“Highland” to the Highlands - new 2024 Tesla Model 3 v 2021 Long Range road trip.

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Published 2024-02-25
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February half term and it’s a family road trip from the south coast near Bournemouth to Scotland and staying in a beautiful cabin not far from Glencoe in the Dalmally area.
On the way we have stop off points including South London, Gatwick, Newcastle, Northumberland and Edinburgh.

I’ll take you along on the trip. It’s a great chance to see how the new 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range which was code named “Highland” during development copes with life in the Scottish Highlands.

Loaded with luggage and family and driven in cold and wet weather how will it do for real-world driving range, efficiency and charging?

Most of the trip is actually run on convoy with a 2021 Long Range so we can compare exactly if the new car is more efficient and how much further it can go. If you are thinking of changing your 2021 to a new Highland this will be a crucial video to compare battery usage when driven side by side on the same roads at the same speed at the same time.

Plus we see some amazing scenery along the way.


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If you want a luxury and EV-friendly getaway be sure to contact our friends Tristan and Fiona at Glen Orchy Farm for an amazing stay.

www.glenorchyfarm.co.uk/

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All Comments (21)
  • @mimikm222
    Thanks to your videos Richard, last summer I took my MY RWD on a trip from UK to Poland. 1000.6 miles one way. Have done this trip over the years with multiple cars with different family configuration. This time with 2 kids (1 and 17) and my wife. Never we have arrived so comfortably. Range was excellent, economy great. 1 Wh/m more than my average around the UK. Car was loaded to the glass roof and we were not going particularly slow. Super experience and I would never decided to do that with little kid if it wasn't for Your videos. Well I would never go for Tesla if I didn't stumble across this channel. Thanks and keep up good work!
  • @alancobbin
    I can certainly see why you go to the highlands it’s beautiful,as expected both Model 3’s didn’t even break a sweat,great video cheers guys 👍😉💪
  • Richard, hello from New Zealand. I look forward to seeing each post that you put up, they are always informative interesting and unbiased. Your posts are one of the best on YouTube. I enjoy your non dramaticism. Fantastic information, thank you Richard. 😊
  • Amazing video, thanks! We’ll drive from France into Scotland this April, so it’s a nice introduction to the area!
  • @JohnLovesSpain
    A Highland in the Highlands, maybe it's a first. I don't own a Tesla yet but I have hired 4 in the last 2 years for long UK leisure trips. I had no range anxiety as the super charging network removes any concerns about 'filling up'. Also many hotels offer free charging. Great video 👍
  • @timahl6037
    Thanks Richard, after watching this clip I booked a stay in Glenorchy farm! Currently in Tom Barr and enjoying the silence with the model 3 charging. Great recommendation for a break!
  • @pdjhh
    Great these are proper real use videos good work!
  • @ericvet8b
    Lovely trip with family. That Glen Orchy farm looks great!! Added to the list for short break. And I spotted immediately the Skyfall view!! Nice!! Also you consumption included having sentry mode on most of the time and dog mode so really good numbers!!
  • @BanditNZ
    Thoroughly enjoyed this one. Thanks
  • @frank118
    Thanks for making these videos. You are now officially a Highlander!
  • Thanks for sharing your journey. Really interesting to see the real world efficiency and vehicle use given the journey type, weather & motorway etc.
  • @ramblerandy2397
    Nice video, Richard. It just shows that there are no worries driving a BEV to places like the Scottish Highlands, Lake District, Welsh mountains, etc. Particularly in a Tesla with their superb effciency, but I've done road trips in my VW ID3. It's just not a problem. On the Scottish highlands, I'd recommend it to anyone who'd love something a little out of the way. Been twice, Xmas and New Years, and stayed in a nice warm chalet in Cannich. From there you can walk into the mountains [don't get lost or fall into a snow drift]. The scenery is absolutely superb.
  • @dang3254
    Hi Richard, Another great video! You have inspired me for a road trip in my 2021 M3LR! Glenorchy Farm booked for 4 nights in June for part R&R and part working Dan Shropshire
  • @lainetaylor3880
    Inspired by this video we are currently sat in one of the cabins at Glenorchy Farm. It's a lovely place I would happily recommend to anyone. Our Enyaq iv80 has transported from Darlington to here, Oban and Fort William with 0 issues 😊.
  • @Acarsfault
    I’m italian, I visited Scotland 3 times in my life. First time at 16 yo with a Vespa Second with an old Fiat 500 Third with a Range Rover Sport ..... next will be with a Tesla , 😅 thank you for your informative video
  • @Budooby
    This is awesome man! What a great comparison, thanks for making this!! Love all the math throughout, and beautiful views! Really really well done, and looks like it was a fun trip!
  • Great video Richard Scotland is a lovely place to go for a holiday very nice scenery I will look forward to seeing more of your videos 👍👍😁