"The Tesla Model 3 Standard came out of nowhere, and it mostly flew under the radar at first, considering that everyone's attention was pinned on the Model Y Standard. But now that the dust has settled, the cheapest new Tesla EV is making headlinesand not because of its lack of creature comforts. Starting from $38,630, the most affordable Tesla out there has an EPA-rated driving range of 321 miles on a full charge, which is anything but bad. Here's the thing, though: it just beat that estimate in Edmunds' independent range test, where it drove nearly 6% over the official estimate."
"With a full battery, the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard drove 339 miles before pulling over, which leads to an average energy consumption of 23 kilowatt-hours per 100 miles. That's slightly better than the 24 kWh/100 miles EPA rating, and it's on par with the new Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EV, but it's worth noting that Edmunds got Mercedes' electric sedan to drive 434 miles on a full charge, courtesy of the car's larger battery."
"In Edmunds' testing, the Tesla Model 3 Standard also drove further than the 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard, which managed 337 miles16 more than its EPA estimate. It's a great result, but it's worth noting that the longest-range Model 3 that went through Edmunds' test is the 2021 Model 3 Long Range, which drove 345 miles on a full charge. Still, for less than $40,000, the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard feels like less of a compromise than its crossover sibling, according to Edmunds."
The 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard starts at $38,630 and carries an EPA-rated driving range of 321 miles. Independent testing recorded 339 miles on a full charge, roughly 6% above the EPA estimate, with average energy consumption of 23 kWh per 100 miles versus the EPA's 24 kWh/100 miles. The Model 3 Standard outdrove the 2026 Model Y Standard, which reached 337 miles, while an earlier 2021 Model 3 Long Range achieved 345 miles. The Standard trim omits FM radio, an 8-inch rear touchscreen, ventilated seats, Autosteer, and frequency-dependent dampers; side mirrors and the steering wheel are manually adjustable.
Read at insideevs.com
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