New Tesla Model 3 Standard LFP v Long Range v Performance - real world range and charge compared!

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Well this was interesting!

I’ve recently been driving the latest Model 3 Standard Plus ( previously known as SR+ ) and it’s remarkably efficient. In the real world I don’t think it can be too far off the bigger battery Longe Range and Performance models for range.
But there’s only one way to see. Drive them side by side in convoy at the same time on the same roads at the same speed!

LFP can be charged to 100% daily compared to the others 90%. It looks like this then equates to the same range! The others only gaining if you charge to trip level.

It’s a cold day including rain sleet and snow but we set off and head for Rugby Services.

We measure their efficiency both with and without supercharging pre-heating. We then work out pro rata range for each.

And yes we checked all tyre pressures. And yes we swapped the order of the cars in convoy to ensure no aero advantages.

Then we can map the charging profile for each car. How long will it take to add 100miles, 150miles and also replenish all that was used to get there?

I found it interesting and I hope you do too.

Richard Symons

Thanks for watching!

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[redjohn]

For me the LFP battery is a game changer. It can be 100 percent charged every time, is more rugged, degrades less quickly than the other type batteries, contains fewer of the precious materials, able to receive twice as many charge cycles in its life time. Yes it is heavier for a given capacity but yet again Tesla have shown the way forward.

[MarcoPon]

Your convoy comparisons are always some of the most interesting and well made real world testing!

[henriquerochelle]

We are here in Brazil always rooting for your success and that you continue to send us early and relevant information for the motorsport scenario of the future! thanks !

[omernagi]

Just ordered my model 3 standard and this has calmed my nerves about range anxiety. Thank you

[Llamapup]

Another great video. I understand the value of the LFP batteries being able to charge to 100% on a daily basis, but a journey like this for me would be a proper road trip where I would charge my LR AWD M3 to 100% . So it would be good to see the comparison with 100% charge in all cars. Maybe a journey of 275 miles including charging .

[markbonasso]

Excellent real world experiment. Selling my pickup truck and buying a Tesla 3. Was stuck between standard and extended range. Seeing your results, I am going standard! Not worth the extra 5K for about 25 miles distance. I'm glad I found this video.

[ezpoppy]

Terrific video and comparison! Love my 2021 M3 SR+ and have found it to be a very road worthy family (2 adults, 2 teenage boys) vehicle during the 9months / 10, 000 miles I’ve driven it. It’s been on a few round trips of 1, 000-1, 200 miles.

I’ve got a spring trip from California to Kentucky (~2, 500 miles one way) coming up and I’m very excited to see how the car performs.

Thanks for the great work and enduring freezing cold! Stay warm.

[Wassenburger]

Embrace your geekery and numbers! As someone with a science background, I really enjoyed the data obtained and graphs in this video. Especially in real world conditions. Really helped me make an informed decision between a standard model and Longe Range model. Keep up the good videos!!

[russvague]

Another great video! Was waiting for a comparison of the 3 versions. Thanks so much.

[glyn]

Thanks for all the hard enjoyable work that went into this real world range test

[TheophilusPWildbeest]

Exactly what I was wondering about (and I love a good spreadsheet). Thanks for doing the analysis, very useful.

[andrewgray]

Would be interesting to see what the long range on 18” wheels was like compared to 19”. Also I am interested in the supercharge charge time differences between pre heat and not pre heated. If you are not in a hurry, is it better to not pre heat? Great work as always 👍

[Redix]

The best data analysis I have seen on YouTube! This makes me happy with my choice of the standard range, although I was stuck with opting for the performance rims for a faster delivery date. But shouldn't hurt the range too much especially since I live in LA, CA.

[sebstott]

I wish people would more often quote time to add 100 miles of range. Time from 10-80% penalizes large batteries and doesn't take into account efficiency. It also gives a sense of what a road trip would look like if you were trying to reach the destination as quickly as possible (short charges keeping the battery under 70%).

[dwylhq]

Thank you so much for doing this real-world comparison Richard! Really isn’t much in it between SR+ (LFP) and LR! 🙌

[nielsruge]

Thanks for providing the figures also in metric, greetings from 🇩🇪

[JackMBradley]

4:53 can we just take a moment to notice that reverse parking...

[recklessrogue]

Another great convoy range test. Love the addition of the consumption and estimated range graphics.

[richardeskins]

Another great video. Really interesting to see the new SR perform so well in comparison. Like others, I'd like to see the LR with 18 areos.

[elmkglyfe]

You have one of the best channels discussing Tesla’s. You guys actually give relevant information vs the goofy “ things I wish I knew” type stuff way too many YouTubers are doing with goofy thumbnails and useless stuff. Keep it up.