Tesla Model 3 Details Revealed Via Bizarre Model S Comparison
Tesla is probably the biggest name in the world of electric motoring, but its biggest challenge is yet to come - the mass-production car.
It’s been successfully shifting the expensive Model S and Model X for a while, with a Tesla taking over the crown of eco-friendly status symbol among the well-to-do. A car that packs the same tech into a more affordable package is a tougher nut to crack.
This Model 3 has been in the works for a little while now, unveiled in March 2016, and much of the key data has been under wraps until now.
This chart, posted by a Tesla source to the Model 3 Owners Club forum, shows the final specifications for the 3. Unusually it also shows that the 3 is the worse car in every area when compared to its Model S sibling.
It might seem odd, but it looks to be part of an ‘anti-selling’ tactic. Tesla recently noted that customers are waiting for the Model 3 to come along and costing it sales of the Model S, so the brand is making it crystal clear that the 3 isn’t half the car that the Model S is.
Indeed the graphic tells us that the Model S is twice as quick and twice as roomy as the Model 3. 0-60mph takes 5.6 seconds for the budget Tesla, and the range is down to 215 miles or so, compared to over 300 for the S.
Inside the 3 is strictly a five-seater, so no trick rear-facing seats here, and can only store 14 cubic feet of stuff - that’s around 400 litres.
Most notable of all is the warning that customers can expect an entire year on a waiting list when the Model 3 eventually launches.
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sadly, it will not fist.
None of the other Teslas does, which is even sadder…
Makes some sense
I don’t know what made Elon Musk believe that a centrally mounted screen that shows the speed information as well as everything else was a great idea, because it, well, isn’t. Also, I did not know that a manual operated tailgate is now considered a downgrade.
about your tailgate comment…watch Doug Demuros latest escalade video. He shows how easy it is to use the “foot operated tailgates” . I prefer my manual tailgate,….alot less to break
Maybe the speed information will be a dial behind the steering wheel
I guess you could call that news… Shocking
Considering the Model S costs +$100k, it’s was very obvious you’d miss out on a lot in terms of tech for a $35k car. Seems worth it but that’s just me.
Beats a VW Golf in many areas.
no engine sounds tho
But you can buy a Golf right now. If I had $35k to buy a car, it’d definitely not be a Model 3. If I wanted to, I could get a good-condition E61 M5 for that money.
LOL that came out of nowhere, I can feel your insecurities from behind the screen….did the golf hurt some of your beloved cars? because I can name at least 10 different cars in that price range that the Tesla could “beat” but you had to chose the Golf….hmm
This spec is for basic model 3, so it will be faster and bigger range if you pay more ofc like for any other Tesla.
I guess its okay…
This brand and its owner creep me the f out. Noty.
I would rather have my Volvo S60 which I already have.
There’s only one thing that’s better about the Model 3, its electric!
People say; “Switch to electric, you won’t have to pay for gas!”
That is so “true”, but you still pay for electricity. This is the car equivalent of those iPhone and Android chargers at the Las Vegas Airport that cost money to use!!!
I’m happy with my car, no thanks to the Model 3, Volvo will build a better electric car!
And please, my Volvo’s f*cking tiny gas tank can spark 300 to 400 miles!