The Tesla Model 3 arrived in Australia with the kind of anticipation usually reserved for stadium tours. It is a proper family sedan with electric range that made other EVs look underprepared. The 18-inch wheel variant tested here balances ride comfort and efficiency in a way that earlier Teslas did not always manage.
The interior is a study in restraint: one screen does everything, which means muscle memory takes a couple of days to form. On the road, the Model 3 is smooth, rapid, and surprisingly composed on Australian country roads. The regenerative braking is adjustable, which matters more than it sounds on a trip to the mountains or the coast.
For buyers considering an EV in 2019 and 2020, the Model 3 was the honest answer to most arguments for staying petrol. The range was real-world usable, the infrastructure was growing, and the car was simply enjoyable to drive. The price was not small, but neither was the feeling of arriving at work having spent nothing on fuel.
The full review is on the CarTell.tv YouTube channel above.
