Tesla Model 3 specifications disclosed

After its successful stint with the Model S and Model X, Tesla has cleared the air and disclosed all details about its Model 3 at an event in California. CEO Elon Musk directed the audience and followed it up with the delivery of first 30 production-spec vehicles. The CEO gifted himself one of the Model 3 and the remaining went to their customers.

The Tesla Model 3 continues to offer a seamless aerodynamic design, with a stretched out hood and a squat trunk. The fascia, with the absence of an upper grille, looks radical and its neutral styling won’t offend anyone. Standard 18-inch Aero alloys come wrapped in all season tyres, while customers can also opt for 19-inch Sport rims by paying a $1,500 premium. The exteriors are compact by international car standards, with the 5-seater Model 3 measuring 4693 mm x 1932 mm x 1442 mm (length, width and height respectively).

Prices of the two variants on offer differ by $9,000. The base version retails for $35,000, while the Long Range version commands a price of $44,000. The base version does 0-100 km/hr sprint fairly quick in 5.6 seconds, while the Long Range version is 0.5 second quicker. With an estimated range of 220 miles (350 kms roughly), the base version offers a top whack of 210 km/hr. It gives a range of 30 miles per hour of charge through 240V outlet.

The Model 3 is equipped with eight cameras, multiple ultrasonic sensors, 8 airbags and traction control. While an additional $5,000 adds a better audio system, 12-way adjustable seats, LED fog lamps and other useful add-ons, the company offers full self-driving feature at a premium of $8,000.

However, the Indian launch is highly uncertain owing to the lack of charging infrastructure and localisation facilities for Model 3’s components. Internationally, Tesla offers a 4-year (or 50,000 miles) warranty on the car, while batteries get a warranty of 8-years (or 1,00,000 miles). With no direct competitors in sight, it seems like Tesla has a winner in their hands.