Still, the range is very much real-world useful. If, for example, like most people your commute is no more than 30km each way, that adds up to 300km in a week to get to and from work, meaning you won’t have to charge your Model 3 Monday to Friday.įurther, most Tesla buyers are telling us they are also installing a charger at home, which means your Model 3 would always be topped up in the morning when you’re ready to leave for work in any case. While you won’t get to those theoretical maximums, just like a petrol or diesel engine can’t match its ADR figure, it’s fair to say the real-world range of the Standard Range Plus is more than enough for the average owner. On the NEDC system, our tester has a range of 460km, against a whopping 620km for the Long Range and 560km for the Performance. ![]() ![]() Of course, being an electric vehicle, maximum power and torque are available from 0rpm effectively – 190kW and 375Nm respectively quoted by Tesla.Ĭlaimed range is where things get interesting, and it’s why I think you should be looking at this Model 3, even though the more expensive variants are the ones that most people talk about. Still, 5.6 seconds for this Model 3 is hardly slow. Because the two more expensive variants are dual motor, AWD platforms, they are faster – 4.6 seconds for the Long Range and 3.4 seconds for the Performance. Top speed is pretty much irrelevant in Australia, but the 0–100km/h run is what most people focus on with Tesla. Similarly to how you receive updates to your smartphone, Model 3 owners receive updates to their car remotely without visiting a service centre. Over-the-air software updates add functionality, enhance performance, and improve the driving experience of Tesla vehicles. The standard equipment list is impressive, too, with some of the noteworthy inclusions being: 18-inch aero wheels, a 15-inch centre touchscreen that seamlessly integrates media, navigation, communications, cabin control and vehicle data into one intuitive interface, keyless (literally) entry and start, and a glass roof – amongst many other features. Ahem, three variants of Model 3 for you to choose from, budget permitting. Within the Model 3 range, then, you start at $73,900 for this car, move up to $91,613 for the Model 3 Long Range, and end with $102,013 for the Model 3 Performance – all before on-road costs. And on paper at least, there’s plenty to like about the Model 3. With the Model 3 it wanted to offer a simpler, more affordable car that would appeal to more people. That’s quite some way away from the six-figure prices of most other Teslas we’ve spent time with. Our test car starts at $73,900 before on-road costs, and has only a single option – $1500 for the Deep Blue Metallic paint.Īfter all those on-road costs are added, at the time of testing, you could buy this Model 3 for $81,550 drive-away (in NSW, final costs will vary by state). So, here we have the most affordable Model 3 variant, and on paper at least, the one most electric vehicle converts should be looking at in the Tesla stable. ![]() That’s not a bad thing, because you’ll probably be exploring the options list in any case, but there’s something to be said for the purity of a base car.Īnd, in the case of a Tesla, you’re still accessing plenty of the technology and ability that would have brought you to the brand in the first place. The demo cars are quite frequently optioned up to the hilt, and it isn’t always easy to get your hands on the entry-level variant. Manufacturers want to showcase their vehicles in the best possible light, and as such, most are fitted with any number of optional extras to ensure we have the absolute best test-driving experience we can.īuyers often experience the same thing when they head to a dealer for a test drive. ![]() It’s not easy to do regardless of brand either. In other words, the one you buy if you want a Tesla, but your budget won’t stretch to the more expensive variants.
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