2018
Tesla Model 3

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Available trims

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  • Mid Range Battery RWD
    Starts at
    $46,000
    260 - 310 mi.
    Range
    5
    Seat capacity
    96 month/120,000 miles
    Warranty
    Electric
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Long Range Battery RWD
    Starts at
    $49,000
    260 - 310 mi.
    Range
    5
    Seat capacity
    96 month/120,000 miles
    Warranty
    Electric
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Long Range Battery AWD
    Starts at
    $53,000
    260 - 310 mi.
    Range
    5
    Seat capacity
    96 month/120,000 miles
    Warranty
    Electric
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Performance AWD
    Starts at
    $64,000
    260 - 310 mi.
    Range
    5
    Seat capacity
    96 month/120,000 miles
    Warranty
    Electric
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Safety review

Based on the 2018 Tesla Model 3 base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
5/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
5/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
5/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
6.6%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
6.6%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
12 years
Powertrain
8 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years / 50,000 miles

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Consumer reviews

88% of drivers recommend this car
4.6 / 5
Based on 122 reviews
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Comfort 4.7
Interior 4.6
Performance 4.8
Value 4.4
Exterior 4.6
Reliability 4.5

Most recent

  • By TheVermontStooge from Rutland, VT
    Owns this car
    March 8, 2024

    Best car I have ever owned !

    I'm 65 years old and have owned many cars and trucks all my life and this Tesla is completely different from anything else you will drive. People make fun of Elon Musk but he and his engine ers hit it out of the park with the Model 3 ! It looks great, drives like a dream, very quiet, instant acceleration, and "one pedal" driving where you never have to touch the brake. And all the different feature that the car does you can set up to your liking and most can be operated by voice commands. The car receives automatic "updates" over the "air" from Tesla so it is constantly getting better and learning new things.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Joe from Olney, MD
    Owns this car
    October 23, 2023

    STAY AWAY

    SCAMMERS! They purposely listed a car here for more than three weeks that they don't have. When you call they try to redirect you. Don't waste your time with them!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By 81Winfield from Wichita, KS
    Owns this car
    July 25, 2023

    I took a gamble and it paid off.

    I've owned my 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD car for 5 years and 65,000 miles. Over that time, the only maintenance I've done has been wipers, wiper fluid, tires, a 12v battery, and cabin air filters. The car has been a blast to drive and flawless. I was able to find a single paint run on one of the mirror caps. Tesla offered to replace it, but I never did. It's not noticeable. Panel gaps are better than the Camry I park next to every day.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Peter M from Acton MA
    Owns this car
    June 27, 2023

    Tesla Model 3 Four Years Experience

    I have had my Model 3 for four years. I have had no problems after the first week. I have taken it all over the east coast and have not had any issues finding Superchargers. The only issues with charging is that the superchargers often do not charge as fast as advertised.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Bart from Los Angeles, CA
    Owns this car
    June 23, 2023

    Not reliable

    The entertainment is nice...but the car is as reliable as an "80s toaster made in China"... Loud sqweaks everywhere (poor suspensions design on the outside, cheap plastic seats inside). The A/C failed the first day of summer with temp above 80F....It is a 2018 long range model with 37K miles, clean carfax. I bought it 4 months ago and starting to regret it...
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Lisa Cherry from Lake Forest CA
    Owns this car
    June 9, 2022

    THE BEST

    I bought my midrange 2018 Tesla 3 in Dec 2018. Although the battery is not impressive range wise, this car has been so impressive over the more that 4 years I've owned it. The comfort, quietness, amazing sound system, make it effortless. Every drive is like the first (although w many updates on power, even faster) drive at delivery date. I have over 70,000 miles on it and have not had any issues that are major. I have bought 1 set of tires and had rocks hit me so 3 windshields, all paid with insurance. We have taken this Tesla on so many road trips to Houston, Yosemite, Zion NP, Las Cruces, Sedona, Phoenix and San Fransisco from SoCal. We just traded in my husband's 2018 3 on a 2021 3 AWD/Dual motor for our longer trips and bc we were losing our HOV tags. All in all these are fantastic cars and we keep buying them. Can't imagine how much we are saving in gas, probably $1.600 a month since we are professional musicians and drive so much!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By JC from San Francisco, CA
    Owns this car
    March 14, 2022

    Second Model 3, Third Tesla And Loved Them All

    This is my second Model 3, both 2018s. I ended up trading my first one for a Model Y but ended up having to get rid of the Y and bought another 3. My first one was a LR Dual Motor and my latest is a LR RWD. All are amazing as long as you take the time to become accustomed to what living with an EV (and more importantly, a Tesla) require to utilize the technology and how to incorporate them into your life. It's great having up to 300 miles of range each morning with my home charging and autopilot, when used appropriately, is a game-changer for anyone to use on lengthy trips. The 2018 Model 3 is a great car, especially with gas prices reaching up to $7/gallon in my area.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Tony’s Alset from San Diego CA
    Owns this car
    April 30, 2021

    Most cost efficient car I have ever had

    This car met many of my needs & surpassed all of my initial gripes/thoughts on owning an EV. Dream (car) come true, supported by a futuristic vendor (Carvana) that kept the process simple
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By TT@T from Montgomery
    Owns this car
    February 4, 2021

    Awesome car, Advanced Tech w/ a rough noisy ride.

    My M3 LR RWD w/autopilot has great acceleration and handling. The minimalistic interior took a little while to get used to but I love it. Pro's: Autopilot Power / Acceleration Driving Range Handling Display / User interface and vehicle controls Regular Software Updates (Its' like Christmas every 8 weeks) Cons: Uncomfortable ride, makes you head bob, you feel every road imperfection. My wife has a Mercedes E300 and just hates to take my tesla due to the rough ride. Cabin noise at freeway speed. You would expect this level of tire / road noise in a Ford Fusion not a $60k vehicle.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Mike L from Tucson, AZ
    Owns this car
    November 23, 2020

    Fun, reliable, and good for the environment.

    This is a great car with great acceleration/performance, fun to drive, and low cost of ownership. The charging network that Tesla has is great and has never let me down on many road trips including a few across the country.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Manzur from Miami, FL
    Owns this car
    November 22, 2020

    Best car experience ever

    The first time I drove this car I realized that driving it is not an automatic task, it is an experience. I have owned mine for almost 2 years and I still feel the same every single day than what I felt in that test drive. The Soft and silent drive, crystal clear roof and interior design makes you feel like you are on a first class flight, but the best of all is that you are in control. I love the technology of the car and mostly the sound system, which is the best I have heard in my life.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By WEagle from Loganville, GA
    Owns this car
    October 31, 2020

    It's just fun!

    It's a great car. It's nice to start every day with all the fuel you need that day; no stops for gas. Electricity cost is about 1/5 the cost of gas. No oil changes. And trips are no problem with Tesla's network of superchargers. I've come to love the big screen navigation. It is easy to glance over and see shortcuts around traffic. You will love this car!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2018 Tesla Model 3?

The 2018 Tesla Model 3 is available in 3 trim levels:

  • Long Range Battery (2 styles)
  • Mid Range Battery (1 style)
  • Performance (1 style)

What is the electric range of the 2018 Tesla Model 3?

The 2018 Tesla Model 3 can travel 260 - 310 miles on a single charge depending on electric motor and battery options.

EPA-estimated range is the distance, or predicted distance, a new plug-in vehicle will travel on electric power before its battery charge is exhausted. Actual range will vary depending on driving conditions, trim level, driving habits, elevation changes, weather, accessory usage (lights, climate control), vehicle condition and other factors.

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Is the 2018 Tesla Model 3 reliable?

The 2018 Tesla Model 3 has an average reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 Tesla Model 3 owners.

Is the 2018 Tesla Model 3 a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 Tesla Model 3. 88.5% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.6 / 5
Based on 122 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.7
  • Interior: 4.6
  • Performance: 4.8
  • Value: 4.4
  • Exterior: 4.6
  • Reliability: 4.5

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