Compare Tesla Model 3 Standard and Long Range versions
The long-awaited Tesla Model 3 sedan lives up to its much-hyped expectations. Whether you choose the Standard Range Plus or Long Range Dual Motor version, the Model 3 takes electric driving to the next level of luxury and performance.
Standard Range Plus
The rear-wheel drive, Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus delivers exceptional luxury in a price-conscious package, with a partially premium interior. With an electric range of 415 km, it accelerates in 5.6 seconds and reaches 225 km/h at top speed.
Dual Motor Long Range
The premium all-wheel drive, Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor Long Range version delivers the ultimate in e-vehicle performance. With an electric range of 560 km, it accelerates in 4.6 seconds and reaches top speed at 233 km/h.
The next generation of all-electric luxury
The long-awaited Tesla Model 3 sedan lives up to its much-hyped expectations. From its sleek exterior, powerful engine, to unrivalled handling, driving comfort and an impressive range of tech innovations, the Model 3 takes electric driving to the next level.
The central touchscreen houses all the car's control mechanisms and is intuitive and well-designed. The Autopilot and adaptive cruise control system work well on the motorway by automatically keeping you a set distance from the car in front and in the centre of your lane.
Go anywhere with Tesla Model 3
Compared with other electric cars, the Model 3 handles like a dream and its extra-sticky Michelin tyres generate an enormous amount of grip going through corners.
Though the range is a cool 560 km (Long Range model) on a full battery, zero concessions were made on power or speed. The Model 3 accelerates from 0-100km/h in under 6 seconds! You can charge at any public charging point, at home or speed things up at one of Tesla's Supercharger stations where you can get powered up in less than 30 minutes.
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Top FAQs electric driving
An electric vehicle, also known as an EV, uses one or more electric motors or traction motors for propulsion. The energy used to drive an EV is stored in the battery and the battery is charged at a charging station (at home, in the office or in public).
To charge your electric vehicle, you will require a recharging station, a charging cable, and a charging card.
A fully charged battery with a capacity of 40 kW will enable you to drive 200 to 250 kilometers. If you drive sensibly, you will achieve even more. Speed has the most effect on the amount of power drawn down from your battery, so you are advised to keep to the permitted speed limits.
There are also other factors that may have an effect on your driving range:
- Low temperatures (causing heating to be on continuously)
- a sporty driving style
- riding with strong headwind
- a fully loaded car
long uphill ride
Air conditioning, on the other hand, consumes very little battery capacity.
An electric vehicle requires less maintenance. This is due to the engine's reduced number of moving parts compared to a conventional combustion motor, which therefore leads to reduced wear. Moreover, oil changes are a thing of the past and the vehicle does not have an exhaust or gears. In addition, the brakes are less susceptible to wear thanks to the regenerative braking capacity.
Electric vehicles are approved for all safety factors, just like conventional vehicles. In the event of a collision, there is a possibility that some parts may receive an active charge or that short-circuiting causes an electrical fire, though the safety precautions and construction have limited this risk to an absolute minimum.
This depends on a number of factors: the type of car, how empty the battery is, how fast your car can charge and at which charging point you will charge. If you charge your car at a regular power socket, you should be able to count on 24 hours. At a public charge point this is about 4 to 8 hours. If you are going to charge your car with a quick charger (you will find this mainly along the motorway), your battery will be 80% charged in 30 minutes. Keep in mind that charging at such a quick charger is more expensive than at a normal charging point.
It depends on where you are going to load. In most cases, loading at home is cheaper than at public loading points. An average electric car consumes 15 to 20 kWh per 100 km. Suppose your rate for electricity at home is €0.25 and you drive an average of 15,000 km per year, then the cost of charging your car will be between €563 and €750 per year. When charging on the road, you pay the rate determined by the charging station operator. In addition to a kWh price, the operator can also charge a starting rate and an incentive rate. On www.newmotion.com you will find an overview of available charging stations in Belgium and Europe with the price per kWh.