Tesla Model 3
The Model 3 is Tesla’s entry-level car and now the best-selling electric vehicle on the planet. The Standard Range Plus model with rear-wheel drive offers 423 kilometres of zero-emission driving. If you select the dual-motor Long Range variant with all-wheel drive, expect to travel up to 568 kilometres on a full charge. There’s also a Model 3 Performance with a bit less range (507 kilometres) but ludicrous 0-100 km/h acceleration in 3.3 seconds.
Detailed ratings
| The Car Guide rating | 79% |
|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 10/10 |
| Reliability | 5/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 9/10 |
| Overall | 7/10 |
What's new in 2021
Configurations and options often change on Tesla models.
Pros
- Very good handling
- Best-of-class acceleration
- Continuous updates of the car over the air
- Very fast and practical network of "superchargers"
Cons
- Steering less communicative than the competition
- Firmer ride with 19-inch wheels
- Uneven build quality and fragile paint
- Uncertain long-term reliability