Honest Impressions After 30,000 km with the Tesla Model 3 — Why a Porsche Owner Gives It a “12 out of 10”
公開日：2026.04.17
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The Shocking Test Drive and Purchase
It’s been nearly two years since I bought my Tesla Model 3.
The Model 3 Long Range delivered in May 2024 has now surpassed 30,000 kilometers on the odometer. That’s about 15,000 km per year, a clear testament to how well it serves as the daily driver in our household. My wife’s Taycan 4S Cross Turismo has also exceeded 35,000 km, making our two-EV setup an integral part of daily life.
What initially convinced me to buy was the test drive. Simply sitting down, buckling the seatbelt, and pressing the brake was enough to get started. There’s no traditional gear lever because Tesla has decisively removed the need for humans to manually select gears. Even the sun visor isn’t removed the old-fashioned way—no pulling a hard clip; instead, it slides smoothly on magnets. Every tiny detail clearly reflects a philosophy of designing the car from the ground up. I had never felt so strongly how outdated conventional cars were until experiencing this.
Handling That Impresses Even a Porsche Driver
As someone who usually drives a Porsche, I can say with confidence:
Tesla’s driving experience is genuinely thrilling. The immense power and acceleration go without saying, but the true strength lies in its precise handling. The car maintains perfect neutral steering; neither understeer nor oversteer is easy to provoke. The steering angle matches the vehicle’s turning radius in an exceptionally linear way. Unlike some Japanese cars where there can be a disconnect between steering input and the actual trajectory, Tesla offers no such mismatch. This is likely because the car is designed assuming AI will drive it autonomously. Any mismatch would be a challenge for AI systems to handle.
That very design philosophy translates into an incredibly rewarding experience for human drivers.
Drive it on winding mountain roads, and the car’s talent becomes unmistakable. On tight, twisty uphill mountain roads, it would be no contest for most sports cars. And this is just the Long Range variant; the Performance model would be even more overwhelming. The body rigidity is high, and although it suffers from limited tight-turn maneuverability, the driving quality surpasses that of many sports sedans.
A Rolling Study and Theater
The cabin quietness is worth highlighting.
The Model 3 features double-pane glass, effectively muffling sound so well that you hardly hear your voice escape outside even during phone calls. In many Japanese cars, voices leak easily during calls, but Tesla owners don’t have to worry about privacy.
The 17-speaker sound system delivers flawless audio quality, ranking among the best in-car audio systems. Whether you play music loud or watch Netflix on the display inside, there’s no need to fret about disturbing the environment outside.
With the right Tesla microphone, your car even becomes a fully equipped karaoke box with echo effects.
The presence of “Camp Mode” is also significant. Given my working style, Tesla becomes a mobile office anywhere. I park in a coin parking lot, set up a table, turn on the air conditioning, and queue up background music. That alone creates a café-like environment to focus wherever I am. Is there anything more practical for an EV serving daily transportation needs?
Software Updates: Tesla’s Greatest Weapon
Tesla’s biggest allure is unquestionably its software updates.
Updates arrive roughly every month, never taking longer than one and a half to two months. I’ve experienced dozens since purchase, and the difference from day one is staggering. The range at which surrounding cars and pedestrians are recognized by the display has vastly expanded. Support for Amazon Music, automatic suppression of AC fan noise during phone calls, the evolution of existing headlights into adaptive headlights, passenger seat touchscreen controls, and increased number of cameras for Sentry Mode recording are just a few examples. Countless features have been added over time.
Are there any other cars that keep improving free of charge long after purchase?
By 2026, as flagged by Tesla Japan’s CEO Hashimoto, Full Self-Driving (FSD) is expected to be approved in Japan. This functionality will be accessible via updates. What about other EVs? They may occasionally fix bugs, but updates that add revolutionary features like FSD are almost unheard of. I cannot see why anyone would opt for less future-proof EVs.
That said, I often hear “I just don’t like Tesla’s design.” I get it.
But Tesla isn’t a car you buy primarily for looks. It’s more like an Apple Watch — how many people buy that watch just because it looks good as a fashion accessory? Most use it because it’s overwhelmingly convenient. Tesla is the same. If you want a good-looking car, go ahead and keep it as a hobby car.
After driving 30,000 km, my honest rating for the Tesla Model 3 satisfaction is well beyond a perfect score — I give it a 12 out of 10. It ranks among the very best cars I’ve ever owned. Whether you end up buying one or not, I strongly recommend at least taking it for a spin. You’ll immediately realize this car is on a different level from Japanese or German vehicles. And you’ll be amazed at what a vehicle created by one of the world’s leading software powerhouses can truly deliver.
Just in case, here is my Tesla referral code link.
You’ll get a discount on the vehicle price, so don’t forget to use it if you decide to buy.
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