TESLA MODEL 3 20,000-MILE OWNER'S REVIEW

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This 20,000-mile owner's review of the 2019 Tesla Model 3 highlights both its strengths and weaknesses after 16 months of ownership. The reviewer praises the intuitive 15-inch touchscreen, responsive performance (especially in the dual-motor Long Range variant), and the convenience of the Supercharger network and over-the-air updates, which continuously improved the vehicle. The lack of a traditional instrument cluster was surprisingly not an issue, and the reviewer appreciated the one-pedal driving capability and accurate energy graph. However, criticisms include the glass roof's heat radiation on sunny days, the need for an aftermarket sunshade, a frozen screen issue requiring reboots, and a concerning 9% battery capacity loss in just 20,000 miles, which was more significant than expected compared to other EVs. Minor gripes also included the lack of grab handles and the flimsy sun visor clips, though the latter was improved in newer models. Ultimately, despite these issues, the reviewer loved the car enough to purchase a new one, citing the improvements in the latest refresh.