Significant new rivals are circling, but the technology-packed Tesla Model 3 is one of the best electric cars around
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Go Anywhere
Model 3 is fully electric, so you never need to visit a gas station again. If you charge overnight at home, you can wake up to a full battery every morning. And when you’re on the road, it’s easy to plug in along the way—at any public station or with the Tesla charging network.
Acceleration 6.1 seconds 0-100 km
Range (WLTP) 491 km
Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Wright 1,752 kg
Cargo 649 litres
Display 15″ Centre Touchscreen
Built for Safety
Safety is the most important part of the overall Model 3 design. The metal structure is a combination of aluminium and steel, for maximum strength in every area. In a roof-crush test, Model 3 resisted four times its own mass, even with an all-glass roof: that’s the same weight as two full-grown African elephants.
5-Star Safety Rating
Adult Occupant ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Child Occupant ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Pedestrian ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Safety Assist ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Built around the Driver
The inside of Model 3 is unlike any other car. You can use your smartphone as a key, and access all driver controls in the central 15-inch touchscreen. The all-glass roof extends from front to back, creating a sense of openness from every seat.