Video Summary
The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus is expensive at about £40,000.Its cost per mile is about half a penny, whereas combustion engines cost between 10-20 pence per mile.
With solar panels, charging at work, and public charging stations, running costs can be even lower.
There is no tax on electric vehicles, and minimal service costs.
Depreciation is between 5-10%, lower than the average 20% for other cars.
The electricity cost for 5,000 miles is around £25.
Worst case, charging overnight costs 1.25 pence per mile.
Michelin Sport tires are more expensive and require tire replacements because of special foam inside that tries to reduce the road noise.
Dashcam footage can be recorded, and Sentry Mode uses autopilot cameras to record suspicious activity.
Zero to 60 miles an hour can be reached in about 5 seconds, reaching a top speed of 120mph.
The car handles well, and there’s plentiful boot space.
Standard features: panoramic roof.
There are a few quality issues with the paint.
The doors handles take some getting used to.
There is a frunk that’s described as gimmicky.
Range: a full charge is about 260 miles.
For battery longevity, it’s advised that electric vehicles be charged between 20-80%.
Rear-wheel drive can be a little twitchy in the snow and rain.
Additional benefits are the absence of a dashboard, the simplicity of one central console, and good voice control.
The car can be unlocked with one’s phone.
Netflix and Youtube are included, along with more games (PlayStation 4 or Xbox controllers may be plugged in).
Software is updated with over-the-air updates.
Overall, the Tesla Model 3 exceeds expectations.
