Kirk Niebuht, with Edmunds, wroteThe fact that electric cars are mainstream today is largely due to the success of Tesla. The Model 3, in particular, has made EV ownership a realistic prospect for many new-car buyers. Last year, Tesla gave the Model 3 a big update that included revised styling (look for the sleeker headlights), a quieter and higher-quality cabin, and a smoother ride quality. For 2025, the Model 3 is pretty much unchanged. But know that Tesla often makes midyear improvements and feature changes through software updates, so things might change with little warning. When it comes to range, the current Model 3 remains one of the best in its class. The EPA says the Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive can go 363 miles on a single charge. At Edmunds, we tested the more powerful Long Range All-Wheel Drive and it still went 338 miles in our real-world Edmunds EV Range Test. That's a bit shy of the EPA's 346-mile estimate, but it is still one of the longest ranges for an EV in this price range. The Model 3 is also quick, with the standard Long Range version sprinting from zero to 60 mph in just 4.2 seconds and the range-topping Performance doing the same in a supercar-like 3.0 seconds. The Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive model comes standard with, 250-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 and a Heated steering wheel. Tech features includewireless charging for two smartphones, a 15.4-inch touchscreen with navigation and an 8-inch touchscreen for rear passengers, a 17-speaker premium sound system, Wi-Fi hotspot Integrated audio, video streaming and gaming services with subscription Teslas Autopilot, a suite of advanced driver aids that includeAdaptive cruise control Forward collision warning with automatic braking and a Lane keeping system.
