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Best EV car 2021
Connor Patterson , 03/03/2021
2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
76 of 78 people found this review helpful
Every car I've driven before this had an internal combustion engine which I never minded. I didn't buy the Model 3 because I was an environmentalist. After driving this car, I will never be able to enjoy an ICE car as a daily driver. The instant torque of the Model 3 is extraordinary, the range for the long range is more than enough for my needs. One of my favorite features of the vehicle is the center display. The built in spotify and other multi media apps are extremely convenient and very satisfying. The speaker system is fantastic, for the upgraded version at least. I never experienced any issues with panel gaps, lose windows, or a problem with the trunk. The app has everything you need, including on demand servicing. Highly suggest this vehicle.
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The best commuter car of 2021
Andy Mevissen, 05/10/2021
updated 11/20/2023
2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
47 of 48 people found this review helpful
The Model 3 Performance is everything in one. It is fast (very fast), it is quiet and comfortable; very comfortable seats actually. The White interior looks amazing, and it actually makes you want to keep the interior clean for once. The dash is simple and clean, nothing more than a massive 15” touchscreen display (what more could you ask for?) For an average commute to work and home, you wake up every morning with a 100% charge and you’re ready to go. I can not explain the driveability, you need to drive one yourself to understand. Tesla is leading the charge in EV vehicles and it’s very obvious why. Updated review* Still a great car, flat foot this thing 50 times a day for 42,000 miles. It loves it. Eats tires though, gone through two sets of Pirelli P-Zero's already.
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My wife's car
Bill Erlanger, 04/04/2021
updated 07/31/2023
2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 11/21 (electric DD)
47 of 48 people found this review helpful
First let me say that the Model 3 standard is my wife's car. I currently have a Fiat Abarth with a manual transmission. When the Fiat goes, I was thinking hard about a used 911 with manual transmission. Well my wife went on a visit to NYC and I "borrowed" her car for the daily 15 mile each way commute to work. Why spend more for a used 911 when you can get a new Model 3. It has instant torque at any speed. It makes no noise. The visibility is excellent. The regenerative braking, while initially unusual, is great. The seats are extremely comfortable and easily adjustable. If asked by Tesla, I would say that if there were some way to tell me my speed without having to take my eyes off of the road in front (you have to look at the monitor), I would like to see that feature: with a gas car, you usually have a good idea how fast you are going by sound. The front and rear sensors tell me how close I am, in inches, to an object-give that an A+. So, in the short time that I have borrowed the Model 3, I've completely changed my mind about my next car. I may just retire the Fiat early. In closing, the delivery day is just not what we expected. Someone drove the car to our house, gave us the "keys", showed us where the charging adaptors were and then got into his waiting Uber ride. Update. We are now a two Tesla family. The second Tesla is the Long-Range model with delivery of six months ago. Everything that was said about the Standard model applies to the Long Range. In addition, the Long Range's acceleration at any speed is something else. You can find your speed way over the speed limit without paying close attention. The only "negative" that applies to both Tesla's is having to take your eyes off of the road to do something on the touch screen. However, the speech recognition if you give the car a verbal command, rather than doing something on the touchscreen, is excellent and does not require that you had to have taken lessons in pronunciation. It has been more than a year and Edmunds asked if I cared to update my previous review. In short: NO. No repairs needed. No maintenance needed. No change in acceleration (it definitely moves) nor deceleration. No complaints about ability to translate my voice commands. No complaints about interior finishes. No complaints about excellent safety features interrelated with onboard easy to see and use display. I still appreciate the front and rear cameras telling me in inches (I could easily convert this to metric) I am from a wall or car. Edmunds asked me if I cared to update my review again and yes I will. So far after about 25,000 miles (80/20 highway to city) I have had zero repairs needed. I have replaced the windshield wipers and a tire because I ran over a nail but that is it. My wife's Model 3 has also about 20,000 miles with zero repairs needed. I believe that most of the negative reviews of the Model 3 are because of unrealistic expectations. I can't see any shoddy workmanship or poor quality materials. The cars both continue to have wonderful acceleration at any speed. And with regenerative braking, you hardly ever have to touch the brake pedal. While I do agree that having all controls on the touch screen can lead to distractions, it also requires that you relearn how you used to do something like looking out for cars in adjacent lanes or backing out of parking spaces, for example. The Model 3 is not your previous gas propelled car. While we missed out on the federal tax credit, we have no post-purchase anxiety. We definitely made a great decision. In fact, we think so highly of Tesla that we are getting two Tesla powerwalls hooked up to our solar system.
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Great car
W Palmer, 03/07/2021
2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
62 of 64 people found this review helpful
Speed: Nothing beats that electric torque. Love it. Comfort: tons of leg room up front. Decent amount in back. Plenty of trunk space. Power seats could be a little beefier. I’m a big dude and it doesn’t always do well at moving upright unless I lean forward. Construction: my panels were fine. No big gaps. No misaligned panels. Love the console redesign. I notice noise at the doors but that may just be because it’s not drowned out by the engine. I added an aftermarket door seal kit ($29) and it’s perfect.
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Luxury Feel at Economy Cost
Thomas Trost, 03/05/2021
2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 11/21 (electric DD)
129 of 136 people found this review helpful
All in I was able to purchase a brand new 2021 Tesla Model 3 (standard range plus) for $42,000 after taxes. I’m very happy with the purchase. In comparison to other new cars at this price point I think the model 3 is a no brainer if you want a luxury feel for an economy cost. First off I want to address this site saying this is a “non-luxury” car. Simply not true. Stylish and aero-dynamic interior. Insane torque. Heated seats throughout the vehicle. Auto Pilot. Outstanding Entertainment and Tech package. 0-60mph in 5.3s. Sleek leather interior. Virtually silent on city streets with minimal road noise on the highway relative to previous years models. I don’t know what about that does not spell out “luxury” for these people?? Regardless, I would not recommend you go and buy the sport package or long range and shell out an additional $15-30k on this model unless you plan to drag race frequently or take cross country road trips frequently. For me, a person who is rarely driving, this car is plenty fast and has plenty range. I recently made a trip from Nashville to Chicago. The car drove me literally the whole time on the highway through rain snow sleet and hail. I had to stop all of 4 times at super chargers to get to my destination. A full charge on the standard range model will take you about 45 minutes. While you sit to charge your car you can literally watch Netflix, surf the internet, or scroll through Spotify on the large touchscreen panel. The seats themselves are comfy enough to take a nap in. People enjoy this car and it’s a great conversation starter. If you feel like blowing $70k for “luxury” than you’d be better suited with a different model. The Cons: This vehicle has extended delivery times and you will notice an inability to coordinate logistics on part of Tesla. Secondly, the service is all through an app and leaves little room for human interaction to get your problems solved. Poor quality control; car showed up with a taillight literally unplugged.( Pretty minor and easy fix all I had to do was go into the trunk and connect the light to the power source.) Lastly, this car will almost certainly cause distraction while you get used to the touch screen and regenerative braking. That said, once you get used to all the fancy bells and whistles it actually becomes completely unnecessary to use the touchscreen to get from point A to point B. Batter will drain significantly in colder temperatures so I’d be weary of purchasing these vehicle if you live in a cold climate. Hope this review helps anyone in the market.
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