Tesla Model 3 Review

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Empower7
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May 5th, 2021, 9:26 pm

What you’re looking at is the reason why a lot of car manufacturers are now scrambling to bring out as many electric vehicles (EVs) as they can before government legislation brings the hammer down on fossil-fuel powered vehicles.

That reason is the 2021 Tesla Model 3.

Tesla set out to disrupt and subvert the general public’s perception of electric vehicles by taking them from being slow and boring plastic boxes to high performance vehicles with legitimate appeal.

From the Tesla Roadster, through to the Model S, then Model X, Tesla’s cars were never exactly cheap. So there was a need for a mass production mid-size sedan with a more accessible price.

In 2016, that’s when the Model 3 rolled out on stage, with an interior straight from a concept car, and a quoted US$35,000.00 price tag.

This has proved to be the ‘people’s Tesla’, with it being the most popular EV on sale today on Aussie soil.

Our loan vehicle was the Model 3 Long Range. I intended to put the Long Range badge through its paces, and uncover why Tesla is one of the most valuable automotive companies on the planet.
Build Quality
4.1 out of 5.
As Model 3 production ramped up to meet demand, many issues around paint and panel fitment arose, with customers needing to make warranty claims early into their ownership experience.

These issues haven’t dampened the overall enthusiasm for Tesla, as many current and future customers are hopeful Tesla will improve its quality checks as production plateaus.

How did this Model 3 fare with its build quality? We had it checked over by a Tesla owner who possesses one of the first Model 3’s that were shipped to Australia, and we got the tick of approval that this was indeed of improved quality.

Paint, panel gaps and interior trim pieces were all decently applied and fitted - it certainly looks like Tesla has taken strides towards improving the build quality of the Model 3.
During my time with the Model 3, I became aware of a rattle coming from the front passenger door. I couldn’t confirm whether this was the seat belt rattling against the door, or a loose trim piece generating this noise.

Other than this small rattle, the Model 3 felt solid, and overall was well built.
Value for Money
4.7 out of 5.
Our Model 3 Long Range, as you see it, was specced out to $107,334 as an indicated drive away price.

The Model 3 range now consists of three models, starting with the Standard Range Plus, priced from $71,996. The middle of the range is the Model 3 Long Range, which starts from $89,589. Finally you have the cream of the crop, the Model 3 Performance, which starts from $105,969.
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