On New Year's Day, Tesla and suddenly released the revised Model 3 and Model Y. In addition to adding no price increase, the very competitive price of Model Y also attracted a lot of topics and attention. It is said that nearly 100,000 orders were received in one day, and even three or four friends around me placed orders. After the price cut to the delisting, my heart is very strong, but when I saw the 34w P and Y, I still couldn't help but shed tears...
It has been half a year since I picked up the car on July 7th. As of today, I have driven 12345km. So I want to record the car experience in the past six months, and also give some reference to those who are planning to buy a car.
35 million budget, why choose Model 3?
objective reason:
- Shenzhen limit licensing. The lottery is still unlicensed for five years, and the license plate price fluctuates around 50,000 yuan. The
- car is mainly used for commuting in the urban area, and will travel in the Pearl River Delta on weekends. There is a gas car at home. Both the
- community and the company have charging parking spaces (non-private), and the popularity of charging piles in the Pearl River Delta is high.
- Tesla requires no maintenance, low charging costs, and the long-term cost of using a car is much lower than that of a petrol car.
main reason:
like Tesla. No matter what you buy, like is the most important thing.
I set a flag in a small book when I was a sophomore, and I wanted to buy a Tesla before I turned 30. I did not expect that this goal would have been achieved within three years of graduation. It is also because of Tesla's continuous price cuts that cutting leeks have given itself a chance to be harvested in advance: (
35 million cars have also been driven. The biggest feeling is that Tesla is with tradition The car is very different. The main difference lies in the OTA upgrade capability of the whole car and the design concept of the whole car. No matter it is c-class, 3 series, a4, after buying it, there will be no surprises and changes, but the same The tool.
and Tesla is more like a product of the Z era, and even leads the direction of future automobile development. The central control that reduces complexity, adheres to the concept of environmental protection, replaces leather with synthetic leather, and constantly updates each A variety of new features make this car more fun. , like other Z-era products, has a lack of personality, outstanding advantages and disadvantages, and constant debate. has been buying a car for half a year, at the rate of one version per month In the iteration, there are always some interesting features (such as the recently updated external speakers), although there will be no qualitative changes, but you will always be full of expectations for it.
better topicality, five-second acceleration, excellent Control and constant OTA updates are the reasons that attract me to buy it.
options and modifications
I bought Model3 with long battery life, 18-inch wheels, white exterior paint and white interior.
The stitched steering wheel skin is pasted with carbon fiber sheet. Z5z
Modification content: dark glass film, chrome strip blackening, wheel hub blackening, chassis blackening, brake caliper color change, small rear wing, atmosphere light, steering wheel foreskin.
collection The modified Moodboard
In order to make the body look more slender, a black film is attached to the bottom of the body to adjust the visual effect. I draw a good picture and find the store to do it. Z3z
white interior with ambient lights, it is really beautiful at night. Z5z
Be punished by the traffic police to ensure the comfort of the daily car, try to change the car to your favorite appearance.
Personally think that the top 3 modification that can enhance the car's temperament: caliper> change color> atmosphere light
, if insurance is included, always The price is 38w (in the end it was over budget). See now W3P and Y, I can’t help but feel sad...
charging is not troublesome, saving money is real.
Talking about electric vehicles cannot be avoided is charging and battery life, and the most important thing before buying a car is to know your own car environment .
Generally speaking, as long as there is a charging station in any of your frequent destinations (company, home, shopping mall), then buying an electric car will be a very happy thing, without any anxiety.
If you want to drive ten kilometers away for charging, the car experience will be greatly reduced. In the north where there is heating, it is better not to buy an electric car without a home charger.
The community and company where I live have charging stations. Although it is not a private parking space, it is okay to charge once or twice a week, so daily charging is never something to worry about. Park the car, plug it in to charge it, unplug it when driving, and drive away, once a week. This experience is much better than waiting at the charging station for forty to fifty minutes, and there is no need to go to the gas station to smell. The newly-built row of v3 overcharged in
community downstairs, Tesla's piling speed is really fast in the second half of the year.
The charging network in the Pearl River Delta region where I am located has been relatively complete, and Tesla overcharges have also been spread across various cities, and there is no pressure on the surrounding self-driving. I have not encountered mileage anxiety in six months. Starting from the end of 2020, Tesla's overcharging construction speed has doubled, and new overcharging stations are launched every day. As Shanghai starts to produce charging piles, it is believed that after 2021, the charging network will be denser. Therefore, endurance anxiety may only occur during long-distance travel across several provinces, but if it is across provinces, I will give priority to choosing a more comfortable plane.
Compared with gasoline vehicles, the charging cost is really low. After driving 12,300 kilometers in the past six months, I spent 1617 yuan on charging. (Of course, Tesla also gave 1500km overcharge mileage.) If it is a petrol car, it may have spent tens of thousands of yuan on gas. After switching to Model 3, the most expensive one became the parking fee.
PS: Before buying a car, check your charging conditions again and again.
charging pile small science (currently there are four main types):
battery life is enough, but never too much.
I bought the long-range rear-drive version. When I pick up the car, the display is full of 515KM, and now it is full of 533KM.
To tell the truth, if it weren't for your own car, I don't believe that the battery can get more and more. After several tests, the extra mileage is not virtual power, but can be used 1:1. Maybe it is the result of OTA optimization in the past six months, or it may be the release of Tibetan electricity. In short, I still can't feel the endurance attenuation. My expectation is that as long as it can be maintained at about 500km.
is fully charged and stable in the range of 528-535
My coordinates are Shenzhen, Guangdong. This is a city with 11 months of summer and the coldest temperature above 5 degrees. This kind of temperature is very suitable for electric vehicles, even in the wailing month of northern trams, because the air conditioner is not turned on, the battery life performance is better than in summer. The daily charge to 90% is about 480km, and it can actually drive about 440. My commuting distance is 75km, basically oneIt’s enough for Monday. Because it is convenient to charge, it is not deliberately used to recharge, so the battery life performance can be satisfactory. Compared with the standard battery life,
has a long battery life of 150km, which does not seem to be much, but in daily use, it can significantly reduce the charging frequency and anxiety . There are no worries when running at a high speed of 500 kilometers. You don’t need to worry about the battery when you run to Guangzhou and Zhuhai on weekends. The improvement of this experience is worth tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, it is recommended to buy the long-range version as much as possible, unless the budget is tight, the mileage will never be too much, but it is very uncomfortable when it is not enough. The battery life of 500km can cover all my car needs.
endurance science:
electric vehicles are different from fuel vehicles, and there will be power loss in standby. Especially in the hot summer when parking outdoors in the open air, the car will take the initiative to cool the battery, and sometimes it can lose 5-10km a day. If you keep using the app to wake the car, it will also affect the car's battery life. Due to the need to heat the battery and turn on the air-conditioning, high-frequency short-distance driving (5 times a day, 5 kilometers each time) consumes more electricity. On the contrary, the energy consumption can be much lower for a long-distance one-way.
Driving Experience & Assisted Driving
I think the best thing about Model 3 is: when you want to drive, it can provide an excellent driving experience. When you don't want to drive, just hang the AP and let it go by itself.
control is the strength of Model 3. Many people complain about comfort and charging, but no one will question its driving experience. Because of its small size, fast speed, and precise steering, it is easy to feel the so-called "combination of man and vehicle." Model 3's driving feedback is very accurate. Whether it is steering or road feedback, the acceleration is also excellent. In addition, it is a rear-wheel drive, and there is a sense of pushing back. I also drove Xiaopeng P7 and Han, these two cars drive more like a fuel car, especially in terms of steering and kinetic energy release/recovery, not as pure as Tesla. Another point is that Tesla's driving seat is more like a coupe. It is difficult to adjust to a long-term comfortable riding posture, but you can easily adjust it to a posture suitable for intense driving. In general, this is a car with a very good driving experience, and drivers can have a lot of fun.
Compared with the driving experience, the riding experience is much inferior. This car is more suitable for young couples. After the front row is adjusted to a comfortable width, the people in the back row are actually aggrieved (especially compared with Model Y). The short trip within two hours can be done. It is really uncomfortable for a longer time to sit. Don't think about five people. Fortunately, most of the time, my car only has people in the front row. I occasionally take my parents to swim around, so it is enough. Those who need space are still recommended to go directly to Model Y. The price of Model 3's clear road feedback is that the bumps and bumps are more obvious, and people who drive will think it is good, but people who ride in the car don't think so. In terms of sound insulation, it is far less unbearable than what is said on the Internet. Compared with the two or three hundred thousand cars, it is quiet when driving at low speeds. Wind noise will be noticeable after more than 120. But it is indeed not as good as Xiaopeng P7 and Mercedes-Benz .
If you do not have road rage, AP assisted driving can greatly relieve driving fatigue. As an Internet worker, I often work overtime until 10:11. I really don't want to drive at this time. Since the journey home is almost the entire loop (Shenzhen North Ring), as long as you open the upper loop and open the AP, you can silently be a passenger. AP can perform well on closed roads. As long as you are not in a hurry, you can let it go by itself, but at this stage it is unrealistic to expect it to change lanes and overtake like a person. After half a year of use, I have figured out its habits, and can safely let it go by itself when walking at high speeds. Believe me, AP driving is more reassuring than letting a girlfriend drive.
Tesla's active safety system is also excellent. I tried the situation where I did not press on the brake force enough when the car in front suddenly braked, and the car automatically pressed the brake to death. I also didn’t see the car speeding up when changing lanes.Turn the steering wheel back automatically to avoid accidents. Usually, when driving, the surrounding vehicles cross the line and the alarm is very timely. Tesla has done a good job in active safety.
In general, if you care about the multi-passenger experience, there are many better options. But if you want to drive cool, Model 3 can provide a driving experience far beyond this price, especially the Model 3 Performance version. Surprises and regrets of
Model 3
mobile phone control:
can control most of the functions of the vehicle in the app, such as turning on the air conditioning in summer and heating in winter, and no longer need to bring the car key. When approaching the vehicle, it will be automatically unlocked. car. These seemingly inconspicuous functions can greatly improve the car experience, so that sometimes you may forget to lock the car when driving other cars...
is probably the most versatile car app
camping mode:
can sleep in the car during camping or lunch break, It consumes about 8km of electricity in one hour. After the Model 3’s back seat is down, I can lie down on the 180, and it can actually sleep with the folding mattress of Uncle Little’s house. At this time, I am more envious of Model Y.
It’s really interesting to drive a Tesla to camping. The car can hold things better than imagined.
sound external:
can play the sound when you press the horn, and sometimes remind the driver and pedestrian on the road to become gentler. It can also be played as an external speaker when camping, which is a very practical function.
can change the horn sound, and even play the song
while driving. Christmas mode:
cars will turn into sleighs, turn lights will turn into bells, and other cars will turn into elk, which is particularly interesting.
Santa drove a Tesla on the road
games & streaming:
and others can swipe for a while when they are bored, b-stations, drag racing, 15-inch screen is still very comfortable to use. But it can actually be better. Not to mention the lack of NetEase Cloud, Apple Music, and even the ability to full-screen lyrics. There are overseas versions.
Map & Voice:
This is the most regrettable part of Tesla vehicles. Although the intersection enlargement is increased, the urban area can be used. But the operation logic of the entire map is still based on Google Map, which is completely different from domestic navigation habits. Therefore, to go to unfamiliar places, you still have to rely on mobile phone navigation. This is a place that can be done well but not done well. The voice is worse, both in recognition and functional coverage, it is the worst among all the new forces. Connecting to the mobile phone's Bluetooth and using Siri, the experience can be improved several levels.
workmanship & after-sales service:
may be lucky, my car works unexpectedly well. No abnormal noises, seams, and water leakage problems have been encountered, even better than the Highlander at home. I encountered an abnormality of the co-pilot's door lock once in half a year. After I went to the service center for inspection, I transferred the goods to my door and replaced it. Other than that, I did not encounter other problems. The after-sales attitude was quite good. But I also see that there are various bad after-sales problems in the car owner group, so it may really be a probability event.
buying advice
Before buying, please confirm the climate and the convenience of charging.
Due to the winter shrinkage of the lithium iron phosphate battery model and the setting of full charge every week, unless you can install your own home charger, it is not recommended to buy the standard battery life version. At this stage, Model 3 Performance and Model Y long battery life are both 33.9W. The choice is actually very simple. If you want to be cool, buy Model 3 Performance, 3.3s acceleration, four-wheel drive front-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive freely switch, unless you encounter Ferrari or GTR on the road, there is basically no opponent. If you have more people in your car most of the time, then choose the Model Y long-life version. Some suggestions for matching
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wheel hub , 18-inch wheels perform better than 19-inch wheels in terms of tire factory, endurance, turbulence, tire noise, etc. (there are many comparative data to confirm), but the difference is not that big. The 18-inch car is recommended for daily use, and it can save 6,000 yuan. Is it not good to buy ribs? And the 18-inch is also very nice after removing the hub cover and changing the color. Model 3 Performance does not need to be selected, the zero-gravity wheels are very beautiful.
wheel blackening + yellow calipers, effectively improving the appearance of 18-inch wheels
car paint , Xiaote’s super workshop color change is 4500, and the original color is 8000. I didn't have a choice at the time. Now I recommend buying black and changing the film myself. After all, the price is much lower, and no matter what the color is, it will always get tired in two years.
I think white is the most suitable color for Tesla.
White interior is highly recommended. This is the most Tesla option. Car paint can be solved by pasting film, but the interior can't be changed. After picking up the car, many owners and friends expressed regret for not having the white interior, because it was so good-looking. There are also many friends who worry that the white interior is easy to get dirty. But after half a year of use, it is still the same as the new one. Because it uses a special coating, it occasionally rubbed some dirty things, and wiped it clean with a cleaning tool. Even a car rider spilled a cup of coffee without leaving any marks. So as long as you don’t wear primary color jeans every day, it’s okay to use white. The
big white eye stickers have increased the car’s turnaround rate. This picture was also written by Tesla’s crazy sales
at the end
In the difficult 2020, the happiness that Model 3 brings to me is continuous. Whether it is more freedom to travel, many places to go, upside-down modification, research on car culture, or buying new energy stocks, I will bring a lot of gains in 2020. After starting with Model 3, I have never touched my petrol truck at home, and I can’t drive it anymore... After the three-year loan is repaid, I should replace the car with Model Y with the new battery and continue my pure electric journey.
