We Bought This Tesla Model 3 From Hertz: How Far Will It Go? 

What is important to me is the miles per kilowatt hour, not how far you can go on a charge or what the estimated range is when fully charged.

Buyers received some great deals on used Teslas from Hertz. I was tempted to buy one as an extra car, but I already own a '24 Model Y. While I like the glass roof, first thing I put in mine was a interior ceiling shade. Helps keep the climate control system from working so hard in this Oklahoma heat. I may take it off in winter.

The Tesla's advantage is on the highway travelling at higher speeds. The aero advantages really add up. The Bolt is much better at the regen and the slower, mixed driving scenarios. We saw that with the first TFLEV EV torture test they did and the Bolt blew away it's EPA numbers significantly and was able to recoup a lot more power than the M3P they had in that test and actually won that first challenge. I think you will see a more clear cut advantage with the Tesla when you are on your road trip. It should excel in that role. I think you will be pretty happy with how it is going to work our for your road tripping. Better efficiency at speeds, faster charging, convenience of autopilot, the Tesla charging network and navigation all just make for a better road tripper for sure. Thanks for sharing! On an added note I have continued doing some digging on the LFP vs the NCA/NMC batteries. We have been told that the LFP's have the safety and longevity advantage, BUT I found the video from 2 years ago with Dr Jeff Dahn talking about the batteries and I think we have been marketed to on the LFP. Jeff points out the strengths and weaknesses and talks about how they need to improve the LFP's for the longevity that is already possible with the NCA/NMC batteries. Look up ECS Jeff Dahn on RU-vid and watch that presentation. I think it will give you some AH HA moments. I know learned a lot.

That miles number next to the battery gauge is NOT the projected range. Thats the EPA rated range. You can get the actual projected or estimated range in the energy app in the car.

I just drove a Model 3 from Hertz two weeks ago. It was a 2023 and already had 58,000 miles on it. I'm sure that it would continue operating fine for years. But, it was in pretty rough condition, cosmetically and odor-wise.

Good information! Theres a lot of interest out there in Tesla Model 3s and youre sharing good data for prospective buyers!

Great range test video. I keep the battery display in percentage instead of estimated range. That range number is always based on the rated range. I was so used to the Bolt's "Guessometer" and wanted something similar on the Tesla. I now use the Energy app (have it pinned to the tray) and have it showing the projected range (actual based on driving style/conditions over the last 30 miles of driving.) This mimics the middle number on the Bolt's display. I'm now happy to see my "real" projected range now and can leave the battery icon in percent. As always, you share great information in your videos. Thank you!

I've ranged test my 2022 M3 RWD several times in SE AZ and SW NM. On a 131 mile trip at a near steady 60, with some hills, I was at 50% SOC. On the I-10, I can cruise for two hours at 84mph and arrive at a DCFC with about 10-15% SOC. Most tests show a ~5% buffer below zero SOC.

Thanks Luke, greatly appreciate it. I always like reading comments. There is a lot of knowledge out there! Stay safe my friend.

A problem with this test is that it 'took over 6 hours' at an average of ~40mph. This means that too much energy was being expended on 'hotel loads'; these are loads that are time, rather than distance related. The main hotel loads are cabin cooling and the power needed to run the car's electronic systems, and in summer the glass roof really places a heavy load on the HVAC systems.

Great job 👏. I actually like the real combined range test. Everyone else does highway driving test. I wonder how it will actually do in the highway test.

The range at the top of the screen is WLTP range. Navigated range is more accurate as it takes into account your driving history, elevation and weather conditions.

You realize your not driving in a vacuum or perfect conditions. Most Tesla owners know if you want a more exact estimate you look at the projected mileage from the energy gragh. Just like a gas vehicle if you drive faster you consume more fuel faster in an EV use more battery, you have to account for headwind, if your using Aircon these all use up energy. I wouldn't even worry about it. I have the refreshed M3 LR and it is very efficient but know that it's 🔥 in Phoenix my energy consumption is going way up and mileage is decreasing which is normal. Just enjoy your car. I know I am it puts a smile on my face every time I get in.

Love your videos. I have a 2023 Bolt EUV I but also like the Tesla videos as my son owns one.

Having new tires will add rolling resistance and decrease efficiency. You'd need to drive them a few hundred miles to break them in before doing a range test.

That is quite a driving time commitment by you. Much appreciated. There is some discussion in the EV Community about EV’s being harder on tires (and EV tire replacement being more expensive) than ICE tires. Will you be doing a video about EV tire mileage, replacement, cost, etc.?

I've seen videos which shows, in similar testing, the Chevy Bolt having more effective range than the Tesla Model 3 long range AWD model.

I would like to ask for your opinion. My daily commute has changed to 95 miles and I need a more efficient car than I have now. After many research it came down to the two exact vehicles you own. 2022 Bolt (~$ 16,000) and 2022 Tesla 3 (~$23,000). I only would use it for daily commute and charge it at home. Which one do you recommend? Which one has a better ride comfort and better on highway? Thank you advance!

Going through a carwash! I have heard only touchless carwash is recommended. Other than paint, are there any other downsides to going non-touchless?

Why does it have the Tesla model y induction wheels and not the model 3 Aero wheels? Did these come on the car when you bought it from hertz or did you put them on yourself? This is probably why the range isn't accounting for with drag coeffecients.

How do we reach out to you personally? I'd love to get your opinion on something that I'm working on. And you guys are the most ideal couple to be able to tell me whether I'm on the right track or not.

I love the comment where you said that 70 isn't as cool in the Tesla as 72 is in the Bolt. It made me laugh because that would have nearly everything to do with those stupid glass roofs. I'm not a fan of sunroofs and even less so of the glass roofs. People always tell me it tinted. It's solar control, blah blah blah. No matte how you slice it, a glass roof is going to be less efficient for the vehilce.

Stressful! I don't think I could do that intentionally. 😂

Use the energy app on the car.

Whoa, sentry mode must eat a lot of watts. Vampire power drain in EVs is atrocious. I have a 2011 Nissan Leaf and found if I leave it sit for a month I have to charge the "accessory" battery (regular 12volt car battery) in order to start it.

I imagine the results didn’t go the way you expected. I to expected the Long-range Tesla to do better. So according to your results. For 2025 Bolt and Bolt EUV if GM increases the rate of charger and or puts in a larger battery. It will dominate. I’m guessing that all the EV companies really don’t want you to use a Supercharger on a regular basis.

How much did you get your Tesla for? I'd definitely would take that over the Bolt.

It's probably not as cool in the Tesla because of the big sunroof.

How much you pay for the used Tesla?

Tesla estimates the range when you drive the speed 55 mph

Your charger is set to 24A. You're charging about half as fast as a typical L2 home charger which runs at 48A.

Hints for road tripping in a Tesla. First switch the battery to percent % and leave it, the miles is the EPA estimate not predicted miles left. Navigate to the destination, it will give you the real range with continuous updates that is very accurate. If you have premium connectivity the navigation will also show real time traffic and route you around backups. Watch the speed, it’s a balance between speed and range. Happy motoring. 🎉

I don’t understand why so many people are concerned about hundreds of miles of range. EV’s are perfect for around town driving.