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.