The standard range weighs 500 lbs less than the long range. Most of that weight is off the front of the car. It actually steers a bit snappier and seems to brake faster as well, making it more fun on the back roads and in the canyons etc.
Even the LR RWD is really nice to drive relative to the AWD LR. The LR RWD sits pretty squarely between the SR and the LR AWD in terms of weight, but most of that is off of the front as you mentioned. I test drove a performance Y and really didn't like the driving feel compared to my LR RWD.
BRBallin1 90 miles of range extra* and 1 second faster 0-60. If we’re talking statistics here let’s be accurate. In my experience the LR is only more useful on the 1% of the time you do road trips, and even then you only save like 20-25 minutes every stop you don’t have to take. Obviously if you do constant road trips go for the LR, but for the vast majority of people the SR+ and spend the 10k on something worthwhile. $10k is not a small amount to most people
Awesome review! There was a test that someone did with a standard range and a long range. In the end of the long road trip and using supercharger network, there was only a 3 minutes difference between the two cars I believe it was! The recommendation is that you only charge to 80% because it charges slower after that point. The long range does have more capacity but it takes longe to charge also. I thought it was a pretty interesting test
There's 3 main advantages of the LR over the SR. 1 - Performance. Bigger battery means more potential output, so the LR is about a full second faster than the SR. 2 - Longevity. Using less of a bigger battery will reduce use cycles and extend the life of the battery, likely well beyond the 300-500k mile range currently expected on average. 3 - Distance. You may not see a huge difference in time between a LR and SR on a road trip, but the LR's advantage is being able to skip stops, and in some cases, it may not be possible to route an SR to the next supercharger, where the extra range of a LR comes into play. This is extremely uncommon and would probably only see that in remote parts of the midwest or, say, northern Canada, but the peace of mind is nice.
As someone who lives in Texas where (except what happened February) winter virtually doesn't exist, the SR+ made the most sense to me. I also only drive about 4500 miles a year haha. Bummed about the audio but I'm working on upgrading it.
The range definitely takes a hit in the winter months but the added heat pump helps a lot with heating the battery and cabin. Something to think about with the new models.
I’ve been driving my leaf for the last year, with 1/3 the range of the base model 3. Range issues nope, in the city it’s fine, haven’t used a charge station yet, so the 3 will be no issue. Just think of it this way, your carting around an extra 10k worth batteries that you might use 5 times a year.
This guy keeps saying this is the slow version, yes it is compared to the long range and performance models, but still does 0-60mph in 5.3 seconds!!! That would eat most cars from the lights and say 30 to 60 it’s in a different league
Long range this, long range that.... I feel like a lot of people are missing the point when talking about the standard range plus vs long range... I live in Canada (Québec) and because of the MSRP of the Tesla Model 3 Standard range plus I get 13K$ Discount from federal and provincial governments for buying an EV, making it totally affordable. But, the Long Range version of the Model 3 have a way higher MSRP and if I decide to buy that car, I wouldn’t get those discount... As much as I would love to the have the long range, for the performance, extra range and the AWD,I can’t, because in my case, it is not only 11K$ more (64K$ Vs 53K$ for the standard range plus) but it become 24K$ difference... I really hope that the new Chevy Bolt EV 2022 and it’s price of only 32K$ will make it so that Tesla will have to drop the prices...
$40k-$45k ??? The Standard range is currently $37.5k plus $1200 destination fee. Factoring in bigger wheels white interior and red paint color would still be under $42k. I do think the extra money is well spent on a dual motor for the extra range and performance. AWD is also nice in bad wether climates although I have seen the standard range RWD do awesome in the snow.
I just purchased a SR+ with Red paint and white interior and it came out to $41,790 before taxes and fees. I could have stretched and purchased the LR but then we're looking at $48,990 for the same options. In my use case, $7,200 isn't worth ~80 miles more range and the 1 second shorter 0-60.
It is over 42k. I just placed my order yesterday. Plus everything includes tax and registration and destination fee and some other small fees. The total went to over $42 for the standard one. It even hasn’t included the financing interests yet.
You’re forgetting all the taxes and fees that get added in. I just ordered mine and even though it says it’s $39,990, it ended up being 45k exactly. Even without my MSM color, and just taking the base model with 0 additions or accessories, it’s 44k. Even back then when it was a bit cheaper it still comes out to be over 40k guaranteed after taxes and fees.
Tough decision, got a deposit down on new Ioniq 5 , if it qualifies for Canadian 8K in total rebates I will pick it over the Tesla Model 3 in same version LR rwd. I want something different looking.2 choices for me are this or the Ioniq 5 or I wait another year
need your advice, i drive between 130 to 160 miles per day , a mix of city, country and freeway driving, should i buy a model 3 rwd standard range or a long range awd? thank you for your help i also live in indiana, so cold temp.
@@bizzy511 The cheapest model 3 is $35k - it cannot be ordered "off the menu" over the phone. The guy above (Simmer Pete) is not fully educated. The model 3 was priced $37K earlier this year. It has since increased in price and is currently listed at $40k. To reiterate, the guy above (Simmer Pete) is not fully educated.
Tesla, for the foreseeable future, is going to be slow with full redesigns. It's still an immense challenge for them to bring out a single new model. Just to get the Cybertruck out required them to build a whole new massive factory first. The established makes have everything in place to pop out redesigns every 5 years but for now, Tesla makes do with incremental improvements.
They are popping out the new models faster than established car companies; Model S 2012 Model X 2015 Model 3 2017 Cybertruck 2021 Semi truck 2021 Roadster 2023
Just charge at home. It's rare someone will drive 260 miles regularly
And maybe once a week or two hit a supercharger to catch up on any miles that doesn’t get recharged
@Jakin Lee a day? you're out of your mind lol
@Football Pro's Teslas aren't 50k, at least not mine. and i have a regular commute, 30-40 miles a day. I want the car to last awhile
@Football Pro's how far you driving with a $60k+ hellcat? terrible argument
Instablaster...
Even the standard plus is amazing, luxurious, and very fast.
The standard range weighs 500 lbs less than the long range. Most of that weight is off the front of the car. It actually steers a bit snappier and seems to brake faster as well, making it more fun on the back roads and in the canyons etc.
Even the LR RWD is really nice to drive relative to the AWD LR. The LR RWD sits pretty squarely between the SR and the LR AWD in terms of weight, but most of that is off of the front as you mentioned. I test drove a performance Y and really didn't like the driving feel compared to my LR RWD.
There is a big difference in price from standard and long range.
10k actually
The price difference is entirely worth it. 100 mi range boost and major acceleration boost along with premium interior
@@BRBallin1 does the performance model have the same acceleration-boost and interior?
BRBallin1 90 miles of range extra* and 1 second faster 0-60. If we’re talking statistics here let’s be accurate. In my experience the LR is only more useful on the 1% of the time you do road trips, and even then you only save like 20-25 minutes every stop you don’t have to take. Obviously if you do constant road trips go for the LR, but for the vast majority of people the SR+ and spend the 10k on something worthwhile. $10k is not a small amount to most people
Awesome review! There was a test that someone did with a standard range and a long range. In the end of the long road trip and using supercharger network, there was only a 3 minutes difference between the two cars I believe it was! The recommendation is that you only charge to 80% because it charges slower after that point. The long range does have more capacity but it takes longe to charge also. I thought it was a pretty interesting test
There's 3 main advantages of the LR over the SR.
1 - Performance. Bigger battery means more potential output, so the LR is about a full second faster than the SR.
2 - Longevity. Using less of a bigger battery will reduce use cycles and extend the life of the battery, likely well beyond the 300-500k mile range currently expected on average.
3 - Distance. You may not see a huge difference in time between a LR and SR on a road trip, but the LR's advantage is being able to skip stops, and in some cases, it may not be possible to route an SR to the next supercharger, where the extra range of a LR comes into play. This is extremely uncommon and would probably only see that in remote parts of the midwest or, say, northern Canada, but the peace of mind is nice.
As someone who lives in Texas where (except what happened February) winter virtually doesn't exist, the SR+ made the most sense to me. I also only drive about 4500 miles a year haha. Bummed about the audio but I'm working on upgrading it.
I just got a 2021 SR+ and it’s great! Not really that bad sound system even though it’s not as great as the more powerful systems
@@DeeKay1911 I’m thinking the same,would love that long range because of the dual motor,but an extra 10gs 😳
It's an easy fix for the audio
@@ps5594 how do you fix it?
@@JM-kv2kn you can buy a kit and get it installed. Not a big deal , the speakers aren't bad but they could be better . I'm gonna get the upgrade soon
I think the 335 just wanted to get over so he could turn LOL
nah he was looking for a little race, if you need to get over why not just fall behind, lol
The range definitely takes a hit in the winter months but the added heat pump helps a lot with heating the battery and cabin. Something to think about with the new models.
I’ve been driving my leaf for the last year, with 1/3 the range of the base model 3. Range issues nope, in the city it’s fine, haven’t used a charge station yet, so the 3 will be no issue. Just think of it this way, your carting around an extra 10k worth batteries that you might use 5 times a year.
This guy keeps saying this is the slow version, yes it is compared to the long range and performance models, but still does 0-60mph in 5.3 seconds!!! That would eat most cars from the lights and say 30 to 60 it’s in a different league
Long range this, long range that.... I feel like a lot of people are missing the point when talking about the standard range plus vs long range... I live in Canada (Québec) and because of the MSRP of the Tesla Model 3 Standard range plus I get 13K$ Discount from federal and provincial governments for buying an EV, making it totally affordable. But, the Long Range version of the Model 3 have a way higher MSRP and if I decide to buy that car, I wouldn’t get those discount... As much as I would love to the have the long range, for the performance, extra range and the AWD,I can’t, because in my case, it is not only 11K$ more (64K$ Vs 53K$ for the standard range plus) but it become 24K$ difference... I really hope that the new Chevy Bolt EV 2022 and it’s price of only 32K$ will make it so that Tesla will have to drop the prices...
Bolt's inferior performance and mile range is the reason why the price is lower. Tesla won't lower them for that reason.
Loving the accent. Good review. SR+ works well for me.
I think they should have a heads up argmented reality display. They look so cool. Like on the enyaq.
Good video, however once you got in the Tesla because it was camera microphones only the audio got a lot harder to hear you.
Please make other videos on this car
This can also be the only model to offer reasonable and feasible means to cope with privacy.
Privacy?
Thx for this vid,trying to decide long range or standard..also. I stay in California,any word on a $7.500 tax thing in the near future?
Great video and congratulations for your patience with the BMW 335i. That's not my case...lol.
14:34 you see the BMW d-bag is also tailgating a car on the highway too. lol
@@sludog and also not using his turn signals... definitely not breaking any stereotypes right there lol
Small correction but the SR+ is more "efficient" than the LR AWD.
The Standard Range Plus has a range of 263 miles while the Long Range is 353 miles.
@@BostonAutoBlog long range awd efficiency is 134 MPGe while SR+ is 142 MPGe.
@@BostonAutoBlog it is lighter and more effective means more range/kw
@@BostonAutoBlog thats not how efficiency works......
$40k-$45k ??? The Standard range is currently $37.5k plus $1200 destination fee. Factoring in bigger wheels white interior and red paint color would still be under $42k. I do think the extra money is well spent on a dual motor for the extra range and performance. AWD is also nice in bad wether climates although I have seen the standard range RWD do awesome in the snow.
He's probably including the 10% sales tax.
I just purchased a SR+ with Red paint and white interior and it came out to $41,790 before taxes and fees. I could have stretched and purchased the LR but then we're looking at $48,990 for the same options. In my use case, $7,200 isn't worth ~80 miles more range and the 1 second shorter 0-60.
It is over 42k. I just placed my order yesterday. Plus everything includes tax and registration and destination fee and some other small fees. The total went to over $42 for the standard one. It even hasn’t included the financing interests yet.
@@ql5938 im planing to get one but im so confuse about the otd price lol.. so much everything including tax an doc fee?
You’re forgetting all the taxes and fees that get added in. I just ordered mine and even though it says it’s $39,990, it ended up being 45k exactly. Even without my MSM color, and just taking the base model with 0 additions or accessories, it’s 44k. Even back then when it was a bit cheaper it still comes out to be over 40k guaranteed after taxes and fees.
ok pal im really impressed with ur 335i
that part actually made me laugh real hard
Tough decision, got a deposit down on new Ioniq 5 , if it qualifies for Canadian 8K in total rebates I will pick it over the Tesla Model 3 in same version LR rwd. I want something different looking.2 choices for me are this or the Ioniq 5 or I wait another year
need your advice, i drive between 130 to 160 miles per day , a mix of city, country and freeway driving, should i buy a model 3 rwd standard range or a long range awd? thank you for your help i also live in indiana, so cold temp.
I don’t think 50,000-60,000$ is considered affordable in the USA
He said there's a standard range for 37k, but all I see on the website is standard range plus for 40k.
The cheapest model 3 could be only ordered over the phone not the website. Idk if it’s available anymore. This guy is not fully educated.
@@pbentsonable thanks
@@bizzy511 The cheapest model 3 is $35k - it cannot be ordered "off the menu" over the phone. The guy above (Simmer Pete) is not fully educated. The model 3 was priced $37K earlier this year. It has since increased in price and is currently listed at $40k. To reiterate, the guy above (Simmer Pete) is not fully educated.
great job
Thank you for this super informative video I’m this Tesla!
Nice
5:35 No, not really...M3 are more common than Honda civics in Southern California. Could we please get an exterior re-design already for M3, MS & MX?
Tesla, for the foreseeable future, is going to be slow with full redesigns. It's still an immense challenge for them to bring out a single new model. Just to get the Cybertruck out required them to build a whole new massive factory first. The established makes have everything in place to pop out redesigns every 5 years but for now, Tesla makes do with incremental improvements.
They are popping out the new models faster than established car companies;
Model S 2012
Model X 2015
Model 3 2017
Cybertruck 2021
Semi truck 2021
Roadster 2023
great review man.
This guy made the car look bigger.
Definitely cost more than 45k out the door
Too much repetitive talk about the long range, discuss the vehicle you are driving.
Jaja i just bought one and its 50 k no 40k
40,000 is affordable 😂
Model 3 Standard range is not taking a 335i
SR+ 0-60 ~5.2-5.3 seconds vs 335i at ~5.4 seconds. They're almost identical but the SR would still smoke it off the line because of instant torque.
Tesla ugly catfish car.
Lol
Hhahaahha butthurt swedish
Volvo car is a great Chinese brand
Polestar sucks
There's nothing great bout Chinese brand
Just copying no innovation