2018 Tesla Model 3 Electric Prices, Reviews, and Pictures

Pros	Cons	What's New
Spacious rear seats	No smartphone integration	All-new model
Large trunk	Large infotainment screen can be distracting
Quick acceleration	High ownership costs
Excellent EV range
Great safety ratings

Specs & Features

$46,000

price

TBD

horsepower

TBD

torque

1-Speed Direct Drive

transmission

electric RWD 1A

engine

-

basic warranty

Buying Advice

The base Mid Range model is the best pick. It offers a decent electric range and agility is also good. If you are looking for more electric range, go for the Long Range model. We also recommend buying the $5,000 Enhanced Autopilot that offers self-driving capability.

Comparative Analysis against Competition

The 2018 Tesla Model 3 has not been rated by JD Power ratings and neither has its previous iteration-2017 Tesla Model 3. Having said that it does not undermine the practicality and reliability that the electric car comes has. The 2018 Model 3 is one of its kind in interior styling, safety, and DAS features. This year we get to see the Tesla Model 3 in a new drivetrain as well - All wheel drive Tesla Model 3, which is an improvement to the rear-wheel-drive 2017 Tesla Model 3. The exhilaration to drive an all wheel electric car has never felt better since the launch of 2018 Tesla Model 3 in the country.

This year too the Tesla Model 3 is coming with 2 additional packages that you can configure on an extra payment of $5000 each. The Premium Upgrades package entails LED Foglights, heated and power-folding auto-dimming exterior mirrors and a premium audio system, etc. In addition to that, there is also a Performance Upgrade package if you go for the Performance Tesla Model 3 2018. It entails 20-inch wheels, a lowered suspension and upgraded brakes. On top of that there is also an Enhanced Autopilot option which entails DAS features like automatic lane changing and self-parking, adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assist.

Buying Advice
10.0/10

We would recommend you to go with the Mid Range RWD battery if your running is low, however if your running in the city is high and you have to daily cover a distance of 60 miles then go for the Long Range trim. If yu have extra money to spare then go for the Performance trim.

Features
7.0/10

The 2018 Tesla Model 3 is coming in 3 trims- Mid Range, Long Range, and Performance. The Mid Range battery is coming at an MSRP of $47,200, the Long Range battery is coming at a price range of $50,200-$54,200 and finally the Performance Tesla Model 3 is coming at $65,200. With the Long Range battery trim you get an option of all-wheel drive to choose from and in the Performance trim, an all-wheel drivetrain comes standard.

Unlike the 6 exterior color option in the 2017 Tesla Model 3, this year's Model 3 will have 7 color choices as well as 2 interior color options. Apart from the dual motor, a new drivetrain, and new trim, there are no new inclusions to the 2018 Tesla Model 3. It is the same generation followed by the 2017 Tesla Model 3.

Model	Mid Range Battery	Long Range Battery	Performance
MSRP	$47200	$50,200	$65,200
Key Features	automatic air conditioning climate control	Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column	Full Self Driving
	15 performance speakers	Leatherette Steering Wheel	Heated Front Bucket Seats
	front and rear automated parking sensors	Power Rear Windows	Multi-Zone A/C
	4-wheel anti-lock brakes	lane change alert	forward collision warning
	Sentry Mode	parallel park assist	rearview camera
	LED Brakelights	adaptive cruise control	automatic emergency braking
	15" touchscreen	Premium audio system	AM/FM Stereo
	8-Way Driver Seat -inc: Power 4-Way Lumbar Support	synthetic leather upholstery	Cruise Control

Fuel Economy
9.9/10

The 2018 Tesla Model 3 also has 3 options to charge it up. The fastest way to charge your Model 3 is to get it to a supercharger station, time taken to charge the Model 3's battery to its full capacity is 45 minutes. The two other ways to charge your Tesla Model 3 are 240-volt and 120-volt home charging stations which take 12 hours and a day respectively. The Long Range differentiates from the Mid Range Tesla Model 3 by offering more range of driving in City and highway.

Models	2018 Tesla Model 3	2018 Mercedes Benz C Class Hybrid	2018 BMW 3 Series Hybrid
MPG (City)	131	27	23
MPG (Highway)	120	37	35
MPG (Combined)	126	31	28
Fuel Capacity/Battery Capacity	50 kWh	15.3	15.8
Range (miles)	260 / 260 / 260	10.3 miles	23.2 miles

By comparing all of these cars we have come to the conclusion that the 2018 Tesla Model 3 triumph over the 2018 Mercedes C Class plug in hybrid and BMW 3 Series hybrid in MPG combined as well as a range of driving. The Tesla Model 3 is giving more range than the batteries of the 2018 Mercedes C Class plug in hybrid and BMW 3 Series hybrid by 250 miles 236.8 miles respectively.

Interior
4.0/10

The Tesla Model 3 2018 can accommodate five passengers. There is enough headroom and legroom in both the front and back seats, which are both roomy and comfy. It's possible to categorize the cabin's design as exquisite simplicity. The dash of this vehicle is almost completely void of tactile controls, yet it has luxury accents like leather and wood trim. Apart from the standard cloth upholstery present inside the Tesla Model 3's cabin, there are 3 available seating features- synthetic leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats, and power-adjustable front seats.

Models	2018 Tesla Model 3	2018 Mercedes Benz C Class hybrid	2018 BMW 3 Series hybrid
Seating capacity	5	5	5
Front (Headroom/ Shoulder room/ Legroom) (in.)	39.6 / 56.3 / 42.7	38.9 / 55.9 / 41.3	40.3 / 55.1 / 42
Rear (Headroom/ Shoulder room/ Legroom) (in.)	37.7 / 54.0 / 35.2	37.4 / 54.5 / 35.7	37.7 / 55.1 / 35.1
Cargo Capacity (cu-ft)	15	11.2	13.8

Going by the figures, the 2018 Tesla Model 3 is having more trunk space than the 2018 Mercedes Benz C Class Plug In hybrid and 2018 BMW 3 Series Hybrid by 3.8 cubic feet and 1.2 cubic feet. The 15.0-inch infotainment display for the Model 3 is located in the center of the dashboard and provides analysis on everything from charging and range to music and navigation in a stunning way. There is no smartphone connectivity via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Updates received over the air may be downloaded automatically. There is a premium quality sound system and two more USB connections available.

Exterior
6.0/10

The 2018 Tesla Model 3 is coming in 7 vibrant colors. These include Mettalic Blue, Grey, Red, Black, and White among the most looked for. The front fascia is carried over by the Tesla Model 3 2017. The radar technology is situated in the front of the car and it helps the driver in making a preemptive decision. The front bonnet like the trunk acts as an additional space to keep a small handbag.

The foxy headlights on the front are having a range of half a kilometer of illumination on the road. These automatic headlamps are accompanied with LED Foglamps if you go for the Performance Upgrades package with your Tesla Model 3 2018. The taillights at the rear flash three times in order to warn the driver behind of a rear-end collision due to sudden braking. A panoramic sunroof is a standard option in the 2018 Tesla Model 3.

Models	2018 Tesla Model 3	2018 Mercedes Benz C Class Hybrid	2018 BMW 3 Series
Curb Weight (lbs.)	3814	3901	4021 lbs
Length (in.)	184.8	186.1	182.5
Width (in.)	82.2	72.5	71.3
Height (in.)	56.8	56.2	56.3
Ground clearance (in.)	5.5	NA	NA
Wheelbase (in.)	113.2	111	110.6

The figures clearly state that the 2018 Tesla Model 3 is lighter than the 2018 Mercedes Benz C Class Hybrid and 2018 BMW 3 Series by 86 lbs and 201 lbs respectively. The 2018 Mercedes Benz C Class Plug In Hybrid is lengthier than 2018 Tesla Model 3 and 2018 BMW 3 Series Hybrid by 1.3 inches and 3.6 inches respectively.

Safety
10.0/10

The IIHS has rated the 2018 Tesla Model 3 Superior in frontal crash prevention and Good in headlight testing which is an improvement from last year as it scored an Acceptable in it. Overall, the 2018 Tesla Model 3 gets a Good rating and a Top Safety Pick + from IIHS. The Model 3 received a five-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In a frontal collision, side crash, and rollover testing, it earned five stars.

There are a plethora of safety features present in the 2018 Tesla Model 3:-

automatic emergency braking
forward collision warning
front and rear parking sensors
blind spot monitoring
autonomous self-driving Autopilot system

Competition
8.0/10

2018 Tesla Model 3 vs 2018 Mercedes Benz C Class Hybrid

To our minds, the Tesla Model 3 is the winner in terms of practicality and reliability. The C Class Hybrid is a good luxury car but its target audience is looking for a core all-electric car. In terms of range, the Tesla Model 3 gives stiff competition to the Mercedes Benz C Class Hybrid by offering 260 miles in city and highway both whereas the C Class hybrid when running on gasoline only offers 320 miles. The price of the Model 3 too is $500 cheaper than the 2018 C Class hybrid.

2018 Tesla Model 3 vs 2018 BMW 3 Series Hybrid

In terms of power and torque, the BMW 3 Series Hybrid has an upper hand, however, the MPG figures of the Tesla Model 3 puts matter to rest of whether to buy a Tesla Model 3 over BMW 3 Series. The cargo capacity of the Tesla Model 3 is higher than the 2018 BMW 3 Series Hybrid. The ride and handling of the Tesla Model 3 is smoother than 2018 BMW 3 Series.

Final Verdict
9.0/10

The Tesla Model 3 2018 is a great buy for those individuals who have a lot of running in the city as well as on the highway. This electric sedan has a rigid body and chassis as well as tons of safety and DAS features that would account for people choosing it over its rivals. The interior styling and the intuitive infotainment system incorporated into the Tesla Model 3 makes it a value for money.

Trims

Mid Range
$46,000 onwards

1St row LCD monitor
AM/FM/HD
Driver Lumbar support
Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
Front Fog/driving lights
Leatherette seats
Navigation system
Parking assist

Long Range
$49,000 onwards

Engine: electric RWD 1A
Horsepower: 271 hp hp
Torque: 307 lb.-ft.
0-60 mph: 5.71 sec
Top Speed: 101 mph
Fuel Economy Combined: 125 mpg

Performance
$64,000 onwards

20-inch silver aluminum Wheels
Higher speed limiter
Lowered suspension
Upgraded brakes

Compare to similar cars

8.0

2018 Tesla Model 3 Electric

Price

$46,000- $64,000

Engine

electric

Rating

8

Horsepower

271 hp

Torque

307 lb.-ft.

Capacity

5

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8.2

2018 Tesla Model S Electric

$74,500- $135,000

electric

8.15

518 hp

387 lb.-ft.

5

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	Car Name	0-60 MPH	Quarter Mile	Top Speed	Source	Compare
	2018 Tesla Model 3 Electric Ranked #2	5.1 sec	15.9 sec	140 mph
	2018 Tesla Model S Electric Ranked #1	4.2 sec	12.8 sec	155 mph

	Car Name	MPG City	MPG Highway	MPG Combined	Source	Compare
	2018 Tesla Model 3 Electric Ranked #1	127 mpg	117 mpg	122 mpg
	2018 Tesla Model S Electric Ranked #2	102 mpg	105 mpg	104 mpg

	Car Name	Length	Width	Height	Ground Clearance	Wheelbase	Source	Compare
	2018 Tesla Model 3 Electric Ranked #2	184.8 in.	72.8 in.	56.8 in.	5.5 in.	113.2 in.
	2018 Tesla Model S Electric Ranked #1	196 in.	77.3 in.	56.5 in.	4.6 in.	116.5 in.

	Car Name	Trunk Capacity	Passenger Volume	Max Trunk Volume	Source	Compare
	2018 Tesla Model 3 Electric Ranked #2	15 cu.ft.	97 cu.ft.	-
	2018 Tesla Model S Electric Ranked #1	26.3 cu.ft.	94 cu.ft.	58.1 cu.ft.

	Car Name	Cargo Volume	Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area	Max Cargo Volume	Source	Compare
	2018 Tesla Model 3 Electric Ranked #1	-	15 cu.ft.	-
	2018 Tesla Model S Electric Ranked #2	58.1 cu.ft.	26.3 cu.ft.	58.1 cu.ft.

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