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As electric car battery technology continues to develop at a rapid pace, range anxiety is all but a distant memory. This is especially the case with the Tesla Model 3, as even the entry-level Rear-Wheel Drive variant can exceed 300 miles on a single charge.
What really sets the Tesla apart from its competitors, however, is its full access to the brand''s extensive Supercharger network. While this is slowly being opened up to the general public at a higher cost, Superchargers are amongst the fastest public chargers out there and are incredibly easy to use. All your payment data is stored in your Tesla''s infotainment system, meaning all you need to do is pull up, plug-in and charge away.
No matter which version of the Tesla Model 3 you choose, all offer over 300 miles of range on the combined WLTP tests. The base Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive model, with its 318-mile figure, should have legs long enough for most buyers. In fact, during our test drive, the Model 3''s central display indicated an average efficiency of 4.1 miles per kilowatt-hour, which equates to a real-world range of 240ish miles – quite a bit less than Tesla''s claimed figure, but strong nonetheless.
Tesla says the Model 3 Long Range can do up to 421 miles on a single charge, provided you stick with the standard-fit 18-inch alloys, and we''ve got reason to believe that. During our winter tests of the pre-facelift car, we easily managed to average efficiency of around 4.4 miles per kWh; taking into account the old Long Range''s battery size of around 70kWh, this results in a range of 308 miles. With a light right foot and warmer weather, we suspect drivers should easily be able to do 350 miles of driving before needing to plug-in. Officially, though, the Model 3 Long Range''s maximum WLTP combined range stands at 390 miles.
The top-of-the-range Tesla Model 3 Performance had a reduced but still admirable maximum WLTP combined range of 328 miles. Of course, it goes without saying that making use of the insane power and acceleration that''s on offer will quickly have a negative impact on your maximum range.
Plug the Model 3 into a V3 or V4 Tesla Supercharger and you can charge from 10-80% in under 30 minutes. Of course, the Model 3''s CCS charging will also allow you to use any other public rapid chargers.
If you're topping up the Model 3 from a standard 7.4kW home wallbox it'll take a little over nine hours to fully charge the base model or 12 hours for the Long Range or Performance version. As with most electric cars, a three-pin cable is supplied, but this is intended for use as an emergency backup rather than as a routine charging solution. It''ll take a couple of days to fully charge the Model 3 from a domestic socket – giving you around 10 miles of range per hour. Charging in this way is clearly not a long-term solution, but can still be useful in a pinch.
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The Tesla Model 3 has always boasted hugely impressive range figures, especially for the price, but the facelifted version goes a step beyond, officially offering close to 400 miles of range for less than £50,000. Props to the team at Tesla for pulling that off.
Tesla hasn''t told us about any upgrades to the Model 3''s battery or drivetrain, but the new, slipperier front end has reduced the drag coefficient to 0.219 – the lowest of any Tesla to date. As a result, the base Model 3''s range has increased from 305 to 319 miles, while the aptly named Model 3 Long Range can now cover up to 391 miles on a single charge – up from 374 miles previously. The Performance version has the least range at 328 miles – a drop of 12 miles compared with the previous version. That''s still good compared with the likes of the M50 version of BMW i4, which only gets 312 miles on a charge.
You''ll only get the maximum electric range if you stick with the smaller 18-inch wheels with their aerodynamic covers. The larger 19-inch rims look more stylish but knock roughly 30 miles off the Model 3''s claimed range. It''s worth bearing this in mind when you''re playing with the online configurator.
Just as important as the official range is how efficient an EV is on the road, and we''re pleased to say the Model 3 has proven itself to be extremely efficient in our evaluations. When we tested a pre-facelift Model 3 Long Range against the Polestar 2 and BMW i4, the Tesla returned 4.4 miles per kilowatt-hour. That works out to a real-world range of around 330 miles, which was about 10 per cent off the claimed figure. A post-facelift Long Range model also impressed us in cold weather, managing 3.8 miles per kilowatt-hour (or 285 miles) – the best figure managed during our company car group test.
Of course, the Model 3 isn''t the only electric car to boast a range of around 400 miles – others include the Fisker Ocean SUV and recently facelifted Polestar 2, both of which cost similar money to the Model 3. But another advantage the Model 3 has over rivals is access to Tesla Superchargers in the UK. Yes, the rapid-charging network has slowly been opening up to all electric car owners, but most of the locations are still exclusive to Teslas, at least for the moment.
You don''t have to use Tesla''s rapid chargers though, as the Model 3 features Type 2 and CCS charging ports so you can use other public charging points, too. The charging port is located just next to the left-hand rear light and opens with the push of a button in the car or via the Tesla smartphone app. Alternatively, you can tell the car to "open butthole" – though, that''s probably not the best thing to say if your in-laws are in the car with you!
The base Model 3 has a maximum charging speed of 170kW, while the Model 3 Long Range can reach 250kW. You can replenish the battery in both versions from 10 to 80 per cent capacity in under half an hour, or add up to 175 miles of range in just 15 minutes if you use the right rapid charger. When it comes to charging at home or overnight, it''ll take a regular 7.4kW home wallbox just over nine hours to fully recharge the base Model 3, or you''re looking at about 12 hours if you get a Long Range model.
Electric cars continue to offer lower running costs than their internal combustion counterparts, and not just in terms of fuel. Like all EVs, the Model 3 is exempt from road tax (VED) and the London Congestion Charge until 2025, while company-car users also currently benefit from a 2 per cent Benefit-in-Kind rate.
Insurance group ratings for the facelifted Model 3 are an improvement over the previous generation. The standard rear-wheel drive model now starts in group 36, and the Long Range four-wheel drive is in group 41. That puts the Model 3 on par with the Hyundai Ioniq 6, and between the Volkswagen ID.7 in group 38. The bonkers performance also contributes to its rather group 48 rating, but that''s typical for a car with a 3.0 second 0-62mph.
Unfortunately, industry testers Thatcham Research rated both ''D'' for 'doesn't meet requirements', while most of its rivals, bar the BYD Seal, get an ''E'' rating for exceeding requirements. This means Tesla needs to do more in terms of the security devices it fits on its cars in order to bring the Model 3 up to the standards of its rivals.
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Our latest expert data projects that the Tesla Model 3 line-up will retain between 45 and 56 per cent of its original value after a typical three-year/36,000-mile ownership period. The entry-level rear-wheel drive version is expected to retain the most, while the most expensive Performance is expected to lose the most.
In comparison, the BMW i4 and Polestar 2 are expected to retain 49 to 54 and 41 to 49 per cent of their value respectively.
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