Made in China! New UK Tesla Model 3 side by side comparisons v US made. Which is better?

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We get our hands on one of the first of the new Made in China Tesla Model 3s and bring it back to our showroom for some in-depth side by side comparisons. What’s new, what’s the quality like, is it better or worse?

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[luketansell]

The thicker, metal speaker grilles are probably because lots of people would bump them with their foot when getting out, and the plastic ones cracked easily

[garystolk]

I got my model 3 on the 1st of march to i did not know it was a made in china until watching this. mine seems spot on too.

[casperhansen]

Looking forward to the Model Y from Giga Berlin, I would love to see what you think about it when it gets available.

[metrosb]

Being OCD, seeing you compare panel gaps really eased my obsession. I always look at the gaps at my car and notice alot of flaws. I was hesitant in buying a Tesla because of the panel gaps but seeing you compare and use a ruler to visualize the gaps really helped me on deciding to purchase a Tesla on the future. Thanks!

[iowgtr]

Fremont is still hit and miss, but if China can churn out cars at this quality level consistently then we are onto a winner. The wooden door trim does look better in the flesh. I hated it from the photos and was praying mine got delivered with the old panels. I picked mine up today and it's a non issue, they are fine.

[allenfazer]

Would be interesting if you used that special gauge that measures paint thickness to see if there is a difference between the MIC and MIA models. Thanks

[Durzel]

Great in depth video. Having all 3 generations of car side by side, under the same bright lighting, makes it really effective to compare the differences. I have to say though - the wood looks terrible to my eyes, completely different shade (?)

[simonprebble]

Yup got mine yesterday as well. Only neg really is the frunk panel gap. Heated steering wheel is a lovely addition. Mine LR sits at 72cm tall on aero 18” wheels

[JRCarReviews]

You forgot to check tail lights if the turn signal is wider? European were short, China are wide. Also there was some speculation model 3 & Y are getting air suspension in the future.

[JBfromParis]

Hi! Hello from Paris. Thank you very much for this video, it’s very informative. Did you see a significant difference regarding the batteries ?

[tzdkb]

I'm an owner of a 2021 MIC Model 3 Performance (I'm currently in China), was just curious what batteries the UK MIC cars have as they have transitioned to CATL for the SR+ and LG for the Performace, hence I do get a lil less range compared to the Fremont Model 3s

[codykonior]

Also I’d like to see more of that right hand side door wood trim because the light in the video makes it look a completely different colour.

[czimagine]

Great comparison video. Looking forward to seeing the evolution of the Y as it envelops the additional features the 3 has taken on over the past few months!

[chargedup]

Good news, mines the end of the month!

[peterwilliamson]

Hi Richard, I'd be interested to know if the MIC cars have a rear Mega-Casting like the Model Y.

[HunterTTP]

2:12 the door wood is a completely different color than the dash, hope they find a darker dash wood for future versions

[danpaul]

Get my long range on 13th, WELL excited!!

[izinyoka]

great video, thanks for taking the time!

[pigedehekkan]

Heated steering wheel should be compulsory here up in the north and Tesla finally implemented it on the 3. 👍
Now all that's missing is air suspension and a HUD for Tesla 3 and Y to be perfect.
The wooden dash trim is just silly and should be the same colour as the rest of the dash. Looking forward to seeing your upgrade.
Changing the speakers could simply be to lower the costs.

[douglasmartyn]

Great video never realised there were so many updates ( not all of which I like) but the fullest coverage I’ve seen. A heated steering wheel is undoubtedly the most ridiculously wonderful almost obscene selfish luxury. Folk laugh at it till you’ve had one and someone takes it away. I miss my heated steering wheel more than anything 😂