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2018 Tesla Model 3 consumer reviews

$46,000 starting MSRP
side view of 2018 Model 3 Tesla
(124 reviews)
87% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.8
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.5
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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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The future is here

Absolute joy to drive. It recharges quickly using the Tesla super gathers, handles extremely well, and is very quick. The styling can always be xontroversial but I enjoy the clean simple lines and uncluttered interior. Many may criticize the lack of physical buttons inside but I think they are guests in the car and haven?t been using the car. You get used to the screen interface very fast. I?d buy this again in a heartbeat.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Futuristic Experience

I love the new Tesla Model 3, with its superior styling, amazingly smooth acceleration, beautiful interior and excellent music system. The fully electric car would be a dream to own. It reduces driver stress by assisting with awareness, keeping the car between the lines, changing speed with traffic and can even creep forward in stop and go traffic. Loaded with features for a comfortable and enjoyable ride.

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

Pretty darn close to perfect - easy to drive, handles like a BMW 3 series, the quickest car I've ever owned at 0-60 in 4.9 secs. Little to no maintenance. It does things automatically that other cars require your thoughts and actions. Locks and unlocks automatically, enhanced auto drive is a hoot, automatically keeps track of charging and stops when it reaches your own pre-set limit (I set mine at 80% to reduce long term wear on the battery). Just a superb car -

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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Best driving vehicle I?ve ever drove

Future proof yourself. Buy a Tesla. This car is capable of pushing updates via over the air internet connection. Latest update increase breaking performance by 33%. What more can anyone asked for than a car that can be updated via over the air for performance reasons

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Most amazing car i ever drove

I was a bit worried when I bought a Tesla Model 3, wasn't sure what to expect. However, once I drove it, I was blown away. The interior is beautiful and the acceleration is incredible. Autopilot is clearly the future, it handled all the driving on a crazy rubber necking ride home (full auto stop, start and steer in HOV lane.) Very fun car to drive with lots of space.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car i have ever owned

No Gas, 300 mile range, AutoPilot, great styling, Supercharging! This is an iPhone when all other cars are flip phones. The sound system is very good, the navigation has traffic and is always up to date, no other car comes close! Powerful comfortable and so much less stress to let the Autopilot take over when on congested LA freeways.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • 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's like your very own spaceship

Hands down the best car I've ever owned. Smooth as silk and incredibly quick! Great audio and interior. People give the single tablet a bad rap, but I could never see traditional dash instruments behind the top of the steering wheel without ducking. Now the information is in my vision without looking down at it. Most of the controls for music and navigation are done either on the steering wheel knobs or via voice commands.

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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Love our Model 3, it is truly a car from the futur

Extremely sporty and quick. Love the way the car handles and the comfort. This car is all electric and gets about 320 miles on a full charge. We love the fact we don't have to go the gas station any longer and that we rarely get below 20% charge. All the controls are in the center touch screen, which took some getting used to but after a couple of days you forget all about it. We would highly recommend this car to anyone who is looking to make the jump to an electric vehicle.

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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