Investor Jason Calacanis: “Model 3 is best tech product since the iPhone”

Monday January 22, 2018 7:01 pm PST by Dave Lee

Investor Jason Calacanis has been driving his Model 3 for 6 months. And in response to a raving LA Times review of the Model 3, Jason called the Model 3 “the best tech product since the iPhone”.

Another extremely positive review of @Elonmusk’s mass-market masterpiece: the @Tesla #model3

I’ve driven the model 3 daily for six months — it’s the best tech product since the Iphone. It’s *underrated* even with these amazing reviews. https://t.co/lZikfEi2eh

— jason (@Jason) January 20, 2018

In response to the question, “Any features you wish you had or don’t need? For example, is the 300 mile battery necessary?” Jason replied: “The 300+ mile battery is insane and delightful.”

The 300+ mile battery is insane and delightful. You can certainly get by with 200 miles like I have for many years with the model X and model s cars I’ve owned.

But I got the 300 miles and I’m looking forward to LA and Tahoe road trips!

It will be 400 and 500 miles soon I bet https://t.co/sCQawS5cyM

— jason (@Jason) January 21, 2018

Jason Calacanis also calls the Model 3 “underrated” even with the amazing reviews that have come out regarding the car.

In my opinion, Jason is right on. There have been many reviews on the Model 3 and even though many rave about the car, I think they underplay how significant and amazing the Model 3 is.

The Model 3, in my opinion, is even a more amazing product than the Model S when one considers the price point of the Model 3. In the long-range Model 3, one gets over 300 mile range (75kWh battery!) in a car that’s drives like a dream, and all for $44,000. This is truly incredible and mind-blowing. What Tesla has accomplished is nothing short of amazing. And this is why the Model 3 truly is the greatest tech product since the iPhone.

If you’re looking for more comments on the Model 3 by Jason Calacanis, check out this CleanTechnica article from several months ago.

Tesla owner gets T-boned by drunk driver and walks away unscathed

Monday January 22, 2018 3:01 pm PST by Dave Lee

Reddit user, OneTrueGod, posted a photo of his recent accident and thankfully he wasn’t hurt.

A drunk driver was driving in a Chevy Tahoe and speeding in a 25mph lane when he ran a stop sign. The SUV t-boned OneTrueGod’s Model S.

Initially the driver tried to flee the scene but he was arrested and charged with felony DUI according to the police.

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My Initial Impressions on the Model 3

Saturday January 13, 2018 5:01 pm PST by Dave Lee

I took delivery of my new Model 3 about a week ago and I am thoroughly impressed.

The Model 3 is an amazing car. First, the car looks and feels like a Tesla. I’m glad that they kept many of the exterior design features of the Model S as the Model 3 looks like a slightly smaller Model S. Driving the cars feels like vintage Tesla. Instant torque, seamless acceleration, and great handling. In fact, since the Model 3 is a smaller car, it handles curves much more adeptly than its big brother the Model S. Under 60mph, the Model 3 is a much more fun and nimble car to drive. At the end of every day this past week I was left thinking, “Wow! This is a great car!”

The interior of the Model 3 is the future of Tesla interior design. I personally think they nailed the interior design and it feels great inside. The seats feel great. The simplicity in design is stunning. I was quickly able to get used to the 15” center screen and wasn’t bothered by the lack of a driver console screen. Some people online have complained about how some of the functions work on the 15” screen, but I know all of the software can and will be improved upon. What they have right now is a fantastic start and is more than capable.

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