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2021 tesla model 3 long range review12/24/2023 Tesla’s trim levels are more focused on powertrain changes rather than equipment. I still believe that there needs to be a heads-up display or similar to bring the speedo and other key information back within easy eyeliner of driving, but otherwise Tesla’s system is very accessible and works well.Ĭharging costs Tesla Model 3 Long Range: Tech & Specifications The centrepiece landscape touchscreen is both nice to look at and excellent in terms of user experience. There’s a good level of occupant and boot space, plus the additional storage area under the bonnet. Otherwise, the same clean, minimalist cabin remains from before, which still can’t compete with the likes of BMW, Mercedes Benz, Audi, Jaguar, or Lexus – but it’s closer than before. Trim details have been changed from gloss plastic to matt on the whole, and there’s been a wireless dual-phone charging pad added. Tesla Model 3 Long Range: Comfort & PracticalityĪ key area of improvement for Tesla has been to the overall feeling of quality in the cabin. The steering is precise and well weighted, but almost entirely devoid of feedback, adding to the digital feel. It does control body roll well, and holds what is a heavy car safely on the road. Suspension is set up to be stiff rather than supple, and the Model 3 lacks the refinement of traditional executive saloons, and other similarly priced EVs. What’s the Tesla Model 3 Long Range like to drive? On city streets, country roads, or motorways, the digital driving experience is extremely accessible. It’s such an easy car to drive at any speed, feeling more like driving something on a Playstation sometimes than actually being on the road. Power can easily be described as ample in the Model 3 Long Range, with enough poke to push occupants into the back of their seats. The inlet is found on the rear nearside flank and will take around 12 hours for a full charge on a 7 kW charger, or about 30 minutes on an ultra-rapid DC unit.įind a charger The Tesla Model 3 Long Range on the road The fastest charging I saw however was 135 kW on a 150 kW ultra-rapid point. ChargingĬharging is possible at up to 11 kW AC and theoretically 250 kW DC, thanks to the CCS inlet fitted. However, most of the time, Tesla’s set-up is very good. I tend to prefer the option to easily change settings using a drive selector or paddles, making it easier to quickly pick alternative regen strengths, rather than diving into the menus on screen. There are also ‘Creep’ and ‘Roll’ settings to offer strong regen until slow speeds, and improve coasting respectively, though all are picked in the Driving menu. I preferred using ‘Hold’ which offers strong braking all the way to a standstill for ‘one-pedal’ driving. Tesla’s brake energy recuperation system is simple in that there are few selectable levels really. As such, I’d expect most drivers to achieve between 320 and 350 miles, depending on driving style, weather, and environment. In real world conditions, I averaged 310 miles on a charge, though that’s with one long, fast, and hilly run that worked out at 250 miles on a charge, dropping the overall average. The official WLTP driving range for the Tesla Model 3 Long Range is as much as 360 miles on a charge, which is aided by strong brake energy recuperation, capable of ‘one-pedal’ driving. Tesla Model 3 Performance – 375 kW – 75 kWh – 352 miles.Tesla Model 3 Long Range – 325 kW – 75 kWh – 360 miles.Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus – 240 kW – 55 kWh – 278 miles.There are three configurations available: The Tesla Model 3 Long Range has the longest driving range of the three Model 3 specifications available, with each featuring a different powertrain. Tesla continues to improve its range (model) and its range (driving). Tesla Model 3 Long Range: Range & charging
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