Collecting my new Tesla Model 3 Highland Long Range. Quality check and setup.
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It had to be done… this is the latest and greatest from Tesla so here I am again on day one to collect the new Model 3 “Highland” long range.
In this video I’ll show you my collection. Thanks to the team at Winchester Tesla who laid on a synchronised light display and some refreshments plus left a couple of gifts in the boot / trunk!
Is quality good?
Fit and finish?
Quick walk around
What tyres do we get in the UK?
Things to check
Initial driver and car setup.
Reviews, first impressions, efficiency and real range tests all to follow. Lots to cover so subscribe to see more videos very soon!
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Test drove it today at my local Tesla. Makes my American built M3P feel like its from 1995...... All the reviewers saying its not that different in terms of noise and ride comfort from the old must be from mars. The difference is HUGE.
I don't currently own a Model 3, but I do plan on buying one later this year. In the process of trying to decide which one I want to buy, I rented a Tesla Model 3 Long range from 2023 on Turo and a Model Y Long range from 2023 as well. They were both amazing, and then I heard news that this new refreshed model was out and wanted to do a test drive of it. So I booked my test drive, and the difference from both the 2023 Model 3 and Model Y is VERY noticeable. The ride comfort is greatly improved, and the noise insulation is also much quieter, especially on the highway. All the other extra added features and styling is just a welcome bonus at this point. Anyone who says this refresh is barely different from the outgoing models, must be very privileged to drive much nicer cars regularly. All in all, I agree with your opinion entirely.
If you had the pre -facelift model 3 then yeah, it's a bigger difference, with the facelift model 3, not as much so.
yes, it is a bigger difference even from the refreshed (after 2021) Model 3. Materials, build quality, ride all pretty big improvements.
@@Jjengering Ive driven pretty much ever Tesla there is extensively minus the S lineup…Prefaclift SR, LR, P, refresh SR+, LR, P, Model Y SR, LR, P. The jump in refiment is still massive. From a comfort and noise perspective, the Shanghai models are the same car with double glazing which does help but doesnt change the above points that much. They still use the same suspension setup and similar sound deading even if built quality is better. Im talking about ride quality, noise and comfort specifically.
With the sound Premium Audio , I can tell you that Cabin noise has never been a problem for me 😂
EV need to manage the weight otherwise they fail at efficiency and Road noise in my M3LR'22 on stock Primacy/X-ice Snow for me has never been a "problem" that I can complain of.
Now I want to order a new LR 😂
Collecting mine on Monday. My first Tesla, so thanks for the setup tips 😊
Hope you are enjoying it!
@@RSEV I’m loving the performance. I don’t think I’ll ever get used to the indicators!! 😂
We have had ours for two months and absolutely love it. Amazing car and a huge step up from the previous model.
Enjoy. You will have a lot of fun with this Tesla
Thank you for the video. Picking up my first Model 3 on February 1st after circa 35 x ICE’s and currently a BMW 330e PHEV Touring. I’m in my 70’s … so hope I can cope with all the tech 🤔😳😂😂😂😂
I bet you love it. Actually very simple to use
Down here in West Sussex on sea, many retired have Tesla's. Doddle to drive and lots of beeps if you are about to reverse into a bollard! (I'm 60 and have a Model Y LR. 14 months in and any excuse to drive it and I do!)
I’m 65 on my second Tesla………you’ll love it, makes any ICE engined cars seem like a tractor!
Such a downgrade from a BMW to a budget brand such as Tesla with awful build quality and the looks of a 1970’s Lada.
8 out of 10 DONT buy a second electric car.. Its killing the entire motor industry.
Hi Richard and team. Thanks for this, glad you got some VIP treatment! The quick set up walk through was very useful. I look forward to seeing how you get on with this considerably updated model. Thank you all for filming, editing and posting.
Lucky you, I have to wait until Wednesday (31st) to pick up mine.
Wishing you many happy, trouble free miles. Looks amazing
Be interesting to see how you get on without the stalks.
Congratulations on your new car. Nice!
This is the one I’m hoping to get exactly down to color, interior, and long range great video!
Nice chilled intro, great as always Richard.
Great to see Tesla has a good service in UK, lovely car! In Ireland things are a joke, customer service is appalling, people started getting their M3 yesterday and it is coming without valeting, max 19% battery...I have ordered a MY over a month ago from inventory and they don't have a delivery date for me and all other MY buyers, it is just insane the service they are operating in Ireland!
Took delivery of my Highland RWD in November and drove it to UK over Christmas. Done over 3000 miles now. The seats are better for long distance travel and the cabin is so much quieter ( compared to my old 2019 model). Congrats on the new car, looks awesome in black! BTW, recently 100% nailed the indicator stalks in roundabouts, yes it took that long to get it correct 100% of times.
Congrats!!! I can't wait until my turn 🎉🎉. As soon as Highland performance is available to order in United States I'm ordering it!! Stealth Grey black interior. My first EV. I love the acceleration, minimalism, tech , stalkless design it's futuristic just to name a few
Congratulations on the car! Can't wait to see the content you make with it. I'd love to see you (in the future, of course) do a test of the refreshed Model 3 Performance on the same wheels and tires as the long range, to see if it gets similar range as the long range.
Because of the callipers the 18" Wheels do not fit the Performance model. Maybe the 19" sport ones would but we haven't tried it.
@@powersurge6878 Really? That’s a shame. Maybe there are some aftermarket options with wider barrels that can fit over the calipers? It would be a super interesting test. I’d wager it would be roughly the same amount of range if only just under it maybe.
Looks nice in black!
The design is almost there, looks better shape than previous iterations, lower wider looking front with nice lights, swooping up to a great back. Smooth and swooping and sharp lines whete it needs it. Quite like the black it works
Will be picking up the exact same configuration in 2 weeks
Looks beautiful!
Interesting about the 50% charge at pick-up. I got a new model Y long range in December and had email to that effect, but in actual fact mine had 100% charge on pick-up. BTW My wife already had a 2022 model and I am sure the suspension is better on my 2023 car and it seems quieter in the cabin. They are getting ever better and the quality is heaps better than my previous 2018 model X.
Some years ago I rented a Ford Taurus (our Sierra) from Hertz in Vancouver. The steering was lighter than anything we had driven before. We later discovered we were the first to rent it and it had come straight from the dealership. The tyre pressures were up around 50 PSI so that they didn't mark the showroom floor.
Stil waiting for the cheaper Tesla model 2 Thanks for this video and enjoy your new drive
I saw my first new on a day ago. Looked great in white and I love the rear lights
Thanks Richard, as always a great video. Was supposed to test drive a SR Highland yesterday but there was a bit of a miscommunication with Tesla Gatwick so I’m booked in for tomorrow. Hoping the ride and noise are at least comparable with my VW ID.3 best regards.
Drove the RWD yesterday and did a quick review for my channel.
Jealous you got a LR Highland and look forward to your vids. Gotta upgrade those tyres after the efficiency tests 😉
Looking forward to the videos on the new 3 Richard😀 I am super interested to see whether you experience any increase in range. Best regards Martin
You and me both!
I’ve had the same ePrimacy tyres on my 2020 Ioniq for a year and they are great. Decent grip but quieter and very efficient!!
Thanks for the video. I have just ordered my first Tesla model 3 standard in white with the upgraded wheels, I should receive it "early" March, after watching this video I cant wait to take delivery.
I'm currently trying to sort out a home charger, what with needing a main fuse upgrade and then sorting out the installation of the charger its becoming a bit of a headache that I could do without! At least I've got a month to get it all sorted I suppose.
Congratulations 🎉
i was so happy when you picked lbc. I was in the edge of my seat
😂
I'm not from the area but I did have a test drive at Tesla Winchester, the staff there were super helpful and friendly
REALLY enjoyed this, never had a tesla, but maybe 1day, but i`ve often wondered what does what on the screen and know i know most things , looking 4ward to the next episode .............same time, same place, same channel ???
Really enjoyed this Look forward to seeing how you get on with it and if the ride is much improved? Would like to see how someone new to Tesla figures it all out. As someone who isn't very good with tech, I worry I would not get on with it.
Black is perfect
Great review, thanks!
Richard, I'm really happy to see the you are not making all of your driver's settings in your mode, because I see so many CZcams videos where they are in the Easy Entry Mode that it goes to when you are in Park and you release your seatbelt.
There are few real world test like you do, but the best one is the parking & bin & human & box & stump & other objects hitting tests. That is what I cannot wait for.
Coming probably next week
Very informative video as always, on your follow up Highland model 3 ones could you provide advice re charging limits on the standard and long range models as I’m aware they’re different battery packs, also any tips re customising some of the features (owners new to Tesla) we may not be aware of ? Many thanks and keep up the good work 👍
I've really enjoyed this channel over my 2/3 years of Tesla ownership. I'm back to diesel now, so I'll be back when/if... I nearly bought the Highland but the depreciation and degradation on my 21 M3LR was enough to put me off taking another hit.
Please could you cover manual headlight main beam / dip beam switching without a stalk - I have a very early M3 in the Uk - I find the auto hb function quite dangerous in that it takes several seconds to return to hb after a car has passed, so the Highland switches have to be easy to operate! Thx in advance
The best pick up video in history
Looks so good to me! 😍
I’m really keen to hear how you get on with the lack of indicator stalks. I mean UK like Au and NZ have heaps of roundabouts.
I feel it’s a bad move on this, but my thoughts are based on not trying it.
one less thing to go up in flames
Congraaaaaats!
i realise they dont have an issue with slow sales, but cant help wondering how many more they would sell if it just had a dashboard speedo (or HUD) and conventional stalks, looking forward to mondays update
My company is developing a 'HUD' for any car with an OBD port that uses a daylight readable display you pop on your dashboard anywhere you want. £150 target price because it's rather clever. Be available when it's ready! (Not doing an Elon and guesstimating an actual date!)
@@GudieveNing cool - I'm super interested in this - it's something I've even thought about trying to prototype myself. Where can I find out more?
Mate, all of your videos helped me so much. I am finally going to order one this week and would love to know your experience and thoughts on maintaining a black tesla. How easy/ hard is it to maintain/ scratch? Thanks, and keep up the good work.
I remember seeing an M3 Highland at the Longvic superchargers just south of Dijon 14th November. I'm looking forward to hearing what you think.
It would be interesting if the 18” wheels and covers could be left on for a while to get an idea of the range and ride, then remove the covers to see how the range changes…I’m assuming you’ll upgrade to larger wheels at some point. Nose looks an improvement over the ‘old’ model.
Hasn't those wheel cover tests been done many times? Tesla Bjorn, OoS, Gjeebs and lots of others.
@@Harrythehun Yes, but they have mostly been done on the older models which had a drag coefficient of I believe 0.23 and this new model has a drag coefficient of 0.219. This one also apparently has had its range improved by around 8%, and it would be worth checking to see just how much the wheel covers play into that.
@@ProXcaliberWhy does this seem to be important to you?
@@derekwhite5090 To me personally, range is a big deal when it comes to EVs, as well as efficiency. It means that even in a worst case scenario, you can still expect a decent amount of range out of the car. And it also adds a bit more value for the price you are paying. It is the same as if in a gas or diesel car, where a manufacturer may raise the horsepower on a vehicle, while maintaining the same amount of MPG. Or vice versa, if they keep the same amount of horsepower but increase its efficiency and raise MPG. Think of this as an EV keeping the same amount of horsepower and torque, while raising “MPG” or rather efficiency and range.
@@ProXcaliber Micromanaging of outliers. The, speed, weather, the in car climate, tires, driving style = the breaking, the acceleration are more important to your efficiency than those covers....
My biggest problem will be lack of parking sensors the rear camera should be ok for reversing but not sure if the front camera can be reliable enough for parking close up front..look forward for your thoughts on this as I’m sure you will be testing this feature..
Dropping parking sensors for the model 2 at £20k is fair enough. Dropping them on a £40k car is questionable.
@@Lewis_Standing what do insurance companies think of no parking sensors, must cost you more in premiums than the sensors cost.
Try indicating on roundabouts that will be some fun
Look forward to your reviews
Great introduction to the new Model 3 thanks. Would be useful to know how you select D,R&P without stalks, and how easy it is to get ‘one flick’ wipers - something all Tesla owners know is essential as the auto-wipers are so poor.
There are buttons up by the roof light for D,R and P
Oh! Man, I would just love one of these! Way out of my reach ( most things are now I’m unemployed ) but, still got my dreams!
Keep the dream 💪
The first gen standard ranges can now be found well under £20,000 and they’re still bloody awesome cars!
Good stuff. Heard insurance goes up a lot with a wrap.
I see Koni have dampers in dev for 23 and older model 3. Similar tech to highland. Got koni active on my bm, made big difference.
Ive only.sat in both so far, shame seats dont have adjustable bolsters. Im small frame, like to be secure in seat.
Looking forward to the content
Light blue wrap
Cheers guys
Looking forward to getting mine Tuesday with white seats and white paint LR. Be interesting to seeing the difference to my current LR.
👏 👍
Do wrap it, my Y that you wrapped after launch day still looks brand new, zero chips, zero swirls!
Will be interested in you views on the lack of indicator stalks and how you indicate on round abouts. Thanks
Ordered mine in the US. Trading in my 2023 3 Performance for the 2024 Long Range, I have test driven it in the bay area and the road noise and comfort is day and night different.
Congratulations to the new car! Great upgrades for the M3. Hopefully the MY gets the updates asap.
It will be interesting to have information about the sound system quality of the Highland LR over the older LRs.
Well film separately, it’s quite different.
My man went with black :)
All the time you were sat at the charger with the youngster in the front passenger seat of the Model Y next to you, my anxiety levels were through the roof waiting for the door to be flung open, no disrespect, I nam the same waiting to pick up my son when another parent has parked too lose for comfort next to me! Maybe they should adapt some of the FaclonWing door tech for door dink avoidance!
Love your setup vids.
Well wear Richard, is the blue colour as bad as the red for paint touch ups & have you seen much corrosion /rust on M3/Ys that are >5yrs old?
Looking forward to a few genuine and honest reviews.
jealous of the cooled seats compared to our 2022 M3 rwd
Its strange to see handover videos when I drive this gem of a car since october last year! :)
UK innit 😜
Nice ride Richard ! Very eager to hear more from you guys. It seems range is not a lot better than the previous model, build quality is very good and driving is still very fun.
I'd like to compare LR and SR, real life range and your opinion on quality build. Also want to hear about no sensors, turning boutons and new 1 week punition (so stupid...), tip : dont accept gdpr and data or add something to block the interior camera.
Last note: i find it a little funny rhat the best secondhand car dealer is buying a new car for himself! You have to sacrifice in order to give us good content? 😂😂😂
Sometimes we have to do that I guess to learn about them. We are an EV specialist after all. If there would have been second hand ones at better price we probably would have done that.
Is the parking system any better? Is there a camera in the front bumper?
Hi, given the charge cable seems heavier it would be useful for me at least to know how long this and the mobile charger cables are as I need to plan the position of a charge point. Thanks in advance.
Beautiful car
Hope they have sorted the paint out. Our 71 reg was unacceptable. So bad we sold it when it was 3 months old because Tesla refused to sort it out.
The paint finish looked awesome on this one. No swirl marks either. Same on the red one that was next to it when he picked it up (I'm Serge in the video😅)
Seems very much as good as any other brand. We’ll do a paint thickness test soon
Same tyres as on my ‘23 plate M3 LR RWD. Very efficient.
I want to do a convoy drive alongside one of those for a comparison.
Don’t live in the south of UK by any chance do you?
@@RSEVsouth wales, regularly in Poole/Bournemouth area if that helps?
Do you set climate to auto or adjust as required yourself?
I must try the highland next time it seems...
Congrats Richard! Is that Winchester Tesla Centre you picked up yours from?
Yes it was!
My M3 Highland arrives on 5th February. Tesla gave me a reg number a while back but the insurance companies still don’t recognise it so at the moment I can’t setup my insurance. Any advice?
In September i will get my rwd black Highland ☺️
Looks fantastic is the fabric on the door different to that in the rear wheel drive sure it's grey like the dash in the rwd ?
On LR it's alcantara and it goes along under the ambient light bar on the dashboard as well. On RWD it's a cloth material but still nice
Very nice, I'd love one of those, but I guess I'll be sticking to my Ampera, since it's way out of my price range 😢
Looks lovely! Interested to know if they have a power trunk as standard now?!
Nope
Yup, it's the new M3, geddit... But, is it better or worse, for the UK? RSEV will tell us everything over the next few weeks... ps. Joe - BBC Radio 4, with you there, pal 👍.
Any chance turn signal stalks can be added?
Are the headlights much better?, do the wipers work properly on auto ? Can you turn main beam on before the auto lights do after passing an oncoming vehicle , you used to be able to have the main beam manual only, that was taken away and where I drive in the countryside with no streetlights the 3 to 5 seconds waiting for the headlights to come on again is frankly dangerous. Does it have v2l and if not why not! Does it handle properly ? Is the ride acceptable.
Maybe do a few car collection vids in it. Will it really do best part of 400 miles on a charge?!
Does the type 2 to type 2 cable come with all new Model 3’s in the UK?
Oh wow. 🎉❤ didn’t realise you had ordered the new Highland. I m looking forward to your impressions of this one. I’ve heard a lot about the stalks, glazed windows, suspension, blah blah blah but I love seeing real people give their own opinions on their own cars. Have fun. Looking forward the Juniper now.
I love the red one with white seats you have for sale. That would be my perfect 👌🏼 colour combination. When we start looking later this year we will definitely be looking at what you have for sale then.
We at work didn't know either until yesterday that he ordered one so it was a nice surprise 😁
@@powersurge6878 so secretive too hey. I’m glad you enjoy your work. Love all of you. Your enthusiasm shines through.
Why can’t signal stalks be a factory option?
Big mistake forcing that new change.
Does the Highland have the option to add acceleration boost? Congrats on the new ride!
At the moment I can’t add it… ☹️
Picking my Highland LR up next week. First Tesla so found this quick set up very useful. When you turn up do they point you to an open car so that you can check it out before accepting delivery and T&Cs? At home I will try and keep within 20 to 80% but realise that longer journeys are probably going to be different. As yours is the LR with a recommendation to "normally" charge to 80/85%, as you start to use on a regular basis I would be interested in your thoughts on this rather than the 100% of the SR LFP. Also going down below 20%.on a regular or just occasional basis.
Yes, you can take a look at the car before accepting delivery, and it’s highly recommended that you do to spot anything you would like to be addressed. As far as charging, it is recommended to keep it between 20% and 80% and to slow charge as much as possible. There is a great and very recent video uploaded by Engineering Explained that actually goes into great detail about charging and battery health.
Ours was from portbury docks in Bristol. They unlock the car, open the boot to locate it, let you go and walk round it check it all and sit in it then go back in sign some paperwork if financed then off you go. Im 2.5 k in and maintain my battery slow charging off the 3 pin one from 30/40% to 80.been no trouble, cars parked long enough to do as it takes a bit of time. Great car, headliner trimas developed a few minor rattles, but i ignore it. Enjoy.
Sat in one briefly and seats feel much more comfortable , but still lacking under thigh Surport. Keen to hear how much better the stereo is? Also have been enabled matrix lights yet? Waiting for performance to come out and I will put in an order, bucket seats are apparently coming in P version but might lack ventilated seats.
Seats better side support but base is still a bit too short. Matrix not enabled yet but I look forward to that day.
Its a very decent car though
You’re at Winchester - I saw a red one there a few weeks ago 👌🏽
We are impatiently waiting for the "refreshed" Model Y to replace our 2022 MY Performance. That will be our third Model Y since 2020 and they keep improving. We have done clear PPF, but the next one will get PPF in British Racing Green. Already talked to my local detailer.
Mudflaps I did not get on mine (EU, standard range). Any idea if this is EU vs UK difference or standard vs long range? Or did I just nog get them and should I have gotten them?
It looks like the Knight Rider car in black to me👍
Would like to see a real world range test with supercharging speed. I believe your model and configuration has a stated 421mile range on teslas web site. So I’m keen to see if it gets anywhere near to this figure, as my company are now offering these and model Y’s for company cars.
I would be very interested to see how the long range compares to the standard range RWD. Very interested as to how the range compares to the older model and the quoted range.
I’m looking forward to a v Standard.
I think for most people Standard is fine.
Ranges I think will be pretty similar to before
might soon get matrix lights on that one (would be nice to make available to the other cars with the right lamps for it, but won’t hold my breath)
I’m really hoping this happens
What kind of boots are you wearing? Cool!