Correct the M3P is my first EV and I wouldn't change a thing... Its great that tesla didn't just re-do what has already been done. Rather, they innovated and built a car as it should be
I’ve been a BMW owner for over 20 years owning multiple M cars and honestly my new 2024 Model 3 Performance is the best car I’ve owned. Its one of the few things I look forward to driving ever chance I get. I never thought I’d say that being a BMW lover but you just have to drive one to change your mind. Hate them all you want but it will change your perspective on EV cars
Strange verdict, my mom really do not like driving. It has always been too cumbersome for her, after getting a Tesla Model 3 she says that she never had an easier car to drive. There is no gears to think about, starts when you press the brakes and everything else is automatic... she is almost 60 and have an iPhone 6 and no personal e-mail. Yes, Teslas are also for non-tech people because the software is so intuitive and most menus are for the geeks anyways.
"tesla model 3 isnt the perfect car, not by a LONG shot, but then again what is? mind boggling performance and charm at this price point, with tech laiden all electric package that is efficient". LOL... "one of the best electric cars today." I think 'long shot' is a massive stretch. the car is fast, cheap, the safest, the cheapest to run. wtf bro lol
I'm 83, just moved to a Model 3 Highland and recently completed a 4,000+ km road trip. Despite being in my "twilight years", I found no problems with the lack of gear shift stalk. Yes, on day one I had to 'think' each time I wanted to activate drive - since then I just get in and drive, its so easy. However, it was simply 'cheap' of Tesla to remove the turning stalk. Signaling for simple overtaking on the open road is not an issue. But its very difficult/impossible to negotiate roundabouts while fully complying with Australian law. It's a simple matter of ergonomics. Unless you have rubber arms and can keep your left hand on the wheel mid turn, they don't work. Add the need to press upside down physical buttons and you have a new arrangement that is unworkable. I'd happily buy an after market turning stalk if such existed.
I road tested 2024 Model 3 for 1 hour in July 2023. The gear-shift on tablet was not a problem for me. I made sure to park it and do a 3-point turn in a narrow side street, it is really a non-issue. Operating tablet in general was also easy. The absence of indicator stalks was much harder to adjust given all other mass produced cars use stalks. After 1 hour I still felt uncomfortable pushing those steering-wheel indicator buttons because they are located on the same side. If the buttons were located one-button per side, right side button for right turn, left side button for left turn then it would have been more ergonomic to use. The lack of heads-up-display is also disappointing in a car of price $70K-$85K drive-away. My wife drives a $38K drive-away Toyota Yaris ZR Hybrid, and it has a heads-up-display. For $70K-85K drive-away price I expect all Tesla Model 3 and Model Y models to have a heads-up-display as standard feature. The rear-tablet for the rear seat passengers is an unnecessary gimmick, if Tesla wanted to save on car manufacturing costs they could remove it and instead replace it with a HUD and add the indicator stalks for the driver.
I'm riding a Kawasaki Z900 that can do 0 - 100 in under 3.5 sec. Yet, I keep looking forward to drive my wife's RWD Model Y. I know it's the slowest Tesla but it feels so quick. It's so cheap to run, easy and natural to drive once you get used to the regen force. Owning a Tesla is like when I switched from a Nokia/Sony Erickson to a smart phone. It took a couple of weeks to get used to but once you have a smart phone, you can't go back.
Tesla got nothing inside because you have to understand Elon's vision. His cars would have autonomous driving (don't need HUD/speedo) and get internet from his Starlink any where on earth (don't have AM radio). Instead it has a big screen to watch movies while you are being driven around.
High degree of tech literacy needed? You must really struggle with tech. My wife is absolutely non-tech and not a car person and she loves our Tesla and very comfortable with using it.
If shifting using the touchscreen bothers you, you can also shift by pressing P, R, N or D located on the overhead console. I actually found this easier than using a stick shifter!
The trick on the gear select is to do a quick "flick/swipe in the direction you want". I initially was making the mistake of thinking you have to hold your finger on the screen and slide. This then sometimes mixes it up as when you take your finger off it thinks you are going in the opposite direction. And by the way the only way you can put it into P is to hold your finger on P.
I question your review, not because something you said about the Tesla, but because what you said about the Toyota BZ4X. That is one of the worst cars of any type you can buy, and by no means is it "comfortable". 220 miles of range and, bigger, slower, and heavier with a bigger battery and slower charging speeds means besides stopping all the time, you charge twice as long. It's full of clutter, and Apple car play wouldn't connect for me at all. The onboard nav is atrocious, the speakers are tin-y with no base or punch, and please try a sharp corner, because the body roll is borderline scary. I don't know how they failed cornering with a CG low like that. Also... frunk? Why can't they figure that out. It has been an expected feature of and EV since the 2012 Model S.
Weird you find the missing shifter hard to overcome and missing stokes not a problem. To use your 'when was the last time you opened glove box' logic. When was the last time you shifted while driving!! Compared to how often do you indicate when driving. And forget about indicating in a roundabout or in parking lot when you are turning quickly in either direction.
the grand turismo generation (me 41) found adjusting to buttons on steering wheel as fast as learning a new driving simulator... 2 goes! lol The thing we know is, people do learn quickly and... people dont want to learn haha
Great review, the only thing you missed is how Tesla has removed the Brembo brakes and significantly downgraded them in this year's model. Going from 6 piston to 2 piston is huge.
Instead of putting a screen in the back why not put it in front of the driver to display the normal driving functions. Also Tesla needs screens to block out the sun in the hot Australian sun.
It literally took me minutes to get used to not having a dash screen directly in front of me, so this isn't really needed. However I think Tesla should have incorporated the rear screen into the back of the front seats as this makes more sense for kids to watch movies, play games, etc. A HUD is something a lot of people seem to be asking for too (this is different to a screen/dash behind the steering wheel), and a lot of EV manufacturers are now offering it.
i just picked one of these up. 2 weeks of ownership and my eye catches the speed all the time. its actually no different to looking slightly down to see OG speedo's under the top of the rim. in fact, its never obstructed. its not a big deal really. the car is magnificent
The question is why don't we get the same battery as the US ?? We pay way to much for this model compared to just about every else in the world and get an inferior battery for the inflated cost.
@@user-fl4pi2ut9c lol if you are in a 40 degree day that is going to be burninating no matter what colour it is. Luckily you can cool the Tesla remotely before you get in (I assume it has that functionality like the Polestar 2).
@@serpserpserp Yeah, if you use the app, you can have it cool automatically based off your scheduled or calendar. Not just that, but most people have their cars parked in you garage and/or plugged in. If a gas car was parked in a garage, you wouldn't want it turning on to get the car up to or down to temp because exhaust in a confined space. You also don't use any range when it's plugged in at all, unlike gas cars that you can start to heat or cool with a fob.
holy smokes, is this comment from 2012? how TF you going to fit a 275 20 inch rear tyre in a low slung sports sedan? Does the M3 have one? the RS4? The RS3? The M2? The Porsche Taycan? The Lexus? The Ioniq 5? come on mate... lol. madness..
The 5N has no chance at the traffic lights or on the road against the M3P. How do I know? Because I've owned two of them for the last five years. So, dream on, mate! Don't talk until you've owned one of these.
The M3P hits 0-100 km/h in the low 3s effortlessly every time, while the 5N requires launch mode, a bunch of Ai bullshit sounds , and pressing all sorts of buttons just to manage around 3.5 seconds to 0-100 km/h.
I'm in the "been driving for decades"/"twilight years" category but I love my Model 3 Performance. Makes me smile every day.
Correct the M3P is my first EV and I wouldn't change a thing... Its great that tesla didn't just re-do what has already been done. Rather, they innovated and built a car as it should be
I’ve been a BMW owner for over 20 years owning multiple M cars and honestly my new 2024 Model 3 Performance is the best car I’ve owned. Its one of the few things I look forward to driving ever chance I get. I never thought I’d say that being a BMW lover but you just have to drive one to change your mind. Hate them all you want but it will change your perspective on EV cars
Same. i'm trading in my g82 m4 for one this week. Was blown away when i test drove the m3p.
I also had similar experience with X6M
Compare to Model Y performance it just felt so cumbersome and just slow
100% same. I still have my e93 vert but goin from y perf. To that and it sucks driving it lol. Is so slow 😊
I don’t know why anyone would hate them.
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Strange verdict, my mom really do not like driving. It has always been too cumbersome for her, after getting a Tesla Model 3 she says that she never had an easier car to drive. There is no gears to think about, starts when you press the brakes and everything else is automatic... she is almost 60 and have an iPhone 6 and no personal e-mail.
Yes, Teslas are also for non-tech people because the software is so intuitive and most menus are for the geeks anyways.
100% agreed. Same over here. My mom loves the Y and it’s her fav car by far. The fact that brainwashed people think it’s complicated is sad
It's easy to open the glove box with voice command. "Open Glovebox"
"tesla model 3 isnt the perfect car, not by a LONG shot, but then again what is? mind boggling performance and charm at this price point, with tech laiden all electric package that is efficient".
LOL... "one of the best electric cars today." I think 'long shot' is a massive stretch. the car is fast, cheap, the safest, the cheapest to run. wtf bro lol
Ikr
I'm 83, just moved to a Model 3 Highland and recently completed a 4,000+ km road trip. Despite being in my "twilight years", I found no problems with the lack of gear shift stalk. Yes, on day one I had to 'think' each time I wanted to activate drive - since then I just get in and drive, its so easy.
However, it was simply 'cheap' of Tesla to remove the turning stalk. Signaling for simple overtaking on the open road is not an issue. But its very difficult/impossible to negotiate roundabouts while fully complying with Australian law.
It's a simple matter of ergonomics. Unless you have rubber arms and can keep your left hand on the wheel mid turn, they don't work. Add the need to press upside down physical buttons and you have a new arrangement that is unworkable.
I'd happily buy an after market turning stalk if such existed.
I road tested 2024 Model 3 for 1 hour in July 2023. The gear-shift on tablet was not a problem for me. I made sure to park it and do a 3-point turn in a narrow side street, it is really a non-issue. Operating tablet in general was also easy. The absence of indicator stalks was much harder to adjust given all other mass produced cars use stalks. After 1 hour I still felt uncomfortable pushing those steering-wheel indicator buttons because they are located on the same side. If the buttons were located one-button per side, right side button for right turn, left side button for left turn then it would have been more ergonomic to use. The lack of heads-up-display is also disappointing in a car of price $70K-$85K drive-away. My wife drives a $38K drive-away Toyota Yaris ZR Hybrid, and it has a heads-up-display. For $70K-85K drive-away price I expect all Tesla Model 3 and Model Y models to have a heads-up-display as standard feature. The rear-tablet for the rear seat passengers is an unnecessary gimmick, if Tesla wanted to save on car manufacturing costs they could remove it and instead replace it with a HUD and add the indicator stalks for the driver.
HUD is a gimmick. However agreed with the stock issue. People said you can just add the stock from the previous model 3 and it works but research that
I'm riding a Kawasaki Z900 that can do 0 - 100 in under 3.5 sec. Yet, I keep looking forward to drive my wife's RWD Model Y. I know it's the slowest Tesla but it feels so quick. It's so cheap to run, easy and natural to drive once you get used to the regen force.
Owning a Tesla is like when I switched from a Nokia/Sony Erickson to a smart phone. It took a couple of weeks to get used to but once you have a smart phone, you can't go back.
Tesla got nothing inside because you have to understand Elon's vision. His cars would have autonomous driving (don't need HUD/speedo) and get internet from his Starlink any where on earth (don't have AM radio). Instead it has a big screen to watch movies while you are being driven around.
High degree of tech literacy needed? You must really struggle with tech. My wife is absolutely non-tech and not a car person and she loves our Tesla and very comfortable with using it.
One mistake: The Performance does not come with Michelin tyres. They are Pirelli P-Zero.
You don't need to be tech savvy to drive a Tesla. They're actually easier to drive because so much is automated.
If shifting using the touchscreen bothers you, you can also shift by pressing P, R, N or D located on the overhead console. I actually found this easier than using a stick shifter!
The trick on the gear select is to do a quick "flick/swipe in the direction you want". I initially was making the mistake of thinking you have to hold your finger on the screen and slide. This then sometimes mixes it up as when you take your finger off it thinks you are going in the opposite direction.
And by the way the only way you can put it into P is to hold your finger on P.
I recognise that car 😄 (and miss it every day since!)
I question your review, not because something you said about the Tesla, but because what you said about the Toyota BZ4X.
That is one of the worst cars of any type you can buy, and by no means is it "comfortable". 220 miles of range and, bigger, slower, and heavier with a bigger battery and slower charging speeds means besides stopping all the time, you charge twice as long. It's full of clutter, and Apple car play wouldn't connect for me at all. The onboard nav is atrocious, the speakers are tin-y with no base or punch, and please try a sharp corner, because the body roll is borderline scary. I don't know how they failed cornering with a CG low like that.
Also... frunk? Why can't they figure that out. It has been an expected feature of and EV since the 2012 Model S.
Weird you find the missing shifter hard to overcome and missing stokes not a problem. To use your 'when was the last time you opened glove box' logic. When was the last time you shifted while driving!! Compared to how often do you indicate when driving. And forget about indicating in a roundabout or in parking lot when you are turning quickly in either direction.
When was the last time you shift while driving? everyday!
@@mattyoz0 I know mate!! I know.. this is a question for the EVangelists!!
the grand turismo generation (me 41) found adjusting to buttons on steering wheel as fast as learning a new driving simulator... 2 goes! lol
The thing we know is, people do learn quickly and... people dont want to learn haha
"461 kws quoted online" huh? try doing a little research.
460hp. lol 460kw would be awesome lolz
Great review, the only thing you missed is how Tesla has removed the Brembo brakes and significantly downgraded them in this year's model. Going from 6 piston to 2 piston is huge.
Thanks, good video, 3.1sec is amazing
Instead of putting a screen in the back why not put it in front of the driver to display the normal driving functions.
Also Tesla needs screens to block out the sun in the hot Australian sun.
agreed with lacking of the HUD. Heaps of roofshade available to suit highland model 3.
It literally took me minutes to get used to not having a dash screen directly in front of me, so this isn't really needed. However I think Tesla should have incorporated the rear screen into the back of the front seats as this makes more sense for kids to watch movies, play games, etc. A HUD is something a lot of people seem to be asking for too (this is different to a screen/dash behind the steering wheel), and a lot of EV manufacturers are now offering it.
i just picked one of these up. 2 weeks of ownership and my eye catches the speed all the time. its actually no different to looking slightly down to see OG speedo's under the top of the rim. in fact, its never obstructed. its not a big deal really. the car is magnificent
Have you driven one?
@@oggyoggy1299 yes
You referred to iPhones several times in this video yet Tesla doesn't support Apple Carplay
The question is why don't we get the same battery as the US ??
We pay way to much for this model compared to just about every else in the world and get an inferior battery for the inflated cost.
You’ll be happy when you see what they pay in the UK.
Who gets it cheaper than Australia?
Is the colour of the car Stealth Grey?
Peak hour traffic in Adelaide, struggling to notice at least one EV… Busy people don’t have the time to “search” for charging stations,..
Busy people just charge at home champ
Poor Australia 😂
Don’t have time? I haven’t been to a supercharger for 8500km
@@goran2009 charging at home for daily commute.
BMW X3 DIESEL, full tank 1090km range. No stress, no planing… Just fill up and go!
U haven’t been in the right places for this 12.5 to be allowed to operate
Tesla ❤
Good vid
Why are most teslas interior white. 🤮
because its an option. lol... they dont come as white, you pay extra for it lol
Because it doesnt get as hot in the sun and the entire roof is glass. So people drop an extra grand on white interior.
Matter of preference. You dont have to buy it with the white interior
@@user-fl4pi2ut9c lol if you are in a 40 degree day that is going to be burninating no matter what colour it is. Luckily you can cool the Tesla remotely before you get in (I assume it has that functionality like the Polestar 2).
@@serpserpserp Yeah, if you use the app, you can have it cool automatically based off your scheduled or calendar. Not just that, but most people have their cars parked in you garage and/or plugged in. If a gas car was parked in a garage, you wouldn't want it turning on to get the car up to or down to temp because exhaust in a confined space. You also don't use any range when it's plugged in at all, unlike gas cars that you can start to heat or cool with a fob.
No spare tyre is madness but apart from that they're getting more and more appealing
holy smokes, is this comment from 2012? how TF you going to fit a 275 20 inch rear tyre in a low slung sports sedan? Does the M3 have one? the RS4? The RS3? The M2? The Porsche Taycan? The Lexus? The Ioniq 5? come on mate... lol. madness..
Pretty much all of electric cars don't come with a spare tyre. Better to save the space
@@ellWayify and weight
@arno7303 heard of a space saver?
@ellWayify stop being a sheep. One decent flat and there goes the rest of your day or possibly weekend. Got better things to do
Or… a Hyundai Ionia 5 N. Which is a little more expensive, but faster.
The 5N has no chance at the traffic lights or on the road against the M3P. How do I know? Because I've owned two of them for the last five years. So, dream on, mate! Don't talk until you've owned one of these.
The M3P hits 0-100 km/h in the low 3s effortlessly every time, while the 5N requires launch mode, a bunch of Ai bullshit sounds , and pressing all sorts of buttons just to manage around 3.5 seconds to 0-100 km/h.
And yes, the biggest problem with the 5N is that it's a whopping $40K more than the M3P. Tell them they're dreaming!
At this point, the main problem with Tesla is being seen in one
Or watching videos about them.
@@oggyoggy1299 You have to admit, it's amusing watching Elon's ludicrous stupidity
SUPER PERFORNMANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!