Did I Make A Mistake? An Honest Review After Four Months of Tesla Ownership
Most of us know what it feels like to dream of owning something we’ve coveted for a really long time. We’re also familiar with the sting of disappointment when we start to realize that the thing that we’ve coveted doesn’t quite measure up to our lofty expectations.
So far, after four months and just around two-thousand miles of, mostly, trouble-free driving my Model 3 Long Range is extremely fast, whisper quiet, and fun to drive. It’s also the smoothest, best looking, and best handling car I’ve ever owned but it isn’t without its flaws.
Range Loss (Speed, Weather)
Range anxiety is real. The first few months I was obsessed with making sure I had more than enough range. This anxiety has lessened with time. I’d recommend displaying your battery level as “percentage” instead of “miles”. The miles constantly fluctuate based on driving conditions but the percentage doesn’t and gives you a much more accurate estimate of how much range you have left. Even if you know where you’re going I've discovered it helps to plug your destination into the car’s navigation system. The car estimates what your range will be when you arrive and you can plan accordingly. It will also route you around traffic and accidents.
Tesla recommends you keep your battery charge-level between 20-80% for daily driving to preserve optimal battery health and longevity. If you follow this advice for daily use you only really have 60% of the advertised range for daily driving.
Doing the math, Tesla claims my Model 3 Long Range will average 358 miles on a 100% charge but the company only recommends charging to 100% if you’re doing a long road trip so for daily driving you have, at best, 214.8 miles of range (60%).
As you can see from that chart above, you can expect slightly less than this during cold-weather driving. Since the mercury has dipped below freezing I’m noticing that I’m getting around 10-20% less range per charge. This brings total usable range to significantly less than 200 miles, quite a difference from the advertised 358 miles of range for the Model 3 Long Range.
I think the EPA (and other regulatory bodies) should require car companies to list two range estimates, one for long trips, the other for daily driving based on charging recommendations for each. This would be less confusing and would educate those new to the world of EVs straight away.
Speed is also a huge factor. I haven’t calculated the actual numbers but I’ve noticed if I drive above 70mph there’s noticeably more energy consumption. This isn’t an issue during city driving but on a road trip I can see this as a concern, especially if the posted speed limit is 70 mph or above. This is definitely something to consider if you’re thinking of buying an electric vehicle. My advice is buy an EV with the absolute most range you can afford.
Not The Best Option If You Can’t Charge At Home
We live in a condominium building with zero home-charging options. This forces me to use either a level 2 destination charger which would take 3-5 hours to fully charge or Tesla’s fast, level 3, Supercharger which is the most expensive charging option and takes around 20 minutes. I’ve used the Supercharging option exclusively and after looking at the stats I am seeing zero cost savings over a gasoline powered car.
From a cost standpoint, this car would be an absolute dream if I could plug it in every night at home and leave the garage each day with 80% of range. After living with the car for four months I wouldn’t recommend it if you don’t have a way to charge at home, especially if it’s your only vehicle.
Build Quality
The car, so far, seems super solid, there are no rattles or squeaks anywhere. Exterior panel gaps that many Tesla owners complain about were non-existent with my car.
The only issue I’ve experienced cropped up during my first car wash, leaky weatherstripping on a few of the windows and front trunk and this was fixed by our Tesla Service Center with a few minor adjustments.
Software Gremlins
I’ve had a few software glitches in my four months of ownership. Most are minor, like the automatic windshield wipers coming on at the wrong speed.
One persistently annoying one is the windows will randomly roll down (sometimes as much as halfway) as you’re getting into or walking away from the car. This has happened sporadically since I got the car and is very concerning from a theft perspective as well as water damage to the interior if this window glitch happened during bad weather.
Other Annoyances
Autopilot works most of the time but I would never use it for anything other than smart cruise control at this point. In my experience, it performs especially bad in construction zones. It nearly drove the car into a temporary concrete barrier a few months ago and I had to quickly take control of the car.
Also, I would never consider purchasing the full self-driving (FSD) package for $15,000 until it’s proven to be more reliable and capable. If you purchase FSD it should be attached to your driver profile and be available for all Teslas you drive for life. I would probably opt to buy FSD now if this were the case.
Also, Elon, a car in this price range should have air suspension. The ride height of the Model 3 was designed to be lower for optimal aerodynamics but the bottom of the car scrapes when entering or exiting our parking ramp if I have more than two people in it. There should be the ability to raise it, if needed. The Model S has this feature. You can add adjustable suspension to the Model 3 with aftermarket parts but it can void the warranty of the car.
Lessons From Ownership
The main lesson I’ve learned since first taking delivery of this car in August is that driving an electric vehicle requires not so much a lifestyle change as a shift in perspective. Road trips will be longer because of charging. As an EV owner you do have to do preplanning when it comes to charging. Some of this just becomes second nature and you don’t even think about it after a while.
Do I think I made a mistake in purchasing a Tesla? Not a chance. Every time I drive this car it feels like I've traveled twenty years into the future.
There are so many things I love about my Model 3. It's luxury car level comfortable with nearly supercar level speed. The interior ergonomics and overall design have been engineered masterfully. Over the air software updates bring new features and can improve performance with zero human intervention in just a few minutes. This is probably my favorite part of the car.
During a recent update they added this exterior whoopie cushion sound feature. I know it’s immature but it’s also pretty damned hilarious. Unbeknownst to me, I scared the bejeezus out of a woman in our parking garage as I was doing the first test of it (click video below. Turn up your sound). It's a miracle that she didn't call 911 thinking someone was in severe gastric distress.
https://youtube.com/shorts/PZJlQUYwnNU?feature=share
I'm going to get into a lot of trouble with my wife over this little feature, I just know it.
There are hundreds of little, far less immature, convenience and safety features built into the Model 3 that make owning this car an absolute no-brainer.
Since we have another, gasoline powered car, I can put up with the annoyance of Supercharging all the time but I’m really looking forward to gaining a whole new appreciation for the Model 3 when I'm able to plug it in at home.
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I can imagine that range anxiety being a thing. When I have had a phone with a below par battery that barely makes a dayo have always felt stressed at the thought of it running out never mind being a method of transport which you would be stranded if that happened!
Software glitches are a number because they are so hard to pin down the more connect anything gets.
Still no matter what you will be the envy of all when you whisper past!
It really is a thing, especially at first. The tech in the car is very apt at making sure you don't run out of range though. It even takes into account windspeed and hills along your route when you use navigation.
The glitches can be a little concerning. There are also so many settings in the UI that you as the driver might not fully understand. I changed a setting that was supposed to allow unlocking of all the doors with a double press of the interior driver's door button. I didn't understand that this kept all the doors but the driver's locked when you approach the car. This was minor but they didn't fully explain the feature in the software release notes.
Lol, I've noticed children, especially, are fascinated by this car. It also attracts not so great attention from adults due to Elon's recent political leanings.
Crikey. I never thought about Elon's latest antics translating into negativity about the brand!
I did read that the woman in charge of Space X was keen to reassure people that Elon wasn't the one in charge there. He is really doing himself no favours.
That's the thing with cars as well, looking at the release notes is not something people are the keenest to do but if they do they have to be dashed clear!
It's weird because a lot of conservatives who drive big diesel trucks used to rage on Teslas (search "rolling coal on Teslas" on YouTube). But now you get the "stink eye" from liberals when you drive down the road.
I'll be making sure I fully understand new features before messing with any of the settings! Hope you're having a good week. Can you believe it's nearly Christmas?
I can't believe it is zooming towards us!!! I am ready for it in mind and body!
Yeah, that's unfortunate. You will be getting the stink eye from all sides now 🤣
Yes! Thankfully the days start to get longer in a week or so.
306 degree stink eye for me! Lol.
Just know all guys that drive big diesel trucks dont rage on Teslas. One new ones like mine they make us use DEF (Diesel exhaust fluid) and we cant roll coal even if we wanted to LOL. 😊
Lol, 100%, most people who drive diesel trucks are fine.
I actually was wondering about this, ever since Milano apparently returned her Tesla. Lol! People are so changeable. I made the mistake of suggesting in a comment that he's an actor whose current role is to gain the trust of the right, pointing out he was the sweetheart of the left not so long ago. They Came for me, whew! He's apparently the replacement Trump, and by suggesting he's anything but pure I am a Bot, a Libtard, a Gaslighter etc. 😆
This was a great review! Thanks for the update :)
OMG, @dreemit, along these same lines I decided to "boost" a post on my Facebook author page with a link to this blog. Meta claims to be able to pick an "ideal" demographic to show the post to. I paid $10 (which I hardly ever do) to run the ad campaign. Meta's algorithms then determined that users in the most anti-EV states should see the "ad". I definitely got engagement.
What ensued in the comments section was the one of the most unbelievable displays of ignorance and disinformation I've seen in my life. They began insulting my intelligence for buying a Tesla and when I didn't take the bait and argue back then they started fighting amongst themselves. I did just start responding with links to research that proved each of their points wrong. One guy said, "Teslas are a ticking time bomb!" my response was "Dude, you do realize ICE vehicles are actually rolling bombs propelled by controlled explosions?" Lol. It got so bad a deleted the post because I didn't want that kind of negativity on my page. This all gave me a huge appreciation for Hive. Mainstream social media has definitely made us worse as a society. Thank you! I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas!
In fact, I thought about that with any electronic car. The range and charge would be a problem. However, this is a new technology and I think it will be developed in the future.
Range isn't a problem, per se, it just has to be managed. I agree, they're only going to get better from here.
Great summary. I appreciate reading about your experiences/feelings on the Tesla.
My wife is a planner. I think her next car will be a plug-in hybrid (baby steps). Myself... I don't think it would work out so well for me. I constantly take 100km+ sidetrips at the spur of the moment - and usually offer to drive folks around if I'm visiting them. I just don't think my brain could handle that change .... yet.
Thank you! I lived with a Toyota Prius (which I loved) for four years before getting this and I always considered that my bridge car to getting into full EV. Owning that hybrid was zero hassle, there were only upsides to it. The Prius performed flawlessly both in the city and on long road trips. I actually learned quite a bit about what it would be like to own an EV from owning an electric bike.
I was going to ask if you would buy one again if you had the chance. It sounds like you would. Even though I have a place where I could charge one, I don't think I would be able to purchase one. I think at this point I would much rather have a hybrid or something like that. Something that combines the best of both. We have a half hour drive to work one way and much of that is on an expressway where the speed limit is 75 MPH. We already put a ton of miles on my wife's car each year. I am glad you are figuring out all the nuances. It sounds like they have a good base to improve on. I am sure with time we are going to see some awesome things. It sounds like some of the other manufacturers are finally catching up with Tesla.
There's still a little extra commitment to owning an EV that you don't have with owning a hybrid. In retrospect I wish I would've kept my Prius for another year or two. We would've likely had an at home charging option by then. Also, Tesla's set to totally revamp the Model 3 for 2023 and I think it'll be a much better car and possibly cheaper. As of now, I think Hyundai is the closest competitor but Tesla's big edge is their 8 year lead and the supercharger network.
Interesting. I need my huge gas guzzling truck of course to pull our trailer. My wife's Buick will likely need to be replaced in a couple of years. Maybe longer. I am hoping they have some good options by then. Something that handles well in the snow is always a concern.
It sounds like the Cybertruck will be pretty adept at towing but it's a huge vehicle. I think options will explode by the time you're ready to replace that Buick.
I just saw a really good review by a guy who bought one of the new Ford Lightning trucks. He basically said it is almost impossible to use it to tow and expect to get any distance out of it. Plus, can you imagine trying to pull 50 feet of truck and trailer up to a charging station? :) I hope we get there one day, but I think we are going to need some massive infrastructure updates as well. I think you are right when it comes to a replacement for the Buick. We will see what tickles @mrsbozz's fancy when the time comes!
Yeah, I've seen similar reviews, the range drops to something like 60 miles if you tow anything substantial. If the Tesla Semi can haul 80,000lbs 500 miles it's only a matter of time before that trickles down into other vehicles. A supercharger definitely wouldn't accommodate 50ft of vehicle! The Level 4 charger for the Semi is a pull through though, this is the design you'd need.
Yeah, that sounds about right! As these pick up more and more we will likely see lots of changes to places where charging might happen. Clearly I haven't done a ton of research on the trucks yet! I wonder how the Rivian trucks work. They have been out for quite a while now.
Rivian is a solid truck from what I've heard. A friend of mine has one and loves it. Someone in our building is thinking of getting a Rivian too. They're quite pricey though.
I haven't even looked. I've only ever seen one out in the wild and that was down in Ohio.
This is very surprising. Seeing the high gasoline prices nowadays, I would think that you save a lot of money with your electric car on the fuel costs, compared to a gasoline powered car.
This is the main thing. If you love the car, then it was a good choice to buy.
I wish you safe travels.
Have a nice day. All the best. Greetings and much love from Hungary.
This surprised me as well. Before I started tracking it so closely I had assumed (from what I've heard online) that the cost to Supercharge would be about 1/4th what it costs for gasoline. This is definitely not the case based on gas prices right now.
Thanks! I hope you have a wonderful week my friend.
Sometimes the hi tech stuff in cars really scares especially when I'm driving and a light suddenly flashes up then disappears. I haven't even dare to use cruise control yet as I don't like the thought of giving up control of the car, though many do say it's perfect for driving on the highway. Then the other week, we got locked out of the car, and my husband had to walk 20 minutes back home to get the spare key. Now I'm so paranoid that I always keep a door open if I throw my handbag inside the car before I get in 😃
Tech really is a doubled edged sword, it's wonderful when it works as intended. The display froze and I had to reboot (it reboots like a computer) while driving once. It still drives normally but the display goes black so you aren't even aware of the speed you're driving at. Thankfully the process only took a few seconds and everything was back to normal.
As somebody who has only looked at Tesla from an outside perspective, I appreciate seeing a detailed blog about how actually owning one is. I have a buddy that just got a Y and he is the type of person to only fill me in on the positives, but I know not all is perfect in TeslaLand.
I think the cars look great, I love the simplicity of the interior, the tech is unmatched, and that speed must be fun to be in control of.
I personally just cannot visualize myself ever going electric. I fell in love with loud cars at a young age and I just cannot fathom not hearing my exhaust and the car shifting gears. I still think electric vehicles are pretty badass though.
I saw they just added Steam for gaming with the Winter Update. Sucks it's only for S and X models, but it's honestly pretty crazy it's even a thing. I assumed it would just stream the games, but the fact that their car's computer can actually run high-fidelity games is something I really never thought I'd see in a car.
I have a feeling you'll fall in love with this thing all over again once you finally have a way to charge from home. Until then, there is still plenty to love about your Model 3.
There are many, many Tesla owners who gloss over the imperfections because they're so loyal to the brand but I don't think this benefits anyone in the long run. I noticed this same behavior in the VanMoof (eBike) community. Tesla is actually pretty good at listening to customer complaints and feedback and making hardware/software changes. I think these cars are mind-blowingly advanced but they aren't for everyone. I'm pretty patient when it comes to technology and I'm willing to put up with a few glitches here and there but I can't imagine someone owning one who doesn't have at least a basic understanding of tech.
As the son of a diehard Hemi fan I thought I'd miss the noise but I don't at all. It's such a pure experience to hit that accelerator and feel the nonstop pull of that G-force. Without the acceleration boost add on ($6k) this car does 0-60 in 4.2 seconds but it feels way faster due to the instant torque.
I think I'll develop a new appreciation for it too once I can charge at home. It'll be way more convenient. My plan is to keep this for a decade. From what I've heard from some of the original Model S owners battery degradation is only about 15-20% after a decade (if you take care of the battery) so it'll still have enough usable range.
Getting software updates on your car has to be an awesome feeling. I know I love when a new version of iOS comes out.
I'm surprised you were able to get over the quietness of the car so quickly, but I guess it really is just that much fun to drive. I've only ever ridden shotgun inside of a Y once, and never had the chance to drive any Tesla.
Hopefully, you can get that charging situation ironed out soon. Where I live is also a terrible place to charge.
They release a "Christmas present" update every year with lots of extras. I haven't gotten this yet but it's supposed to be loaded with new features. It is really an amazing thing to anticipate. Some of the features are really useful.
I was coming from a fairly quiet vehicle already, the Prius, so I think that helped. I can honestly say though I don't miss the noise one bit.
Our building plans to add electricity to every parking stall within the next two years but I don't think we'll be here any longer than another year (fingers crossed). My ultimate dream is to be able to power this with solar eventually.
With the way Tesla cars always work, at times I always wonder whether a country like Nigeria can accept or probably love the idea of using electric cars though
I can imagine lots of solar charging stations in places like Nigeria. These vehicles would be so practical there. There's almost zero maintenance as well. There are about 80% less moving parts to break down and no fluids to change.
This definitely is going to be an awesome car to use in the future.
For sure!
An electric car would be great for our family as a second car as much of our daily driving is short range and I could charge at home. However, the price of electric cars (including and especially Teslas) is just too high to be worth it right now. At least for me.
There are so many options now that are less expensive than Tesla if you don't need a ton of range. The Chevy Bolt looks like a pretty decent family vehicle. We have a friend who loves her Nissan Leaf but there isn't a whole lot of room in it if you have a larger family.
Everything has its pros and cons, and so does your car. I think the main thing is that you have it, because this is your dream and it came true
Thanks, I am very grateful!
You can share your review about tesla and electric cars. Electric cars has some advantages and some disadvantage. In my country no one use electric cars because charging issues and traffic issues is big thing and battery going down and your off due to battery low its very difficult how to charge battery charging station is so far. Thats why we can not use electric cars. Thanks for sharing your honest review about electric cars.
Thanks, I hope you enjoyed it!
I can totally relate to the range anxiety. I rarely do long trips at the moment but on a 70-mile journey back home I was diverted off the highway due to roadworks, it was quite a diversion mostly through rural areas. I wouldn't have made it to any tesla charger by far as they are not as available here in the UK as US (yet)... I diverted to the closest major city ignoring my route and diversion hoping there was a 3rd party charger. Thankfully there was and after a 30min downloading the app and another 60min sitting in my car at 1 am I was finally ok to move again. it was a lesson learned. I have a model 3P ..and I wouldn't change it either.
This construction-zone diversion scenario would be a nightmare on a road trip. We're going to be doing a nearly 1,600 mile one way trip (from Minnesota to Arizona) in a few months and I'm contemplating taking this car. I may buy the CCS adapter (which I think is what's most common in Europe and UK) so I have access to more fast-charging networks. I've plugged the route into the Tesla trip planner as well as the A Better Route Planner (ABRP) app and it looks like it'll add about another 5-6hrs of driving over our Subaru, which isn't bad. What concerns me are the long stretches of highway where the speed limit is 75mph, traffic easily cruises at 85mph in these areas. If I drove at that speed it would eat up range like mad.
have you calculated the fuel-saving cost for your road trip? , .. my wife drives a Peugeot MPV, and we always end up taking mine for long journeys in the UK (not always based on cost.. I just like the Tesla), having said that iv never done such a long road trip as you are going for. (you should do a post on your travel experience) I have a friend who lives in Switzerland who I might visit next year with my M3P, prices have gone up for utilities here but it's still quite a good saving compared to ICE cars, ... not to mention the crazy acceleration and comfort. 😄
No, I haven't worked that out yet. We drive a Subaru Forrester when we're not driving the 3 and it averages around 28mpg on the highway. It'll be simple enough to figure that out, I'll do that tomorrow and post the results. I tell you, the car is just so smooth and nice to drive it feels like I'm driving a vintage auto when I drive anything else. I can't imagine going back to ICE for my primary vehicle.
Reading your article makes me only able to imagine what the actual state of the electric car is because in the area where I live no one has used an electric car. You really are lucky. I think Tesla will definitely continue to grow and will fix every weakness of its output cars with increasingly sophisticated technology. Have a nice day Eric.
Thank you Eliana! I am very lucky to be able to experience this. I can barely believe I own this car most of the time. I hope you enjoy your day and the weekend ahead!
It might add a kind of cognitive load to many, considering their conditioning with petrol or diesel-based, or fossil fuel-based cars. But this is essential if we really want to meaningful fight against climate change and we must own that collective yet differentiated responsibility with regard to climate action and sustainable consumption and production.
Although I dont own a car neither I have such experience empirically, I can say this is the best review.
Thank you so much. God bless you Sir, Eric.
You're right, it definitely is a cognitive load but I enjoy that part of it. Thankfully I had the ebike for two years before getting the Tesla and the bike taught me the basics of taking car of a high density lithium battery. Thank you my friend! I'm glad you enjoyed it. God bless you as well!
Owning a Tesla is everyone's dream!!! Well, not for everyone, but for a great majority. hahaha. Having an electric car and specifically a Tesla, surely, makes you the kid on the block. hahaha. seriously now: One of the things I like about Hive is that I can know what the world is like for other people who do not live in Venezuela and that I could not even remotely have known. Here, until recently, gasoline was worthless and all cars ran on gasoline. I had a toyota that I had to sell when things got rough. Now gasoline is expensive and although electricity is worthless, there are many blackouts in the country. This led me to imagine that if cars in Venezuela were electric, we would live in a country in the dark and with cars stopped in the streets. A more dystopian reality than the one we live in.
I hope to read you again before Christmas comes. A big hug, my friend
I certainly was/is a dream of mine! It would be hard to own one of these if you didn't have a reliable energy grid, unless you were outside of the city and had a solar array. This is my goal to be able to charge from the sun. If I don't hear from you before, I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas!
Woah, I've never heard about that before, you should definitely let Tesla know about that. Maybe some glitch with improper window calibration? Hard to guess.
Range shouldn't matter and wouldn't ... but there need to be an infrastructure for that.
(Actually I have an idea on how to use Hive to help fellow drivers with that)
I'm thinking it's software-related since it happens only once every few months. I've conditioned myself to check every time I get in and get out of the car. Infrastructure is getting SO much better but isn't as convenient as petrol cars yet. I'd be interested to hear about your idea!
Decentralized, Hive (HAF) based PlugShare killer.
Great idea!
I am glad to hear you are over all happy with the purchase. I always wondered how the heater for the cabin was on those. Seems that would be a sizable draw on the batteries. Bummer on the lack of savings though of course. I watch those FSD videos of driving some crazy streets in Cali and am totally amazed! They really have come a long ways.
I looked at an EV (Ford Lightning) as I was buying a new truck this year. Sadly it could not do what I needed it to do. I am doing a DIY move back and forth over time from Michigan to Virginia and pulling a 16 foot cargo trailer 500 miles through the mountains. I do it in 11 hours with fuel and potty stops. I opted for the Cummins engine on the Ram. On the down side, fuel went up considerably since the start of the year. On the plus side I fill up at truck stops and the high flow semi pumps fill my tank in literally a few minutes lol.
Thank you! Prior to 2021 the heat wasn't ideal, from what I understand, but starting in 2021 they started using something called the octo-valve to optimize heat.
Now the HVAC is as good as any vehicle I've driven. FSD is pretty good but it's a sore spot with me that if you pay $15k for it you only get to use it for that one vehicle then you lose it when you sell the vehicle. It's a marvel of tech though. When they add the HD radar to the sensor array next year I think Tesla will fully solve FSD and we'll have fully autonomous vehicles. That will change a lot.
Towing is really where they fall short. The cyber truck is supposed to handle towing better than anything on the market. Time will tell though. I think the key are more motors than you think you need and a massively dense battery.
It is super interesting that you share your story about the tesla with us because that way those who consider getting one in the future can know what things they have to take into consideration before buying one.
For example, what you say about not being able to charge it at home is too important, since that takes away a bit of comfort/efficiency and even even the savings that you would think you would have by not needing to buy gasoline.
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!
I'm glad you're happy with it at least. My Honda fit can get 50 mpg on the highway. I love my car too.
What is that whoopie cushion for? Just giggles?
Thank you! I don't have one regret, so far. Based on this guy's opinion, the EV ownership experience will only get exponentially better:
Oh, I LOVE the Honda Fit. I owned a 2010 Fit Sport then gifted it to my parents. We bought my Mom a 2016 Fit after my Dad crashed the 2010. They're amazing cars. I think I like the 2010 a little better but the CVT transmission in the 2016 is phenomenal. I've owned many, many Hondas in my life and am a fan.
Yeah, the whoopee cushion thing is just a gag.