First EV and I’m never going back!

The M3LR RWD is exceptionally efficient and drives like a go kart when you're not on FSD. Finally a vehicle that feels modern.

I got the 2026 Model 3 AWD in December and I’ve never loved a car this much! I wanted blue with white interior but this one was available immediately with the one free lease upgrade, so I went for it and I don’t regret the color combo at all! I was hesitant to get into an EV since I live in an apartment, but I’m in a very EV friendly city with a lot of options to charge so I went for it. My apartment complex has chargers and I have several superchargers available very close to work. I usually charge once a week and pay about $10-13 per charge, so money wise it’s pretty much the same if not a tiny bit less than the Kia I had before it. My commute is about 20-30 min depending on traffic and on the weekends we usually take it out a few times to go to dinner or buy groceries. I usually go during my lunch once a week and chill for the 20-30 minutes it takes to charge, or I’ll leave it connected overnight at my complex. Just thought I’d add my experience for those in a similar situation. The car is a blast to drive and absolutely worth it!

This is the AWD but agreed! Honestly FSD is cool but not worth it for me. I love actually driving the car.

Congrats and welcome to the club. Let the accessorizing begin. I’ve had mine 16 months and have loved everything about it.

Yeah, once you get over 300 miles of range then destination charging isn't as much of an issue, but being able to charge at home makes EVs so much nicer. Glad to hear you're enjoying yours!

You have to back out of that spot…

Yeah my wife got the 3 RWD last year. I have a Y AWD. My car is technically faster, but the 3 "feels" super fast because it sits low. It's fun to drive. And even though it's RWD, it does awesome in the snow with winter tires. Super fun car. Wife loves it.

Totally agree after getting my M3 this past summer. Congrats, the white looks super slick!

Why?

Looks good. Got an EV in 2023 and also not going back.

Exactly. We plan on buying a home within the next couple of years so that’s the plan eventually. Even for some slightly longer road trips I just charge to 100% the day before and have no issues.

Thanks! I’ve already bought all weather mats and some center console storage organizers. I plan on tinting soon too.

Thank!

This was basically my situation when I bought mine back in 2023. Worked out fine until we moved into our first house last year and got the Wall Connector installed. I did end up with the blue with white interior, like you originally wanted, but man, my delivery day was a slight disaster 😅 My original car was somehow damaged in transit but neither the SAs or myself got informed until I was already there on Delivery Day. They did try to get me to switch to one with black interior. Absolutely not. I paid for the white seats, so I'm getting those damn seats. 🤣 Worked out in the end, and I do love the car, but I hope next time is smoother. Absolutely will not go back to an ICE car. Glad I made the jump to an EV and not get a hybrid, since I was considering one as an option. Glad you're enjoying the car. Hope it continues to treat you well and have fun accessorizing it!

Is it the Standard?

Damn that sounds rough! At least it was worth it lol

You need to be beat-up for taking this long to realise what you needed all this years

I don’t think I’ll go back to an ICE as a daily driver. I would have a 70s Porsche 911 as my weekend car 😉 https://preview.redd.it/hwzd909q5kdg1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cb069c65b415322be89bfe1038bff1111111a742

lol I was hesitant to get a Tesla because of the politics, but I’m glad I put that aside and made the jump!

Congrats, I wish I got the AWD instead of the base RWD!

While I have other ICE vehicles for commuting I feel the same driving my 25 M3 AWD almost exclusively for my 170 daily commute during half the year when I work at a ski area including winter months except when there is a winter storms with lots of snow when I drive my trusty Subaru with winter tires on it. I do use the FSD a lot (subscribe during the 6 months I commute) but it is a fun car to drive, particularly on the mountain roads I drive daily. I garage it and with L2 charging I can precondition off the house power and have minimal range hit in cold weather. It’s just a phenomenal vehicle to drive. It’s great in packed snow with a bit of ice just on the stock Hankook all seasons but next year I’m going to upgrade to dedicated winter tires and drive it in more marginal conditions. Enjoy!

It’s never the same after a Tesla

Great. If you need suggestions on any accessories, just ask.

Congrats!!

Yeah I’m not going back either. EVs only in our future! The wife is already looking at a model y lol

In the front is a curb…it was joke btw

Even faster 🤣 cannot go wrong with that.

Living in a cold climate, you wouldn't be so certain.

It’s a good thing I don’t.

Though Elon is the GOAT of all GOATs, he still not perfect - some crap will come with it

I got my M3 in November and those were my exact thoughts. There’s zero chance of me going back.

No it’s automatic 😬🙃

Welcome to the family :)

Congratulations, welcome to the club ☺️

Thanks!

Thank you!

>Thank you! You're welcome!

Amen to that, brother

I love white on this model. Good pick!

Thanks! My wife loves it too and it’s definitely grown on me, no regrets on the color.

White looks great at night brother

no but you can go forward. I could see a white M3P would look even better in that spot (like mine)

Wish I got the Performance but I choose the RWD because it stated more mile range . I was thinking of always driving back to my hometown which is 8 hours away. Purchased mines last year

Nice

Just got a pre-owned one and my horn isn’t working. I’m not big on buying cars but I know I needed an ev. Can someone please help me to see what could be wrong.

That’s probably something you need to take the car in to a service center for

I do think the Model 3 is the best model in the Tesla line up.

Haha... sounds like us in 2019 when we got our m3 lr rwd. Still going strong with only 45k miles. Lost about 10% battery over nearly 7 years and maintenance has been a new 12v, a set of tires, air filters replacement, and wipers. Costs us about 6 bucks to fill up in the garage. Fantastic cars.

It is an awesome car. For me there is currently no other option on the market for a car combining simplicity, fun and performance. I drive the performance model.

Congratulations 🎉