Tesla Model 3
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The Tesla Model 3 is a battery electric mid-size sedan with a fastback body style built by Tesla, Inc., introduced in 2017. The vehicle is marketed as being more affordable to more people than previous models made by Tesla. The Model 3 was the world's top selling plug-in electric car for three years, from 2018 to 2020, before the Tesla Model Y, a crossover SUV based on the Model 3 chassis, took the top spot. In June 2021, the Model 3 became the first electric car to pass global sales of 1 million.
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Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
Production | 2017–present |
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Designer | Franz von Holzhausen[1] |
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Class | Compact executive car (D) |
Body style | 4-door sedan |
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Related | Tesla Model Y |
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Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous reluctance |
Transmission | Single-speed fixed (9:1 ratio)[2] |
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Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 113.2 in (2,875 mm) |
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Curb weight | 3,552–4,048 lb (1,611–1,836 kg) |
An upgraded Model 3 with revamped interior and exterior styling was introduced in late 2023 for countries supplied by the Shanghai factory, and in early 2024 in North America and other countries supplied by the Fremont factory.