[AUTO] 2024 Tesla Model 3

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The 2024 Tesla Model 3 receives some welcome updates while retaining the traits that make it a great EV. It’s fun to drive, fuel-efficient and cargo-friendly, but its minimalist cabin and complex infotainment setup might not be for everyone.

The 2024 Tesla Model 3's #1 ranking is based on its score within the Luxury Electric Cars category. Currently the Tesla Model 3 has a score of 9.2 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 34 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Our rating is established through qualitative research and analysis of Tesla Model 3 reviews, as well as hard data points that speak to the Model 3’s safety, reliability, fuel economy and cargo capacity. This rating is continually updated based on the latest information that comes in from our research and data sources.

The 2024 Tesla Model 3 is genuinely fun to drive and handles confidently. However, the ride is firm, and while the steering is well-weighted, you don't get much feedback. The regenerative brakes are smooth and strong. The rear-wheel-drive base model provides the most balanced and enjoyable handling, as the dual-motor all-wheel-drive models tend to understeer a bit more. Also, you'll likely feel plenty of vibration on rough or broken pavement in models with the larger wheels.

The Model 3 offers three powertrain configurations, but Tesla doesn’t disclose all of their exact specifications. The base model uses a single electric motor driving the rear wheels and a roughly 50.4-kWh lithium-iron-phosphate (LiFP) battery pack. The Long Range and Performance models use 75-kWh Nickel-Cobalt-Aluminum (NCA) battery packs, and each have a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive configuration. The standard Model 3 Pro can go from zero to 60 mph in 5.8 seconds, which isn’t slow, but the dual-motor variants are fast indeed. The Long Range can hustle to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds and the Model 3 Performance in a scorching 3.1 seconds, which no other vehicle at this price can match. Top speeds vary by trim and range from 125 to 162 mph.

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