The Tesla Model 3’s Price, Features, etc.
Starting at 35K before incentives, per the Tesla site, the Model 3 is aimed at the middle class. It can go from 0 to 60 in 5.1 seconds and has a 220-310 mile range. It also comes standard with a 15″ touchscreen which includes maps and navigation.
While you can reserve your Model 3 today, that doesn’t mean you will get it in a week, like you would the Model S. In fact, according to the Tesla site, you will need to wait a full 12-18 months as the company begins to climb the production ladder to be able to mass produce the Model 3.
The most common reservation I tend to hear about any Tesla is the fact that you have to charge it. I don’t really see why anyone sees that as a negative thing. You don’t have to take a trip to the gas station! 220-310 mile range? You probably don’t have to charge it that often (maybe once a week), and if you do, that’s ok. All models come with adapters that plug into any wall outlet at home. It can give your Tesla 52 miles of charge per hour.
What I see in the Tesla industry is a huge push towards progress and the future of transportation. I see many doubtful skeptics criticizing the technology of the electrically powered vehicle… but that’s almost a part of the progress. I’m sure the same thing happened when steam power gave way to gasoline and petroleum. Sure there will always be improvements to be made and all, but you have to start somewhere, right? Usually, your first draft isn’t perfect (unless you’re me, writing this blog, haha), but I can’t find a way to improve Tesla’s vehicles, which have undergone extensive engineering testing and design considerations.
To learn more (and possibly reserve your own Model 3), please visit Tesla’s site.