MIDSIZE CAR · ELECTRIC
Tesla
TeslaModel 3
This representative U.S.-market model gives Tesla shoppers a practical starting point for comparing space, daily use and household operating cost.
Where it earns a place on the shortlist.
Best for: High-mileage EV commuting with dependable charging.
This representative U.S.-market model gives Tesla shoppers a practical starting point for comparing space, daily use and household operating cost.
PRICE THIS BEFORE YOU BUY
Insurance, repair network, tires, controls and resale.
Annual cost model
Planning line12,000 milesWhat changes it
Fuel / energy$498local price + real efficiency
Maintenance reserve$840tires + age + service
Ownership / risk$6,500–$10,100insurance + finance + value loss
Total modeled range$7,838–$11,438driver + ZIP + trim
Repair and parts reality
Parts access: Specialized. Repair-cost signal: Higher. A local independent shop, dealer distance, sensor calibration, tire size and collision parts can matter more than a national average.
CRASHWORTHINESS · RECALLS · STRUCTURE
Safety should be compared by exact year and trim.
NHTSA stars below are loaded from the official 5-Star Safety Ratings API. Ranges mean tested drivetrains or body variants differ. IIHS uses a separate crashworthiness and crash-avoidance test program.
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Star ratings apply only to the shown model year and tested variant. They cannot be transferred automatically to another year, trim, body style or build date. Recall count is model-level; use the VIN lookup to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
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