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2018 Tesla Model 3 consumer reviews

$46,000 starting MSRP
side view of 2018 Model 3 Tesla
(123 reviews)
87% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.8
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.5
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A revolution has begun, welcome to the future

Best car of my life. Fast, functional, stylish. It's like driving a piece of the future. I love never having to stop for gas, most of my commuting is under 200 miles per day, and it recharges overnight. A great audio system combined with streaming media has opened my world to new music an podcasts, while keeping my favorite songs saved. The driver alert warnings it has increased my situational awareness and kept me safer in traffic. The back up camera is large enough you can see what's behind you. The security features are great, Cameras which can record who scratches your car, connectivity to let you always know where your car is parked. Plus, a Dog mode which allows pets to stay cool inside... amazing. It's no wonder all the other car manufactures are pissed of at Tesla, they must change to keep up with the revolution.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Awesome vehicle

Excellent acceleration futuristic design, comfort with unmatched technological amenities. One, if not the best vehicle I've ever driven. All cars should be as efficient and environmental friendly.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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The future is now....

Anybody who buys a new ICE vehicle doesn't understand how electric cars are already better in every tangible respect (or soon will be). For 95% of users, the future is now. The Model 3 is by far the best car I've ever owned or driven. Superb ride, handling, comfort and performance.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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The funnest car ever

The car's performance is exceptional and incredibly fun to drive. The over the air software updates is unique and sometimes makes you feel like you have a new car. The autopilot software continues to improve and amaze.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Disappointed it didn't have Sirius capabilities.

I love the way it drives but the compass and other printing is too small. The worst feature is the handles, terrible design for arthritic hands and many people can't figure out how to open.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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Best car ever driven

Best performance ever for an electric car. Fully loaded. Light Weight. Comfort car. Saves money in the long run. premium sound. always connected to LTE network.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car I have ever owned

I have 12,000 miles on the car now and love it as much as when I first bought it. This is by far my favorite car I've ever owned because of the way it handles and how fun it feels to drive. It is an expensive car but I can see the cost savings kick in now having owned it for 9 months. It's about one quarter the price of gas and the only regular service costs are tire rotation. It is a firm sporty ride so that might not be everyone's thing.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Amazing Performance, Technology, and Value.

This truly feels like a car from the future. The level of performance, handling, technology, and the overall experience leaves me smiling every single time I drive it. It's hard to overstate how much of a difference it is to drive a Model 3 when compared to a gas-powered car. My most recent cars have been BMW's and AUDI's and they've been great, however, this feels like a very difference experience. It's quiet. The handling is intuitive and sharp. The acceleration is responsive and mind-blowing. And when you don't feel like dealing with traffic, just turn on the AutoPilot and arrive to your destination rested and feeling great. If you're trying to decide between the different versions of the Model 3, I can offer you this helpful advice: just about the only meaningful differences between them are the range and acceleration. Even the Standard Range model is plenty fast - the instant torque and responsive motor make the Model 3 feel like a much quicker car than a comparable gas-guzzler. However, if you appreciate sports-car like acceleration, you'll be very happy with the AWD or the AWD Performance. This car is truly a dream come true because I didn't think I'd own such a high-performing car that is truly a good 5-10 years ahead of the competition. The amount of value you get for the money is amazing. So if you're considering a Model 3 - don't think, go out and try one. You'll be hooked instantly.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car I have ever owned!

It is so much fun to drive! I am spending less than 20% on electricity compared to what I used to spend on gas. I highly recommend it. This is the future.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Electric may not be the way to go yet.

The model 3 is comfortable but the range is very unpredictable. When there are issues with the vehicle it's hard to get any help and I don't like to surf the web for answers just want an easy car to drive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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