2024 Tesla Model 3

2024 Tesla Model 3 First Impressions

　　•10/28/2022

　　What is the Tesla Model 3

　　The 2024 Tesla Model 3 is the smallest and most affordable vehicle produced by the California-based electric vehicle manufacturer. The Model 3's size and range of more than 270 miles in base trim make it a solid city dweller, and Tesla's nationwide network of Supercharger fast charging stations makes it a capable road tripper.

　　Upgrading the Model 3 to Long Range increases the range to more than 350 miles on a single charge, while the Performance trim harnesses that power for 3-second sprints to 60 mph rather than long drives. We expect both trims to stick around for 2024.

　　But don't expect much new for 2024, at least not mechanically. Tesla will continue to upgrade the software that makes its cars run via over the air updates ("OTA" in Silicon Valley parlance), but the Model 3 has remained relatively unchanged since it began rolling off production lines in mid-2017.

　　The combination of a spacious interior, smooth ride and rapid acceleration makes it a well-balanced EV. It also doesn't have much direct competition as most of the burgeoning EV market rushes into the SUV space. The Polestar 2 is worth a look in the luxury EV space, as is the Chevrolet Bolt or Hyundai Ioniq 6 for shoppers opting for a more economical option. But no one has quite threaded the needle like Tesla.

　　zzdcar says

　　Even with few changes on the horizon, Tesla's Model 3 sedan remains a heavy-hitter.