Is the Tesla Model 3 Highland the best EV to buy? Driving REVIEW Long Range Dual Motor 

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Thought the same!! That clip was so funny!

You have to get a dog now!

The remove of indicator stalks is borderline a dealbreaker. And even when they placed the buttons, they did so so terribly. Right indicator should be on the right of the steering wheel and left one on the left, just like in Ferraris. Having them on top of each other is so dumb.

@@OmarZ77 I have one and it took about 2 minutes to get used to. I love change - doesn't phase me in the slightest. Give it a crack - I feel confident that you'll nail it in 2-5 minutes, and then prefer it to having to take your hands off the wheel to indicate. I honestly prefer it now.

@@Berretotube I did try it. It fails at the first roundabout or quick turns. I don’t have to take my hands off the wheel for stalks-just raise a finger. It’s most definitely a step backwards. I’m against change when it’s just for the sake of change or cost cutting without proper thought. But of course if it works for you, that’s good and glad you enjoy it!

@@OmarZ77there are aftermarket options for stalks if you really want them.

@@shou635 there aren’t. And it would mean playing with the car’s electrical system which voids warranty. Much easier to buy a car that already has stalks..

Just got it AMAZING!!!!!!

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@@makaronekPL 🥲 the company taxes are to high on the performance for me.

Me too

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THIS!!! Simple, practical, proven

You make too much sense if they wanted to innovate. Here, it’s not innovation, it’s cost cutting. Tesla needs to pump out numbers to stay relevant and if that means cutting corners, so be it. Its the same reason why there is no heads up display or even a dash screen for the driver. It’s cheaper to make one harness for the screen that controls everything vs having to wire buttons and stalks and such like a traditional car.

​@@daflipbizkitYou have to realize that Tesla is constantly pushing prices down (they really want parity with ICE cars).. Look at the prices for German EV's, they are significantly higher compared to Tesla.. Ask yourself if you want a HUD or a car cheaper by a couple grand..

Because it would be no different At a full half then the left indicator would then be on the right side of the wheel, and vice versa With both being on the left hand side, you simply just adjust your right thumb position if for example, indicating right, leading into a turn where the wheel is at a full half turn, then if you need to indicate left to come off the roundabout it’s a simple flick to the right with your right thumb. It’s really that simple it took my less than five minutes to get used to on a test drive

@@revaddict Also no dealer layer to take the profit.

No, drove

The power of EVs is simply fantastic. The driving experience is incredible. I say that as the previous owner of a Dodge Viper RT10. ❤

No thanks

Most people don’t live in places where their residences have chargers Charging network is nothing compared to access to gas stations The reality is PHEV is the practical solution to existing infrastructure Why do you think EV market isn’t growing? Because everyone that wants to buy an EV has bought it.

@@josefv8708yeah you’re not fooling us with those lies. Anyone who has actually driven a Model 3 knows how much better it is

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@@Nickbaldeagle02 I'm not a native speaker. But thx for the advice.

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Agree

13:10 Was the battery preconditioned? Peak is 250kW.

We put in the Supercharger Location in the GPS, the battery preconditioned plus we drove like 30 Minutes motorway before. Best charging conditions possible.

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FSD not available in Europe

Lane keeping is active but operates differently when cruise control isn’t enabled, it’ll do things like nudge the steering and beep at you before actually steering the car.

Adaptive Cruise is over ridden if you have foot on the accelerator while enabled. You can have auto steer with self guided acceleration

You can keep it on when you are just normal driving. You can choose between sound, shake or steering override

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sure we will do that

Thanks! The small or big?

@@autogefuehl the small one at the front? Thanks for your reply :)

I just hang one of my hands off the wheel when driving on autopilot. I never get nagged and its comfortable to never have to move

Using scroll wheels does not work in Europe. Like @EwanM11 I simply hang one of my hands.

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you can get cream colored seats in the model S or X. if you can afford it 😉

Seat covers are an option. Great for those of us with pets.

White holds up well.

I mean the Zeekr X AWD or Tesla model 3 RWD highland ..

@@benb6209 hands down the tesla

​@@benb6209 I just have a new Tesla Model 3 RWD Highland. I just upgraded from an AWD Model 3 long range that I had close to 5 years. This upgraded Model 3 is mind-blowing for what you get for the price, it drives so nicely. I don't miss the All Wheel Drive at all. It is still very fast. The autopilot, the safety features, the comfort and the range is amazing. The RWD Highland seems to have a better range than my previous 75KWh battery. Also I can now charge to 100% all the time, because of the LFP batteries. Heated steering wheel, route noise levels are extremely low and Matrix lights, to name a few. Computer screen in the back works very nicely. Also I love how Tesla updated their software over the air regular. 4 Years warranty. 8 years on the battery and powertrain. The Zeekr X AWD looks really nice, but only 400 km range vs 513 km RWD Model 3 ? That seems low to me. What about the service, I never had a complain on this on the Tesla? And for long trips, the supercharger network works flawless. The Tesla's has an integrated NAV system that tells automatically where to stop (it even knows how many stalls are free, how much you need to charge to reach your next Tesla charger stall or destination). No need to open an app to enable the charging, or find the next charger on the road trip. Plus there are enough superchargers to never get into trouble.

Thank you for your nice explain.. my girlfriend wanted SUV height car , that's why I considered The Zeekr X AWD.. but I agree with you that the driving experience is much better on the new Tesla model 3 RWD.. and I agree that standard range is super quality and quick.

Correct, the Model 3 doesn’t give that. I had 2 generations BMW X3 series. It took awhile to adjust to height, as you said. But it is just a mindset you are used to. The only I miss, the ability to load large items, a 5th door is beneficial in some cases. But efficiency is much better on a low height car. It is all a matter of compromise and the stuff I mentioned in my previous message.

phew, good question. The Model 3 is of course in a way more modern, the Model S has HUD and also air suspension. Also depends on if you need your car to be shorter for parking. Just checked, at least in Germany a used Model S is WAY more expensive still even if you go 2020. So thatd be the M3 then

the Tesla for sure. Especially because it is always animal free

@@autogefuehl Thanks! In Seal video you said that it drives better than Model 3 and is a great car overall with lots of stuff that Tesla is missing (stalks, Hud etc), but this highland has changed that?

I dont like missing HUD / instruments, I agree. But the overall proposition is still good especially when you get more used to it

​@@autogefuehl last one 😊 which drives better...last time it was Seal, how about now?

​@@Micco321carsauce did a side by side review with the seal which is good. Check that out.

The model Y headlights already have the same update over the air without cost ...

This is because Tesla are doing a bad job at calibrating headlights from factory, it’s more apparent in the Y because it’s higher. I recalibrated my lights correctly and lowered them and no issues. Y did get matrix lights update too which works just like the 3 as shown

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The number you are seeing is the EPA rated range, not the WLTP. It’s always been like that with Tesla. Nothing to worry about :).

WLTP is always more than possible, check my estimate real-world range in the video

400km in summer, and 300km in winter

And 360kms at 140kmph as tested in Oman 20c temps, 2023MY LR

Our i4 review here, have u seen it? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Hl1O7vik5Sk.html Price difference is ofc a huge point !

He showed how it's done. 5:05

Except it’s not available in most markets

yeah its pretty close indeed.

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I actually prefer animal free “leather” to the real stuff. Much more comfort, softer, easier to maintain. And better for animals of course.

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Just don't indicate.

roundabouts are a problem yes

You can press the button with your right hand. That's what I do. Not great but... Yeah.

Drive it like a BMW. THEY DONT HAVE INDICATORS.

I found you wayyy too positive in this review. Feels to much as an payed adv. tbh. I don’t have anything against Tesla or electric cars in general. It just feels that you are not critical enough compared to other cars. Quite disappointing.