2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Review - Honest UK Tesla Review

This is my 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Review. I'd been hoping to do a Tesla Model 3 review for quite some time and Tesla was kind enough to lend me a Long Range Model 3 for a couple of days.
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A lot has already been said about the Tesla Model 3 but I wanted to see exactly what makes it the UK's most popular new car, aside from the very low company car tax of course. This particular car has a 0-60 speed of 4.1/4.2 seconds and a claimed range of 344 miles (although 280 seems a more realistic goal for this car).

Around town it's whisper-quiet but road and wind noise do seem to be far more of an issue on the motorway. The steering feel is very good indeed and I have to admit that I fell in love with the infotainment system within an hour or two.

In my opinion it's still better to lease a Tesla rather than buy a Tesla as the technology is coming on in leaps and bounds and production costs seem likely to reduce over time due to efficiencies and economies of scale, this means that in a year or two we may see a new version of this at a lower price point and with a longer battery range. This is the main reason I would suggest leasing rather than buying a Tesla Model 3.

If you take away the fact that this car is an EV is it a good car? if you compare it to any other road car regardless or whether it's petrol, diesel or EV - is it a good car? NO.....it's a fantastic car. The driving experience in the Tesla Model 3 is great, the interior design is bold yet painfully simple and....the Model 3 just works exceptionally well as an all-around package which, in my opinion, would appeal as much to the causal driver/iPhone user as it does to the enthusiast driver.

So is the Tesla Model 3 the best electric car in the UK? Obviously, it has some stiff competition these days from the likes of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the Kia EV6 but if one of these is not in your thoughts for your next company car then you are simply not thinking straight. It's a fantastic package with frankly ridiculous performance. This is an honest Tesla review.

Model 3 is Tesla’s smaller, simpler, more affordable car. Designed and built as the world’s first mass-market electric vehicle, it is a critical step in Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. Model 3 combines industry-leading powertrain efficiency, aerodynamics and chassis technology to deliver the longest range of any comparable electric saloon. Model 3’s powertrain technology has been designed for ultra-high endurance, and Tesla has proven its technology over more than 10 billion miles of real-world driving across its global fleet of vehicles.

Total Cost of Ownership  
Electric vehicles are less expensive to fuel than petrol or diesel powered vehicles, with the cost of electricity up to seven times lower than petrol. Teslas also require significantly less maintenance than traditional vehicles due to their reduced mechanical complexity and fewer moving parts. With no annual service required, owners only need to bring their cars in to check certain components at specific intervals, keeping vehicles on the road for longer and eliminating the need for annual service checkups. Add to this the compelling incentives currently in place including 1% BIK for company car drivers and exemption from London Congestion Charge and London Ultra Low Emission Zone, there are significant savings to be had in owning Model 3.   
   
Model 3 Standard Range Plus  AWD   278 miles    £40,990 5.3 s   140mph 
Model 3 Long Range   AWD   360 miles   £48,490  4.2 s  145mph 
Model 3 Performance   AWD   352 miles  £ 59,990 3.1 s  162mph 

00:00 Intro
01:00 Driving
17:04 Charging
19:12 Motorway Cabin Noise
19:59 Summary & Outro

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