Tesla Model 3

Features: The Model 3 interior is characterised by its minimalist approach. The centrepiece of the Model 3's interior is the 15-inch touchscreen display. It controls nearly all aspects of the car, including entertainment, navigation, climate control, and vehicle settings. Rear seat passengers get an 8-inch screen, allowing them to control various vehicle functions. Premium bits like the LED fog lamps, 12-way power-adjustable front seats, tinted full-width glass roof, and auto dimming, power folding and heated ORVMs.

Motor: The 2023 Tesla Model 3 comes with an option to choose from 279PS single motor rear-wheel-drive or a 351PS dual-motor all-wheel-drive system. While specific battery pack details have not been disclosed, Tesla's website indicates the rear-wheel-drive version offers a WLTP-claimed range of 513km, with a 629km range for the all-wheel-drive model.

Rivals: Internationally, the Model 3 locks horns with the BMW i4 and Hyundai Ioniq 6, while in the Indian market, the Model 3 may lock horns with BMW i4.

Variants: In contrast to most other cars, the Model 3's variant options are categorised based on their range. You can choose between the standard and the long-range option. Colour options for the Model 3 include Pearl White (with the standard package), while the other options – Deep Blue Metallic, Solid Black, Ultra Red, and Stealth Grey – come at an additional premium.

Tesla has taken the wraps off the updated Model 3. It gets sharper styling, a brand new interior and updated range. The 2023 update is the first revision to Tesla’s popular seller in six years. Tesla’s official website says the WLTP-claimed range of 513km for the rear-wheel-drive version and 629km for the all-wheel-drive version, both of which are an improvement over the outgoing model.