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What an awesome car- the acceleration is unreal! 3.1seconds 0-60. 

Super low electric cost per mile, 

£0 VED tax

Mot'd till September 2024

310 mile claimed range, (some sources claim 329), I find 270 achievable in the real world.

98,500 miles but looks and feels brand new: 500k++ miles expected life

Fully loaded- top spec, panoramic roof, auto summon, karaoke & games, track mode, Front & rear heated seats etc. etc.

Also Vat Qualified which means if you have a vat registered company you can claim 20% back. (No VAT to pay)

Comes with universal mobile charger, Both key cards and wallet.

Additional info for anyone new to EVs:

  Performance: 

If you care about performance AND the environment- there is no better car on the market (IMO) by a mile under £20k.

Tesla list the power as 331Kw =~455bhp BUT it has received over the air updates in 2019 that increased the power/ efficiency, so ‘independent dyno testing has measured its horsepower at around 520 horsepower at the wheels!’ (equivalent to 650 crank hp (what all ICE combustion cars are measured in)

Check out the M3P beating just about everything on the road- including an 800hp nissan GTR

Racetrack monster beats bmw M2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DFUSttN75Y

Better looking than the model S IMO, and 1847kg = 320kg lighter which massively improves handling!! 

PE version has larger brakes, larger wheels and 10mm lower, firmer suspension for better handling.

Weight is far lower down and more evenly distributed than an ICE car so this disguises the additional weight in the corners very well. Its only 100-200kg heavier than an M4 or supra anyway!

The most advanced traction Control system on the market (torque vectoring rather than brake modulating) means grip, safety and confidence is superb. 

This has a track and drift mode! (not possible to add this or upgrade SR or LR models) allowing you to alter handling from 100% front to 100% rear, and reduce the stability control and change the amount of regen braking on the fly and keep track of temperatures and tyre pressures.

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a36329678/2019-tesla-model-3-performance-by-the-numbers/

VS 2023 model 3 P:  I personally don’t see the point in spending extra cash on the facelift (front and rear lights shape only) and slower 2023 model 3 (with a heavier LFP battery) just for a tilting screen (aftermarket options available for ~£100), screen in the rear for kids and heat pump.

Range and running costs: 

For anyone new to EV’s: range anxiety is often the primary concern but having the car fully charged from your house is a major benefit.

Tesla superchargers for longer journeys and road trips are numerous and convenient and the car automatically adds them to your journey.

The charging network is the main reason a lot of people choose Tesla over other brands and the model 3 also charges incredibly fast: 20-80% in ~20 minutes (up to 250kw). The most I have seen is 195kw but this is faster than any other tesla model or other EV on the market- less time than I can eat a sandwich and check my phone. 

I found the standard wall charger kept the battery at the recommended 80% every morning and it is v easy to set to higher % if needed for a longer trip. Installing a higher power wall charger is not essential unless you are using the full range every day. 

If you are wondering if 95k miles affects performance… barely at all is the answer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCVnirLlj5I&ab_channel=OutofSpecReviews 

after 100k miles: 24/3/24 https://youtu.be/3AbStgJrRic?si=4V6vvQDhGXu-PCFv 

As you can see, battery capacity reduces ~5% after the first 20-30k miles and then flattens off. 

Only 5% degradation expected between 100-200k miles.

Average electricity cost per year for 10k miles on the octopus energy tariff 7.5p per kwh = £200 (driving sensibly) or at most £300 driving with a heavy right foot. 

It is considerably more expensive using chargers away from home, but even if you only use 40p superchargers (no home charging), the price per mile is still under HALF that of a petrol or diesel car.   

Vs £2000 for a lower performance 35mpg petrol car @£1.5/L 10k miles.  

Add to that Zero road tax and super low servicing cost & even larger saving if you cover more than 10k miles.

Very very low servicing costs (just tyres really) and eventually brakes & suspension bushes in future.

Depreciation: The original purchased was £57,900+ extras so this now represents incredible value for money. 

EV's have depreciated a lot in the last few years so it is a far better time to buy, now that the hype is dying down.

With the performance and features it offers, I can't imagine it will depreciate further vs anything else.

Reliability and ease of use/ tech: 

I was originally concerned about some stories on the internet of expensive Tesla parts/ repairs but this is a 2nd generation car compared to the model S and becoming far more common, so 2nd hand replacement parts are far cheaper than you might expect.

For anyone wondering how long batteries last: consensus is to expect 300-500k miles before a noticeable drop in range.

1 million mile tesla https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxCURT2NBpI 

The model 3’s uses 21700 cells that are newer technology than the majority of model S’s and it charges MUCH faster.

Very few instances of battery failures due to the incredibly sophisticated BMS and better cell cooling. https://cleantechnica.com/2019/01/28/tesla-model-3-battery-pack-cell-teardown-highlights-performance-improvements/ 

The sound system and clarity of bass is far far better than I've had in any previous German car.

The software integration is next level: the phone app can start/ stop/ schedule charging on demand, 

Schedule departure for pre-heating the interior, and defrost windscreens before you've left the house!.

The autopilot is a bit unnerving at first but hilariously brilliant once you're used to it and massively reduces fatigue on motorways. 

Sentry mode allows the numerous exterior cameras to record if someone drives into your vehicle while you're not in it- ideal for office car parks!

Any questions let me know