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Would not, not unless one sets up the Tesla Battery and solar system at one's home.
Keep in mind there are electric cars like the Nissan Leaf being sold in SA already.
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Would not, not unless one sets up the Tesla Battery and solar system at one's home.
Keep in mind there are electric cars like the Nissan Leaf being sold in SA already.
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2018 Tesla Model 3 | Road Test - MotorWeek
[video=youtube;NhxFJRSMCCE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhxFJRSMCCE[/video]
[video=youtube;NhxFJRSMCCE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhxFJRSMCCE[/video]
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Tesla Model 3: BMW M3-rivalling Performance version confirmed
Tesla boss Elon Musk has revealed the specs for a 155mph all-wheel-drive Performance version of the Model 3 designed to rival the BMW M3, which he claims will “beat anything in its class on the track.”
The South African released the details in a series of tweets, confirming both a dual motor all-wheel-drive Model 3, and the Performance variant, which will use a similar powertrain design. Similar to dual motor models being developed by other manufacturers, the all-wheel-drive system will feature motors at the front and rear of the car.
Musk said the AWD option would add $5000 [£3700] to the $35,000 [£26,000] base price of the car in the USA, and would allow the car to reach 0-60mph in 4.5 second, with a 140mph top speed and a 310-mile range.
According to Musk, the Performance version will do 0-60mph in 3.5 seconds, with a top speed of 155mph and the same 310-mile range. Musk did not disclose battery capacity or the power output of the motors. He said the model would cost $78,000 [£58,000], and could include all options aside from the Autopilot mode.
Musk described the driving feel of the two dual motor models as “amazing.” Musk noted the cost of the Performance version was similar to the BMW M3, but claimed it was “15% quicker and with better handling. Will beat anything in its class on the track.”
The standard Model 3, which Autocar tested recently, has a 140mph top speed and a 0-62mph time of 5.1 seconds from a rear-mounted single motor, which produces around 271bhp. The base Model 3 has a 220-mile US combined driving cycle range, which increases to 310 miles with an option 75kWh long range battery.
Musk did not state when the new versions would be available, although it’s understood deliveries could start around July.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...mw-m3-rivalling-performance-version-confirmed
Tesla boss Elon Musk has revealed the specs for a 155mph all-wheel-drive Performance version of the Model 3 designed to rival the BMW M3, which he claims will “beat anything in its class on the track.”
The South African released the details in a series of tweets, confirming both a dual motor all-wheel-drive Model 3, and the Performance variant, which will use a similar powertrain design. Similar to dual motor models being developed by other manufacturers, the all-wheel-drive system will feature motors at the front and rear of the car.
Musk said the AWD option would add $5000 [£3700] to the $35,000 [£26,000] base price of the car in the USA, and would allow the car to reach 0-60mph in 4.5 second, with a 140mph top speed and a 310-mile range.
According to Musk, the Performance version will do 0-60mph in 3.5 seconds, with a top speed of 155mph and the same 310-mile range. Musk did not disclose battery capacity or the power output of the motors. He said the model would cost $78,000 [£58,000], and could include all options aside from the Autopilot mode.
Musk described the driving feel of the two dual motor models as “amazing.” Musk noted the cost of the Performance version was similar to the BMW M3, but claimed it was “15% quicker and with better handling. Will beat anything in its class on the track.”
The standard Model 3, which Autocar tested recently, has a 140mph top speed and a 0-62mph time of 5.1 seconds from a rear-mounted single motor, which produces around 271bhp. The base Model 3 has a 220-mile US combined driving cycle range, which increases to 310 miles with an option 75kWh long range battery.
Musk did not state when the new versions would be available, although it’s understood deliveries could start around July.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...mw-m3-rivalling-performance-version-confirmed
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Tesla's Model 3 misses mark: Consumer Reports
Long emergency stopping distances, difficult-to-use controls and a harsh ride stopped Tesla's Model 3 electric car from getting a 'recommended buy' rating from esteemed US publication Consumer Reports.
While the magazine said the car impresses with exhilarating acceleration and handling, testers were troubled by its 46 meter average stopping distance from 96km/h in emergency braking tests. That's worse than any modern car that the publication has tested, and is about 2.1 meters longer than the distance taken by the Ford F-150 pick-up, which weighs about twice as much as the Model 3.
The Model 3 is Tesla's first attempt to appeal to mass-market buyers. The car that apparently starts at $35 000 (R439 000) but can run as high as $78 000 (R978 000) has been plagued by production delays.
The magazine also criticized the fact that nearly all of the Model 3's controls are on a large central touchscreen, with no gauges on the dashboard and few buttons inside the car. This forces drivers to take several steps to perform simple tasks and can cause driver distraction.
Furthermore, the Model 3 was said to have a stiff ride and excessive wind noise at highway speeds, unlike competitors.
On the upside, Consumer Reports said it got a record 563km of range per charge with a long-range version of the Model 3.
Tesla claims better braking figures
Tesla said in a statement that its own Model 3 tests found 96km/h-to-zero braking distances averaging 40.5 meters, almost six meters better than CR's figure. It says stopping distances are affected by road surface, weather, tyre temperature, brake conditioning and other factors. It also says it continually performs software updates to improve factors such as stopping distance.
Consumer Reports said it tested the car at its track on pavement monitored for consistent surface friction, using industry standard test procedures. The car was tested with the same 18-inch Michelin tyres that were used in Tesla's test, the magazine said.
On the first Consumer Reports test, the Model 3 stopped in about 39.6m, similar to Tesla's findings, according to the magazine. But testers could not repeat that distance even after letting the brakes cool overnight, it said.
Because of the inconsistency, the testers borrowed a second Model 3 and got results similar to longer distances in testing the first one.
The Tesla's stopping distance was 6.4m longer than the class average for luxury compact sedans, the magazine said.
Jake Fisher, director of vehicle testing for Consumer Reports, said the first test shows him that the Model 3 has the mechanical ability to stop in 40 meters and that a software change may bring consistently shorter stopping distances. If that happens, Consumer Reports would re-evaluate the car, he said.
Consumer Reports also mentioned that Car and Driver magazine experienced inconsistent and sometimes long stopping distances when it tested a Model 3.
Consumer Reports said it took delivery of the Model 3 that it purchased on February 8, and it was the latest model available at the time.
The publication recommends Tesla's Model S, ranking it No. 1 in the ultra-luxury car category. But its other model currently on sale, the Model X SUV, is not recommended due to low reliability.
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/industry-news/teslas-model-3-misses-mark-consumer-reports-15102936
Long emergency stopping distances, difficult-to-use controls and a harsh ride stopped Tesla's Model 3 electric car from getting a 'recommended buy' rating from esteemed US publication Consumer Reports.
While the magazine said the car impresses with exhilarating acceleration and handling, testers were troubled by its 46 meter average stopping distance from 96km/h in emergency braking tests. That's worse than any modern car that the publication has tested, and is about 2.1 meters longer than the distance taken by the Ford F-150 pick-up, which weighs about twice as much as the Model 3.
The Model 3 is Tesla's first attempt to appeal to mass-market buyers. The car that apparently starts at $35 000 (R439 000) but can run as high as $78 000 (R978 000) has been plagued by production delays.
The magazine also criticized the fact that nearly all of the Model 3's controls are on a large central touchscreen, with no gauges on the dashboard and few buttons inside the car. This forces drivers to take several steps to perform simple tasks and can cause driver distraction.
Furthermore, the Model 3 was said to have a stiff ride and excessive wind noise at highway speeds, unlike competitors.
On the upside, Consumer Reports said it got a record 563km of range per charge with a long-range version of the Model 3.
Tesla claims better braking figures
Tesla said in a statement that its own Model 3 tests found 96km/h-to-zero braking distances averaging 40.5 meters, almost six meters better than CR's figure. It says stopping distances are affected by road surface, weather, tyre temperature, brake conditioning and other factors. It also says it continually performs software updates to improve factors such as stopping distance.
Consumer Reports said it tested the car at its track on pavement monitored for consistent surface friction, using industry standard test procedures. The car was tested with the same 18-inch Michelin tyres that were used in Tesla's test, the magazine said.
On the first Consumer Reports test, the Model 3 stopped in about 39.6m, similar to Tesla's findings, according to the magazine. But testers could not repeat that distance even after letting the brakes cool overnight, it said.
Because of the inconsistency, the testers borrowed a second Model 3 and got results similar to longer distances in testing the first one.
The Tesla's stopping distance was 6.4m longer than the class average for luxury compact sedans, the magazine said.
Jake Fisher, director of vehicle testing for Consumer Reports, said the first test shows him that the Model 3 has the mechanical ability to stop in 40 meters and that a software change may bring consistently shorter stopping distances. If that happens, Consumer Reports would re-evaluate the car, he said.
Consumer Reports also mentioned that Car and Driver magazine experienced inconsistent and sometimes long stopping distances when it tested a Model 3.
Consumer Reports said it took delivery of the Model 3 that it purchased on February 8, and it was the latest model available at the time.
The publication recommends Tesla's Model S, ranking it No. 1 in the ultra-luxury car category. But its other model currently on sale, the Model X SUV, is not recommended due to low reliability.
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/industry-news/teslas-model-3-misses-mark-consumer-reports-15102936
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The Tesla Model 3 | Top Gear
[video=youtube;1GrNv3ow9H8]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GrNv3ow9H8[/video]
[video=youtube;1GrNv3ow9H8]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GrNv3ow9H8[/video]
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First Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor produced on temporary production line
Third production line is outside main factory and was built in three weeks
Tesla has ramped up Model 3 production on a third production line at its Fremont factory - the new line being a temporary structure that was set up in less than three weeks, according to boss Elon Musk.
The move has allowed Tesla to start building the first all-wheel drive versions of the Model 3. This variant is one of the last to be built due to the company’s production troubles, although production of the entry-level $35,000 car has not begun yet.
It’s not yet known how long the temporary production line will be operational for or if it will be gradually converted into a full-time production line.
Tesla’s other production facility in Nevada is planned to become the largest building in the world, Musk announced at the brand’s annual shareholder meeting, with large-scale developments planned over the next five years.
This is likely due to the planned introduction of a C-segment hatchback model, which could become the brand’s best seller. It’s expected to be the cheapest car Tesla produces upon arrival, undercutting the $35,000 Model 3 to compete with the upcoming Volkswagen ID. The as-yet-unnamed hatchback will arrive within the next five years, Musk said.
Musk plans more factories globally to meet growing demand in non-US markets, with the next Gigafactory almost certain to be set up in Shanghai, China. A European production facility has also long been planned but will not arrive before the Chinese plant.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...dual-motor-produced-temporary-production-line
Third production line is outside main factory and was built in three weeks
Tesla has ramped up Model 3 production on a third production line at its Fremont factory - the new line being a temporary structure that was set up in less than three weeks, according to boss Elon Musk.
The move has allowed Tesla to start building the first all-wheel drive versions of the Model 3. This variant is one of the last to be built due to the company’s production troubles, although production of the entry-level $35,000 car has not begun yet.
It’s not yet known how long the temporary production line will be operational for or if it will be gradually converted into a full-time production line.
Tesla’s other production facility in Nevada is planned to become the largest building in the world, Musk announced at the brand’s annual shareholder meeting, with large-scale developments planned over the next five years.
This is likely due to the planned introduction of a C-segment hatchback model, which could become the brand’s best seller. It’s expected to be the cheapest car Tesla produces upon arrival, undercutting the $35,000 Model 3 to compete with the upcoming Volkswagen ID. The as-yet-unnamed hatchback will arrive within the next five years, Musk said.
Musk plans more factories globally to meet growing demand in non-US markets, with the next Gigafactory almost certain to be set up in Shanghai, China. A European production facility has also long been planned but will not arrive before the Chinese plant.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...dual-motor-produced-temporary-production-line
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US Tesla Model 3 customers asked for $2500 confirmation deposit
Deposit is paid when customers configure their cars - it could signpost a production breakthrough, but also a need for more cash
All Tesla Model 3 customers in the US and Canada have been invited by the company to pay their $2500 (around £1900) confirmation deposits.
Customers are usually invited to configure their car when their build slot approaches, and the $2500 deposit is paid at this stage. Now, reports the Detroit News, all US and Canada customers have been invited to pay the deposit and configure their cars.
The move, which has prompted mixed reactions from analysts and critics, with suggestions that the production ramp-up means that the end of the wait is in sight for those having paid their deposits, along with the suggestion that it could be a fundraising exercise as the second quarter draws to a close.
The brand recently has ramped up Model 3 production on a third production line at its Fremont factory - the new line being a temporary structure that was set up in less than three weeks, according to boss Elon Musk.
Production, according to Bloomberg, has hit 3400 units per week, but is short of the 5000 per week targeted. A Tesla spokesman said: "Tesla has always required this deposit for all of its vehicle orders, including Model S and Model X, given that we build cars to our customers’ specifications, and that the deposit goes towards the purchase price of the vehicle."
The temporary production facility has allowed Tesla to start building the first all-wheel drive versions of the Model 3. This variant is one of the last to be built due to the company’s production troubles, although production of the entry-level $35,000 car has not begun yet.
It’s not yet known how long the temporary production line will be operational for or if it will be gradually converted into a full-time production line.
Tesla’s other production facility in Nevada is planned to become the largest building in the world, Musk announced at the brand’s annual shareholder meeting, with large-scale developments planned over the next five years.
This is likely due to the planned introduction of a C-segment hatchback model, which could become the brand’s best seller. It’s expected to be the cheapest car Tesla produces upon arrival, undercutting the $35,000 Model 3 to compete with the upcoming Volkswagen ID. The as-yet-unnamed hatchback will arrive within the next five years, Musk said.
Musk plans more factories globally to meet growing demand in non-US markets, with the next Gigafactory almost certain to be set up in Shanghai, China. A European production facility has also long been planned but will not arrive before the Chinese plant.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...l-3-customers-asked-2500-confirmation-deposit
Deposit is paid when customers configure their cars - it could signpost a production breakthrough, but also a need for more cash
All Tesla Model 3 customers in the US and Canada have been invited by the company to pay their $2500 (around £1900) confirmation deposits.
Customers are usually invited to configure their car when their build slot approaches, and the $2500 deposit is paid at this stage. Now, reports the Detroit News, all US and Canada customers have been invited to pay the deposit and configure their cars.
The move, which has prompted mixed reactions from analysts and critics, with suggestions that the production ramp-up means that the end of the wait is in sight for those having paid their deposits, along with the suggestion that it could be a fundraising exercise as the second quarter draws to a close.
The brand recently has ramped up Model 3 production on a third production line at its Fremont factory - the new line being a temporary structure that was set up in less than three weeks, according to boss Elon Musk.
Production, according to Bloomberg, has hit 3400 units per week, but is short of the 5000 per week targeted. A Tesla spokesman said: "Tesla has always required this deposit for all of its vehicle orders, including Model S and Model X, given that we build cars to our customers’ specifications, and that the deposit goes towards the purchase price of the vehicle."
The temporary production facility has allowed Tesla to start building the first all-wheel drive versions of the Model 3. This variant is one of the last to be built due to the company’s production troubles, although production of the entry-level $35,000 car has not begun yet.
It’s not yet known how long the temporary production line will be operational for or if it will be gradually converted into a full-time production line.
Tesla’s other production facility in Nevada is planned to become the largest building in the world, Musk announced at the brand’s annual shareholder meeting, with large-scale developments planned over the next five years.
This is likely due to the planned introduction of a C-segment hatchback model, which could become the brand’s best seller. It’s expected to be the cheapest car Tesla produces upon arrival, undercutting the $35,000 Model 3 to compete with the upcoming Volkswagen ID. The as-yet-unnamed hatchback will arrive within the next five years, Musk said.
Musk plans more factories globally to meet growing demand in non-US markets, with the next Gigafactory almost certain to be set up in Shanghai, China. A European production facility has also long been planned but will not arrive before the Chinese plant.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...l-3-customers-asked-2500-confirmation-deposit
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Tesla Model 3 to make European debut at Goodwood
As production ramps up in California, Tesla will show its entry model on the Duke of Richmond's front garden
The Tesla Model 3 will make its European debut at next week's Goodwood Festival of Speed, which will take place around one year before production of right-hand drive versions is due to start.
The car to be shown on the the Duke of Richmond's front lawn will be of US specification and it will remain a static display, meaning it won't be driven up the famous hill climb. But it will provide people in the UK and Europe with their first chance to get up close to the new electric car.
The Goodwood display takes place soon after Model 3 production reached 5000 cars in a week. The milestone was hit in the last week of June, just meeting Tesla's self set output deadline for that number of cars to be made in a week by the end of 2018's second quarter.
It required the construction of a temporary 'tent' outside the firm's California factory, to hold another production line and increase output.
Deliveries are now predicted to arrive 12-18 months after ordes are placed, although only left-hand drive cars are currently in production, meaning UK cars aren't expected until 2020.
It's estimated that around 500,000 orders have been received for the Model 3, which is Tesla's entry-level model and costs from $35,000 in the US (which equates to about £26,500) before incentives.
The car is claimed to be capable of travelling 310 miles on a single charge, according to official tests carried out by US regulator the Environmental Protection Agency.
This figure applies to the Long Range variant. The car is available with 50kWh or 75kWh batteries.
It has a claimed range of 220 miles, hits 0-60mph in 5.6sec and has a top speed of 130mph. The Long Range model costs from $44,000 (£33,400), can do 0-60mph in 5.1sec and has a 140mph top speed.
In the UK, the entry-level price is expected to be around £30,000 after the £4500 government grant for zero-emissions vehicles is applied. That will pitch the Model 3 against the likes of the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Jaguar XE and Mercedes-Benz C-Class in terms of pricing and size.
A Performance variant is due later, but Musk has previously stated that a more powerful 100kWh battery (which is the standard battery for Tesla Performance models) would not fit into the Model 3's smaller structure. This suggests Tesla may only slightly increase the battery size of the current range-topping 75kWh version of the Model 3.
The Model 3 is more than 400kg lighter than the Model S, so it could be quicker than the Performance version of that car.
Model 3 owners will not get free access to the Tesla Supercharger high-speed charging system, with the company planning to charge for electricity as demand grows and it requires more investment to build up the network of chargers.
However, if Tesla hits its planned production of 500,000 cars a year - something it has faced an uphill struggle to achieve until the recent 5000 car milestone - analysts predict that it will outsell BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Lexus in the US.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/tesla-model-3-make-european-debut-goodwood
As production ramps up in California, Tesla will show its entry model on the Duke of Richmond's front garden
The Tesla Model 3 will make its European debut at next week's Goodwood Festival of Speed, which will take place around one year before production of right-hand drive versions is due to start.
The car to be shown on the the Duke of Richmond's front lawn will be of US specification and it will remain a static display, meaning it won't be driven up the famous hill climb. But it will provide people in the UK and Europe with their first chance to get up close to the new electric car.
The Goodwood display takes place soon after Model 3 production reached 5000 cars in a week. The milestone was hit in the last week of June, just meeting Tesla's self set output deadline for that number of cars to be made in a week by the end of 2018's second quarter.
It required the construction of a temporary 'tent' outside the firm's California factory, to hold another production line and increase output.
Deliveries are now predicted to arrive 12-18 months after ordes are placed, although only left-hand drive cars are currently in production, meaning UK cars aren't expected until 2020.
It's estimated that around 500,000 orders have been received for the Model 3, which is Tesla's entry-level model and costs from $35,000 in the US (which equates to about £26,500) before incentives.
The car is claimed to be capable of travelling 310 miles on a single charge, according to official tests carried out by US regulator the Environmental Protection Agency.
This figure applies to the Long Range variant. The car is available with 50kWh or 75kWh batteries.
It has a claimed range of 220 miles, hits 0-60mph in 5.6sec and has a top speed of 130mph. The Long Range model costs from $44,000 (£33,400), can do 0-60mph in 5.1sec and has a 140mph top speed.
In the UK, the entry-level price is expected to be around £30,000 after the £4500 government grant for zero-emissions vehicles is applied. That will pitch the Model 3 against the likes of the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Jaguar XE and Mercedes-Benz C-Class in terms of pricing and size.
A Performance variant is due later, but Musk has previously stated that a more powerful 100kWh battery (which is the standard battery for Tesla Performance models) would not fit into the Model 3's smaller structure. This suggests Tesla may only slightly increase the battery size of the current range-topping 75kWh version of the Model 3.
The Model 3 is more than 400kg lighter than the Model S, so it could be quicker than the Performance version of that car.
Model 3 owners will not get free access to the Tesla Supercharger high-speed charging system, with the company planning to charge for electricity as demand grows and it requires more investment to build up the network of chargers.
However, if Tesla hits its planned production of 500,000 cars a year - something it has faced an uphill struggle to achieve until the recent 5000 car milestone - analysts predict that it will outsell BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Lexus in the US.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/tesla-model-3-make-european-debut-goodwood
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Tesla Model 3 hits 1 000 km on a single charge
Could you drive an electric car as far on a single full charge of its battery, as you could a particular frugal turbodiesel vehicle with a tankful of fuel? Well, the Tesla Model 3 has just hit 1 000 km on a single charge.
The official number was 1 001 km on a single charge, but the hypermiling record was admittedly set in ideal conditions (at Dekra’s testing grounds in Germany, not on public roads). The reason for that was that the record was actually set without a live driver behind the wheel. A dummy was placed behind the wheel and then Autopilot mode selected – a fully autonomous driving mode that Tesla offers. The testing grounds also have clearly marked road lines, making it easy for the autopilot system to maintain course.
While hypermiling isn’t a real-world assessment of range, it does show what is capable from contemporary battery and electric motor technology. Range anxiety is a common problem with electric vehicles, but with an optimal range of 1 000 km, it could go some way towards alleviating anxiety.
The Model 3 clocked up 1 001 km at an average speed of 36 kph and took around 28 hours to exhaust its battery. The test results returned 7 kWh/100 km or R11.48 per 100 km (at R1.64 per kWh). In order to achieve that in a petrol powered car you would need to average 0.72 L/100 km.
The same team also set a new record for the bigger battery-powered Model S of 1 128 km.
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/tesla-model-3-hits-1-000-km-on-a-single-charge/45294/
[video=youtube_share;0FDuA52MNq4]https://youtu.be/0FDuA52MNq4[/video]
Could you drive an electric car as far on a single full charge of its battery, as you could a particular frugal turbodiesel vehicle with a tankful of fuel? Well, the Tesla Model 3 has just hit 1 000 km on a single charge.
The official number was 1 001 km on a single charge, but the hypermiling record was admittedly set in ideal conditions (at Dekra’s testing grounds in Germany, not on public roads). The reason for that was that the record was actually set without a live driver behind the wheel. A dummy was placed behind the wheel and then Autopilot mode selected – a fully autonomous driving mode that Tesla offers. The testing grounds also have clearly marked road lines, making it easy for the autopilot system to maintain course.
While hypermiling isn’t a real-world assessment of range, it does show what is capable from contemporary battery and electric motor technology. Range anxiety is a common problem with electric vehicles, but with an optimal range of 1 000 km, it could go some way towards alleviating anxiety.
The Model 3 clocked up 1 001 km at an average speed of 36 kph and took around 28 hours to exhaust its battery. The test results returned 7 kWh/100 km or R11.48 per 100 km (at R1.64 per kWh). In order to achieve that in a petrol powered car you would need to average 0.72 L/100 km.
The same team also set a new record for the bigger battery-powered Model S of 1 128 km.
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/tesla-model-3-hits-1-000-km-on-a-single-charge/45294/
[video=youtube_share;0FDuA52MNq4]https://youtu.be/0FDuA52MNq4[/video]
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5 HUGE PROBLEMS With The Tesla Model 3! - Vehicle Virgins
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Tesla Model 3 Performance 2018 review
Should I buy one?
It's hard to write about any Tesla without falling into the seemingly unbridgeable chasm that separates the company's lovers from its haters, and which expects all reviews to share the same binary separation.
The Model 3 is yet to deliver on Elon Musk's promise of genuine affordability and the promise of $35,000 lead-in pricing; as the most expensive variant of what was meant to be the brand's cheapest car, the Performance might seem to be heading in the wrong direction.
But it is also a timely reminder that, as long-established OEMs ready pure electric models, that the world currently contains only one upmarket EV maker with a proven track record of selling a significant number of cars.
Any rival wanting to beat the Model 3 is going to have to be very good indeed.
Tesla Model 3 Performance specification
Where Michigan, USA Price US$62,500 On sale now Engine Dual DC electric motors Power450bhp (total system) Torque 471lb ft Gearbox single speed, direct drive Kerb weight 1850kg Top speed 155mph (limited) 0-62mph 3.5sec (claimed) Fuel economy 116mpge (US) CO2 0g/km Rivals BMW M3, Jaguar I-Pace
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/tesla/first-drives/tesla-model-3-performance-2018-review
Should I buy one?
It's hard to write about any Tesla without falling into the seemingly unbridgeable chasm that separates the company's lovers from its haters, and which expects all reviews to share the same binary separation.
The Model 3 is yet to deliver on Elon Musk's promise of genuine affordability and the promise of $35,000 lead-in pricing; as the most expensive variant of what was meant to be the brand's cheapest car, the Performance might seem to be heading in the wrong direction.
But it is also a timely reminder that, as long-established OEMs ready pure electric models, that the world currently contains only one upmarket EV maker with a proven track record of selling a significant number of cars.
Any rival wanting to beat the Model 3 is going to have to be very good indeed.
Tesla Model 3 Performance specification
Where Michigan, USA Price US$62,500 On sale now Engine Dual DC electric motors Power450bhp (total system) Torque 471lb ft Gearbox single speed, direct drive Kerb weight 1850kg Top speed 155mph (limited) 0-62mph 3.5sec (claimed) Fuel economy 116mpge (US) CO2 0g/km Rivals BMW M3, Jaguar I-Pace
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/tesla/first-drives/tesla-model-3-performance-2018-review
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Tesla Model 3: European pricing and WLTP range revealed
Entry-level electric saloon is on display in UK dealerships; RHD deliveries scheduled for mid-2019
Tesla has opened the order books for European customers of its Model 3saloon, revealing previously-unconfirmed pricing and range details.
UK cars aren't expected until the middle of next year when right-hand drive production commences, but prices published in Spain, Sweden, Netherlands and France suggest the entry-level EV will be available from £50,000, falling to £46,500 after taking into consideration the UK government incentive for zero-emission vehicles.
The Model 3 has also been shown in UK dealerships for the first time, with demonstration models on display in the company's London Park Royal and Manchester Stockport dealerships.
The Model 3 is capable of covering 338 miles on a single charge, according to new WLTP testing methods. This figure applies to the four-wheel drive Long Range variant, which available with 50kWh or 75kWh batteries.
Currently, only the standard and performance Long Range options are available in Europe, with subsequent cheaper variants expected to be available from around £30,000 in the UK. That will pitch the Model 3 against the likes of the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Jaguar XE and Mercedes-Benz C-Class in terms of pricing and size.
Model 3 production hit 5000 cars a week in the last week of June 2018, just meeting Tesla's self-set output deadline for that number of cars to be made in a week by the end of the second quarter of 2018.
It required the construction of a temporary 'tent' outside the firm's California factory, to hold another production line and increase output.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/tesla-model-3-european-pricing-and-wltp-range-revealed
Entry-level electric saloon is on display in UK dealerships; RHD deliveries scheduled for mid-2019
Tesla has opened the order books for European customers of its Model 3saloon, revealing previously-unconfirmed pricing and range details.
UK cars aren't expected until the middle of next year when right-hand drive production commences, but prices published in Spain, Sweden, Netherlands and France suggest the entry-level EV will be available from £50,000, falling to £46,500 after taking into consideration the UK government incentive for zero-emission vehicles.
The Model 3 has also been shown in UK dealerships for the first time, with demonstration models on display in the company's London Park Royal and Manchester Stockport dealerships.
The Model 3 is capable of covering 338 miles on a single charge, according to new WLTP testing methods. This figure applies to the four-wheel drive Long Range variant, which available with 50kWh or 75kWh batteries.
Currently, only the standard and performance Long Range options are available in Europe, with subsequent cheaper variants expected to be available from around £30,000 in the UK. That will pitch the Model 3 against the likes of the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Jaguar XE and Mercedes-Benz C-Class in terms of pricing and size.
Model 3 production hit 5000 cars a week in the last week of June 2018, just meeting Tesla's self-set output deadline for that number of cars to be made in a week by the end of the second quarter of 2018.
It required the construction of a temporary 'tent' outside the firm's California factory, to hold another production line and increase output.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/tesla-model-3-european-pricing-and-wltp-range-revealed
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Elon Musk says Tesla ‘probably’ coming to SA at end of 2019
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the electric vehicle brand will “probably” open its first dealership in South Africa towards the end of 2019.
Riccardo Spagni of Plettenberg Bay used Twitter to ask the SA-born Musk when the brand’s first store would be opened in South Africa.
The 47-year-old Musk’s reply? “Probably end of next year”.
Spagni’s initial question was in response to a Tesla tweet announcing the opening of eleven new dealerships in the United States.
Probably end of next year
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 11, 2018
Tesla’s model range currently includes the compact executive Model 3 sedan, the large Model S sedan and the Model X crossover, while a fresh, high-performance Roadster is on the way (along with a bakkie and possibly a smaller SUV). The firm furthermore offers solar panels and the so-called “Powerwall” home battery system.
Interestingly, in September 2016, the South African government urged Elon Musk’s Tesla to “explore the possibility” of manufacturing products in South Africa.
https://www.carmag.co.za/news/elon-musk-says-tesla-probably-coming-to-sa-at-end-of-2019/
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the electric vehicle brand will “probably” open its first dealership in South Africa towards the end of 2019.
Riccardo Spagni of Plettenberg Bay used Twitter to ask the SA-born Musk when the brand’s first store would be opened in South Africa.
The 47-year-old Musk’s reply? “Probably end of next year”.
Spagni’s initial question was in response to a Tesla tweet announcing the opening of eleven new dealerships in the United States.
Probably end of next year
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 11, 2018
Tesla’s model range currently includes the compact executive Model 3 sedan, the large Model S sedan and the Model X crossover, while a fresh, high-performance Roadster is on the way (along with a bakkie and possibly a smaller SUV). The firm furthermore offers solar panels and the so-called “Powerwall” home battery system.
Interestingly, in September 2016, the South African government urged Elon Musk’s Tesla to “explore the possibility” of manufacturing products in South Africa.
https://www.carmag.co.za/news/elon-musk-says-tesla-probably-coming-to-sa-at-end-of-2019/
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