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The Model 3 Standard Range is Tesla’s cheapest model, but is it a good value? In this video I talk about the primary differences between the Standard Range and other Tesla offerings to help you decide if this car is right for you.
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Thanks for being so clear and concise about the topic and information, really appreciate it. It's not easy to come across content that aims to genuinely inform rather than just trying to grab viewers' attention!!
I’m a travel Nurse and usually change jobs and states every 3 months. I don’t work cold climates. Can I get buy with a standard range model 3?
What a dumb comment about the car not being AWD, then you should just get the Long Range…..think before you speak Also you should also understand how Charging works….you don't charge at 250 all the time the car will dictate how much power the battery should accept there is no control on that
All wheel drive isn't a necessity. Especially if you live in a city. I live about 1200 miles north of you. We get a ton of snow and a fuck ton more cold. Most people drive a 2WD vehicle. Your tires are a much more important factor. Chains as a last resort if you get stuck.
i would take a ioniq 6 over a model 3
Just bought a standard range. Its a great car. I currently have a pretty serious wind noise problem at highway speeds, part of the driver side windows do not completely seal. Hoping a Tesla Service Center appointment will solve. Took delivery with 11 miles on it. All other aspects of the car are fantastic.
Thank you for review!
I just picked mine uo today. Its a blast to drive around and it feels like you're leaving people in the dust behind you.
Unless you do no expect to make much long trips over 100 miles or so, don’t get the standard range plus. I have a SR+ from 2019 240 mi range. Although the 2023 range improved somewhat, the range on longer trips is less than desirable. You must consider the following which you don’t realized it is bad until you stack everything up. 1) Highway efficiency – loss of 15% (85%) at speeds > 65. 2) After the 1st change for trip you only have 60% of range. For longer battery life, speed of charging, you charge at 20% only upto 80% for only 60% of 272 mi. But you do not have 272 mi range after a year. I had only 232 of 240 after a month, 212mi or 88% after 3 years. It seemed to level off at 3 years. Finally add in cold weather. Depending on length of trip you can loose quite a bit. The 2023 is much better than mine due to the heat pump. Mine I only get 60% with few short trips, or 75 miles when charged to 80% at start. Stack everything up, I get only 125 miles or much less in cold between charge cycles on a trip after the first charge on the highway. In spring time on local traffic I do not lose the 15% that I get on highway.
I wished I got the long range because I avoid long trips on mine due to frequent number of charges required for long trips. I wish I sold mine during the pandemic and save the money to buy the long range now.
Another negative, I now live in MA where my electric rate is $0.37 or more per KW. I used to pay $0.17 in NYS. It is no cheaper to refill than a efficient hybrid car.
Was gonna pull the trigger but I really want the updated version coming out very, very soon.
Would I have a problem with my Tesla living in Alaska?? That’s my biggest question
Can you pay for an update to get the premium stereo and/or fog lights enabled? I know you could for heated steering wheel and rear seats.
It actually qualifies for the full tax credit. May have changed shortly after you made this video.
Great video. Thank you. Excellent information…viewer in Canada…
I am starting to take a hard look at getting a Tesla, I am in Ca. so I am not sure exactly what incentives there are, I believe if you get the dual motor you get more back, I will speak with my tax person to see. I would get a Hybrid but I cannot get one, so this is the next best alternative.
lol too late.
Really considering now, with at least $9,500 off the price, plus the new LFP batteries that can be charged always to 100% (instead of the recommended 80%), it's almost a no brainer. For the price of a well equipped Toyota Corolla, you can get a new Model 3.
I live in Canada and have had no issues with my Tesla model 3 S.R non awd in winter driving. Believe me we get real winters here. 😊
No lol get a MYP
Im very heavily considering a Model 3 standard, with all the rebates and stuff
No footlights is my biggest complaint it's dark at night 😡😡😡 what makes me mad is the lights are there too be turn on
Starting on July 1st, with current incentives, this car is $25,300. 🤯 To me that’s a crazy good deal. You also don’t need AWD in Colorado in most situations, you just need winter tires, which you should have regardless of whether or not you have AWD. AWD does not help you stop or steer, it only helps you get going on a slippery slope. 😉 I live Colorado and go to the mountains frequently with both our FWD Hyundai and AWD Subaru. Both have winter tires. The only times we haven’t taken the Hyundai is when the snow is so deep that we might have ground clearance issues so we use the Subaru. However, even the Tesla Y doesn’t have that much ground clearance. Our FWD Hyundai with winter tires does better than most trucks and suvs in the in snow with all season or all terrain tires.
9:20 The peak charge kw are just that..peak only……the LFP charges 5% to 80% in 22-25min V3 Supercharger in warm weather (80F / 27c) and will hold 110-120 kw all the way to 80%. – Yes it's a smaller battery but it will add actual miles per minute (because of the efficiency) quicker than either the long range or performance.
HI Ben, Thanks for sharing I dont really need all wheel drive living in Arizona but am a delivery driver as well. I really want the long range because your supposed to get 333 miles of range but when you factor in suppposedly charging when it goes down to 20 percent and stopping around 80 percent that only gives you roughly 200 miles of driving range am I missing something here? that doesnt make any sense plus the LFP battery is supposed to last longer than the Long range let me know your thoughts thanks again. I also thought the long range was supposed to have the LFP battery but im hearing thats not the case.
what Tesla need is ventilated and massaging seat. also front bumper sensor
No Sway bars on the Standard version
Buying the same RWD with white interior for several reasons:
– Took advantage of high value of 2018 toyota camry xle
– discounted inventory ~5% off
– tax rebate up to 7500
– State rebate of 2000 ending June 2023
– free charging at work
– insurance cost ~4% more than Camry
Overall cost will be low to mid 30000s after tax, fees, rebate, credit and ownership costs to improve as time goes on.
Charging speed of 170kw has nothing to do with the battery pack being LFP. It’s just how Tesla has it because it’s a cheaper car.
I bought one, now regret it. Depreciation is massive. Musk and Tesla have greatly cheapened the brand with their pricing policy. I’m not replacing my M3 with another Tesla. I’m done
It’s my dream car. Sadly, it’s far far far out of my price range.
Great video Ben!! I like the setting that you chose and the camera angle, and you did a great job editing out the wind noise. I'm still learning how to do all of those things!!
Sorry to hear about your 2019 Long Range, that's a real bummer. Gig work can be trying at times, but I think that doing it in an EV is the way to go… I just prefer not to have people in the car (the food goes in the trunk in hot bags lol. Good luck out there maybe we could collaborate sometime if we are in the same area!