In 2020 we recorded a video of our 2019 Tesla Model 3 allowing very loud road noise into the cabin. In fact, on decent roads at highway speeds it often surpassed 80db which is very loud.
We sold out 2019 Tesla Model 3 SR+ and bought a 2021 Tesla Model 3 SR+ largely because they change the drivers and front passengers windows to a lam-glass (dual pane glass) which is supposed to keep the interior cabin much quieter. Does it?
To put these numbers into context here is a table of comparing the inside of a Tesla Model 3 at normal highway speeds to other sound events
What Is New in the 2021 Tesla Model 3
2021 Tesla Model 3 Interior Changes
Double layered acoustic glass on the front doors to keep road noise down
Heat Pump replaces heater & air conditioner to improve real life range
New flat black center console replaces piano black high gloss which showed finger prints
Two cell phone wireless charge pads are integrated into all models in the center console
Sentinel Mode now uses integrated memory, no longer requiring USB stick from consumer
2021 Tesla Model 3 Drive Train / Exterior Changes
Added about 25 Kilometers to the battery range
All chrome replaced with blacked out trim
New headlights
New wheel caps and RIMS
White is now the ‘free’ color – all others cost about USD ~$1000
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There is way too much Tesla hype so I appreciate your honesty.