2022 Tesla Model 3: The Benchmark for EVs
PC Magazine|March 2022
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By Doug Newcomb
2022 Tesla Model 3: The Benchmark for EVs

2022 Tesla Model 3 STARTS AT $ 44,990.00 OUTSTANDING

Unless you live in a cave or drive a horse and buggy, you probably know that Tesla has redefined the automotive industry by proving that electric vehicles (EVs) are just as viable as they are desirable. Tesla’s Model 3 is the smallest and most affordable car the company makes, and thus its most mainstream. Apart from standard amenities such as a large infotainment display and cutting-edge driver assists, the latest version gets a few physical updates, including a new wheel design, a power trunk lid, and wireless charging for two devices. Several entry-level competitors, such as the Hyundai Kona Electric, cost less and offer similar range, but those vehicles don’t benefit from Tesla’s model of over-the-air (OTA) software updates that keep its high-tech cars current. For all these reasons, the Tesla Model 3 is our Editors’ Choice winner for mainstream EVs.

TOP-NOTCH RANGE AND TECH The 2022 Tesla Model 3 is available in three trim levels. The base model, simply called Model 3, is rear-wheel drive and starts at $44,990. The other two models are dual-motor all-wheel drive, with the Model 3 Long Range starting at $50,990 and the Model 3 Performance starting at $58,990. For comparison, the Kona Electric costs significantly less, at $34,000, and the Volkswagen ID.4 starts at $45,190.

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