Tesla Model 3 | Track Test | Edmunds

Edmunds takes you on a trip to the test track, where we put our new 2017 Tesla Model 3 sedan through its paces. See how it performs during instrumented acceleration and braking runs, and watch as Director of Vehicle Testing Dan Edmunds pilots it around a test circuit.

Q: How quick is the 2017 Tesla Model 3 sedan?
A: Spoiler alert: Our best run at the test track on the standard 18-inch tires was 0-60 mph in just 5.3 seconds, with the quarter-mile ending in 13.6 seconds at 102.1 mph.

Q: Will the performance of the Tesla Model 3 sedan be different if I buy the optional 19-inch tires?
A: We think so, but we have not yet conducted instrumented tests of a Model 3 fitted with the optional 19-inch wheels and tires. Acceleration may not change, but stopping distance and cornering performance could improve. Soon we will retest our car with the optional tires to measure the difference.

Q: How many miles can the Tesla Model 3 sedan travel on a full charge?
A: This Tesla Model 3 is rated to go 310 miles on a full charge because it is equipped with the long-range battery. But don't expect to get anything close to that if you drive as we did at the test track. A relaxed approach is necessary to achieve any EV's rated range.

Q: How much does the Tesla Model 3 sedan cost?
A: The base price of a standard-range Tesla Model 3 will be $35,000, plus another $1,000 in mandatory destination charges. But that model is not yet being produced. All Model 3 sedans currently being built have an effective base price of $49,000 because the long-range battery ($9,000) and the Premium Upgrades package ($5,000) are mandatory options for now. Don't forget to add another $1,000 for destination and delivery, too.

Read more about the Tesla Model 3 here: https://www.edmunds.com/tesla/model-3...

Follow along on Edmunds' year-long test of the 2017 Tesla Model 3 here: https://www.edmunds.com/tesla/model-3...

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