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2018 Tesla Model 3 consumer reviews

$46,000 starting MSRP
side view of 2018 Model 3 Tesla
(122 reviews)
88% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.8
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.5
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This is a revolutionary car

Just a totally amazing vehicle in every way. This is my second Tesla, and I don't think I can ever go back to a gas-powered car, everything else just feels obsolete.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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simplicity at its best performance

fantastic car smokes every car on the road with the acceleration. Gone are the gasoline days. Great for families and also one who is looking for a sporty look. Advance technology leap years ahead of BMW, Benz and Audi.

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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Simply Amazing

This car is the future, and it's fabulous. The simplicity of the car quickly becomes its best feature. You get used to the screen, and come to love it. The electric powertrain is SO fun to drive and makes sitting in LA traffic more bearable. Autopilot is great for relieving stress in rush hour. Love this car!

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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2013 VW Passat

Touchscreen controls are a blast. RWD extended range acceleration is awesome. Comfortable vegan seats.Great driving position. Best navigation system effort - super fast and accurate. My dog is thrilled with the view of the stars through glass roof.

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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It lives up to the hype

This is my second Tesla. My Model S was leased. Seeing how reliable it was and how Tesla goes above & beyond for service, I decided to buy my 2018 Model 3 Performance. It gives up very little to the Model S and I like the smaller size. Seats are very comfortable. The Acceleration is addictive. It?s really amazing Silicon Valley can revolutionize automaking.

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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Game Changer for Transportation

Tesla have proved you can be a mass producer of luxury vehicles. I've driven some fast vehicles in my time; and the Tesla Model 3 has tremendous performance without any fuss. In a changing world where pollution is the single most important thing we should be focused on if we want a legacy we can pass on; Tesla have proven, again, that electric vehicles are here to stay and address the century old problem of automobile pollution. My sincere hope is that Tesla have changed the rules about automobile transportation creating a clean emissions vehicle that all manufacturers should be producing. I made a commitment this year to only buy all Electric Vehicles and have already purchased one vehicle. The others will get replaced only with all Electric Vehicles!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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great looks

this car is a combination of status, excellent pickup, very stylish, beautiful looking, fun to drive, low maintenance, head turning, best car i have owned

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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The best car I have owned!

A great combination of performance, high tech, economy and space. The performance model 3 is a beast on the race track, very comfortable on highways with the autopilot on and have an equivalent of 110 mpg.

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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Most innovative car I've owned

This car is by far the most interesting vehicle I've ever owned. Fully electric, with a very intuitive driver computer screen on the dash. This car learns well, increasing its capabilities with each software update. The unique design and thoughtful features make it an extremely fun and comfortable driving experience. The zero emissions and future possibilities of fully autonomous driving make it the car of the future!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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The dreamy new standard

This is the new standard for tech in cars. The base model is still surprisingly fast. I love almost everything about this car so I?m only going to list my minor gripes. The glove box only being able to be opened via the touch screen seems annoying. The Model S has a button, I don?t know why the Model 3 doesn?t. I wish there was an option for a heads up display. I know Elon is against this, but it really would be great. The frunk is only able to be accessed via the touch screen or the phone app, since your phone is the primary key. I would love to see a ?knock to open? proximity option. The ride is very nice with a little less sound deadening than I would prefer but by far not a deal breaker. The 18? wheels compromise cornering performance, so consider the 19? option - or get your own style 19? and keep the 18? rims for a set of winter tires. Again, all minor gripes which are outweighed by the incredible power and robust tech. There is no competition for this vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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