The speaker reviews the 2022 Tesla Model 3, expressing that long-term reviews are the most valuable as they provide insight into the car's longevity. They mention early quality control issues, particularly with panel gaps, but note that these have been resolved. The speaker appreciates the car's durability and minimal issues, with the only accident being their fault.
The speaker bought the long-range version for its four-wheel drive, as they live in Canada with a lot of snow. They also added tinted windows to improve comfort in the summer. They mention a minor inconvenience with the trunk due to the glass design, and have to pull down the seat to put items in the back.
The speaker has had some issues with the keyless entry system, particularly with the iPhone, but found that turning off and on Bluetooth can resolve this. They also mention that they don't have a lot of room under the front seats due to the battery position.
In terms of comfort, they love the seats and the minimalist interior, which they find to be "a proper piece of tech". They mention that the acceleration is impressive, but the suspension isn't the best, particularly on bumpy roads.
They also discuss the battery life, stating that they haven't noticed any degradation after two years. They charge the car up to 80% to preserve battery life, and they enjoy the feature of regenerative braking, which they feel improves the car's brakes and battery life.
Overall, the speaker would recommend the Tesla Model 3 for those who prioritize technology and tech, but for those who prefer a more traditional car experience with luxury and smoothness, there may be other electric vehicles that are a better fit.
1. The speaker is reviewing the 2022 Tesla Model 3.
2. The speaker prefers long-term reviews for a good indication of how the car will hold up over the years.
3. The speaker had quality control issues with earlier models of the car, but these have improved.
4. The speaker's only issue with the current car is the design of the glass, which interferes with the opening of the trunk.
5. The speaker chose the long-range version of the car because they live in Canada and have a lot of snow.
6. The only modifications made to the car were tinted windows.
7. The speaker had some issues with the car's keyless entry system, but found a workaround.
8. The speaker is 511 and describes their seating position in the car.
9. The speaker appreciates the quality of the materials in the car and expects them to last for at least two more years.
10. The speaker loves the feel of the seats but criticizes the suspension.
11. The car's acceleration is described as "insane".
12. The interior of the car is minimal and some view it as lacking personality.
13. The speaker is not used to not having physical buttons on the car and found it slightly dangerous at times.
14. The speaker found that using Sentry mode on the car increased battery usage by 6 to 7% per day.
15. The speaker describes the charging situation in North America as "fantastic" due to the availability of Tesla charging stations.
16. The speaker does not think the full self-driving feature on the car is worth the extra cost, as it is still a beta feature.
17. The speaker describes the road noise in the car as loud, even on gravel roads.
18. The speaker is pleased with the battery life of the car, reporting no degradation after 2 years of use.
19. The speaker appreciates the regenerative driving feature of the car, which recovers some energy when the car is stopped naturally.
20. The speaker had to take their car to have the brake fluids checked every two years, due to not using the brakes often.
21. The speaker found some creaking in the car, particularly when sitting to the right.
22. The speaker would buy a Tesla again if their main priority is tech, but prefers other electric vehicles if they prefer luxury and regular car features.