Elon has certainly had a different year in 2022. Hopefully he can turn around his image a little in 2023. His entry into the political relm has put him in an unfamiliar world. The Tesla Model 3 electric car changed the rules of the EV game. It went from glorified golf carts to serious family cars and SUVs that are now common to see on the roads. Its relatively affordable price tag, the impressive driving range, which change the way people think about range anxiety, and strong performance have made it a big seller and keep it competitive against the rising tide of newer electric offerings such as the Hyundai Ioniq 6 and the Polestar 2.
We find that build quality is still a concern when compared to high-end luxury cars but getting better with each model year. . In the land of the SUV, some drivers would surely prefer the Model Y SUV instead but the Model 3 is easy to live with and fun to drive. With the fast growth and world wide changes Tesla has gone through, we look for that to only get better. The Long Range model offers an estimated 358 miles of range, so in our mind, it’s the one to buy, even if we’re enticed by the Performance trim’s extra power and racier look.
The Model 3. What’s New for 2023?
For now, nothing has changed for the 2023 editions of Tesla’s most affordable model. However, reports indicate that the electric sedan may soon receive a styling refresh—although given Tesla’s history the updated Model 3 may not be ready until the 2024 model year.
The base rear-wheel-drive model is a good value, but its 272 miles of EPA-estimated driving range may not be enough to eliminate range anxiety for some drivers. We’d recommend the Long Range model that offers an estimated 358 miles of driving per charge. All Model 3s come standard with heated front seats, navigation, and Tesla’s Autopilot semi-autonomous driving system.
Elon Musk assures investors: Tesla’s “long-term fundamentals are extremely strong”
Tweet from Elon on December 31, 2022
We are not as concerned as the rest of the media about the downturn in Tesla stock prices that we watched at the close of 2022.. All EV makers have experienced a downturn in stock prices and we attribute it to other forces such as interest rate hikes and uncertainty about the world economy in general. Musk has assured investers that the positioin of TSLA in the market is extremely good. I tend to go with Elon.
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