Streamed from the official YouTube channel Edmunds Cars .
TESTED: TESLA MODEL 3 PERFORMANCE | 0-60, QUARTER MILE, SKIDPAD, RANGE & MORE
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Edmunds thoroughly tests the 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance, confirming its blistering acceleration with a 3.0-second 0-60 mph time and an 11.0-second quarter mile. While braking and skidpad performance are good, they slightly trail the Hyundai Ioniq 5N. The much-hyped "drift mode" is found to be less effective than expected, still exhibiting understeer due to power distribution to the front wheels. The adaptive suspension significantly improves handling and ride quality over previous generations, making it more livable daily, though still stiffer than the Long Range. The reviewer praises the impressive 306-mile real-world range, a minimal sacrifice for the performance gains. Despite its speed, the Model 3 Performance is deemed less fun on track than the Ioniq 5N or Porsche Taycan, primarily due to numb steering feedback. A key consideration is the federal tax credit, which can be lost if options push the price above $55,000.
Vehicle Specs
| Brand | Tesla |
|---|---|
| Model | Model 3 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Trim | Performance |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
