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In 2022, the all-electric car maker Tesla, which has its headquarters in California, will introduce the Model 3, which will be its vehicle with the lowest starting price and the smallest footprint. After making a number of enhancements for the Model 3 in 2021, such as a revised interior, better range on a full charge, and additional standard comforts, Tesla is primarily keeping things the same for the Model 3 in 2022.
There have been a few minor changes made, such as a faster CPU for the infotainment system, but in the end, the most notable characteristics of the Model 3 remain the same. It has an exceptional range, it has decent performance, and it has a nice and roomy cabin. These characteristics have not undergone any changes.
Performance
The steering of the Model 3 is natural and quick, and the car’s handling is coordinated and nimble. The Model 3’s off-the-line performance is really impressive. The driving experience provided by the Model 3 is characterized as being sporty and exhilarating because to these attributes. Even in the most basic trim level, the Standard Range Plus, you are still able to enjoy the same outstanding push in a straight line that was previously only available in the Long Range models of the vehicle.
When driving from 0 to 60 miles per hour, we timed the acceleration of a Standard Range Plus and discovered that it took 5.3 seconds. This is a huge amount quicker than the Chevrolet Bolt and the Kia Niro EV, which are also potential contenders. When it comes to “quick,” the high-end ones that come equipped with two motors are in a class all by themselves.
Although they are not the most gripping tires available, the 18-inch all-season tires that are included as standard equipment on most vehicles offer sufficient traction to keep up with the bulk of the aggressive driving you’ll be doing on the street. The overly sensitive nature of the vehicle’s stability control, on the other hand, makes it challenging to accomplish truly high-performance driving. In spite of this, driving a Tesla offers a level of immersion in the vehicle’s controls that is unrivaled in the market for electric vehicles.
Comfort
After sitting in the Model 3 for a few hours, we were still under the idea that it was a pleasant place to be seated. This perception was not altered. The only thing that we have a problem with is the seats, which are made of leather but do not have any holes, so they do not allow a good amount of air to flow around the vehicle. Aside from that, the seats are really comfortable and provide a satisfactory degree of back support.
The innovative temperature controls may be adjusted via the touchscreen, which allows the front seat passenger as well as the driver to take control of the vents that are situated on each side of the cabin. Since that time, a lot of other manufacturers have followed similar strategy, which they copied from us. The cabin is shielded from the majority of the wind noise, the noise from the electric motor, and the majority of the noise from the road. The ride comfort is normally excellent; but, if the road surface is broken or uneven, it may on occasion create the sensation that there is an excessive amount of congestion.
Interior
The inside of the Model 3, which has been the source of debate, gives off the impression of being cutting edge and modern. The cabin is surprisingly roomy for such a little vehicle, and the driving position can be customized to suit your preferences, all of which contribute to an excellent feeling of control behind the wheel. The roof is made entirely of glass. The low hoodline allows for a superb vision in front of the car, which is another benefit (due to the lack of an engine).
The enormous touchscreen, which has a diameter of 15 inches, acts as the central command and control interface for everything. Even if it does not obstruct your line of sight, it still requires a significant amount of your attention for an excessive number of mundane actions. For example, adjusting the mirrors or turning on the windshield wipers are both things that should be possible without having to look. However, both of these actions require a significant amount of your attention.
Technology
Not only does the navigation display on the Model 3 stand out owing to its size, but it also stands out since it is one of the few displays that can obtain data from Google Maps in real time. This makes the Model 3 display particularly impressive. Because of this, the information may be inaccurate in areas with poor reception, but in other areas, the user interface is uncomplicated and easy to use. One of the most advanced systems available is called Autopilot, and it features both a traffic-aware cruise control and a lane management system. This makes it one of the better options. Even for impending curves, the cruise control will automatically slow down the vehicle (though sometimes a bit too conservatively).
Due to the fact that it is not compatible with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, the Tesla Model 3 is at a disadvantage when compared to many of its rivals in the same market. Only via the use of Bluetooth is it possible to include your smartphone into the surrounding audio environment. This is the only approach. Unfortunately, connections made by Bluetooth are not as reliable as those made via USB. You may stream content directly to the infotainment system from services like as Hulu, Netflix, Spotify, and YouTube; however, in most cases, this capability is only available when the car is parked.
Storage
Because it features a big pass-through and rear seats that fold down like those in an SUV, the trunk of the Model 3 is able to accommodate far more cargo than you may initially believe it could. The advertised size of the trunk isn’t that impressive (12.3 cubic feet), especially when compared to the space in other leading electric vehicles, but we were impressed by what it could store, such an extra-large mountain bike for example. In addition to this, the Model 3 is one of the very few automobiles in its class that has a front trunk. This trunk has a capacity of 2.7 cubic feet and is a feature that is quite useful.
The amount of storage space available on the inside of the cabin meets my needs. It is highly doubtful that bottles and cups will be able to fit securely in the front cupholders because they do not have anti-tip tabs. As a result of the fact that the attachment points for the car seat are discretely concealed between the seat cushions, you need to exercise extreme caution when fastening the seat belt so as not to harm the leather. Once a person is inside the car, even seats that face the back may be tucked in behind a driver who is of normal height.
Range and Efficacy
The following information refers to the 2020 Model 3 Standard Range Plus, which is the model that we used for our evaluations and is described in the following paragraphs. Although there have been some little adjustments made to the EPA’s estimates of range and efficiency since then, the most majority of our conclusions continue to be supported by the data.]
According to the EPA’s estimations, the Model 3 has a very high efficiency, which is particularly amazing taking into account the levels of performance it offers. The EPA combined rating of the Standard Range Plus is superior to the ratings of the great majority of comparable electric vehicles, including the Chevrolet Bolt, BMW i3, and Kia Niro. The combination rating of the Standard Range Plus is 24 kWh consumed every 100 miles. Despite the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) prediction that the Model 3 Standard Range Plus has a range of 250 miles, we were not able to meet this criterion when we conducted our tests in real-world settings.
The Model 3 had a range of 232 miles before it required a recharge of its battery. This is an 18-mile reduction when compared to the estimate that was supplied by the EPA. During the course of our evaluations, we discovered that the operating range of other cars in this market regularly surpassed the estimates that they had provided. On the other hand, the EPA’s projection was met or even greatly surpassed by the efficiency of the Model 3, which was a considerable improvement. According to our findings, the typical use was 23 kWh for every 100 kilometers driven (the lower the number, the more efficient the car is). This makes very little sense in light of the fact that the Tesla was unable to fulfill the range objective that it had set for itself.
