OFFTRACK: ’21 Tesla Model 3 Performance on Autobahn and German Twisties
Big thanks to Unplugged and Oleg from Atomic Tuning EU for lending me their brand-new EU demonstrator. I can’t wait to drive this car after the full tuning catalogue has been thrown at it!
0:00 Introduction to BTG OffTrack excursion
0:54 Walk-around of the 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance (lol at those panel gaps still!)
2:54 First drive impressions, plus comparisons to BMW G8X M3 and AMG C63S, kerb-weight & performance.
7:32 Autobahn attack! Tesla Model 3 Performance at full speed (265kmh on the limiter)
10:25 Thoughts on Performance EVs
11:10 Acceleration near the Hohe Acht
12:45 Sound quality in the cabin of the 21MY Tesla Model 3
13:40 That weird whistling noise under acceleration, it sounds like a washing machine
15:40 Thoughts about whether buying a Tesla is *really* saving the planet? Or just your neighbourhood?
18:57 Picking up Ali from Valiant Ecosse – can I convert a petrolhead to the darkside?
20:20 Running up the Virneberg hairpins with full acceleration
22:37 What will convert people to EVs?
25:15 Teslas on trackdays?
27:10 Teslas and range anxiety
28:10 Talking about the new Model S Plaid
29:30 Comparisons with Jaguar I-Pace begin
31:00 Who are Unplugged Performance? What can you even modify on a Tesla?
32:40 Big difference between Tesla and OEMS – durability of that performance!
34:00 Which Unplugged Performance upgrade parts will be fitted to this car?
34:50 Final thoughts; did I want this car after driving it? And what comes next?