Kelley Blue Expert Review on the Tesla Model 3
The Model 3 is Tesla’s rendition of the long-prophesized electric car for the masses. This sleekly styled, compact 5-seat sedan dazzles with cool features, ample electric range, and a $36,000 ($35,000 plus a $1,000 delivery charge) starting price. But, there’s a catch. The only Model 3s being built now are the mid-range (260-mile) and long-range (310-mile) versions. With reduced support from federal tax credits and a current base price around $45,000, the Tesla Model 3 is still too pricey for most mainstream car shoppers. But for those who can afford it, the smallest and least expensive Tesla offers day-to-day usability, surprisingly fun road manners, a 5-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA), and an intriguing glimpse of a gasoline-free future. You'll Like This Car If... If you’re smitten by technology and touch screens, if you prefer software updates to tune-ups, and if you like the idea of using electricity instead of fossil fue