Tesla Model 3 Delivers 353 Miles of Range
If you’re looking for an electric vehicle that can travel a long distance on a single charge, you won’t find a better value than Tesla’s 2021 Model 3 Long Range All Wheel Drive. The Hyundai Kona and the Chevy Bolt can both travel almost 260 miles before recharging, and Ford’s impressive Mustang Mach-E is rated to go 305, but this astonishing Tesla can venture 353 miles. The only EVs available today that can travel farther are other models from Tesla that are more expensive.
Tesla has been developing stateof-the-art EVs for over a decade. Advances in battery technology are about to usher in a new generation of EVs with much greater range figures, but Tesla currently has a commanding lead when it comes to this critical specification. Tesla recently unveiled its own advanced battery cell, the 4680, that is expected to maximize range even more. These remarkable cells are already in production and stack up well against revolutionary solid-state cells that may be years away from being perfected and deployed.
The 2021 Long-Range AWD gets its magic from an 82 kWh battery with recently improved energy density. The large, powerful battery feeds dual motors to deliver digitally controlled torque to the front and back wheels, providing superior traction control and handling. There are currently few EVs available that offer all-wheel drive, a welcome feature if you drive in difficult weather. The two motors also provide plenty of horsepower, accelerating the twoton EV from zero to sixty in just 4.2 seconds.
The heavier batteries used to extend driving range often result in lower fuel economy, but that is not the case with this frugal Tesla. Its combined MPGe rating of 134 is about as good as it gets, ranking third out of all EVs currently listed on the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov website. The only EVs with better efficiency are two standard Model 3s from 2020 and 2021. The latest Hyundai Ioniq is right behind with an MPGe rating of 133, but its range of 170 miles is less than half of the Tesla’s 353.
An EV with this much range will rarely have to use a remote charging station, performing most of its local driving chores by topping off at home. The robust 11.5 kilowatt onboard charger accepts blazing Level 2 charging at 48 amps, easily refilling the large battery overnight. A long day of travel might require one visit to a charging station, and Tesla makes these visits especially painless. They operate a proprietary network of 20,000 charging stations around the globe, and a Tesla can also charge up at any public station. Lightning fast direct current supercharging at 250 kilowatts replaces 175 miles of range in just 15 minutes.
Tesla’s Model 3 is the top selling EV in the world for good reasons, attracting environmentally conscious motorists wishing to benefit from Tesla’s renowned expertise. For those who value extensive driving range, that expertise will remain hard to beat.