TSLA is the more affordable option in the electric-vehicle marketplace. Tesla Model 3 is one of the most name recognition without a doubt. It is borrowing some styling cues from the company’s Model S sedan and Model X SUV. But it is going own way with a unique interior design and an all-glass roof. Acceleration is one of the quick and the Model 3’s chassis is playful as well especially the Performance models, which receives a sportier suspension and a track driving mode. But EV buyers are more likely interested in driving range than speediness or it is handling the Model 3 delivers there too. The base model offers is going up to 263 miles of EPA and the expensive Long Range model that can be going up to 353 per charge.
What’s New for 2021?
TSLA is giving its entry-level Model 3 sedan a host of enhancements for 2021 that is including exterior styling elements. These are having swapped bright chrome for satin black trim. Three new wheel designs are giving the rolling stock a fresh look, and the trunk lid is one of the power-operated.
The Model 3’s center console is redesigned to accommodate two wireless smartphone charging pads, and the sun visors have now used a magnet to hold them in place.
The seat-adjustment controls and the steering-wheel-mounted infotainment scroll wheels are having new finishes such as the former in graphite-colored paint and the latter in metal.
The base Standard Range Plus model is claiming a driving range of 263 miles per charge, and up from 250. The Long Range model is boasting a 353-mile range and it has 31 miles more than the 2020 model delivered.
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
Model 3 is gaining speed smoothly and almost silently, with the electric motor providing strong power from a stop. The rear-wheel-drive Long Range model is tested from zero to 60 mph in 5.1 seconds.
The Model 3 Performance is rocketing to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds, 0.5-second faster than our long-term Model Long Range. Model 3 is carried a battery under the floor, resulting in a low center of gravity.
This is helping it change direction crisply and feel planted and stable in corners. The steering is accurate and well-weighted. Three different settings are adjusting the level of steering effort.
The ride is firming without being harsh without the noise of a gas-powered engine. It tires thwack and thrum over pavement imperfections.