2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Review - Walk Around and Test Drive

Hello everyone and welcome to the Boston Car Blog. That's right, we're back with another ev today, we're taking a look at the

standard

Tesla Model 3

range

, so we're looking at the affordable car in the Tesla lineup, unfortunately that means yes. It won't have dual electric motors so it will be rear wheel

drive

, it won't be as powerful or performance oriented but that's okay because it's affordable and if you're looking for a non-crossover electric car for around 40k, there really isn't one. There is a lot to choose from, maybe you have the Chevrolet Bolt or the Hyundai Ioniq but that's it, but when you have Tesla with the

model

3, you have a car that is efficient, practical, affordable and really is a car you will want to own. and

drive

now, if you're debating where to take the leap and go from gasoline power to electric motors, then I think you'll want to watch this video because even though this is the

standard

range

, I personally think between forty and forty five thousand dollars, this sedan here is certainly worth the price so in this video we're going to take a good look at the Tesla

model

three take it out for a

test

drive and we'll see why if you're thinking about buying your first one. ever and you don't really care about the performance you're going to get with a long range or you don't really want to spend fifty thousand dollars, then maybe buying a

tesla

mod three standard range could be a great decision now before it arrives In this video I want to say a huge thank you to the Tesla store in Peabody Massachusetts located right outside the North Shore mall for a Longitude

review

and to let me take the Tesla Model 3 for a few hours on the road and to fully experience this ev, so if you live in the Boston area, make sure the Tesla store in Peabody is the place to go to buy and order your new Tesla, so without wasting any more time, let's jump right into this

review

where Tesla has been.

They have been at the forefront of many technological advances and advancements in the automotive industry in recent years, but one of their overlooked achievements has to be getting Americans into a sedan again. It first started with the Model S, which brought a lot of attention to the brand and Estes has set its sights on competing with traditional manufacturers when the Model 3 arrives, not only would it be the most affordable vehicle in the range, but it would be unrivaled in the electric vehicle market, since so far there is no one that comes close. Offering the range of performance and pricing that Tessa has with this compact sedan, even though a growing number of consumers are buying crossovers, there is still a market for cars and if you are looking for one that is also an electric vehicle, the Model 3 is without a doubt place at the top of your Consideration List starting with price: the standard Tesla Model 3 range costs $37,490 and, as with the model we recently introduced, you can't opt ​​for the Capability package of total autonomous driving of 10,000 when talking about the price of Tesla. no longer qualifies for the 7,500 federal tax credits that could influence some consumers' purchasing decisions;

However, unlike the Model Y, the Model 3 has very little competition in this segment while being affordable and practical enough to compete with the Chevrolet Bolt. and hyundai ioniq from a driving point of view, one of the key differences between the standard range and the long range will be the center of gravity, as the standard range still gives you the feeling of being planted on the road, but as we will see later, you feel the The weight and power come from the rear, since this Tesla only runs on a single electric motor and reaches the dimensions. The Model 3 is actually similar in size to the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, but can be easily purchased.

With entry-level luxury sedans smaller due to the price of the standard range, while consumers are quite reluctant to buy anything other than a crossover, the monthly retains some form of practicality thanks to the decent-sized trunk that provides storage. additional where you would perhaps store a backpack. or a few bags of groceries, it's the extra storage compartments and overall cargo capacity that gives this car an edge over gas-powered sedans and is why, in theory, you don't necessarily need a Y or EV model crossover. as your daily driver unless you have a family. and needs better utility despite having a minimalist exterior design, the model 3 is one of the most attractive electric vehicles in its price range, as it is futuristic but not so over the top that it can attract unwanted attention, of course, It will not have the same style cues.

Like most gasoline-powered cars of this size, there is no front grille, but it will have an air intake for the lower part of the front bumper, the standard headlights will be LED for better illumination at night and at the same time time, they will give this compact sedan a more exclusive appearance. Taking a quick look at the side profile, the Model 3 has a sleek silhouette for a more aerodynamic design. The mod for this video sits on 18-inch aerodynamic wheels, but you can't opt ​​for additional 19-for-1500 wheels on our way to the Tesla's signature sporty rear fascia gives the sedan a sporty and modern look, as the C-pillars flow into the last third of the Model 3's road presence, just like at the front, it will have LED taillights and overall, despite its simplistic design, this sedan certainly catches your eye when it passes you.

On the road for performance, the standard range is powered by a single electric motor to give you 283 horsepower and 307 pound-feet of torque and a 0-60 time of around 5.3 seconds, which follows Being pretty impressive for a base model, since this model does not have dual electric motors, the standard range will be rear-wheel drive, but for consumers who live in colder regions of the US, choosing the long range gives them better performance with all-wheel drive and obviously more autonomy. on a full electric charge, where the standard range may put buyers off is how far it can go when fully charged, with Tesla estimating 263 miles of range, but if you're thinking about purchasing an affordable electric vehicle and have a longer trip In short, the standard Model 3 range offers more than enough when you get in, you could buy an interior identical to the model and we recently introduced a fully vegan interior which, to be honest, is quite comfortable.

These seats are heated and electrically adjustable for both driver and passenger and provide a good amount of support for longer trips. If this is your first time getting into a Tesla, you'll notice that there aren't many buttons other than the door handle and the two buttons on the steering wheel that will be used to adjust the positions of the steering wheel and side mirrors. Other Features Since it doesn't have a digital display, all the features and information you're looking for can be found on this huge 15-inch touchscreen. From here you can access your navigation system. Dual zone climate control.

Driving modes. Wiper washer. Exterior lighting. Release the power tailgate latch and you can watch YouTube videos and even play video games, as our time with the Model 3 was a little short, we didn't get to go over everything, but this is hands down the deepest UI of the current market. Unfortunately, there's no automatic Apple Carplay or Android support to help you park your Model 3. You have a variety of camera angles to choose from to make sure you don't get into trouble when navigating tight spots. Next you will have a wireless charging pad for phones and moving towards the center console you will find plenty of storage compartments that can easily accommodate smaller items and completing the front seating area above will be a panoramic sunroof which makes the interior look more open and spacious for all occupants inside now for the rear passengers we're going to start on the passenger side and this fits further back, it's also somewhat reclined and I have a decent amount of legroom to work with here now of course , believe. the

tesla

model and it has more space and it's a slightly larger vehicle so I think if you're looking for a more family oriented electric vehicle that goes with the model and it would make more sense now for someone in my head or in five five I have a decent amount of legs to work with here, so I think if you had kids here, they would be fine, but there is one thing I want to point out here with electric vehicles, even sedans, that really makes these cars definitely worth it. the price is like this for the center seat, because the floor is flat, there is no center hump, you could definitely fit a third person here on a coastal ride, but you don't really get this in most compact cars because You'll have that center hump, so it takes away from leg room, however, I have plenty of leg room here.

Also, what they've done with Tesla is they've given you the ability to extend your legs to a certain degree. Now the only problem I think you're going to have here if you have average sized adults is that shoulder room is going to be the problem because I think if you had three kids it'll be fine, but for people around five eight five nine, no. I think this is This won't happen, I think it would still be a two-person vehicle in the back, but as far as headroom in the middle seat goes, I still have a few inches of headroom to work with here. so if you had people my height I think they'll be fine and then of course on the driver's side I adjusted the seat to someone my head around 5.5 and I have plenty of leg room to work with here so That's one of the reasons I think electric vehicles have a bright future.

Of course, they will be the future within the next 10 to 15 years, but that's because these cars are definitely practical. I think that for a car like, for example, a BMW 3 series, an Audi A4 or a Mercedes-Benz C class, I could have it. A little less room when it comes to legroom, I think even headroom, so definitely keep that in mind if you're looking for a great all-around car for around 40,45,000 that is efficient and practical, but that you can also seat people in the second row. but I think model 3 is definitely the way to go. Also here you will have two unusual air vents along with two USB inputs and to complete the rear seating area you will have a central armrest with two cup holders that now come closer to the rear you will receive an electric tailgate and inside you will find around 15 cubic feet of rear cargo space, which is in line with most vehicles of this size now.

Note that this is not as practical as the y model, so if you are looking for something you can take on road trips, I think the y model is better suited for that. However, I was able to fit all my camera equipment in here, but it was getting a little complicated. tight, so I would have had to lower the second row seats for additional storage, but one thing I really like about electric vehicles is that under the floor mat you will have another compartment where you can put another luggage bag, in the that you can place groceries.

There is a lot here, so although it says 15 cubic feet of space, you can keep in mind that in a gasoline-powered vehicle you will not have this compartment, so I think the Tesla Model 3 is certainly more practical and of course efficient than the majority. sedans in this price range and segment and then once you're done just press the button and the liftgate will close automatically so let's take the Tesla Model 3 out for a

test

drive to see how it performs how it performs. handles and how it works. Compare the Tesla model and now this is the standard range so you don't get as much power it's only rear wheel drive but I think for a daily driver during the spring and summer this could definitely work here in New England and Of course, I think if you live in colder regions of the country you're probably going to go with a crossover or something more rugged, so I think this would still work great for a lot of consumers here in the Northeast, so let's get this out of the way.

Have a little fun and let's see if this is a viable option compared to other luxury vehicles on the market today because I think you could compare this to an Audi A4 3 Series and of course the Mercedes-Benz C300, so For today's driving mode, having it in sport acceleration is standard and CR when it comes to stop mode, we have that going. I don't want the regenerative braking to activate as hard as it did on the tesla model, because it may have taken away from my experience with the vehicle, so I want to feel more of that natural sensation and something similar to what I have experienced inother electric vehicles.

The strangest thing about driving a rear-wheel drive electric car is that you actually feel the power coming from the rear. So on the Tesla Model Y that I reviewed a week ago, it had all-wheel drive and I could really feel that power, but this time I feel all the weight in the back, even in a straight line, not even in the corners, I can feel it and it's really cool feeling, look it tells you when the light turns green, ok mate I'm really impressed with your 335i, the really strange thing is that everyone wants to race you in this car, it's like I have a standard model, I have a standard range, this is Not going to happen, but still 0-60 in around 5.2 seconds.

I would have taken that 335i, but that's not why we're driving this car, so let's hit the road and see how it drives. It's so soft, it's really soft, the only thing about it. What takes away from it being real is that it doesn't feel like it was planned on the road, so in the rear you feel it and in the front you start to feel the body roll, uh, I think it definitely I would choose the long range if I wanted to have any kind of performance of course that's about 4.2 seconds from 0 to 60. So I would enjoy it but I think if you're just looking for a good ev around 40 42 000 this would be more than adequate.

I love the instant torque, that's what I love about these electric vehicles. It's really nice to drive, that's something I was a little worried about getting behind the wheel of my first electric vehicle, was would I want the computers to take care of it? what I want, the autonomous technology to take me and I have to say even if there is no sound even if there is no gear transition maybe I'm just someone who loves to drive I prefer to be behind the wheel and be in control of everything at all times and it's fun I like I like to drive these there are cars and one thing I really like about the Tesla design is the fact that the A pillars are not that aggressive at all so I have a nice panoramic view to work with in front of me and then of course with the infotainment system you have the ability.

To see what's around you so you know if there's a car in your blind spot, you don't really need to check your mirrors that much, although I would still recommend doing so, but you get a really nice, safe feeling from being behind the wheel and that. What I really like about Tess is that they really focus on the technological aspect that makes you feel safe when you drive. Personally, I think the standard range would be more popular with people who live in warmer climates. like florida and california, but i think if you want to get that feeling of being planted on the road and feeling connected to the road, you're going to want to go further because the dual electric motors really put you in a lower center of gravity so you feel like if you were in a sports car you feel that weight in the car and I know some people would say, well you don't really want to have a heavy car, but when it comes to electric vehicles it definitely adds that feeling of being one with the road and also gives you you feel very connected to the car and that's why I think I would pay more money and go with a long range compared to the standard range, but of course, if you think about it when it comes to the economic aspect, I mean you have a car which is efficient with a range of about 260 miles, but you also don't need to worry about gassing up, you're paying about forty thousand dollars and really, when you look at other electric vehicles on the market you're buying what is maybe a chevrolet, so there really isn't much to compete with the tesla model 3 and i think even if you had rear wheel drive this is still a great vehicle.

If you live in New England, that's okay, since there's a semi truck there, I want to get an idea of ​​what the acceleration will be like, so let's do this right now. The thing is that with Teslas, they push you with acceleration. Sit back in your seat, which I didn't feel in the Mustang Maki, so Tesla, even with the center range, you definitely have that feeling of propulsion. It's not as violent and aggressive as if you had dual electric motors, but it's still a lot of fun. Eevee, we have to look at range anxiety and of course people will say well it only has about 260 miles of range this will be enough for me and I think if you were to buy a tesla let's say a model 3.

You'll want to opt for the long range because of course you'll have about 350 miles to work with so if you travel a lot and you're on the road a lot then the long range will be the way to go. to go, however, if you live in the city, let's say you live in Boston for example, and your commutes are very short, we're talking 10 to 15 miles one way, then I think it could definitely work because with Tesla they have a better infrastructure with their supercharging network and when you compare it to other brands right now, they don't have the necessary infrastructure and that's something I've already experienced with Ford, you'll want to charge at home, where Tesla at least you have that peace.

Have peace of mind knowing that if you are going on a longer trip you can just go to a Tesla charging station and everything will be fine, you can charge and then get back on the road and get back to your juries and trips. So I think Tesla, even today, when you start looking at other competitors and right now the Model 3 is unrivaled for at least the foreseeable future, you're probably going to want to go with Tesla in electric vehicles, even if you're a fan. . Of the legacy brands, Tesla just has it covered and I think it has that feeling of okay if I'm going to go on a long trip, Tesla has that infrastructure in place where I'll be okay now that I'm going inland.

Quality, I have to be honest, it feels the same as the long range model, but one thing I want to point out here with this infotainment system is that you can access the camera angles while driving. I didn't have that ability with the mustang maki so you can check your blind spots you can see what's behind you I think it just adds a really cool safety net I think it makes you feel like you're in a very safe vehicle and Of course, if you want to get around, let's say even in this situation where I'm behind, you know, there's some traffic at this red light and maybe I want to go to the right, inside the left, I can see what coming to my right and then safely moving into the right lane that it actually is. really cool, wish more brands did that.

I know Honda has something similar to that, but you simply can't access the camera angles while driving. This is actually a really neat feature to work with here, which I think really stands out. "To me, after this test drive with the standard range, you're still getting a really good vehicle for the price we're talking about, you know, 40,45,000 and you're getting a vehicle that's efficient, affordable and unrivaled." We're not going to find another electric vehicle in this price range, that's true, but it also definitely gives you that entry-level luxury feel. This could definitely be very comparable to, say, a BMW 3 Series, Audi A4, or Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

And I think if you're looking for something that's efficient and you don't need to go to the gas station anymore and just a good daily driver, then the standard range is more than enough, so at the end of the day I think the Tesla Model 3 is a great all-terrain vehicle, of course, I think a lot of people would choose the Tesla model and just for the added practicality, I think even for the Model 3, as a journalist and as a consumer, I would choose the long model. range not only for greater efficiency but also for improved performance, however if you have a strict budget of around 40 45 000 and are looking for something that is efficient and something that you can drive daily during the spring and summer months here .

In New England, then I think the standard range of the Tesla Model 3 is more than enough because when you look at 260 miles of range, it's in line with most of the electric vehicles that are coming to market today in

2021

, but also from a standpoint of practical view you have 15 cubic feet. of space and then an additional storage compartment under the floor mat and in the front, so although we consider sedans not to be the most practical cars and are being phased out for crossovers, Tesla has given us a car where you can drive this. I take daily road trips with it and I also have a family, which doesn't really happen with gas sedans because I think if you have maybe a BMW 3 Series, an Audi A4 or a Mercedes-Benz C Class.

It's probably better if you don't have kids, but I think with the Tesla Model 3 you could get away with it, especially if they are younger, so I think when you look at an EV around 40,000, the Tesla Model 3 is the most certainly It has no rival because when you look at other competitors like the Chevrolet Bolt, I don't see that car as very fun but also inspiring and also the Hyundai Ioniq. I just think the Tesla Model 3 is the perfect balance. especially at that price, so I would definitely recommend taking the monthly payment for a test drive, even if it's a standard range, although I still think you should go for the long range and pay the extra money because you'll get a lot more for it. price, like range and performance, but anyway, even if you are looking for an eevee that is more affordable, Tesla's multi-standard range is certainly enough, so thank you very much for watching this video, please like, comment, share and subscribe.

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