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Tesla Model 3 facelift Sedan (2020)

73% Neofiliac86% External
Keywords: awdcompact-executivedouble-wishboneelectric-vehiclehigh-performancemulti-linkrwdsedantesla

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Product Overview

Tesla Model 3 facelift is a compact executive sedan in production from 2020. It is powered by electric motors from 276hp to 325hp aided by batteries from 54kWh to 82kWh.
Compared to the original Model 3, this facelift brought more gimmicks and better performance.
Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the Tesla Model 3 comes with double-wishbone at the front and multi-link at the rear.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 73% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Great performance
  • Up to extraordinary 614km electric range
Cons
  • Too many gimmicks
  • Somewhat ugly

What external reviewers found***

External score 86% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Excellent range
  • Excellent infotainment system
  • Excellent battery life
  • Impressive battery range
Cons
  • Poor ride quality
  • Expensive compared to other electric cars
  • More expensive than the Performance model
  • No Android Auto or Apple CarPlay
  • Limited range
  • Limited interior options
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Specifications

60 kWhLong Range 82 kWh AWDPerformance 82 kWh AWDStandard Plus 54 kWh

Capacity

Cargo Capacity649 L / 22.9 cu-ft
Passengers5
Payload373 kg / 822 lbs373 kg / 822 lbs373 kg / 822 lbs405 kg / 893 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs, 320x25 mmVentilated discs, 320x25 mmVentilated discs, 355x25 mmVentilated discs, 320x25 mm
Brakes | RearVentilated discs, 335x20 mm
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontDouble-wishbone
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size235/45 R18, 235/40 R19235/45 R18, 235/40 R19235/35 R20235/45 R18, 235/40 R19
Turning Circle11.6 m / 38.0 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity60.0 kWh (gross)82.0 kWh (gross)82.0 kWh (gross)54.0 kWh (gross)
Body Style4-door battery-electric Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance140 mm / 5.5 in
Size | Height1443 mm / 56.8 in
Size | Length4694 mm / 184.8 in
Size | Width1849 mm / 72.8 in | 2088 mm / 82.2 in (mirror unfolded) | 1933 mm / 76.1 in (mirror folded)
Track Width | Front1580.0 mm / 62.2 in
Track Width | Rear1580.0 mm / 62.2 in
Weight1745.0 kg / 3847.1 lbs1928.0 kg / 4250.5 lbs1928.0 kg / 4250.5 lbs1655.0 kg / 3648.7 lbs
Wheel Size18 in, 19 in8.5J x 18, 8.5J x 199J x 208.5J x 18, 8.5J x 19
Wheelbase2875 mm / 113.2 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h6.1 sec4.4 sec3.3 sec5.6 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph5.8 sec4.2 sec3.1 sec5.3 sec
Electric Range491.0 km / 305.1 mi614.0 km / 381.5 mi567.0 km / 352.3 mi448.0 km / 278.4 mi
Top Speed225.0 km/h / 139.8 mph233.0 km/h / 144.8 mph261.0 km/h / 162.2 mph225.0 km/h / 139.8 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutRear-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel driveRear-engine (transverse), All-wheel driveRear-engine (transverse), All-wheel driveRear-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel drive
Engine | Power325 hp / 242.4 kW @ 5525 rpm276 hp / 205.8 kW @ 6700 rpm298 hp / 222.2 kW @ 5075 rpm325 hp / 242.4 kW @ 5525 rpm
Transmission | Gears1-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic

Production

Availability2021202020202020
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External Reviews

autocar[1]

Reviewer score 68%
Reviewers from autocar have found the following***:
Tesla has given the Model 3 an early facelift, though one less comprehensive than those traditionally applied to cars four or five years into the model-cycle. The most significant addition to the car is the heat-pump from the Model Y mid-size SUV. Performance is brisk whichever powertrain you have, and the 283bhp motor in the Standard Range propels the car to 60mph in 5.3sec.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Gorgeous interior
  • Impressive range
  • Fantastic electric powertrain
Cons
  • Poor ride quality
  • Dumb steering

autoexpress[2]

Reviewer score 92%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
The Tesla Model 3 is the smallest, most affordable car in the American manufacturer’s range of EVs. It was an Auto Express 2020 Car of The Year award winner. Built to take on the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Class, but Tesla also has one eye on the arrival of the BMW i4, as well as upstart executive EVs from the likes of Polestar.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Fastest electric car on the market
  • Powerful electric motors
  • Impressive range
Cons
  • No 30-day subscription to Tesla’s connected services

autoexpress[3]

Reviewer score 93%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
The Model 3 was named Auto Express Car of the Year two years ago. For 2021, it's out with shiny chrome on the outside, and in with cool satin black trim. Inside the minimalist look and spacious interior remain, but piano black surfaces have been replaced by matte black trim, the centre console now gets a big storage box with a sliding lid.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Bigger and more fun to drive
  • Excellent range
Cons
  • More expensive than the Performance model

autoexpress[4]

Reviewer score 83%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
The Model 3 has possibly the smoothest integration of a one pedal driving system of any EV on sale. A 0-62mph time of 5.2 seconds really doesn't do the Model 3 justice. At any speed, the lightning fast throttle response and instantaneous torque gives proper hyper hatch eagerness. It's also wonderfully easy to drive at low speeds.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Impressive range
  • Excellent infotainment system
  • Excellent range
Cons
  • Lack of combustion engine
  • Chunky steering wheel

carmagazine[5]

Reviewer score 88%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
The Tesla Model 3 is a winner – it has an impressive real-world battery range, a roomy and airy cabin, drives beautifully in all versions, and offers driver-assistance tech that largely works well in the UK. Despite nearly all controls being accessed via the central touchscreen, it all works well – as if the car's designers are as well versed in infotainment operating systems as they are in vehicle dynamics. It's not quite perfect – no car is – and there will be some who would bemoan the lack of SUV-style practicalities, while the fastback shape hints at a more useful hatchback the car didn't receive. There are already some murmurings about less-than optimum customer service when things go wrong, so a word to the wise if you're thinking of moving across a more established player.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Impressive battery range
  • Supercharger network
Cons
  • No SUV-style practicality
  • Limited interior options

pcmag[6]

Reviewer score 90%
Reviewers from pcmag have found the following***:
The Model 3 is by far the best-selling vehicle in the small but growing entry-level EV category. With its 15-inch dashboard touch screen that controls almost all of the car’s features and functions, it's a technophile's dream. All versions of the Model 3 offer standard driver assistance features, but the highlight is the Autopilot system.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Best-in-class electric performance in the entry-level EV category
  • High-quality interior
  • Impressive battery life
Cons
  • No Android Auto or Apple CarPlay
  • Limited range

tomsguide[7]

Reviewer score 88%
Reviewers from tomsguide have found the following***:
The Tesla Model 3 is a lovely car and a perfect example of how electric cars can outperform their gasoline-powered counterparts. The car takes off the second you put your foot down on the accelerator, like a rollercoaster launching out of the station. While Tesla's electric motor is nearly silent, the rest of the world is not. There are aspects of the car that I would change because they’re not to my taste.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Incredibly fast
  • Excellent battery life
  • Comfortable ride
Cons
  • Expensive compared to other electric cars
  • No dedicated handbrake

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References

  1. ^ Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus 2020 UK review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/tesla/model-3/first-drives/tesla-model-3-standard-range-plus-2020-uk-review. 2020-12-04. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
  2. ^ Tesla Model 3 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/tesla/model-3. 2022-01-18. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
  3. ^ New Tesla Model 3 Long Range 2021 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/tesla/model-3/100317/new-tesla-model-3-long-range-2021-review. 2021-02-04. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
  4. ^ New Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus 2020 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/tesla/model-3/107600/new-tesla-model-3-standard-range-plus-2020-review. 2020-12-30. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
  5. ^ Tesla Model 3 (2022) review: the entire range tested. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/tesla/model-3-electric/. 2022-01-26. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
  6. ^ 2022 Tesla Model 3 Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/2022-tesla-model-3. 2022-02-04. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
  7. ^ Tesla Model 3 review. [tomsguide]. https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/tesla-model-3. 2022-01-18. Retrieved 2022-06-20.

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