This is the all new Tesla Model 3. Tesla has consistently been innovating its technology in every single model for the past few years. However, despite this improvement, it has a few other even rivals too, like the BMW i4 and the Polestar 2 with similar features.



This Tesla doesn’t have an official power and torque figure and is hard to find. But the Long Range version can do 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) in just over 4 seconds, and the Performance model can do so in 3.5 seconds. The RWD Short Range model only has a range of over 250 miles (400 kilometers), which is why many people recommend the Long Range Model with over 300 miles (480 kilometers) of range. The Performance model, with its higher power figures, unsurprisingly has a little bit less range than the Long Range, with 315 miles (500 kilometers) compared to 333.


Navigation, Bluetooth, and USB connectivity are standard, but the Model 3 is, oddly, not available with AM radio or SiriusXM satellite radio. Several internet-streaming radio options are standard. It also can't be equipped with Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. To make charging-station layovers more bearable, the Model 3 offers plenty of entertainment options on its central display, including Netflix, YouTube, and a host of arcade games. Mounted to the rear of the center console is an 8.0-inch touchscreen that provides rear-seat passengers access to climate control and infotainment features.


As with most EVs, the Model 3 gains speed quickly, smoothly, and almost silently, with the electric motor providing a strong punch from a stop. And it's fast—extremely so in some trims. Like all Teslas, the Model 3 carries its battery under the floor, resulting in a low center of gravity. This helps it change direction crisply and feel planted and stable in corners. The steering is accurate and well-weighted, with three different settings that adjust the level of steering effort. The ride is firm without being harsh; without the noise of a gas-powered engine, however, you do hear plenty of road noise inside the cabin as the tires thwack and thrum over pavement imperfections.




Pricing of the base Short Range model will start at around $42,000 USD (over $50,000 CAD). The Long Range will start at $49,000 USD (over $60,000 CAD). Finally, the Performance model will start at $55,000 USD (over $70,000 CAD). This new Model 3 will be expected to arrive before the end of 2023.