The Tesla Model 3 is an all-electric sedan that's initially available in two trim levels: base, Long Range and Performance. Keep reading for a rundown of the key features you get on the Model 3.
The base model comes standard with:
- Rear-wheel drive
- 170-kW max charging rate
- 18-inch wheels
- Ambient cabin lighting
- Synthetic leather upholstery
- Panoramic glass roof
- Keyless entry and start
- Power-adjustable front seats
- Heated front and rear seats
- Ventilated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
Tech features for the base Model 3 include:
- Wireless charging for two smartphones
- Two rear USB ports
- 15.4-inch touchscreen with navigation
- 8-inch touchscreen for rear passengers
- Nine-speaker sound system
- Wi-Fi hotspot
- Integrated audio, video streaming and gaming services (requires subscription)
- Tesla's Autopilot, a suite of advanced driver aids that include:
- Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Model 3 and the car in front)
- Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
- Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
Long Range
Adds to the base model with:
- More range
- Max charging rate increased to 250 kW
- 17-speaker premium sound system
Performance
Loses a bit of overall range when compared with the Long Range model on which it's based but gains performance with:
- Dual motors making an estimated 510 horsepower
- Adaptive sport-tuned suspension
- Larger brakes
- 20-inch forged aluminum wheels
- Carbon-fiber spoiler
- Sport bucket seats
- Carbon-fiber interior trim
Two Autopilot upgrade packages are available:
- Enhanced Autopilot
- Integrated navigation capability while using Autopilot, such as on and off highway ramps
- Automated parking system (steers in and out of a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)
- Full Self-Driving Capability
- Can potentially stop the Model 3 at stoplights and stop signs when Autopilot is engaged
- Additional features in the future, such as automated steering, that Tesla says will be released via over-the-air updates