Cars Culture HubReview:
With a near-ideal combination of performance, driving range, and
accessible pricing, the 2022 Tesla Model 3 is an electric vehicle that lives up
to its popularity. It’s fast—especially the Performance trim—and it’s nimble,
which means the Model 3 is an EV that driving enthusiasts like us can get
behind. We even made it to our 2022 Editors’ Choice list. The driving range on the
mid-level Long Range trim is an impressive 358 miles per charge, so the Model 3
doesn’t have to be charged every day. Its attractive entry price doesn’t unlock
the Model 3’s full potential, though, and its fit and finish can’t quite match
alternatives like the Chevy Bolt and Ford Mustang Mach-E. Tesla’s
groundbreaking EV in your driveway.
What is new for 2022?
Last year’s standard range model has been given the rear-wheel
drive name and a new type of battery pack that uses lithium-ion-phosphate
instead of nickel-cobalt-aluminum. Despite having a lower energy density than
the previous battery pack, the estimated range of this entry-level model has increased
to 272 miles. The Long Range trim also sees a slight increase in its projected
driving range this year to 358 miles per charge.
All Specifications of TESLA MODEL 3:
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Type | Front- and mid-motor, all-wheel-drive, 4-door sedan |
| Price (Base/As Tested) | $49,690/$57,690 |
| Powertrain | Front: Induction AC motor, 184 hp, 177 lb-ft<br>Rear: Permanent-magnet synchronous AC motor, 241 hp, 298 lb-ft<br>Battery: 80.5-kWh lithium-ion |
| Transmission | 1-speed direct drive |
| Chassis | Suspension, F/R: Multilink/Multilink<br>Brakes, F/R: 12.6-in vented disc/13.2-in vented disc<br>Tires: Michelin Primacy MXM4 235/45R-18 98W M+S T0 |
| Dimensions | Wheelbase: 113.2 in<br>Length: 184.8 in<br>Width: 72.8 in<br>Height: 56.8 in<br>Passenger Volume: 97 ft3<br>Cargo Volume: 15 ft3<br>Curb Weight: 4038 lb |
| C/D Test Results | 0-60 mph: 4.1 sec<br>100 mph: 9.7 sec<br>1/4-Mile: 12.6 sec @ 112 mph<br>130 mph: 18.1 sec (1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec)<br>Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 4.2 sec<br>Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 1.6 sec<br>Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 2.1 sec<br>Top Speed (gov ltd): 145 mph<br>Braking, 70–0 mph: 172 ft<br>Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.87 g |
| C/D Fuel Economy | Observed: 85 MPGe<br>EPA Combined/City/Highway: 116/120/112 MPGe<br>Range: 310 miles |
