2023 Tesla Model 3 Review

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The 2023 Tesla Model 3 delivers an overall enjoyable driving experience. It's nimble and quick, and its minimalistic interior design looks modern and upscale. Plenty of range and ease-of-charging are also high points. Build quality can be a bit of a dice roll, but ultimately there's a lot of upside to the Model 3 for the price.

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Pros

Excellent range, performance and handling
Comfortable seating and lots of interior room
Access to Tesla's prolific Supercharger fast-charging stations

Cons

Touchscreen interface can lead to driver distraction
No Android Auto or Apple CarPlay support

What's new

No major changes so far for 2023
Part of the first Model 3 generation introduced for 2017

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Overview

Written by automotive expert Cameron Rogers

12/28/2022

The Tesla Model 3 is Tesla's least expensive and most popular car. It's been a huge success for the automaker since the first one rolled off the lines in 2017 and can easily be considered the brand's bread and butter. With more than 300 miles of potential range on tap, the Model 3 is perfect for anyone who needs to scoot around a big city and can be stretched to work on longer road trips thanks to Tesla's built-out nationwide network of fast-charging stations.

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It's easy to recommend the Model 3 to people looking for their first EV. It offers a spacious interior, a comfortable ride, and an appealing blend of sharp handling and rapid acceleration. But the same can be said of the rival BMW i4, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Polestar 2. These recently introduced EVs mean the Model 3 isn't the only game in town anymore. Check out the Expert Rating below to learn more from our test team's full evaluation of the 2023 Model 3.

What's it like to live with?

Edmunds bought a 2017 Tesla Model 3 Long Range not long after it originally went on sale, keeping it for nearly two years and about 24,000 miles. Our car was an early model, so we had a few hiccups during our test, but many of them have since been addressed. Tesla has made a variety of improvements since then. But you can still glean many ownership insights by checking out our 2017 Tesla Model 3 Long Range coverage.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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8.0

out of 10

We drove the 2023 Tesla Model 3 on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Performance

8.5/10

How does the Model 3 drive? The Model 3 feels sporty and engaging thanks to strong off-the-line performance, intuitive and responsive steering, and nimble handling. The straight-line thrust we admired in the early Long Range models can still be found in the base model trim. In Edmunds' testing, the base Model 3 accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 5.3 seconds. That's impressive for an EV with a single electric motor. The higher-end Long Range and Performance models that have dual electric motors are in another league of "quick."

The base Model 3's 18-inch all-season tires aren't the grippiest, but they offer sufficient stick to live up to most of the spirited driving you'll be doing on the street. True high-performance driving, however, is limited by the heavy-handed stability control. Still, this Tesla delivers a laudable driving experience for an EV.

Comfort

8/10

How comfortable is the Model 3? We found the Model 3 to be a relatively pleasant place to sit, and that feeling held up for hours at a time. Our one gripe involves the non-perforated leather seats — they don't breathe all that well if you're in a warmer climate. Otherwise, the seats are cushy and provide nice support.

You have to adjust the climate controls through the touchscreen. You even direct air flow from the vents by way of the screen. It's a neat idea in theory, but we've found it's distracting to do while driving. The cabin is quiet and keeps wind, electric propulsion and most road noise at bay. Ride comfort is agreeable most of the time, but it can sometimes feel overly busy if the road surface is broken or uneven.

Interior

8/10

How’s the interior? The Model 3's controversial interior design looks modern and cutting-edge. The driving position is highly adjustable and feels great, and the cabin is surprisingly roomy thanks to its minimalistic approach and all-glass roof. Forward visibility is also fantastic thanks to the low hoodline.

The large 15-inch touchscreen is the control center for everything. While it doesn't block your view, it commands a lot of your attention for too many routine tasks — such as adjusting the mirrors or turning on your windshield wipers — that should be doable without looking.

Technology

7/10

How’s the tech? The Model 3 navigation display is impressive because of its size, and it's one of the few that pulls Google Maps data in real time. That sometimes means spotty information in areas with poor reception, but otherwise the interface is easy to use. The Autopilot traffic-aware cruise and lane management system is one of the better systems out there, and cruise control will even slow for approaching curves (though sometimes a bit too conservatively).

On the downside, the Model 3 lacks Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration. As such, you can't integrate many of your smartphone's apps into the touchscreen like you can in most rival cars. Bluetooth is the only way to bring your smartphone into the audio environment, which is not always as stable as being connected via USB. You can, however, stream content (usually only when parked) from places such as Hulu, Netflix and YouTube directly to the infotainment system.

Storage

8/10

How’s the storage? The Model 3's trunk can hold far more than you'd expect thanks to a broad pass-through and SUV-like fold-flat rear seats. The trunk's stated capacity (12.3 cubic feet) isn't that impressive especially compared to the space in other mainstream electric vehicles, but we were surprised by what it could fit &mdash an extra-large mountain bike, for example. The Model 3 is also one of the few vehicles in the segment with a front trunk, providing a useful 2.7 cubic feet.

Inside, cabin storage is pretty decent. However, the front cupholders lack anti-tip tabs, so cups and bottles aren't likely to fit snugly. The car seat anchors are tucked tightly between the seat cushions, so you must take care to avoid scratching the leather as you hook up. Once in, even rear-facing car seats will fit behind an average-size driver.

Range and Efficiency

8/10

How are the range and efficiency? We tested the base Model 3, and the EPA estimates that it can go 272 miles on a full charge. This is a respectable distance for an EV. However, in Edmunds' real-world range test, the Model 3 came up a little short, managing just 261 miles before needing to be recharged. Other vehicles in the segment generally beat their range estimates in our testing.

On the upside, the Model 3's EPA-estimated efficiency is great, especially for its performance output. The EPA estimates that the base Model 3 will use 25 kWh of electricity for 100 miles driven. A comparable Ford Mustang Mach-E, for example, would use 35 kWh/100 miles. Unlike a gas vehicle's mpg, the lower the kWh number used for an EV, the better.

Value

8/10

Is the Model 3 a good value? Today's Model 3 has improved in build quality over the early-production cars, but the consistency of quality is still an issue. Costs have risen across the board and the Model 3's cost ultimately depends on your appetite for unlocking the Full Self-Driving Capability features. But show some restraint and you'll have a genuinely luxurious Model 3 for a reasonable price.

The Model 3 comes with the usual assortment of charge cord options, including a standard 120-volt household adapter, a 240-volt SAE public charge equipment adapter and a NEMA 14-50 RV park adapter. Long-distance trips are pretty easy to do thanks to Tesla's extensive nationwide network of quick-charging Supercharger stations.

The Model 3 is pretty comparable to other luxury electric vehicles in warranty coverage. But a big benefit to owning a Tesla are the periodic software upgrades and improvements beamed directly to your car over the air.

Wildcard

8.5/10

Never did we imagine a world in which we'd prefer driving an electric car to a BMW. But Tesla made that possible with the Model 3, at least in terms of comparing it against the latest BMW 3 Series. From its balanced chassis to the smooth, quiet and instantaneous electric propulsion, the Model 3 has altered our perceptions of what EV driving is all about.

While the Tesla brand still casts a glow of early-adopter cool over all its cars, the Model 3 has become a bit more vanilla over the years. The Model 3's lack of customizable options means the chances of you seeing an identical Tesla to yours on the road is pretty high. The Model 3 is definitely due for a refresh especially with the growing EV competition in the market.

2023 Tesla Model 3 trim level differences

The 2023 Tesla Model 3 is a small all-electric sedan that's available in three trim levels: base, Long Range and Performance. The trio varies by range and acceleration. Take note that Tesla offers rolling updates to its cars rather than by model year, so features and range may differ from what's shown below.

Which Model 3 trim does Edmunds recommend?

Tesla's straightforward lineup makes it pretty easy to decide which Model 3 to get. The base car presents the best value and the Performance is one to get if you want an EV sport sedan. Our expert's favorite is the Long Range. It has the most range of the three versions, and it comes with all-wheel drive. While it's not as quick as the Performance, it's still mighty fun to drive.

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2023 Tesla Model 3 EV Insights

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Model 3 Base

Estimated Range Based on Age

edmunds TESTED

251 miles

EV batteries lose 1-2% of range per year. Est. range for this car is 251 miles.

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Charging

NACS

Plug Type

10.4 hrs

240V Home Charging

EV batteries should be kept at 30-80% charged to extend battery life.

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EV Battery Warranty

8 yrs or 100,000 miles

According to GeoTab’s data, if the observed degradation rates are maintained, the vast majority of batteries will outlast the usable life of the vehicle.

Estimated battery warranty remaining is 6 years or 72,000 miles for this car.

EV Tax Credits & Rebates

$4,100

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Restrictions:
Under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers taxpayers a Used Clean Vehicle Tax Credit equal to 30% of the sale price up to a maximum credit of $4,000 for the purchase of a used plug-in electric or hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. Beginning January 1, 2024, Clean Vehicle Tax Credits may be initiated and approved at the point of sale at participating dealerships registered with the IRS. Dealers will be responsible for submitting Clean Vehicle Tax Credit information to the IRS. Buyers are advised to obtain a copy of an IRS "time of sale" report, confirming it was submitted successfully by the dealer. Not every version of the vehicle models will necessarily qualify. Please check with the dealer/seller to determine the eligibility of your specific vehicle.

For the vehicle to qualify:
- Price cannot exceed $25,000.
- Need to verify the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
- Must be at least two model years older than the current calendar year in which the vehicle was purchased.
- Must be sold through a dealership, private sales not permitted.
- Not have already been transferred after August 16, 2022, to a qualified buyer.
For individuals to qualify:
- Must meet income eligibility, depending on modified adjusted gross income (AGI) and tax filing status.
- Must not be the first owner of the qualifying vehicle.
- Has not been allowed a credit under this section for any sale during the 3-year period ending on the date of the sale of such vehicle.
- Purchased for personal use, not a business, corporation or for resale.
To learn more, visit https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/used-clean-vehicle-credit
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$48/mo

Model 3

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JJD, 09/28/2023

2023 Tesla Model 3 Long Range 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)

Needed a new car. I had no intention of buying an EV, let alone a Tesla. My wife wanted to check out EVs, so I reluctantly agreed. First we drove some plug-in hybrids. Meh. Then she showed me the price of a Model 3 and I agreed to test drive it. 1. You schedule test drive via online. We found it super convenient. Knew exactly when and where we would be test driving, no waiting in car … lot for some idiot car salesman. 2. Sign in, Tesla rep greets us and lets us look around, then explains to us how to use the features. No sales pushing, just answering all our questions. 3. Supposed to be a 30 min test drive, we couldn’t stop, went for an hour. It was thought changing. I went from being EV skeptic, to Tesla enthusiast in 60 min. 4. Went online and bought a car that afternoon. Again, no scumbag slimy car salesman, everything straight forward and easy. 5. Did have to download the app to finish the process to fill out the paperwork. But, this was fine, do it from living room couch rather than in a cra##y office with some sales idiot bugging you to buy some stupid extras. 6. The only hiccup, app prompts you to pay before picking up car. I just messaged in the app that I preferred to see car before paying. Response, “No problem.” 7. Pickup fast efficient trouble free. People were great. The whole experience left us thinking,” this all works together so well. Everything is well thought out and customer experience well thought out.” Car is just a pleasure to drive. Fun, fast, quiet, fast, handles well. Relaxing to drive in traffic. With tax credits, cheaper than a Camry. We did get a wall charger, makes the ownership sooo much better. Just plug it in every night and never worry about range for normal commuting. Day three, first day commuting, we got a weird rock ding and broke front passenger door window. Got home. Called service (they answered fast) and the recommended using app to schedule service. (They offered to schedule over phone, but I wanted to try the app). Tried it, flawless to schedule service. Asked you to describe problem, take some pics and submit. Within minutes, got a message that a mobile appointment was scheduled. App asked for insurance, and that was it. Tech showed up in service time. Fixed window fast, answered a bunch of questions we had about features and then was off. No muss, no fuss. Mobile service was AWESOME! Oh, total cost to us was $0. Fit and finish great Driving in rain great 500 mile road trip with family of four great. Total cost, $16. Time at supercharger, 14 min from 30% to 95%. People complain about no car play/android auto, non issue. Tesla navigation is outstanding. Phone Bluetooth connects for calls. Connectivity lets you connect to streaming services you subscribe to. Don’t care about carplay/android auto anymore, it’s irrelevant. You do have to take some time to learn how to use everything but it’s time well spent as there’s sooo much there for you to tailor the car to how you want things. Tesla Model 3 LWD/AWD. Two months, 2000 miles. Loving it. Can’t wait for our other car to have an issue, so we can justify getting a model Y.

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hermes152, 06/10/2023

2023 Tesla Model 3 4dr Sedan (electric DD)

We've had it for almost 2 months and 3,000 miles. It was a touch overwhelming at first. There is a learning curve. Nothing a few minutes with the owners manual can't fix. My wife and I are both hooked. going back to a gas car is like considering going back to rotary dial desk phone or black and white TV. Smooth, quiet, quick, comforitable. plenty of range. It's ready to go for the wife @ … 5am - full charge and the cabin is at her preferred temp. It costs us $2.40 a day for her to drive the 50 miles to work and back. There are a few complaints. The wife doesn't like the headlights on auto dim because she thinks it dims to often and prefers to do it herself. The wipers can be a little fussy on auto as well. But Ive never seen a car that is perfect on auto. The headlights are incredible. bright, white and wide angle of view. The back-up cameras are very nice. good view, clear pictures large display. One pedal driving is the only way to drive. (It has 2 pedals, brake and acceleator. you can drive by only using the acc pedal though). my biggest complaint is I hate driving my 8 yro smelly, noisy, vibrating old fashion gas car now. If you want a car like your dad's ole buick you probably won't like a tesla. If you approach it with an open mind, then the fact that this car does things differently, and mostly better but sometimes just different, won't bother you. **after 10 months nothing has really changed. If anything we have grown to like it even more. We've done a couple road trips of 200+ miles. No problems. Getting off the main interstate the chargers are fewer but we've had no difficulties so far. We didn't even really need to switch from the 110V charger to 220. At 10,000 miles we had spent $600 charging it, including super charging (~14%) *****1 year plus and 18,000 miles later. We have only grow to like and enjoy the car more. Our actaul cost for electric is about $0.20/kwh so we spend about $60/month to drive. yes, this is how much our elctric bill went up. Balanced against this a decrease in gas costs of about $200/month. Our old car would have needed 4 oil changes at this point @ $70 each and there was usually something else added on top - bulb, filter replaced etc. It goes well in the snow, a concern of my wifes. The light for wiper fluid came on yesterday making, I think, the 4th gallon of fluid needed. It's needed nothing, given no problems and the periodic updates have added features it didn't have and improved others. Love it. My wife is head over heels for it. It's been nothing but impressive.

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BrendanK, 12/04/2023

2023 Tesla Model 3 Long Range 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)

I bought my first EV, the dual-motor Model 3, in March of 2020. I already knew enough about this car because a friend had one. But five minutes into the test drive and I was sold. I called it life changing, because it was like driving into the future. It's unlike anything I'd ever driven in the most sensory way, from the instant torque, the glass roof, and the minimalist design and …

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WR, 01/24/2023

2023 Tesla Model 3 4dr Sedan (electric DD)

I have owned dozens of luxury cars throughout my life. The standard 2023 model 3 is the worst auto purchase (actually lease) I have ever made. The online buying experience was a nightmare. Tesla is there for you all the way until they have your money, then they are gone with the wind. Everything is done online but you can wait a week for a simple response. The build quality of the car is …

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The Tesla Model 3 has been largely unchallenged in the entry-level premium electric sedan segment — until now, that is. The all-new 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 is the first true competitor to the Model 3, so we put the two head-to-head. Did Hyundai build a better Tesla? Or will the Model 3 reign supreme? Find out with Edmunds' Brian Wong in our electric sedan comparison test…

2023 Model 3 Highlights

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Sedan

Trim:

Base

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$40,240
EV Tax Credits & Rebates
Engine Type	Electric
EPA Electric Range	272 miles
Cost to Drive	$48/month
Total Charging Time (240V)	10.4 hours
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	22.9 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles
EV Battery Warranty	8 years / 100,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Model 3 models:

Automatic Emergency Braking: Warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time.
Active Cruise Control: Maintains a set gap between the Model 3 and the car you're following. It comes to a complete stop and resumes following too.
Lane Keeping Assist: Warns if you are drifting out of your lane and will nudge the steering to get you back in line.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover5 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover6.6%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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