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Ranked #10 of 25 in Electric Vehicles

Tesla Model 3

The Tesla Model 3 ranks #10 of 25 electric vehicles with a score of 8.6 / 10. The ubiquitous benchmark for electric sedans, combining 363 miles of Long Range capability with unrivaled Supercharger network integration. Fast, intuitive, and constantly refined.

Good for

  • Supercharger access
  • Responsive software
  • Road trips

Not for

  • Buyers who want physical buttons
  • Turn-signal stalk purists

Editor's analysis

Benchmark charging network and software.

The refreshed Tesla Model 3 remains the benchmark against which every compact electric vehicle is measured. In Long Range trim, it reaches an impressive 363 miles of EPA range while supporting peak charging speeds of 250 kW on V3 and V4 Superchargers. The recent Highland update dramatically upgraded cabin acoustic insulation, introduced ventilated seats, and smoothed out ride dampening across broken pavement. The interior is starkly minimalist with nearly every vehicle operation routed through the central 15.4-inch display, including gear selection and steering-wheel capacitive turn signals that take some getting used to. Despite these ergonomic quirks, the comprehensive Supercharger route-planning software and low ownership depreciation make the Model 3 an easy recommendation for first-time and seasoned EV owners alike.

Independent reviews

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Head-to-head comparisons

How the Tesla Model 3 compares against other top-ranked electric vehicles.