2018 Tesla Model 3 consumer reviews

I love the Model 3. You feel like you are driving the future whenever you get in. I love how the software updates keep adding new features to the car. I love the instant torque rush you experience at on ramps. And, I love generating my own "fuel" from solar panels that power the house and two EVs for $5 a month (minimum charge). It is like living in the future. Oh, and AutoPilot, while not perfect, is a glimpse of the future that is always improving. Great in certain situations and driving conditions, not so much in others. However, I always stay alert since you never know when road debris (tire carcass) or sudden traffic situation (cut off by motorcycle) are going to demand your attention. If I had to pick a couple cons, I'd say the driver's seat isn't 100% comfortable for the big and tall and neither is ingress/egress, but it is a sedan and they all basically are hampered in that regard. I also think some options like basic paint choices are overpriced, but those are minor nits in the overall scheme. The ordering/delivery process was also 110% better than the traditional penal colony treatment of a franchised dealer. Don't even get me started on mobile service. Best. Service. Ever. After ordering, owning, driving, and servicing a Tesla, everything else feels like a horse and buggy. "Gas? Where we're going, we don't need gas!"

I will focus on economics of this car because it is mind blowing how much you can save by buying a single Tesla Model 3 in your household. As an example, in the past our household has always owned 2 regular gasoline cars that each on average are driven 15,000 miles/annually. So our total household needs are to drive 30,000 miles annually. When we estimated our fuel savings by going electric we made assumption that our Tesla Model 3 will be driven 15,000 miles/annually. Just like the old gasoline car it replaced. Oh boy, we were so wrong!!! Having one EV in household completely changes behavior how you utilize your cars. We stick to these principles: 1. whoever needs to drive the most a given day gets the Tesla. The other person uses our backup gasoline car. 2. when going on 1,000+ mile road-trips we always go in Tesla. Never in gasoline car. 3. need to go somewhere quickly and both cars are available? Always pick the Tesla. Can you guess the end result by sticking to those principles? Our Model 3 is driven 25,000 miles/annually. The old gasoline car is driven only 5,000 miles/annually. So at the time we did the math we were underestimating our fuel savings by not including these 10,000 miles/annually that Tesla "stole" from our gasoline car. With our electricity ($0.10/kwh) and gasoline ($3.50/gallon) prices those extra 10,000 miles/annually shifted away from 28mpg gasoline car mean another extra $1,000/annually in fuel savings. So in our case the total fuel savings by buying a Tesla Model 3 are $2,500 annually or $25,000 in 10 years. If you live in place where gasoline is more expensive or electricity cheaper than you can save even more. Also, these numbers don't include maintenance cost savings that probably will add another few thousands in savings over 10 years. Probably getting second Tesla in our household would not be that beneficial because it would provide fuel savings only on those remaining 5,000miles/annually. But getting at least one Tesla in household is a no-brainer. Best financial decision I have ever made.

Blows away any other vehicle I’ve ever owned. Quiet, powerful and unbelievably smooth. The performance makes it a pure joy to drive. I love leaving the garage each morning with the equivalent of a full tank of gas. We’ve supercharged on road trips a few times and it couldn’t be easier. After this experience, when we change our other vehicle our for or next car it will absolutely be for an electric as well just based upon the superior performance and convenience and as such will almost certainly be another Tesla. I give it the highest recommendation possible.

Despite his off the field antics, Must is a genius! This car is simple, yet sophisticated. The technology within this car is 10x any other car I have ever owned. I believe this is an amazing vehicle, especially for the money. The car is remarkable. It will take a while to understand all of the technology within the large touch screen, but the way the car drives, accelerates, handles is crazy. I have owned exotic cars such as Porsche 911's and am familiar with acceleration. I am amazed at this price point that Musk is able to deliver a car with this performance and it is electric. It is brand new, so we need some time with it, but initial reactions are quite positive. To be complete, I do feel the backseat is slightly smaller than ideal and the car came delivered with a couple paint chips. They are taking the car back to touch them up for us at no cost. I could have used more time on the tutorial regarding the inner workings of the car as well. If you buy one, be sure to give an hour+ with the person delivering it to explain how it works.

I have been looking to buy a plug in or full electric for a few months now, and spent alot of time test driving what is out there. When I had the chance to drive the model 3 I fell in love right away! So much fun and a beautiful ride. It makes my commute so much more enjoyable

Great acceleration and quiet ride. Great sound too. I've driven all Model S,X and 3 and this is my favorite one. Once you go Tesla there is no coming back. Gas cars look ancient with all their needs and requirements.

I never write reviews, but felt compelled to write one for this car. I had researched the Model 3 beyond what any human should -- literally for the last year and a half (yes, I am one of those people). I've read every review I could find online and almost bought a Model 3 a few different times before getting cold feet and backing out. The reason for this was I would occasionally come across a consumer review that was very negative and it scared me off. They mentioned reliability issues, poor fit and finish and a variety of electronic quirks, etc. For the kind of money I was going to be spending, I would have been heartbroken to buy a vehicle with those kinds of problems. I just wasn't willing to take that chance. I happen to live about a mile away from a very active Tesla Supercharger, so I decided I'd talk to owners directly to find out what they liked and didn't like about their cars. Over the course of a few months, I talked to at least 50 different Model 3 owners. Not one of them regretted their purchase. Not one of them said they had any sort of significant issue with the car. Sure, some of them mentioned some little thing they might wish were different (e.g., some wished the front console was a matte black color versus piano black), but every single one of them truly loved the car. These conversations were enough to convince me to finally take a chance and purchase a Model 3. If it isn't clear already, I'm pretty OCD and very particular, and I can say my car came in perfect condition -- it is well built, rock solid and no rattles, squeaks or other noises. Like the folks I talked with at the Superchargers, I find the car amazing and haven't had a single issue with it. The car is better than any other vehicle I've owned by orders of magnitude -- it's just a world of difference for the better. It's impossible to fully describe in words -- something you just have to experience. The one area where I have been a little disappointed is in the noise level at 75 mph or above. It starts to get more tire and wind noise than I'd prefer for a car of this cost, but to put it in perspective, it's just slightly more loud than our family's 2017 Subaru Outback. I should also note, my Model 3 has the 19-inch performance tires that are lower profile than the standard 18-inch tires that the car comes with and that contributes to the noise level. Again, just wanted to provide a fair review for others who are in the same position I was in. If I had known what I know now, I would have bought the vehicle about year ago instead of waiting. It really is a revolutionary car.

So they claim that after 1/2 hour at supercharger you would add 170 miles. Lie, its only 100mil/ hour average everywhere. Car claims 300miles range and Ionly get 1/2 of it(150miles) if its warm! They said that that full charge would cost me approx. $9 (it would be total of 1/3 of a price for gas I use to pay) and that was a lie again. Our bill was $140 higher for el. Which is $10 more then what I paid for gas a month.

Tesla is a really bad company. I cancelled my order and was told my refund was being sent several times. After 4 months I was told no refund. the car was sold so wheres the loss for tesla. Really bad business

The thing is, this is not just a car, it is part of an energy ecosystem, a signal of a way of life, a public statement about how the driver views the future of the planet. On top of that, the thrill of driving it never ends and the acceleration? Wow. In all aspects it exceeds any other car I have ever owned, by a longshot. And the safety features are unmatched. It just feels right to be driving such a well engineered vision. And the supercharging infrastructure that comes with it is amazing and ubiquitous, no problems so far finding charging. And the next software update will extend the range to 325! Tesla keeps innovating, as chargers are also getting faster. Elon's vision come to life!