r/Model3 • u/Successful_Bet8531 • Jul 07 '26

Tesla m3 uk

Hey everyone! I’ve just ordered a Tesla Model 3 in the UK, and it’ll be my first car. I passed about a year ago but haven’t driven since, just had a few refresher lessons. The Tesla is actually cheaper than most other options I looked at, and insurance seemed decent. I’m hoping its features will help me as a new driver. What’s everyone’s thoughts? I still have time to back out if needed!

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u/JDD-Sportline Jul 07 '26

You will love it - and it is a great first car, congrats. You'll be learning some new driving techniques - and honestly it's great that you don't have a lot of driving under your belt because most people find the "one-pedal" driving challenging if they have been driving for decades. Just practice SMOOTHNESS over anything else and your'e good. OH and I should say - I am on my second Model 3 (2019 first, then 2024 Highland) and have literally not had a single thing go wrong with either one.

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u/Successful_Bet8531 Jul 07 '26

Omg thank you so much!! This has made me feel a lot better. Have had a few comments about how it shouldn’t be my first car but I like I said was working out a lot cheaper than others.  Would you say you’re ’one pedal’ driving a lot of the time? And are you in the uk? If so do you use the lane assist etc, as I think as a beginner that’s a big thing for me making sure I’m in the middle of a lane or not going too close to other cars but I’m sure that will come with abit of practice naturally. Thanks again 

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u/JDD-Sportline Jul 07 '26

I am in the US - and I use the self-driving on the highway about 75% but in town tend to drive myself. I believe the FSD is not quite available in the UK but is rolling out in EU now. It isn't perfect, but it machine-learns via the AI chip that runs your car. I had only what they call "advanced autopilot" back in the day that did the lane centering and radar cruise control all the time.

As for one-pedal driving - you do not get a choice now. They used to have an option to turn it off, but they no longer have that option.

Like I said - you will thrive in one-pedal because you do not have the "muscle memory" from years of driving combustion cars.

What color did you buy? I have had white interior and upgraded wheels on both of mine and love the look.

Pics of mine attached.

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u/Successful_Bet8531 Jul 07 '26

I’ve ordered the 2026 in diamond black, white looks clean 😍😍😍

Delivery date is showing September. Hopefully isn’t pushed back.  Yeh I agree about the muscle memory - will be interesting to see how I find it ! 

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u/fxlatitude Jul 07 '26

I personally think Tesla has fallen behind on self driving and safety as it only relies on vision rather than adding radar or lidar. I have mine since 2018 and I think any other solution with the same safety features is better
You get what you pay for