My First Week Owning A Tesla Model 3

After years of following Tesla and Elon’s direction for the company, I pulled the trigger and ordered a new Tesla Model 3. There were many moving parts when it came to my decision, and the culmination of which led me to my beloved Tesla. So, what’s it like going electric? 

BP, who? Shell, who? Marathon, who?

The most exciting part of owning a Tesla is also what makes Tesla, Tesla – it’s completely electric. 100%. There are no hybrid models, no half gas/ half electric – no, no, nothing of the sort. When you go Tesla, you are going full battery power, baby. Gas-guzzler no more!

All Tesla models, including the Model 3, come equipped with rechargeable lithium ion batteries. When it arrived, my Tesla came with a standard mobile connector that allowed me to charge my Tesla by plugging it into any old outlet. This is great in times of emergency, but charging it by connecting it to any old outlet only gives a few miles per hour to the battery life. Over time, it’s not really manageable. I had already ordered the wall connector so that I could charge my Tesla at a much higher speed, or approximately 40 miles per hour until it reaches full range at around 340miles. 

Flying by gas stations and never needing to stop at one… it never gets old. It’s a strange feeling, still. I spent the past ten years driving “normal” cars, stopping over and over to refuel, paying upwards of $4 per gallon at times. The ability to simply plug in your car at home or at your office and have a full range of miles to drive… it takes some time to get used to. But it’s a feeling I like getting used to. 

The fastest car on the planet

Yes, you heard me correctly. Didn’t you know, the Model S Plaid is the fastest car in the world? This sucker can hit 0-60mph in under 2.0 seconds flat with 1020 horsepower.. That’s, like, really, really, fast. It should be illegal, probably. 

Now, I didn’t order a Model S because I didn’t have a 150k car budget, but every model in the Tesla lineup is shockingly fast. Ultimately, this is because the battery delivers power to the motor from the very second you put your foot on the gas (haha) pedal. In gasoline-powered vehicles, there is a lag time right after you put your foot on the gas because the gasoline needs a couple seconds to douse the engine’s pistons, thus creating movement. Tesla has no gas, no pistons in need of coal lubrication, and no time at all to instantly accelerate. These cars are crazy fast. 

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range accelerates from 0-60 in 4.2 seconds, and just 3.9 seconds with an optional upgrade. The Performance Model 3 hits 60 in just 3.1 seconds. Until you are behind the wheel of a Tesla, it’s hard to understand just how fast that is. These cars are so fun to drive, and there’s no doubt the instantaneous speed has a lot to do with that. 

I’m excited to see what week 2 of being a Tesla owner brings!  

Stick around as the updates roll in about the Tesla Model 3

It’s only been about a week since my Model 3 arrived. I’m having a blast passing up gas stations and scolding at monster trucks that drive past. I still have a lot to learn about the car and I plan on sharing every detail. Stay tuned for some more updates from your favorite Tesla enthusiast.