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  • Опубліковано 14 вер 2018
  • Jonny Smith went to Colorado to test drive the Tesla Model 3.
    Many thanks to the Denver Tesla Club who supplied their cars, they'd only been had them a few weeks.
    There are already thousands of Tesla Model 3 videos on UA-cam, but I think this is the best looking. Amazing camerawork from @inksharkman
    music: Golden Flower by Michael Tedstone & Glenn Sharp
    Patreon: / fullychargedshow
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  • @JonathanMelhuish
    @JonathanMelhuish 5 років тому +323

    As fun as it is to hear bobby & jonny's first impressions when they try new vehicles, I loved this format even more - fascinating to hear from somebody who has been actually using it for a few weeks and knows what it's really like. More of this please! Great work!

    • @AthanImmortal
      @AthanImmortal 5 років тому +17

      This was a fantastic format, it helped that Scott was so naturally talkative and knowledgeable. Not a lot of ehs or ums from him. I think there's room for both formats, but I would agree with you I'd definitely love to see more of people who have been living with the cars as well.

    • @ryanzacsanders
      @ryanzacsanders 5 років тому +2

      like this too

    • @achmatrossier3029
      @achmatrossier3029 4 роки тому

      Athan Immortal r

    • @terryjuelz5575
      @terryjuelz5575 2 роки тому

      You probably dont care but does someone know of a trick to get back into an instagram account..?
      I was stupid forgot my password. I appreciate any tips you can offer me!

    • @prestonhunter6709
      @prestonhunter6709 2 роки тому

      @Terry Juelz instablaster ;)

  • @Pete_YT
    @Pete_YT 5 років тому +349

    I took delivery of a model 3 today. No reservation and put in order online via my phone 8 days ago. Was delivered to my door. It was like ordering something from Amazon...

    • @smithandsniff
      @smithandsniff 5 років тому +16

      Only 8 days to wait? Seriously?

    • @Pete_YT
      @Pete_YT 5 років тому +27

      @@smithandsniff yeah I'm in CA so pretty much available straight away here

    • @paulhendrix8599
      @paulhendrix8599 5 років тому +2

      Pete James Ah right, they are having extreme delivery issues.

    • @paulhendrix8599
      @paulhendrix8599 5 років тому +4

      So the CA market is almost saturated?

    • @Pete_YT
      @Pete_YT 5 років тому +7

      @@paulhendrix8599 well, reservations in CA who want the long range are pretty much done. Lots holding out for standard range cheaper model and lots who don't have reservation but are now ordering

  • @drunkenhobo8020
    @drunkenhobo8020 5 років тому +314

    Well done to the sound guy - makes such a difference to have these guys clear and easy to understand.
    Now just teach Rob a thing or two!

    • @bacaca
      @bacaca 5 років тому +3

      Leno needs a guy like this.

  • @larryenok
    @larryenok 5 років тому +197

    I’ve owned 67 cars in my 74 year life, from smart 4/2 to chevys, Oldsmobiles, Cadillacs and Chrysler and Fords, a Model S (still have), Nissan (and Datsun), BMW, Hondas and Toyotas.
    The Model 3 is by far the best of them all, and I have truly loved a few of the earlier cars, but none like the “3”!

    • @foxpup
      @foxpup 5 років тому +34

      I've enjoyed hundreds of cookies throughout my long life, chocolate chips, oatmeal, peanutbutter, sugar cookies in all kinds of shapes and the best one I've ever had is the one in front of me. It's the one I love most, because its the one in reach. :-) (Sorry, I couldn't help myself. Had to do the parody)
      I'm glad you are enjoying your new model 3 and have enjoyed so many cars prior. :-)

    • @bigginsd1
      @bigginsd1 5 років тому +23

      I have not owned nearly as many cars, but I hired a Model S whilst on holiday in the UK. It was on another level from any other car I have ever driven, for people who love driving it is a joy because you are never fighting against the drive train, there is no lag due to the instant torque and every move you make feels so much more precise. I was driving around pokey medieval cities and narrow country lanes, what would be a nightmare in any other car the size of the Model S. But the amazing sensors in the car made it easy to navigate very tight spaces.
      My only criticism was a personal preference for a slightly smaller car and the price. I can’t wait for the Model 3 to be available in Australia now. The Supercharger network we already have in Australia means I can easily do a 2000km road trip to visit my parents interstate, no other EV can do that. The legacy automakers are so far behind, they deserve to suffer in the marketplace for the stagnation they have let happen.

    • @Legominder
      @Legominder 5 років тому +2

      Wow, that's an innecessarily big amount! I hope you finally found true love with the Model 3 now!😁🤗

    • @JerryDLTN
      @JerryDLTN 5 років тому +1

      ummm...to compare...a Ford Taurus, a Chevy Cavalier, a Saturn SC1, a Jaguar XJS, a Nissan Maxima, a Ford Taurus, a Nissan Altima, and a Chevy Cavalier. 9 cars in 29 years. Love a Tesla but no garage.

    • @drkastenbrot
      @drkastenbrot 5 років тому +3

      @gilessmokey I can assure you it wont. Ive been working on flooded teslas and their engineering is top notch. It is super rugged and Im expecting the electronics to easily last 30+ years.

  • @TillDerWilly
    @TillDerWilly 5 років тому +217

    First I thought "Oh no, not another Model 3 review!", but this was quite different to all the others and I really enjoyed it. Well done!

  • @ephphatha230
    @ephphatha230 5 років тому +818

    “This was supposed to be my wife’s car, she’s got an STI.” Hahaha

    • @MrLalasd
      @MrLalasd 5 років тому +2

      hehehe

    • @QuesrForPaul
      @QuesrForPaul 5 років тому

      Excellent!

    • @Simsydav
      @Simsydav 5 років тому +40

      I was wondering why that was relevant

    • @andrewmurphy5310
      @andrewmurphy5310 5 років тому +2

      Ah man too good.

    • @rogerstarkey5390
      @rogerstarkey5390 5 років тому +13

      @@Simsydav
      It's more relevant than the general FUD coming the other way.
      A real owner (couple) expressing a preference for a "conventional" saloon (albeit an EV) over what is generally considered one of the "hot" performance saloon cars of the last 20 years?
      I'd say that's preeeety relevant?
      (Note: "saloon" is English for "sedan" 😉

  • @oisiaa
    @oisiaa 5 років тому +112

    I've had my Model 3 for about 2 months now...it is PHENOMENAL! Love this car!

    • @grendal9800
      @grendal9800 5 років тому +5

      A month and a half for me. Agreed on the phenomenal. A far superior car to any other I've ever owned.

    • @bicyclist2
      @bicyclist2 5 років тому +2

      Lucky you two.

    • @grendal9800
      @grendal9800 5 років тому +2

      It's hard to be patient. All I can say is that it will be worth the wait.

    • @alkhan2
      @alkhan2 5 років тому

      oisiaa me too. Model 3 performance awd, runs like a damn Ferrari! 0-60 in 3.45 secs! Insane...

    • @JohnnyZenith
      @JohnnyZenith 5 років тому

      I refuse to have a car without a HUD and It frustrates me to hell. So disappointing it doesn't. I know why they don't but they should.

  • @ColinRichardson
    @ColinRichardson 5 років тому +1110

    Real people living with real cars... Don't get that on top gear!

    • @davidf2281
      @davidf2281 5 років тому +39

      This is an extraordinarily good point.

    • @Hebdomad7
      @Hebdomad7 5 років тому +12

      @Angus Chandler I think that's why...

    • @nothandmade9686
      @nothandmade9686 5 років тому

      Yes you do. Fiat 500, BMW 130i, Golf gti the list goes on.

    • @ColinRichardson
      @ColinRichardson 5 років тому +6

      I didn't see real people on Top Gear.. Real cars, maybe..

    • @ColinRichardson
      @ColinRichardson 5 років тому +4

      Angus Chandler : Correct, they are different.. If they were the same, then I wouldn't be saying "don't get that on top gear" I would say "You get that on top gear".. True I could equally say "You don't get that on Strictly Come Dancing", but that is a layer of abstraction I don't think I could stretch too.

  • @AllThingsEV
    @AllThingsEV 5 років тому +693

    Well done guys! Extremely glad we were able to make this work at such short notice. The episode turned out superb and I hope your viewers outside the US found it informative.

    • @fullychargedshow
      @fullychargedshow  5 років тому +42

      Thank you so much for helping out. I think it's made for a different 'Model 3 review' which is very refreshing.

    • @AllThingsEV
      @AllThingsEV 5 років тому +19

      fullychargedshow I agree on the refreshing approach! And how about that mountain backdrop!!!!

    • @TheLateBrakeShow
      @TheLateBrakeShow 5 років тому +12

      Sean Mitchell Absolute pleasure. Thank you for pulling it together Sean

    • @AllThingsEV
      @AllThingsEV 5 років тому +13

      CARPERVERT my pleasure, Jonny. Next visit I’ll get you access to the new roadster. 🙂

    • @Yahgiggle
      @Yahgiggle 5 років тому

      Yep fantastic work to all of you, good dam the paint work looked awesome on all 4 cars oO

  • @macko-dad
    @macko-dad 5 років тому +45

    Slow clap, Jonny.
    Excellent work.
    It is so refreshing to hear something objective after so much FUD.

  • @edwardgreen4684
    @edwardgreen4684 5 років тому +117

    better than anything TV has offered in this genre - awesome work fullycharged!

    • @R1ch4rd74
      @R1ch4rd74 5 років тому +2

      100th like....wheres my free tesla model 3?....jk. I'll eventually buy a used one.

  • @raymond961
    @raymond961 5 років тому +46

    Finally something tesla related!!

  • @philrabe910
    @philrabe910 5 років тому +126

    I waited 2.2 years for my new GM and I'm happy. Said no one ever.

    • @PedroTRamos1
      @PedroTRamos1 5 років тому +2

      Firstly GM isnt a car brand, and second GM dont need 2yrs+ to make and deliver their cars, duh

    • @really-._.-
      @really-._.- 5 років тому +4

      @@PedroTRamos1 That is the point! :D

    • @neychev
      @neychev 5 років тому +6

      Well actyally people in Soviet Russia used to wait 10 years for a Moskvich and were happy

    • @beckydoc4826
      @beckydoc4826 5 років тому

      Lol.

    • @glorious_help
      @glorious_help 4 роки тому

      @@neychev true story....

  • @jools2323
    @jools2323 5 років тому +90

    Thank you to the 3 American guys. Great episode.

  • @hanshamer3731
    @hanshamer3731 5 років тому +2

    Compliments to Johnny, the interviewer. He listens very well and responds what they tell him. Plus that bit of that unique British humor. Well done!

  • @victorseal9047
    @victorseal9047 5 років тому +3

    I was fortunate at the EV show in Montréal last May to be a passenger in a Mod 3. I was really really impressed. The owner threw it around corners with ease, gave me the "G Force acceleration experience", and drove quickly over bumpy road surfaces which the suspension absorbed easily. On returning home I immediately placed my $1000 deposit/order. Excellent review Jonny.

  • @TRYtoHELPyou
    @TRYtoHELPyou 5 років тому +398

    You guys are killing it! Keep up the good work.

    • @epsospremium6088
      @epsospremium6088 5 років тому

      Excellent show. We can all benefit from cleaner air.
      The more electric cars we see in the media, the faster we will have them on the roads.

  • @brantwedel
    @brantwedel 5 років тому +387

    A Brit to an American: "Aston Martin had a thing like this, didn't they?" , The American: "(Blank Stare)"

    • @jfv65
      @jfv65 5 років тому +55

      same for the Fiat Barchetta.

    • @rogerstarkey5390
      @rogerstarkey5390 5 років тому +15

      Was that Jonny announcing his credentials?
      It was a bit
      "The name's Smith.... Jonny Smith"

    • @tw25rw
      @tw25rw 5 років тому +24

      Most British people have never seen an Aston close up either.

    • @Markle2k
      @Markle2k 5 років тому +9

      Car guys know what an Aston is. And where they live, they have likely seen one. The thing with Astons is that they have the traditional American sense of what a performance car should have (big motor, solid feel), but being handbuilt they were rare.

    • @DiscoFang
      @DiscoFang 5 років тому +7

      More like the distorted world of a car journo than a nationality thing.

  • @CK9C
    @CK9C 5 років тому +20

    This video is quality!!! 🤘 Can’t wait to get my M3P this week!

  • @Dave-in-France
    @Dave-in-France 5 років тому +67

    This is more like it !! Excellent video giving a British flavour to this wonderful American product. Good on you Jonny.

  • @ulwur
    @ulwur 5 років тому +34

    Jonny is easily the best car reviewer out there. And the EVs are the most interesting cars so it's win-win!

    • @andrewpaulhart
      @andrewpaulhart 5 років тому +2

      Ibrahim Ulf Karlsson . Only if lack of preparation and lack of anything interesting to say are good things

    • @larryspiller15
      @larryspiller15 5 років тому +3

      He didnt even know the car has available awd lol. I enjoyed the video but his knowledge on it was terribly inadequate

    • @swagmaster6922
      @swagmaster6922 5 років тому +2

      Uuuuh doug demuro

    • @pangit9999
      @pangit9999 5 років тому

      Agreed, love Jonny's casual style. I don't think it would work if he had an encyclopaedic knowledge of the car and rattled off statistics, he's just giving us his honest first impressions. Very refreshing.

    • @shifterdude
      @shifterdude 5 років тому

      No Doug Demuro is. He's far more educated and has been in almost every car.

  • @Johny40Se7en
    @Johny40Se7en 5 років тому +104

    The camera person probably doesn't get enough praise because this is filmed so lovely, it reminds me of Top Gear when it was good. I really like the Model 3 and the mostly vegan leather's a nice touch.
    If I could afford one and they were available in the UK, it would probably be my first EV too. I hear they've really nailed the batteries on these new cars with being alot more environmentally friendly and all, someone tell me if that's true and how so please.
    And that huge see through roof is so gorgeous, I can imagine watching the stars up near a mountain top where there's no light pollution, just lying down in the car chilling 🌠
    The only thing I'd want different is having the car a light tropical sapphire blue and instead of having Tyne Speedo on the centre console, I'd like a sort of HUD pin the windscreen like some cars have like the Corvette ZR1. Great stuff 👍

    • @LoanwordEggcorn
      @LoanwordEggcorn 5 років тому +3

      Tesla greatly reduced the proportion of Cobalt in their batteries, which is good since it's scarce and difficult to source. New colors will eventually come to Model 3. HUD is not needed for self driving cars. Speedometer is highly visible.

    • @grendal9800
      @grendal9800 5 років тому +2

      You can add a HUD if you get one and decide you need it. I have a Model 3 and it isn't needed. However, I've already bought a few extras that aren't needed but I wanted them. :-)
      The fact on the environmental aspect of the batteries and the car is realistically about the same as any other car of a similar size and weight. It's just that no one questions where the steel or aluminum for an internal combustion engines comes from. The one exception might be cobalt but Tesla goes out of their way to get cobalt from environmentally friendly sources. The company just dropped a vendor that couldn't guarantee their sources. More mines are coming on line daily as the demand for these resources are skyrocketing. Any more modern mine will be significantly more environmentally friendly compared to an older mine by using more modern mining techniques.

    • @airheart1
      @airheart1 5 років тому +4

      Google, what’s in a tesla battery. I think is what I googled, and you’ll find some articles that show what the original S batteries were made with, vs new S/X batteries vs the model 3’s batteries. If I recall correctly the new S/X batteries are half the cobalt (which is already a small amount of each battery) used per vehicle, and the model 3’s half the amount of the newest S/X batteries. It’s down to like 3kg per vehicle for the 3’s I think. And Tesla has said they are continuing to reduce even that amount with future revisions. The rest is mostly nickel, aluminum and the lithium.

    • @LoanwordEggcorn
      @LoanwordEggcorn 5 років тому +2

      Tesla greatly reduced the use of Cobalt in their current batteries. See the German Model 3 engineering teardown report.

    • @ChainringTours
      @ChainringTours 5 років тому +3

      just a note, the steering wheel is the only non-vegan part on the car and it can be (through a special request with a sales agent) be hand wrapped in the vegan leather. I think once the currently supply of steering wheel leather is used up all steering wheels going forward will be fully vegan, making the whole of the car free from animal products.

  • @DaveDugdaleColorado
    @DaveDugdaleColorado 5 років тому +406

    Suggestion: besides the cameraman listed in the description can you include all the others that worked on it like the editor?

    • @karllospinto
      @karllospinto 5 років тому +17

      I would guess it is the same person. Not sure but I think I remember them saying that in another video.

    • @DaveDugdaleColorado
      @DaveDugdaleColorado 5 років тому +4

      I know one of the editors and I know he doesn’t work on all of them.

    • @patriotbarrow
      @patriotbarrow 5 років тому +59

      Seconded. Editing is an oft-overlooked, very time consuming and very demanding job.
      - an editor

    • @Paul-Genge
      @Paul-Genge 5 років тому +2

      WOW! SIR DUGDALE is in the house...........this is an honour ;op

    • @MIGHTYcbu
      @MIGHTYcbu 5 років тому +3

      What is the strange habit that in movies/docs/vids everybody that worked on it needs to be named, you don’t see that on any other product

  • @daliman2965
    @daliman2965 5 років тому +3

    Great review Johnny. Have had mine 3 1/2 months and I really love it. Torque changes the whole experience of driving. Silence and autopilot make long trips relaxing. Practical amount of space. Nice that you talked to owners.

  • @Jer_Schmidt
    @Jer_Schmidt 5 років тому +5

    This show is always spot on! Great coverage of a great car.

  • @ideoformsun5806
    @ideoformsun5806 5 років тому +18

    What a perfectly gorgeous video.
    I love the car, the owners, the scenery, the quiet, the dash, the room in the back, the glass roof, the adjustability.
    I can't wait to see one of these in person.
    No stinky benzene laden car exhaust.
    I would make a business just selling a new type of garage for this vehicle. It would have a glass roof with solar panels on it and a charging station inside.
    I imagine parking lots all having solar charging pavement soon.
    I wonder if an option could be an electric scooter that is built into the trunk and charges along with the car.
    I hope Tesla will design a very small camper for short trips soon.
    So jealous. I hope I can buy a used one soon.

    • @airheart1
      @airheart1 5 років тому

      Ideoform Sun some good ideas for some add-on products. If Tesla doesn’t make them, there’s always entrepreneurs out there who can make a nice business selling modifications/add-ons like you mentioned. The aftermarket car business will have lots of new products to consider

  • @davidianmusic4869
    @davidianmusic4869 5 років тому +6

    You know, you have a success story there, and you presented it without comprise. Thank you, good news that’ll make people happy. Well done.

  • @philipbatty
    @philipbatty 5 років тому +5

    Probably the best reviews ive seen so far. Great to hear from a variety of different owners. 👍

  • @michaelmara1338
    @michaelmara1338 5 років тому +8

    And I’m one of those happy Model 3 owners as well! Love seeing more and more of them on the road here in Phoenix!

    • @donmc6252
      @donmc6252 5 років тому

      I'm in Mesa. Would love to see one up close.

  • @whyzen2081
    @whyzen2081 5 років тому +13

    Bloody brilliant episode. I want one.

  • @sophrapsune
    @sophrapsune 5 років тому +2

    Very generous of the owners to let us look through them. Thanks!

  • @josephglenn5612
    @josephglenn5612 5 років тому +14

    I have a few more months until I can justify a Model 3. Having sat in one, it's quite comfortable for my 6'4" 260 lb. frame. I've only driven a Model X, my neck is still recovering. Instantaneous torque. Non-Tesla EVs are irrelevant without a charging infrastructure.

  • @martinformanek3156
    @martinformanek3156 5 років тому +45

    wow, great episode! Loved the interview with the owners at the beginning!

  • @DailyRPG
    @DailyRPG 5 років тому +3

    Amazing camerawork! The shots of the 3 cars in line are amazing!

  • @duudleDreamz
    @duudleDreamz 5 років тому

    Amazing footage. Thank you guys. So many cool camera angles and drone shots, highlighting the great designs of the Tesla Model 3. After the initial 400,000 pre-orders there's got to be another wave of buyers wanting this superb car.

  • @AMomcilo1
    @AMomcilo1 5 років тому +2

    I was in a Model 3 the other day, love the car. Congrats to these guys on their purchase.

  • @houleronald
    @houleronald 5 років тому +6

    One of your greatest episode ever.

  • @Dr_b_
    @Dr_b_ 5 років тому +8

    this was really awesome guys, one thing to notice is how quiet the interior of the car was when you guys were talking

  • @Kosyuko
    @Kosyuko 5 років тому +1

    I’ve watched pretty much every Model 3 video in the past years, yet you made this video engaging and fun to watch. Congratulations on a nice work!

  • @stewdean
    @stewdean 5 років тому

    I love this format. Real people talking about their cars.

  • @VladGoro25
    @VladGoro25 5 років тому +3

    Such a nice and lovely video and footage...just great!

  • @Robert-dt3is
    @Robert-dt3is 5 років тому +36

    The nissan leaf being there is like that one guy who was not invited to the party but showed up anyways.

    • @foxpup
      @foxpup 5 років тому +10

      He doesn't need to be the life of the party. He's laughing all the way to the bank. He's still got his $50,000.

    • @marcsimmonds5483
      @marcsimmonds5483 5 років тому +1

      As long as the bank isn't more than one supercharging stop away.

    • @foxpup
      @foxpup 5 років тому +2

      Supercharging stations are irrrelevant to non-Tesla EVs. Even though Tesla takes federal funds to build them, they still don't share with others.

    • @AdamSmith-gs2dv
      @AdamSmith-gs2dv 5 років тому +1

      @@foxpup Which is bad, EVs need to be like gas cars and have a standard port for "refueling". It already bad enough with laptops and phones having thousands of different ports to do the same thing in the car market it would be a nightmare

    • @foxpup
      @foxpup 5 років тому

      Non-Tesla EV drivers are living the nightmare right now. They can't use Tesla chargers and few are building decent fast chargers or even L2 chargers for them even though there is a standard. It's all a consequence that no-one, not even Tesla, is actually making money manufacturing EVs and until they do, there is little incentive to build up infrastructure. Manufacturers have stockholders to keep happy and throwing money heavily into nonprofitable operations is a great way to get removed in company leadership.

  • @reggiebuffat
    @reggiebuffat 5 років тому +1

    This is a fantastic job Jonny and the crew. Great photography, and great human touch.

  • @xavierStark84
    @xavierStark84 5 років тому

    Was waiting for this video like Xmas.
    Thanks Jonny and team, you're awesome! Cheers.

  • @coalacorey
    @coalacorey 5 років тому +3

    Great video! Colorado looks beautiful

  • @matthewburroughs9597
    @matthewburroughs9597 5 років тому +55

    Wife has an sti.
    Might get some funny looks in the UK with that one.

    • @PedroTRamos1
      @PedroTRamos1 5 років тому

      Now we know who wears pants in that house.

  • @uwemuller2944
    @uwemuller2944 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for this extremely well-made review! It's always such a joy to watch your videos.

  • @AdamSaunders
    @AdamSaunders 5 років тому

    I love this format.. Nothing but honesty from actual owners that are just normal people.

  • @matiasg19
    @matiasg19 5 років тому +15

    I love the show, the content, the presenters and how it's produced (music, grading, angles etc.). It's so satisfiying to watch! Keep it up!

  • @Gochsener
    @Gochsener 5 років тому +170

    the future is there. if there was unlimited production of this car, in a month, there would be 10-15 million model 3s on the roads of europe and north america alone. the other companies are 5 years behind, some even 10.

    • @nxlvi
      @nxlvi 5 років тому +5

      No, because the problem is not the car it's the fact that you can't buy one in Texas and Utah. Also superchargers are scarce in some places

    • @OniNekomon
      @OniNekomon 5 років тому +23

      @@nxlvi in Europe home charger is plenty for daily trips.

    • @Hey-bz8is
      @Hey-bz8is 5 років тому +2

      No.

    • @nxlvi
      @nxlvi 5 років тому +2

      @@OniNekomon But some people don't want to install one but I see where your coming from

    • @CagriAkpak
      @CagriAkpak 5 років тому +9

      _wood_ wood It is also not possible for the majority of people living in apartments. US is a large country (size), so I'm guessing there are a lot more single homes in US than anywhere else.

  • @ChrisandKnight
    @ChrisandKnight 5 років тому +1

    I've had my Model 3 for 4 months now, just crossed 14,000 miles in that time **That's normal driving for me** and had to supercharge paying $450 for all that driving. Just got my 14-50 installed at home today. I love the car, it grows on you and becomes part of your life in an interesting way.

  • @peterfireflylund
    @peterfireflylund 5 років тому

    That was a genuinely pleasant video -- thank you!

  • @elektrotehnik94
    @elektrotehnik94 5 років тому +6

    Liked the kick-back format of the customer experience review :) I believe this car deserves at least another review since it's such an important car. There has not been a "classic" review of Model 3 here, I think it should be done.
    This is a car that is iconic no matter how you slice it. It deserves more attention :)

  • @Solstice42
    @Solstice42 5 років тому +4

    Some thoughts about driving the Tesla Model 3 for the first time in the first week
    Initially we purchased the Tesla Model 3 car thinking that this was part of the future and it was to cut our carbon footprint and to save money in a daily commute that was costing $1,900 a year in gas (premium grade ~ 563 gal./yr.) ... but then you find when sitting in the car, that the performance is out of this world - the acceleration, the steering, the breaking are so responsive - like what you expect from a German performance car like a BMW. Then, after cruising down the highway and experimenting with the auto pilot, you find that you’re thinking about how much of a sea change in safety this is, even just the following distance system, which granted is available on other less expensive cars, but the full auto-pilot - wow! Then it hits you that all the other cars around you are burning gasoline - gasoline that came out of the earth and is being put into the sky and you realize that you're electric - part of which at least is coming from the sun either directly through photovoltaic or indirectly through wind. And that brings you back to the whole carbon footprint thing you started with....
    Adding up all of the reasons above, you start to wonder why more people have not gotten onto the electric bandwagon - for most of the performance and convenience, in the form of plugging in at home, means never having to go to a gas station is reason enough - our reasons enough. The brilliance of Tesla is arguably the fact that they made a car electric for all the great reasons electric cars out perform gasoline cars driving - acceleration - low maintenance - low operating cost - ease of use - and in the process the elegance of the solution is that it also helps save the environment for human existence.

    • @miguellopez3392
      @miguellopez3392 5 років тому +1

      The green side of EVs is debatable if you're in an area that produces most of their electricity using coal power plants then you aren't much greener then a ICE that gets 37mpg, I live in Washington, arguably one of the best places for ev since most of our electricity is renewable and electricity is 8 cents a kWh where I live with gas being $3.40 only problem is that I dont have the money for even a stock model 3, hopefully Tesla brings it down to a price where most people can afford one and put the nail in the coffin for ICE.

  • @marekspot9314
    @marekspot9314 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for this original review and for all those gentlemen with new Teslas - enjoy!

  • @joshuasmith7369
    @joshuasmith7369 5 років тому

    Great job Johnny. This is why I started watching Fully Charged.

  • @beaker9videos
    @beaker9videos 5 років тому +34

    I found this one really good. Nice to hear from owners but also got to mention the production values. Camerawork (even the in-car stuff) and overall quality is excellent. I wonder how long the video would be if you just went through every single function and feature. So much stuff I wouldn't have dreamed of. Three-stage heated seats in the rear plus it switches off the air-con in the back if there's nobody sitting in the seats. Lovely to see the designers fully realising the potential of a computer-controlled environment and making it practical and useful.

    • @jujitsuboy730
      @jujitsuboy730 5 років тому

      David White
      Keep in mind we get software updates about once a week to add features or fine tune things. It’s pretty cool.

    • @Greenhornet7
      @Greenhornet7 5 років тому

      David White a

  • @jadytv9325
    @jadytv9325 5 років тому +14

    Loved the camera work

  • @eterlizzi
    @eterlizzi 5 років тому

    This is so cool to hear from actual owners of the vehicles. Great job and format!

  • @mtbse789
    @mtbse789 5 років тому

    Best episode to date. Excellent!

  • @xjr1618x
    @xjr1618x 5 років тому +16

    Watching this video sitting on my Model 3 AWD

    • @larryspiller15
      @larryspiller15 5 років тому +1

      Notice Jonny said it was only available in rwd? Kind of funny how he slipped up on that because even if they shot this months ago we've always known awd was coming.

  • @DersimLondon
    @DersimLondon 5 років тому +18

    I never buy a new car, but tempted to put my deposit down for this car, love the white one

    • @mcplutt
      @mcplutt 5 років тому

      You are 2.5 years late :-)

  • @toptobottom247
    @toptobottom247 5 років тому +2

    Great interview. This is the type of interview that media giants won't cover because there isn't any drama. Just truth and in a good way. Tesla is not perfect but they are nothing short of impressive.

  • @CaseyHonkHarris
    @CaseyHonkHarris 5 років тому

    Really well done. Thank you for the great video!

  • @timkebienda1809
    @timkebienda1809 5 років тому +22

    Are we just going to ignore that Nissan Leaf on the far right lol

    • @LoanwordEggcorn
      @LoanwordEggcorn 5 років тому +4

      Jonny acknowledged Leaf as familiar and very popular in the U.K.

    • @Secretlyanothername
      @Secretlyanothername 5 років тому +2

      They've done a great Leaf video, it's worth watching!

  • @jontait2843
    @jontait2843 5 років тому +79

    That dark grey colour, one of the owners cars, is lovely. Get my first EV, a 40kwh leaf, next month. After my 3yr stint with that I'm hoping to move onto a Model 3.

    • @madjamjar
      @madjamjar 5 років тому +5

      I thought the exact same about the colour.

    • @nhcs2k
      @nhcs2k 5 років тому

      @@madjamjar #Metoo

    • @ianpdavies1
      @ianpdavies1 5 років тому +2

      Definitely my favourite colour and the one I would have. This car needs to be in the UK now!

    • @TommyboyGTP
      @TommyboyGTP 5 років тому +2

      There's going to be a bunch of off lease Model 3's coming up in the next 3+ years, and that's when I'm going to get mine.

    • @jontait2843
      @jontait2843 5 років тому +1

      @@TommyboyGTP good thinking!

  • @pangit9999
    @pangit9999 5 років тому

    Fully Charged knocked it out of the ballpark again with this one, top quality production values and Jonny Smith is brilliant as always. Best review of the Model 3 yet!

  • @TeslaSchweiz
    @TeslaSchweiz 5 років тому +2

    Really really well made video and footage. Crazy how far fully charged has come and it was entertaining from the very beginning.

  • @shepherdsknoll8
    @shepherdsknoll8 5 років тому +4

    In the last 6 months we have taken (2) 3k road trips. Flawlessly operated in 100 degree heat at 80-90 mph. I had the Model S , it was just too big and heavy for me, the Model 3 is much sportier, a combination of sports car, family sedan, and muscle car.

  • @knowledgebyte
    @knowledgebyte 5 років тому +5

    I've ordered a e-golf as my first EV and will likely trade up for the model3 in a couple of years. Another great show.

    • @0tispunkm3y3r
      @0tispunkm3y3r 5 років тому

      EGolf is a genuinely good car. Had one for 4 months on an experiment. So refined and such a nice thing to drive (the VW Golf MK7 is a very accomplished and we'll engineered car). My only complaint was that it did seem to devour it's battery if you took it on the motorway. But maybe that is more a function of EVs. When I took it cross country to work instead it fared much better.

  • @herbmyers805
    @herbmyers805 5 років тому

    Thanks Johnnie for a great video

  • @orange-sun-labs
    @orange-sun-labs 5 років тому

    Excellent video! You clarified that for me with some nice details, thanks.

  • @ramblerandy2397
    @ramblerandy2397 5 років тому +4

    This one slipped under my radar. Published today but didn't ding-a-ling my notification bell. Bloody algorithms. This is my kind of video. 😁

  • @Mesonix
    @Mesonix 5 років тому +12

    What a great laid back non fanboy review! 👍

  • @marcobusch
    @marcobusch 5 років тому

    I have expected Jonny's impressions about this car. Thank you guys.

  • @fineartz99
    @fineartz99 5 років тому

    Continued high-production quality.
    // Very enjoyable viewing/ learning of first-hand experience.
    // Classic Jonny-style interview. Exceptional all-round.

  • @playset-seho
    @playset-seho 5 років тому +3

    that video was about time :D

  • @rs232cserialuserumdecadave5
    @rs232cserialuserumdecadave5 5 років тому +13

    Great video! We are from Lisbon, Portugal, no Model 3 in Europe yet, we test drove the Model 3 in Chicago, last August 8. My wife she is not into cars. She got in love with the Model 3. We have an S and a 3 order. I love the S, we can't wait for the 3 to arrive! Congrats on the video / review! I wish we had the 3 here already!

    • @farzana6676
      @farzana6676 5 років тому

      When is the 3 coming to Portugal?

    • @pcdeflopes
      @pcdeflopes 5 років тому

      Farzana Patel now since Oct 14 we have a Model 3 on display at the Tesla store. First deliveries are expected in February 2019

    • @farzana6676
      @farzana6676 5 років тому

      @@pcdeflopes But there is no charging network in Portugal

    • @pcdeflopes
      @pcdeflopes 5 років тому

      Farzana Patel who told you that? Chademo 50 kW network with plenty spots from North to South, East to West, and Tesla supercharger 120 kW network growing

  • @TheProjectOverload
    @TheProjectOverload 5 років тому

    Great quality video - Love the casual style and using real owners. A+ in overall result!!

  • @dxutube
    @dxutube 5 років тому +2

    Very important & honest video. & I love it when you time & key the music in line with the end ident!

    • @dxutube
      @dxutube 5 років тому

      @Mark Taylor-Hankins Thanks Mark, my fav by a long way is the VW Camper ua-cam.com/video/TQut6ks3nSY/v-deo.html

  • @bigcliffe
    @bigcliffe 5 років тому +3

    Nice episode. I could hear the excitement in all of those owner's voices when they talk about where they came from in terms of previous vehicle types and how they enjoy and are excited over the whole package. Here in Barbados there are lots of Leafs. DHL has purchased a number of the EV vans for their deliveries. Saves them lots in fuel and maintenance.

    • @foxpup
      @foxpup 5 років тому

      The US postal service should be using such equipment. :-) Even LEAFs would be useful in that context. I can visit my mailbox with my LEAF just as easily as the mailman (actually a very pleasent woman) does every day.

    • @bburton333
      @bburton333 5 років тому

      Actually, the US Postal service should contract out to have a retrofit kit created to enable converting their small delivery trucks to EV. Many of those trucks are probably only driven less than 10 miles a day (exception being rural communities) so in those cases, a 10 kWh battery could be enough to drive 30 miles or three days of deliveries. Charging could be done every other day even off of 120 volts 12 or 16 amps overnight.
      For rural deliveries, something like a Leaf could work. In some localities, mail carriers can select their own vehicle. This mail carrier uses a Model S ua-cam.com/video/6s14n9PXZx4/v-deo.html.

  • @FireMunki63
    @FireMunki63 5 років тому +3

    Thank you for such a "real" video without all the razzmatazz so often part of "other" UA-cam videos. Thoroughly enjoyed watching this with my coffee. Now to save up for a Tesla Model 3!

  • @garylawrence3873
    @garylawrence3873 5 років тому

    Best show ever, thank you

  • @yasserarafath709
    @yasserarafath709 5 років тому

    I love this video ! Such pleasant motion and in depth discussion

  • @Mykle1AZ
    @Mykle1AZ 5 років тому +25

    Absolutely love our Model 3. If you are on the waiting list, hang in there...you won’t be disappointed. The ride, the features, the ease of charging (at home or at supercharger), and the range make it so easy as our only car. Got questions...ask away!

    • @courtneyvegan9448
      @courtneyvegan9448 5 років тому

      I thought the steering wheel was also faux leather.

    • @rp1455
      @rp1455 5 років тому

      How much does it cost?

    • @Mykle1AZ
      @Mykle1AZ 5 років тому +2

      Starts at $35,000 USD (base model should be out early 2020), but right now the lowest cost model includes $5,000 premium upgrades and $9,000 larger battery, so it's $49,000 at the moment. Can go up to over $80,000 if you add dual motors performance with autopilot and future full self driving packages. See www.tesla.com/model3 for details

    • @carlochoi9376
      @carlochoi9376 5 років тому

      Myklen IZ weo

  • @danielkao3123
    @danielkao3123 5 років тому +3

    Great video! Loved it! - One quick question though. What was the filming date? I noticed Scott's white Tesla had a temporary tag/plate that expires in July 2018 and there were references to the Pikes Peak event. Was this filmed sometime in early June of 2018? Thanks!

  • @Solstice42
    @Solstice42 5 років тому +1

    One week now with Model 3 and I would agree with all these comments - it is an AMAZING performance car!

  • @patmcdaniel2016
    @patmcdaniel2016 5 років тому +1

    I have just received mine on Monday. AWD black. This car is just amazing.

  • @traildust4521
    @traildust4521 5 років тому +48

    The model 3 made Jonny's hair grow back.

    • @AllThingsEV
      @AllThingsEV 5 років тому +1

      It was filmed in June, before he shaved his head.

    • @rogerstarkey5390
      @rogerstarkey5390 5 років тому +7

      @@AllThingsEV
      (It's called a "joke"?)

    • @matthewburroughs9597
      @matthewburroughs9597 5 років тому

      I've just been watching him on Fifth Gear, shaved then.

    • @evolt7553
      @evolt7553 5 років тому +3

      That's some neat marketing!
      ''The new Tesla Model 3 is so good it makes your hair grow back''

    • @DiscoFang
      @DiscoFang 5 років тому

      Yep, it was sure a long wait for it!

  • @___OmerAJ___
    @___OmerAJ___ 5 років тому +12

    love EVs.

  • @OpenMind3000
    @OpenMind3000 5 років тому +1

    Great review!

  • @HisLoveArmy
    @HisLoveArmy 5 років тому +1

    I LOVE, that you guys did an interview with real world people who drive them daily. Great feedback.

  • @ooru_suthalam_vanga_
    @ooru_suthalam_vanga_ 5 років тому +3

    And finally an EV that can boast of its performance rather than those eco-friendly things..I think that's the success of Tesla..

  • @B0BHW
    @B0BHW 5 років тому +46

    Oh Jonny, I'm eating my heart out here. I reserved my Model 3 in May 2016 and I have a distinct feeling the earliest I'm going to take delivery here in the UK will be late Autumn (Fall). No, not Autumn this year. Autumn next year 2019. That'll be 3.5 years of waiting. But hey! I actually got to look at a Model 3 at Goodwood Festival of Speed a few weeks ago. Not drive it you understand. Just look at it! C'mon Elon!!

    • @stevenlane8542
      @stevenlane8542 5 років тому +4

      Bob Harding-Williams Me too. I think you’re probably right! My local Tesla store in Bristol are estimating August 2019 configurations with Oct/Nov deliveries in the UK. Long wait!

    • @AllThingsEV
      @AllThingsEV 5 років тому +5

      Hang in there. It's well worth it!

    • @jonhastilow9274
      @jonhastilow9274 5 років тому +4

      I am right there with you, I went to see it at Goodwood, beautiful car, reserved 1st of April 2016... Simply can't wait!

    • @B0BHW
      @B0BHW 5 років тому +3

      Yes, Tesla Bristol. That's my local centre too. As they say "in every cloud - a silver lining", late Autumn next year will create more time to save enough cash to buy my Model 3 outright.

    • @BevanEdwards
      @BevanEdwards 5 років тому +2

      Oh jeez. If you lot who reserved in 2016 are worried about getting it in 2019, I'm gonna be SOL! I ordered mine in April THIS YEAR! I'm gonna be waiting until the top end of 2020 at this rate! Ah well. More time to save up, I guess!

  • @solomongabert6776
    @solomongabert6776 5 років тому

    This is my favorite video you guys have made. Exceptionally well done!

  • @mitchellbarnow1709
    @mitchellbarnow1709 5 років тому

    Finally, there's something made for us left-handers! The Model 3's door handles are best when operated with the left hand, because you push in with your thumb and pull with your hand. It's all one smooth operation!

  • @lucidmoses
    @lucidmoses 5 років тому +4

    I can just see Jonny's thinking "there never going to sell many of these they put the steering wheel on the wrong side of the car" :p

  • @TriviaChallenge
    @TriviaChallenge 5 років тому +24

    The TM3 is an iPhone moment. They will sell millions.

    • @GAMEVIDSnorwegian422
      @GAMEVIDSnorwegian422 5 років тому

      Meh.. Cant really compare em now... today`s Iphones sells absolute garbage...

  • @UAPJedi
    @UAPJedi 5 років тому +1

    Been waiting for this one👍

  • @geebee2703
    @geebee2703 5 років тому

    Best model 3 review I've seen yet.. like a POV review, I love it