I've been following the Model 3 for a long time, and would like to make a decision about whether to pull the trigger on a model 3LR soon. I am coming from a prius, and interested in getting a high quality, modern EV. (I also looked at the Leaf and Bolt; but in most ways the Model 3 seems superior.) But, I have one concern.
I understand from reading many reviews and posts that the suspension is very firm, befitting a sports car. I'm sure I can get used to that myself, but I'm concerned about how it works with kids. My main use will be to drive early-teen kids around to school and activities (sometimes 30+ minutes each way); sometimes on smooth roads, other times on rough SoCal highways.
Can someone with kids comment on the suspension? Do your kids complain about getting jolted in the back seat or get car sick? Would you hesitate to take a Model 3 from SoCal to San Francisco with kids in the back?
In our prius, my kids sometimes complain about bumpy roads (esp. on long drives or when reading or doing homework in the back seat)... but it is manageable. I'm wondering if the Model 3 would be worse.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
I understand from reading many reviews and posts that the suspension is very firm, befitting a sports car. I'm sure I can get used to that myself, but I'm concerned about how it works with kids. My main use will be to drive early-teen kids around to school and activities (sometimes 30+ minutes each way); sometimes on smooth roads, other times on rough SoCal highways.
Can someone with kids comment on the suspension? Do your kids complain about getting jolted in the back seat or get car sick? Would you hesitate to take a Model 3 from SoCal to San Francisco with kids in the back?
In our prius, my kids sometimes complain about bumpy roads (esp. on long drives or when reading or doing homework in the back seat)... but it is manageable. I'm wondering if the Model 3 would be worse.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!