Model 3 base RWD or premium LR RWD?
Was planning to buy the Tesla Model 3 Premium Long Range RWD (750 km WLTP) after a test drive but they just announced the base RWD (572 km WLTP) and now I can’t decide which one to order. The new RWD isn't available for test drives yet and it is my first EV, so I'd be grateful for your advice.
I drive:
- 150 km each way once a week, mostly on the highway at 100-110 km/h so about 300 km round trip
- Up to 100 km of city driving across the rest of the week
For charging:
- No home charging for foreseeable future
- Superchargers near me and on the 300km round trip although it’s a long day so I’d prefer not to charge on the trip back
- May be able to plug into a standard wall socket for 24 hours straight before the weekly 300km round trip
I was thinking of the premium LR RWD mainly due to range anxiety and the likelihood that I could get by on one supercharge a week. I’m not too fussed about the additional features apart from speakers (7 vs 9) and suspension (passive shock absorbers vs second-generation suspension with noise reduction).
What would you suggest? Do you think the base RWD would cover my range at highway speeds and in (the mild Australian) winter or should I get the LR RWD as planned for peace of mind? Would you charge the base RWD to 100% and the LR RWD to 80% or would 100% before the 300km round trip be okay? Would I notice a difference in the speakers and suspension? Anything else to consider?
Thanks in advance!