Tesla Owner Reviews
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2023 Tesla Model Y RWD review - Long-term owner
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By Owner Review · 13 Oct 2025
USB-C Apple Watch not supported. Music not supported. FSD is not working.Deep middle space is big but too deep. Cargo areas are big and very useful. Middle armrest cover is not easy to use as it is open upwards rather than sliding.Full manual drive is perfect but automatic drive is still no where near to enjoy it as the system does not even recognise road signs, including speed limit.Insurance is not cheap. I charge at home with solar, so it usually very cheap for fuel. I haven’t paid any servicing so far.Model Y is very reliable. I haven’t had any issues (touch wood). I need to check tyre pressure more often as it needs 43psi which is much higher than ICE cars.
2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range review - Long-term owner
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By Owner Review · 11 Aug 2025
It's a tablet on wheels, one can get most things done on the touch screen just like playing with an iPad. Sometimes while I was driving I'd tap the ABC News or ABC Classic radio stations, which potentially utilised 2% of all the infotainment features. I also linked my YouTube music and Audible accounts to the car, so there is more stuff to listen to.There are four cameras on each side of the car and security footage can be accessed via the Tesla app on mobile phone. Luckily I didn't get into any accident, so I don't know how good the airbags are.A minimalist would appreciate the interior design of a Model 3. I'm not, but I think it's OK since I don't fancy decorations a lot. The rear trunk is only mediocre and this is not a good car to be at IKEA or Bunnings. There's frunk which most cars don't have, which can store suitcase-sized stuff.The Long Range variant of Model 3 has a great acceleration - after four years it's still amongst the fastest. Turning and merging are quite smooth thanks to its low gravity center.I'm an early adopter of solar power at home so it's a no-brainer to charge an EV with free fuel - solar energy. With a 7kW wall charger installed, it can charge roughly 50km per hour in the garage so two hours of charge is usually enough for daily routines.For servicing it's the best as it doesn't need one. I only need to go to a shop to replace tyres every 50,000km or so.Insurance is getting more expensive, though.For the past few years there's been no issue requiring roadside assistance, so I'd say it's a reliable car. Also it gets over-the-air software updates once in a while.
2023 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD review - Long-term owner
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By Owner Review · 20 May 2025
Heads-up/Teslogic magnetic phone point above steering wheel. Very interactive and easy to use.Huge boot space with extra tub, frunk, door and console storage and locked glovebox. Exhilirating drive. Precise and fun. Functionality is incredibly easy and sits on the road like a sports car.Under five dollars a day to recharge at home, driving 240km (30kWh x 16c/kWh= $4.80). I save $900 a month on lost money to pay for fuel. paid $60 to rotate tyres x3 in eight months.Haven't had any problems. Great car to drive and wasn't too bad either using fast chargers on longer trips. It's all a mindset and can't complain about the Tesla.
2023 Tesla Model Y Standard Range review - Long-term owner
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By Owner Review · 19 May 2025
It's a computer with a 15.4-inch FHD (Full High-Definition) screen.
With no engine and no (conventional) transmission, there's ample space for storage and the rear seats are flat on the ground. Only thing is the sunroof does not open.
Acceleration is satisfying. No transmission lag, meaning you get the full boost as soon as you pedal down.
Charging at home means I only pay around $4.00 per 100km. Service is on-demand so no 'fixed' cost.
No issues so far.