necessary for a sedan anyway as they are already quite maneuverable compared to an suv or pickup. Otherwise I agree that this is a modern well built car.
Thx, appreciate your kind feedback. I must confess that I borrowed the car from Tesla, however, I study the cars in detail and form my opinion after several hours in it. Next upcomings tests are Model 3 Long-Range snd Volvo EX30.
can't wait to hear your review of the ex30....i have a pre order trying to decide between highland and ex30, your opinion would be greatly appreciated !! retired married guy with dog here in the states. is that highland Black???.....it is absolutely beautiful (my sweet wife disagrees) SM ex30 or rwd 3 highland?
The Volvo EX30 has great quality and drives well. It ist very compact, tending to be small. Efficiency is average. The Model 3 is much bigger (+50cm) and offers more space, more power and better range. Difficult choice!
Thank You Morten I'll have to test drive both and decide. Small is good as long as it is safe this x BMW owner was shifting priorities at age 70...comfort and safety over performance and I don't need big range@@morten_hannesbo all your thoughts are appreciated !
Details and opinions were excellent. I like your filming approach and narrative, thank you.
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this is the best review i've seen for this car!
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I agree , this model made a good impression on me . At this price it is a very good electric car .
Value for money is top with the Model 3 highland.
Thanks Morten for your excellent review based on an obviously vast experience within the auto industry. I enjoyed it and will look forward to future videos.
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You forgot the most important details. It is the safest car on the road, it is the most efficient, it holds its value and it gets better over time with over the air software upgrades and best value for money.
You may be right, certainly for the price, Tesla is unmatched.
EXCELLENT REVIEW! SOLID! Thank You VERY MUCH from Vancouver, Canada and I just ordered Tesla Model 3 Highland 2024 :)
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Thank you for your kind comment and thank you for watching. Merry Christmas
Thank you for a simple and upfront review.
Looks like Tesla keeps maintaining the technology gap ahead of more established brands who are playing the EV catch-up game. This new model 3 looks like a complete no brainer decision for anyone on the market for a new car. Thanks for the super professional video! You've not only convinced me to buy model 3 Highland as my next new car, but also to retire in Swiss alps when the time comes! :D
Both of them good choices😊🇨🇭
Not at all a no brainer, just a choice worth considering. When you notice the noise at highway speed compared to other cars in that price range (Hyundai Ioniq 5/6, BMW iX1, Kia EV6) and the really bad seats for a tall person, not to mention the indicator and gear selecter choices, it doesn't seem a no brainer anymore. Good car, depends what you're looking for and what you like.
@@Bogdan27911 For me this is also an investment. Hyundai, BMW, Kia EV technology is already 10 years outdated compared to Tesla Highland, and yet their prices are higher! I would feel like buying a rundown apartment for more than a brand new villa! I rarely drive cars, so this will be first time getting properly used to a car, I don't mind if it's different than all others. The downsides you present are all related to comfort (or how spoiled or used to something else you are). Entirely superficial. For me it's a no brainer. But you can do whatever you want with your money, of course ;-)
@@danfronzeil7332 Good luck dealing with back pain and noise in your state of the art tech car. I gave you some things to check out before buying, but if confort seems superficial to you when driving, please go ahead and choose technology and investments.
@@Bogdan27911 I've always purchased cars around the price range of the Model 3 Long Range. And for the price, they offer the most features, and comfort from equivalent competition. I currently don't own the Model 3 Highland, but I do plan on purchasing it later this year, once my lease on my current car (2021 Acura) ends. Compared to my current car, it offers more features, and equivalent or slightly more comfort. As the other person already mentioned, what you value in the car is completely subjective, and you may put higher priority on certain aspects more than others. And what you are used to also plays a role in your final decision, of course. For me, personally, this car is a big upgrade from my current car, and nothing else in the market in the same segment and price comes close.
Best review I've seen and so glad I found your channel. Thank you for sharing.
Very well explained. Nice picture and audio quality. Thank you very much. Greetings from Prague...
Very kind! Thank you for watching.
I really enjoyed your review Morten. Fun, friendly and informative.
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Whoever was using the rear touch screen - Fantastic watch btw - caught a glimpse of that gorgeous and unique Omega DSOTM Apollo 8! 😍
I ordered mine with teh same spec, black paint and interior. Really looks amazing like this, instantly more aggressive.
I am sure you will love it.
Hi quality content! Grate ideas to share. Nice production. Surprised that the channel only has 2k subscribers.
🙏Thx. We only just started in 2023, working on it😊
This car looks really good in black
Totally agree. You don’t see many black cars on the street and even less black Teslas. Will pickup mine in 2 days. Can’t wait!
They do, but black cars, in general, are furnaces in hot weather climates.
Dead angle indicator is the sexiest way to say blind spot monitor
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Thank you for the great review and high-quality content.
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Very nicely made video. Thanks a lot! Greetings from Salzburg.
Thank you for your comment and thank you for watching. Greetings from Switzerland
We ordered Tesla model 3 Highland, and main reason for that is that i like what Tesla did ,is improving the Car significantly in comparison with previous one,and price stayed the same. It’s something that many Car manufacturers would not do. Head up display is something is really missing on every Tesla Car. I mean Electric Car is so cost friendly in day life, from Insurance to charging costs,inspection etc ( there is information that’s probably true about tiers that they don’t last long,something like 2 years, and if so it’s still ok for me,i can live with spending 800€ for new tires every 2 years) in comparison with petrol/engine car. Of course for somebody that drives long track very often is not best option,but form many people yes. In my case ,if we take vacation,its flying somewhere to 90% of the time. To be fair, from where i live , 800km range/radius (meaning start from home fully charged,and having one stop to charge on the way) it’s more then enough for us to take family trip.
Like you I have > 45 years of driving and I am familiar with stalks and shifters. My 25 year old Gen Z thinks its great, he also knows his way around game controllers and lots of buttons, something I never cared to master. We will not be the majority in the near future and WE need to adapt or get in our easy chairs and out of the way. I will appreciate getting in a vehicle and being autonomously driven to where ever I choose without being a burden to others. I waiting for my personnel care Tesla Bot just like on the Jetsons TV show.
Thanks for watching - yes, you are probably right!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts… I ordered mine a week ago
Well done, you will be very happy with it I am sure. Charging in winter is a bit slow, but still ok. See my winter test of the model 3 highland on the channel.
Very good review Thank you keep going!
excellent video and great review. please do one on the LR and P models....(edit, My bad just saw the LR videos. thank you for that)
Thank you! I already did a review on the LR, hope to get to the performance soon.
2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Highland
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lovely video. I love my 2021 model 3 refresh. Im keeping it until forever. I also got the lfp and i dont see why i would need the bigger battery. Have a good day sir
Next week going to order the long range version in this color. Hopefully I can receive the car in March.
What is the battery difference between SR and LR? Are they both LFP? Thanks in advance for your answer.
So close to perfect. Don’t understand why Tesla would remove the signal stalks and not put a HUD for the driver, but will add a second LCD screen for the passengers
After 3 minutes of watching, i subscribe your channel, nice review, comfortable voice😃
thanks!
50 mile range increase over the previous SR model is not bad. Similar price range.
Great video, as usual. Many thanks! :)
Thank you for watching and for your kind comments.
Great review! Agree 100% about your feedback regarding a HUD. I would only posit that with the transition away from stocks Tesla intends to turn to steer-by-wire with variable ratio steering in all future models, which makes the transition from stocks much more natural because of the associated small lock to lock angle with the steering wheel. Obviously it's more of a problem without the steer-by-wire.
Thank you for your comments and thank you for watching.
Super video! Tak❤
Thanks for a straightforward video sir. Good job.
Very kind, thank you
Yesterday I made a test drive of the Model 3 Standard. At first you detect a big improvement of the suspension. I drove Model 3 SRplus from year 2019 & 2021. Now I drive Model Y LR, and the suspension is also better than Model Y. Much more silent, more lumpish sounds if the street has wrinkles but still a sporty feeling and handling. After 20min driving I have no problems with the new indicator buttons. In opposite if I came back to Model Y, the indicator lever feels really old school and massive😂. Thanks for your review.
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the RWD version is using LFP battery from BYD called Blade, you can charge this battery to 100% every time not like lith ion batteries
Great video and a balanced one.
Thank you for your comment and thank you for watching.
Flot gennemgang som virker grundig og upartisk! Vi har faktisk handlet hus sammen i Birkerød tilbage i 1993! Glædelig jul!
Hej Axel, tak, og hvor hyggeligt at møde her i youtube verdenen. Bor I stadig på Johann Mantziusvej?
Hej Morten, vi boede der kun i tre år og flyttede til en stor gammel kasse på Lindevangsvej i Birkerød. Flyttede til Vejle i 2000 og bor der fortsat. Heldig Lykke til med din nye kanal - den starter godt. Kærer iøvrigt TMY LR :-)
@@axelohrt Tak, og glædelig jul til jer også. kh Morten (sender lige link til min test af Model Y)
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I disagree with your negative points 😅. I don’t like the stalks in my 2022 model 3. Thank you for this nice review. 👍
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Good review. Your English sounds like you are Danish, like me. Are you planning to also review the BYD Seal RWD. Here in Denmark it is the clear competitor to the model 3 RWD. It is currently a little more expensive, but not if you go for the 19" wheels on the Tesla. But BYD sells the Seal almost 10000 Euro cheaper in Australia and even includes the HUD, real leather and V2L adapter with this model, which they dont do in Europe. In Australia they even sells an entry level version with a 60kw battery for around 30000 Euro. This model has a weaker motor, artificial leather and 18" wheels like the Tesla, and no HUD, much like the European version.
We do not have BYD here in Switzerland yet - but I look forward to testing out the Seal. BYD is the manufacturer to watch and the most likely manufacturer to challenge Tesla for leadership in EV sales. The BYD Seal should be fine, just make sure to lease it ilo of buying it because the residual values may be poor. The efficiency/range of the Tesla should be better, though.
I think we can thank the removal of stalks to the influence of Dieter Rams. Save that Stalks!
Truly amazing review. All features are well explained and critical flaws are clearly indicated!
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In my opinion I think the turn indicators are a massive improvements. I think older generations who have been driving for decades may think of it as a step backwards.
fully agree. My sons like it, my wife hates it....😊😊
@@morten_hannesbo maybe because your sons are too young to drive yet xD
It's a massive improvement in terms of "Cost Reduction".
The main problem is roundabouts, you don't have them in the US but here in Europe almost every intersection is a roundabout, then it is very hard to click it correctly.
I drove my friend's Tesla and the turn indicators with buttons are just fine.
The rear bumper has a new design as well, the plastic at the bottom is similar to Model Y now.
Thank you, did not notice this, sorry.
Thank you for the great review! I'll be ordering the new Highland in January and videos like these make me even more excited to finally drive it full-time.
You will love it.
Great review. Thank you!
Thank you for your comment and thank you for watching.
Dear Morten, thank you for a great review. Please believe me the front display is not needed. I have installed one in M3 and hardly used it. You get used to that central screen and within a split of a second you get relevant information so actually you start ignoring the front small display.
Good to hear, thanks! And thank you for watching.
Wait, for the 2024 M3P version…..🔥💥👀
Yes, I tried the Model S Plaid (see the video on my channel). A Model 3 Plaid should be a lot of fun.
Just a very good review from a rigorous man
Thx🙏
good review, i'm sold!
Thx! Glad you liked it
What a beauty.
"The acceleration is okay...it is not impressive...it doesn't really matter because it's a family car...still 0 to 100 in 6.1 seconds...is pretty okay" 😆That's a typical “sporty” car acceleration. Only slow if we compare it to the latest Ferraris, Porsches etc. For a family car, it's fast!
Yes, sure, but compared to the other BEV it feels slow. The Model 3 LR is fast💪
I just bought this model and I will receive after couple of weeks but I’m still wondering if maybe I should choose the long range because of the audio system…?! How is it audio quality in rwd model?
I would not buy the LR because of the audio system, both audio systems are excellent. Only buy LR if you need the bigger battery and/or 4x4
The indicator buttons on the wheel is the biggest drawback for me. Tried for three months to get used to it in the model S, but I found that it was impossible to use without actually taking your eyes off the road and looking down first, which is a safety concern in roundabouts for example. You don't want to look down at the steering wheel in a critical situation with cars all around you.
The problem is that the buttons move around when turning the wheel. You never really know where they end up until you look down. A fixed stalk on the other hand is always in the same location, so you can train your muscle memory to use it even without looking. I can always find the indicator stalk, even with my eyes closed. But I will never ever be able to turn the wheel, and then put my finger on the correct button with my eyes closed in a new model 3... That's just impossible, and that's the problem here.
It's just a foolish cost-cutting decision by Tesla, just like the removal of the ultrasonic parking sensors. The park assist is basically useless now that it's camera-based, just like the auto wipers which are still terrible after all these years, despite constant promises to fix it. Apparently, cameras are not an ideal replacement for everything... I wish they bring back the stalks at some point, but they probably won't..
I was hyped about the new model 3, and had decided to buy one, but the turn signal buttons on the steering wheel is reason enough for me to not buy one, unfortunately. There are roundabouts everywhere here, and It's really that annoying, and I don't want to pay good money for a car that constantly annoys me.
Fully agree. I will never get to like this. You do get used to it after a few weeks, and yet it remains a safety issue, especially if you drive different cars with and without indicator stalks.
“indicators” (7:30) will be intuitive for drivers who own motorcycles… I hate to use a term that has become a cliche’ but removing stalks indicates a critical inflection point in the change to autonomy.
Has it floor mats? Great review btw !
Thx🙏Yes, it has floor mats. They are a bit thin and move around. There are after sales mats available from various webshops.
Self driving is the best option cause we are not that lucky I got the 2023 Tesla model 3
Greetings from Zug and thanks for the great review Mr Hannesbo. You've gotten me off the fence about the Long and Standard range Highlands. I think the Standard is more than enough for me, and the LFP battery with its 100% charge ability puts it on parity with an 80 % charged NCA battery. Of course you can also charge an NCA to 100% but with > degradation. As for the stalk issue, I agree it is a pain and not optimal for European drivers but I will have to adapt (I will however be mad if they do a U-turn and bring stalks back later).
Thank you, great to have comments from fellow Zuger inhabitants! Yes, the Model 3 SR rear-wheel drive will be plenty for most. I drove up Zugerberg in icy and slippery conditions using the anti-slip mode. Great car.
@@morten_hannesbo Thanks for comments directed at RWD response on icy/snow. I live in Midwest u.s. and i'm looking forward to a highland at some point this year, initially wanted the RWD as lowest price point and reasonable range for me, I live where winters are really snowy and icy and past rear wheel drive vehicles of mine the rear end badly wants to come around but them have all been older cars that predate anti slip tech. I've not heard much iif any comments on how RWD performs in icy/snowy conditions on these review videos and i've been curious to know. p.s. might have to choose AWD regardless though unless something changes, cause Performance version is only one keeping the u.s. 7500 ev federal discount it seems for 2024 for model 3 and with that against a non discounted RWD or LR, what can one do. :P I think model y RWD gets the discount so I will probably have to evaluate between performance 3 or rwd y, but would want juniper update and probably need a car before then, oh well :). Unless something changes. I liked the style of your video and your voice and the way you present. all excellent.
@@estebanelguapoI think you would be fine with RWD in winter 99% of the time, assuming you use proper winter tyres and not all-year tyres, but of course 4x4 will always have more traction😊.
@@morten_hannesbo I thought I should potentially opt for the performance only because its the only one that qualifies for 7500; but perhaps knowing the oddness of the decisionmaking involved due to that perhaps that is why they are not currently offering performance now that they are offering highland here as of today/yesterday. The custom builder only has RWD and LR. I guess it makes it less difficult for me that way 🤔. I worry a bit if I order now maybe something changes in a month. But currently my current concern is I cant make up my mind between ultra red, blue and stealth gray. Im a blue person but not been keen on the blue they offer, I'm not normally a red person but I like certain shades of red and ultra red might work for me, grey might be what I go for. might have been nice if the quicksilver were available. ultimately I think I need drive to the showplace 1.5hrs from me and just stare at whatever colors are on inventory vehicles in person but I checked inventory vehicles and ultra red S (just to choose colors for the online custom builder since no highland e's in inventory yet may not be for very long time hafta order it via the web) and blue anything, but no inventory stealth grays. I'd thought stealth gray was supposed to have been normal for some s and x. apparently none sitting around near me. If I burn a few weeks maybe they'll have something in inventory so I can assuage my color issues, youtube videos just dont translate same as in person. would be nice if vinyl wraps weren't so expensive then nothing would matter I could guaranteed find something for me that way. Wish tesla vertically integrated wrapping to the point they could force the pricing of it down or do it at cost to drive sales. Sorry im wordy. There prob is no cure for that. 🤒
Got my like when he said no sponsor. GG
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Really good review, you have a new sub!
Thank you! And thx for watching.
@@morten_hannesbo You are welcome! Right now I'm watching your winter range video.
I think the turn signal button will be more of a problem outside of USA because of more roundabouts.
USA doesn't have many roundabouts
fair point👍
Hello.
I have searched around and I haven't found any information about RF/EMF radiation, of the new Model 3, I wonder if they have improved that, as well...?
Could you please make a vídeo with those measurements at feet level, seats level, and head level for the 4 places of the car, at highway speeds?
Thank you so much for your content.
Seasons Greetings!
Much enjoyed the comprehensive review. I have a TESLA M3 rwd on order. Will be an interesting transition from my excellent BMW 330e Touring. I’m of a certain ‘vintage’ will be interesting to see if I can cope with the indicators buttons PS Some BMW drivers DO use indicators 🤔😂😂😂
You will be fine after some time, it is just flawed, but as always it a personal preference.
Perfect
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While I think the rwd is a solid cheaper option. Don't cheap out and get awd.
All Teslas are autonomy ready. Indicators are just a software update away. Drive direction from stop is already automated based on objects and FSD already has auto indication.
If there is backlash about turn indicators, Tesla will return it back. We have the precedent with Yoke
Excellent point!!
Musk has had to “eat his words” re the “amazing” JOKE (aka the YOKE) !!
Why??
On the model S/X, the ROUND wheel is now the standard steering device…
And the JOKE (aka the YOKE) is a US$1,000 option !!!!
Yikes… $1,000 for that piece of shit !!!😳😳😳😳😳
Dear Morten, thank you. It seems to me you might be in quality engineering? Your review is well judged and certainly vocal to the automotive world. I worked for decades in developing processes also for a large semiconductor company in Lithography. I fully agree your review, I received my Model 3 Highland 2 weeks ago and have driven 800 km. The safety aspects of missing the indicator stalks is getting smaller but still not negligible. In the Netherlands we had Temperatures around 5 deg C and with that came an impressive average energy use of 151 W/km. Its a very nice car indeed.
Hi, I worked in product marketing at Ford of Europe and European brand manager and learned a lot about engineering, but I am a trained marketeer. The rest of my career I ran national sales companies as a CEO.
Wish I had decided to study for an engineering degree when I was young!
How do you signal when exiting a roundabout in The 🇳🇱?
@@danielstoicamusic By law here in CH you have to signal when going into the roundabout and again when you leave it.
@@danielstoicamusic If the steeringweel rotation is so much that I take over the wheel with my left hand, then the right hand thumb goes counter clockwise on the inside of the wheel to the switch to indicate turn right. When you touch the sensor switch on the top it works fine. For smaller diameter roundabouts you keep both hands on the wheel and your left thumb feels the switch. In any case you can keep your eyes on the road. Sometimes the indicator comes on too late. Then you curse Mr Musk and hopefully all is fine.
@@morten_hannesbo Hi Morten, nice to hear this. I worked also with Automotive Auditors so I was curious indeed. You could have been one, but your career is impressive. I think we have come to an age to enjoy also the other things in life and we are fortunate to be able to choose for environmentaly less carbon footprint mobility. :-)
Good review but next time, I would like to hear more about the actual driving of the car like the suspension, agility, responsiveness , feedback etc.
ok, thx. M3 highland is excellent to drive, comparable to BMW 3-series.
@@morten_hannesbo Well that is as good as it gets I guess. Would love to try it.
It would be interesting to see wall power consumption via your charging app details, as Tesla’s trip computer doesn’t include climate while parked, preconditioning, phantom use while parked, sentry mode, and so on. Other cars may calculate things differently so going with the actual electricity charged into the battery provides more of an apples to apples comparison.
Hi, thx for watching. The car was a press vehicle from Tesla - so I cannot show the data. I do test all cars the same way though, i.e. run it as my daily driver and use it the way 99% of owners do. What I can say is that the Tesla M3 is exceptionally efficient and the heating uses very little energy because of the good insulation of the car, including double glazed windows.
To compete other EV makers will have to lower their prices or increase quality. This is good for the consumer.
I still like the parkingssensors and sticks on my tm3 2022 rwd. The lights are also very good on this version. Sorry Tesla, w'll skip the highland for now.
I have model S 2022, the indicators takes about 1-2 weeks to gets full used to :)
A third thing I don't like about the new Model 3 (and the old one also) is the removal of parking sensors, because the camera system has a lousy precision in estimating distances to some obstacles.
Agree!
I used to think that Tesla HL would also remind me of the distance and danger behind when reversing, just like my other Audi Q5L, so I confidently collided with the car parked in the back space...
@@wintersl4544 🫣😩Sorry to hear that
@@wintersl4544And what about the reversing camera? You didn't see the car on that?
Bought an M3 in March. Should have waited!
Still a great car. Tesla is like a computer, every year better, cheaper.
@@morten_hannesbo Thanks, and a good point.
Good review. I'm glad I got the 2023 Model Y last year before they removed the steering wheel stalks -- I think that goes a little too far on the minimalism. Hopefully, they'll revert to the stalks if enough people complain.
Thx for watching!
nicely explained
Thank you 😃
I'd really wish Tesla or any other ev car brand would invest even more effort in the soundproofing and suspension cababilities of their cars
The Highland is astonishingly well built. No squeek or rattle, very comfortable and kompetent suspension and a low noise level in the cabin. The best of the Teslas for the time being.
Wouldn’t the rare screen in the back make people (kids) sick when they’re looking down? Think I’d need to still have an iPad holder behind the headrest
agree, probably better.
After market indicator stalks are readily available.
I don't think Indicators should be the reason to not buy the outstanding value car.
Yes, you are right. But most customers do not feel confident fiddling with after market mounts and more importantly, the Tesla warranty may be made void or the Tesla service center will be hesitant to repair anything under warranty if an after mount part is just remotely affecting the warranty issue. Tesla can install the indicator stalks or a HUD at very low cost.
@@morten_hannesboreally: in that case I will have them install a HUD; I just ordered the AWD, in Ireland
excellent video better reviewer than most! love the color, that's black not stealth correct?????
Thank you, roman4240. Yes, the color is black, not stealth. Great car. Recently tested the M3 long range, even better!
You're the man Morten We need your NO BS Intelligent reviews....Much Success to you!!
Buying a new EV this year in the US...Had a Mini SE,loved it, want more range
preordered a ex 30....but this Highland whispers to me in my dreams
What EV do you recomend for me?
...retired married dog@@morten_hannesbo
0-60 mph in 5.8 seconds is very fast. It's only about a second slower than the AWD version.
Indeed. Does not feel that fast, more smooth than fast.
@@morten_hannesbo Yes, I own a 2022 Model 3, which was rated for 0-60 mph in 5.3 seconds, which is faster than the vast majority of cars on the road. But the power is so smooth that it is hard to understand how fast you are going so quickly.
I was on a freeway and a large muscle truck kept cutting me off. He was going in excess of 80 mph. I don't think he was doing it intentionally, but it could have been intentional. Finally I got fed up and I accelerated around him. Almost instantly, I was doing about 105 mph, the fastest I had ever driven in my Model 3 (it has a top speed of 140 mph). What wowed me is just how quickly I passed the truck, which was going very fast. And after I passed him, I pulled away from him like he was standing still. I didn't intend to dominate this passing moment, so overwhelmingly, I just intended to pass the truck politely. But I passed the truck so fast that I think the truck driver was stunned.
There are very few cars on the rode that can accelerate to 60 mph in the 5 second range. The BMW EV and Porsche EV are a little faster, but not much. The new Polestar has passed the Model S Plaid as fastest production car in the world, but once you get to the 5 second range, there's not a whole lot of difference.
I understand what you are saying, though. The Model 3 Performance and Model S Plaid FEEL fast, and you feel the G force more. I get what you are saying.
thanks for the review
You are welcome, thx for watching.
Great channel and amazing content. Really top notch and to the point 👍 would you choose the LR or the standard range?
Longrange
Thank you for your kind comment🙏
Excellent review. Thanks
Thank you for your kind comment.
Range in winter drops significantly. Also, in your 450km range circle there were alps where the cars comsume more.
To that. At highway speeds of 120 km/h I dont think that the range lasts 450km.
The car doesnt always improve. Quite often there are updates that makes things worse.
I rely on Tesla's trip computer and check it up against the number of kWh I charge minus ca. 7% loss due to temperature during charging. The highway driving was at ca. 100 km/h due to snowfall. The recuperation going down the mountain on both sides helps significantly. The trip computer is pretty accurate in its calculation of the consumption, but inaccurate in its estimation. So the new Model 3 is very economical and even in winter it has a decent range.
Great review! Very clear story and high quality footage.
I really want this car in black, but having owned a black car before I know it only looks good a week after washing it haha. So maybe white is a better option (and cheaper).
maybe dark grey metallic😊
@@morten_hannesbo Unfortunately that's the most expensive color and would get the car to a price point where I'd miss out on 3k government incentive ;)
@@BlazingsNL ahh..., white then is the most beautiful color😊
This car is an agronomic nightmare. Tesla needs an executive to represent the driver. Clearly, the driver is last in everything they do.
The car is a nightmare to plant farming?
Hello, how is the sound quality on the RWD? Thanks!
Excellent. 9 speakers and plenty of ommmpff
absolutely beautiful car! I want it!
It really is!
You’d likely get used to the indicator buttons in a couple of weeks, not a few hundred kilometers - and if you miss the indicator stalks too much, S3XY buttons will make an aftermarket solution I think I heard.
u are right
I struggle with the indicator buttons. I tried the Model S, Model X and the Model 3 Highland - it compromises safety, especially in roundabouts.
If you don’t have roundabouts around, sure, you might get used to the indicator buttons.
And what happens when the other car in the family has conventional indicator stalks, which would be 99.999% the case in most families???
Your brain will be going nuts when going from the M3 to the other vehicle!!
Look, Tesla is an amazing EV company, with (MOSTLY) the best technology in the EV industry…
But the the removal of the 2 stalks is really an idiotic, BRAIN-DEAD decision by Musk and Tesla…
Solving a “problem” that never existed!! Blinker stalks are far and away the very best type of indicating device, which is proven by their use by 99.99999999% of all manufacturers FOR DECADES!!
I wonder how many prospective Tesla buyers were saying to Tesla - “Hey Tesla, I really like your car, but I would really like you to remove that HIGHLY USABLE indicator stalk…and replace it with two TINY buttons on the steering wheel, which are always moving around, and which I always have to look down to see”😳😳
How many were asking??
I’ll tell you how many……zero, zilch, nada, niente 😏😏😏