Photo: @Dan Burkland
Tesla latest 2022 Model 3 cars have improved cabin noise at 80mph on the highway, according to data collected by @Dan Burkland.
@Burkland compared cabin noise data in his current 2022 Model 3 to his older October 2018-built Model 3, driving at 80 mph in both on I-94 East.
The result showed a fair drop in cabin noise, resulting in a cabin noise volume around 4-5 dB quieter in the 2022 Model 3. Measurements were made with his Apple Watch.
Burkland’s tweet was ‘liked’ by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, essentially confirming the improvement and reduction of cabin noise in the latest Model 3.
(1/2) For those wondering if @Tesla has noticeably reduced cabin noise in newer Model 3s the answer is yes! Compared to data I had previously recorded from my October-built 2018 Model 3, my 2022 is about 4-5dB quieter at 80mph on a smooth highway (I-94E in this case). pic.twitter.com/vMlm72mnNL
— Dan Burkland (@DBurkland) July 7, 2022
While the noise reduction is fairly marginal and may not be audible to most ears, many users in the thread also reported noticing a decrease in cabin noise in their newer Model 3 units.
In 2018, Burkland also linked to a video showing how the 2018 Model 3 handled cabin noise at 75mph on a fairly smooth highway.
Tesla has improved cabin noise in its vehicles by adding double-paned glass for both the front and the back. The company continues to make micro improvements in the production of its vehicles, as seen in a recent video by Munro & Associates in their Texas-made Model Y teardown.
