Tesla Model 3

The Tesla Model 3 is the electric carmaker’s most attainable and mainstream offering. It’s also a record setter that is currently demolishing the sales of more established luxury automakers. Following the top-of-the-line Model S, the smaller Model 3 is aimed at the heartstrings and wallets of middle America. Tesla debuted the Model 3 to much fanfare (and early reservations) way back in 2016 and since then it has gone on to critical acclaim, production hell, and even cross-country record runs. Here’s everything there is to know about the Tesla Model 3, the latest news, and our hands-on review.

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Tesla Model 3 is the world’s most-searched-for electric car, survey says

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Tesla sold a lot more Model 3’s than anyone expected in latest quarter

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Tesla owners will soon be able to play Cuphead while parked

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Tesla’s Model 3 qualifies for owner tax incentives in Canada

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Entry-level Tesla Model 3 now available only as a special order model

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Tesla finally announces $35,000 Model 3, moves to online-only sales model

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Tesla cuts the price of the Model 3 again, this time by $1,100

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Mesmerizing time-lapse video provides rare look at how Tesla makes a Model 3

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