Barrie drives a Tesla Model 3 SR+ 55kWh 2021.
This is Barrie’s first electric car, he’s owned the Tesla Model 3 from new and drives 5,000-10,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 5,000-10,000 miles and he achieves 220 miles from a full charge.
Why did you choose the Tesla Model 3?
- Efficiency
- looks
- performance.
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Positives – List 3 or more reasons why you love this electric car
- Performance
- tech
- looks.
Negatives – List 3 or more things that you really don’t like about this electric car
- Auto wipers
- phantom braking
- aftersales.
Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?
- Seat squeak
- wiper arm not fixed yet
- damaged interior trim on delivery
- internal rattles.
What are the standout technological features of the car?
Efficiency & recharging network
Surprise us! Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about this electric car
- Being able to watch TV & videos while charging
- routing to charge points on road trips.
What electric car(s) are you interested in next and why?
IONIQ 5 or Tesla
Electricity supplier & tariff – outline both positive & negative elements
Expensive
What public charging networks would you recommend to others and why?
Tesla & Pod Point – they always seem to work.
Insurer – outline both positive & negative elements
Churchill – it was cheaper to insure the Tesla than my Ford Focus.
Please itemise where you’re saving money owning & running an electric car
Running cost & ease of maintenance.
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