We Bought a 2024 Tesla Model 3! | Better Than Before? | Full Review With Range Test Results 

What do you think of the changes Tesla has made to the new Model 3? Let us know in the comments!

Can’t believe that Edmunds came up short 0.9% of the official range and they call this a negative for the new model😅

Not sure what you mean about Tesla "finally getting serious about the audio system" as most other reviewers have said the system in the Model 3 is among the best they have heard. My '22 M3P has a great sound system with deep, tight, accurate and powerful bass, clear mids and highs with excellent sound reproduction and detail that all but the best branded systems out there can only dream of. It's easily among the best I've heard compared with cars I've owned with B&O, Mark Levinson, HK, Bose (not a big fan of Bose but many people like them). I sat in a '24 Model 3 a week ago, it was better in many ways but I didn't really test out the sound system so I can't comment on it compared with my '22, but I drove a '24 Model S and can confirm it was noticeably better than the system in my 3P, so if the new 3 has the same system, it's frankly one of the best systems I've listened to. I did notice the back seat somehow has a little more room but I also noticed at 6'3" my head was very close to the glass, which is not the case in my '22 model. The new one also has more knee room, which I guess is a result of the taller seat height, but I wouldn't want to ride back there very long because I am certain any sort of bumps would result in taller passengers bumping their head against the rear glass. Overall, though, it seems like they did a great job improving an already great car without doing a major redesign.

338 miles vs. 341 miles? You're splitting hair here.

As an owner of an old 2023 model 3 I have to agree. You did a fair, honest review, thanks!

I’ve owned my new highland long range for 2 months. The predictive shift is right 98% of the time. It is so damn useful it’s not funny. That said if you haven’t figured it’s in reverse and you want to go forward… rear view camera turns on. Peripheral vision. Use it. Buttons on the wheel is also a non issue. Stupidly easy to use. This is an amazing car, fantastic value for money.

I purchased a new Model 3 LR a month ago, the only thing that took a little getting used to was the one pedal / regenerative braking system. I got used to everything else almost instantly, the indicator buttons into muscle memory in a matter of hours. All whom have driven my car have agreed, I don't understand all the talk and negativity, though jumping into one from the get go I can perhaps see it's a little different. Fantastic car, surprises me constantly.

I am happy to see the improvements! I have a 23' M3P. Not enough to warrant an upgrade, but def nice to see some things addressed and upgraded!

I am disappointed in the removal of the stalks. As an owner of a Model 3, I like the better seats, more compliant suspension, and the new rear entertainment interface.

Edmunds Cars, I loved this video so much, I had to hit the like button!

What a well made and quick review!

Good review. The reviewer understates the difference in suspension and the quietness of the new M3 though. The difference is significant when compared to older M3s and all MYs. We actually went with the M3 over the Y because of this. The 24MY is softer ride than prior years, but not by much.

Curious if you’ve compared the long range with the new model 3 performance. I currently own 2018 model 3 and am buying a 2024 and debating between the two.

that performance of the long range is actually very good for what it is. like, really good. i remember the 2012 camaro zl1 does 1/4 mile in 12.0s, and 0-60 in 3.8s. the m3 lr in this case is 0.4s slower in 0-60, but 0.3s slower in the 1/4 mile which is really good because that means its not starting off strong and getting weaker at least comparing it to a 580hp rwd muscle car from 13 years ago.

I've driven my brother's 2024 tesla model 3 base model this week and to be honest, I'm kind of jealous. I like how easy it goes up to speed. It's easy to get used to the turn signals being on the wheel if you have driven a motorcycle. I also like the center screen and the tech it has. The car sees the stop signs, it sees the speed signs as well, shows how close you are to the stop lign, the car beeps at you when the lights turn green. CAD $55,000 for a base model is kind of expensive though, considering it is highly suggested to get PPF installed and antirust as well where I'm from anyway.

I experienced the footwell dip in a 2019 Model 3 that Tesla loaned to me while my Model Y was getting something checked. I found it weird at that time too... but Isn't this your third Model 3?

Thanks for getting into the details here. Stuff like the footwell issue is something people need to know so they can check it out in person. At least they have showrooms (could at least find out about the footwell), but I wish we could test drive the cars. I'm leery of the lack of a shifter, but have no issue with the turn signals being on the wheel. It wouldn't take long to get used to. It's definitely all cost cutting measures though. My understanding is lumbar was taken out a while back due to supposed non-use (did people even know it was there)? No adjustable lumbar in a car is a deal breaker. I wish I could tell my younger self to use stuff like that. I am glad to see heated and ventilated seats though. I wish my S6 had ventilated seats. I sure enjoy them in my wife's Highlander. All my talk of the 3 is moot though, as I doubt they fixed it so I could fit inside and see out. I need to see if maybe I fit in the Y. I suspect I might. Hopefully we'll get the refreshed Y soon.

Nicely informative. What did it cost?

Love the vid

Can’t wait to order mine 🤙🏼

Are you not going back to gas or hybrid?

The problem I have with removing the stalk is that the place that the new signals are positioned you have to look down at the steering wheel to know which button you’re pushing. I feel like this could’ve been avoided by putting one button on the left side and one on the right side of the wheel

2023 Model S owner. No stalks is great. It might take a month or so to get totally used to it but once you are it becomes as natural as all those stalks were. Plus your hands never leave the steering wheel. You do everything with your thumbs. Kind of like everybody operates their smart phone instead of the old keyboards on a Blackberry. Maybe Tesla really does know what they're doing. 🙂

Why take away more physcal controls? Cost savings. and to push you into using FSD.

Which place (city and country) is this?

The time and effort to develop and implement that rear screen would have much better spent including an actual instrument cluster with regular turn signals and gear selector. Its like Tesla engineers have a mandate too be different without even thinking if their decision makes sense or not.

at 6:40 mark. i haven't scanned all the comments but aren't you able to turn off the predictive shifting? the review makes it sound like it's hard coded. this would turn off a lot of people.

You’ll most likely get used to the no gear shift

such an epic car!

Not having an actual shifter might cause a few "unintended acceleration" incidents. Especially when someone is in a rush and doesn't check to see what's around them before starting off. Sure, Tesla has cameras - but they also got rid of the ultrasonic sensors that would be really useful in parking lot situations.

My favorite reviewer

i got a 2021 tesla model 3 and love it but Thinking my nex ev could be the 2024 model 3

When he says the screen is great and the app is great, I'm assuming he is talking only about the US market. In China, Tesla screen and app aren't considered great because there are so many better alternatives.

I mean he also says it's been around for 10 years. Came out in 2018, just saying. Or did he mean from its inception?

Excited you guys got a 3. So agree with you on the stalks. Just was looking at a 3 vs Y and quickly threw out the 3 because of these removed controls. I like their minimalist approach but this is a step too far. I did have to laugh at your comment on the interior build quality vs Toyota. We have a 223 RAV4 Hybrid Limited for a year before all the issues wore us down. The quality of the screens, the software, materials quality, the logic of the controls, the very dated design made it feel like it was truly built to its cheapest price point and all the toys on the Limited did not change it much. Our RAV creaked (reminded me of the 80s SUVs/wagons) backing out of our driveway going over the hump, the Y does not. The price difference between the Y and RAV4 Hybrid Limited/XSE is not that different before even the rebates make the Y cheaper. The interior of the Y from the seats, to the touch surfaces, to the technology just feel light years ahead. The only area I liked the RAV better for was the boxier storage space in the tailgate.

I love it being stalkless, they shut off on their own when doing lane changes etc 😗👌

J'ai déjà parcouru 7200 km avec la version RWD, elle vient compléter la LRR WD de 2019 et je peux vous dire que ce n'est plus la même voiture en termes de liaisons au sol, insonorisation !!! mais sinon quel pied en sensation de conduite !!!

You guys sound less biased than before when EVs were new. Good job, I guess.

All I’ve ever wanted is a long range, RWD Tesla. Is it really to much to ask for!

bet you didnt trade in the fisker for it

Waiting for the performance model 3

Does the new model 3 come with a charger cable in the uk

when is the Model Y refresh?

The opposite of a rice rocket. All go and no blow(exhaust)! 😂

Interesting Porsche lets you use their track for non-Porsches.

In many ways the older models might one day go up on value because of things like steering wheel stalks and absence of an internal camera.

no gear selector? WTF?

How much with rebate??

Did I just hear you say the model 3 has been around for 10 years??? 👀

Good review. As for the turn signals on the wheel, well, this has been on Ferrari 458s and all subsequent Ferraris since 2010. If it's ok for Ferrari then it probably should be ok for Tesla too. If the rumors are trues, the performance variant of this car is something I might have to own.

A hard "No" on those vehicles without turning signal stalk and physical shifter.

I'm not going to buy a new Tesla. I'm glad I still have ultrasonic sensors and a normal turn signal lever. It's hard enough with the non-functioning windshield wipers. Although I would love to have the seat ventilation and comfortable suspension.

Needs a turning stalk, and more range. Range is the major factor keeping me from purchasing and EV.

They removed the stalks because if you get used to driving with the blinkers on the wheel, going back it will as annoying. It is a gamble from Tesla, but it can be a good investment the long run. A bit like how Apple took away the headphone jack.

how about also acquiring the SR model? other automotive RU-vid channels choose it over the AWD, Long Range model

Have one, get used to the turn buttons, BUT if they only added a freakin DIMPLE on the button you wouldn't have to look for it. SAFTEY issue. Waste of money putting motor on trunk, takes too long to go down. Rear display power waster; if normally have people in back seat you'd probably have one of other models. Lastly, 2024 M3 still waiting for staff to program FSD to work with this model ! If I had known that would have delayed, or not gotten it.

Tesla haters can’t stop posting on Tesla YT reviews. It’s their bread and butter. Most of them didn’t sit on one or drive one. But they know it best. Good review, lack of "bread and butter" though.

Because the best part is no part, that is why no stalk parts.

A shame they took the logo out of the center of the wheel.

I would love to see a comparison of the 2024 Tesla Model 3 with the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6.

Turn signal buttons are the up for right and down for left, just like a stalk

to me, physical stalkes and gear selectors are safety equipments. I hope they went too far. Hopefully Europe will pass regulations against this.

Nobody cares how far a car goes on the EPA cycle or the Edmunds test loop. Range at highway speeds is much much more important. Do a 70 or 75 MPH range test under strictly controlled conditions. That's the information we need.

Would totally buy this car

Hilarious all the folks in the comment section who are furious that in a largely positive review, Clint had a few negatives. Your car, my car, all cars have flaws, it's their job to report on them too.

i owned a tesla model 3 2021

I'm getting the Ludicrous variant

Nice ev, have to see how better y lr etc will be.

How the hell did a 2 ton Model 3 manage .92g on relatively narrow all seasons?!?

So for value per dollar, standard equipment, feature suit&performance in its segment it's still a world class car. No wonder over 2,500,000 of these have sold globally since being introduced in late 2017. 😎👍🏻

the competition is catching up, i think Tesla should have done more with battery tech to keep the comp at bay.

Old one looks like a porsche new one looks like an angry bird

3 miles.. oh no, that’s gonna make or break my purchase 😟

Stalkless-gate scandal is a TOTAL myth and over amplified by Legacy auto specialists. Auto-shift will get better with future OTA updates and you get the indicator buttons into muscle memory in a question of hours. Nothing to complain about -imo-

I like the no stalks 🤔

The removal of stalks is a huge mistake. Its just to cut costs.

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Some people don't like EV cars, or FSD, they just prefer to drive.

I like the stalkless Tesla better.

I can't wait to get the Model 3 refresh - looking forward to not using the gear stalks

The glove box scares you? C’mon man! Are there’s monsters in your closet? Do you sleep with the lights on, just in case?

I know some people like one pedal driving, but I don’t think I will ever buy another Tesla if it is forced upon customers

Heking into its funney

As to no signal stalk…..pretend you’re riding a motorcycle. I got used to using my thumb. So can you!

It is really too bad that Tesla insists on being weird for weird sake. It is definitely keeping me from buying one. How about you?

M3 is their lowest priced car, dump the rear screen and powered trunk lid. Not needed on this car. Keep the price down

new Tesla looks cheaper than the 2023 which looks like high end sport car

Two weeks ago I took delivery of my refreshed M3 LR in stealth grey black interior !!!🎉🎉🎉 I absolutely love it. First EV. It's very fast, quiet, comfortable. I love the stalkless design it's futuristic. The tech is amazing. I love the minimalism. Phoenix AZ

I like to think of myself as a minimalist, but that interior is far too minimalist and bland

Edmunds need a disclaimer (we hate tesla and tries to spin as much FUD mixed into their review)

So, Tesla is still king of BEVs? Got it! LOL

Did he really jump up at the glove box closing. What have we done to our men in this generation. Fuck!

Stalk delete is so dumb

Why do RU-vid car channels absolutely insist on inventing "issues" to be controversial about every time they do a Tesla "review"? "Uhh it's like Tesla is getting serious about car audio". No, it's as if you didn't know their audio has been among the top in the industry for the past 7 years. The outgoing Model 3's sound system has been around for 7 years and was award winning on day one. "Ohh, they left room for performance overhead, there's a performance trim coming" meanwhile pretty much anyone not driving a Tesla would love to have a 4.2 0-60 in a car that costs $40k.. Yes, you apparently read "RU-vid engagement tricks for dummies" congratulations on being grade-A grifters... Let's see how long it takes for humanity to adapt to grifter fatigue.😊

Tesla says HARD no to Fisker Ocean owners tyring to trade in for a Tesla The Electric Viking

Almost nothing on the ride and noise.

Tesla fucks with my muslememory, not OK and therefore i will consider other brands. thats to bad, since i was considering the model 3 since it still had those, but not anymore i guess.

I don’t care what everyone else has to say but the M3 refresh front look hella olddddd 😂

It needs stalks, and a gear lever. I still wouldn't buy one with those though 😂

Better get used to it, it’s the future and it’s inevitable