TESLA MODEL 3 70MPH CONSUMPTION TEST W/ 20" ZERO-G REFERRAL WHEELS

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This video tests the real-world consumption of a Tesla Model 3 equipped with 20-inch "Referral Wheels" and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires, compared to the stock 18-inch "Martian MW03" wheels. The reviewer, Kyle, notes that while the 20-inch wheels significantly enhance the car's aesthetics, they come at a considerable cost to efficiency. During a 70 mph round trip test, the car averaged 301 Wh/mile with the 20-inch wheels, a figure the reviewer deems "thirsty" and "not good at all." He contrasts this with his own rear-wheel-drive Model 3 on aero wheels, which achieved 300 Wh/mile cruising near 100 mph. While acknowledging the test wasn't perfectly scientific due to slight elevation changes and a brief rain shower, the conclusion is clear: the 20-inch wheels are primarily for looks and are not recommended for road trips or efficiency-focused driving. The reviewer expresses a preference for the 18-inch Martian wheels for practical use.