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The Model 3 offers the best value for money
Initially introduced in 2017, the Grande Autonomy RWD was the first Model 3 available from Elon Musk's company. Sold at the time for €54,600, it was very attractive compared with the other versions, because it offered greater autonomy. Thanks to its battery of 75 kWh, it could travel up to 560 km on a single charge (according to the WLTP cycle). What's more, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD was also more affordable than the Dual Motor version, which offered similar performance but at a higher price.
In terms of technical specifications, it was equipped with a 211 kW (286 hp) electric motor that enabled it to reach a top speed of 225 km/h and accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds. Tesla stopped selling this version shortly after it went on sale in Europe in 2019. It was replaced by the Model 3 with all-wheel drive (Dual Motor). The electric vehicle offered similar performance to the RWD version in terms of range, but with better grip and faster acceleration thanks to the presence of a second electric motor at the front of the car.
It allowed for better use of electrical power, resulting in a more stable and comfortable ride on slippery roads or in difficult driving conditions. It should be noted that the Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD was a very specific version that did not necessarily meet the needs of all the brand's customers. The all-wheel-drive Tesla Model 3 offered a more versatile alternative that met the needs of most drivers.
In the end, Tesla chose to concentrate on improving the all-wheel-drive version, which better met the needs of its customers while offering similar performance in terms of range to the RWD version.
There are currently three versions of the Tesla Model 3 on the American manufacturer's website. A single-engine car named Propulsion and two others with dual engines, the Long autonomy and the Performance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mnm6JIPP_wComparison of Tesla Model 3 versions: range and price
The Long Range version of the Tesla Model 3, which will make its return to Europe, is equipped with a high-capacity battery combined with a unique rear engine to offer an impressive range of 634 km (WLTP). It will be equipped with an 82 kWh battery normally reserved for two-engine variants of the Model 3. This makes it perfectly suitable for frequent long-distance business trips.
By way of comparison, the current dual-engine all-wheel drive variant is sold in France with a range of 602 km (WLTP) at a price of €49,990. The Performance is offered with a range of 547 km (WLTP) for €53,990.
This would mean that the new older version will fit in between the entry-level Model 3 Propulsion (standard, with LFP batteries) and the Performance version, both in terms of range and price:
- Tesla Model 3 Propulsion - 491 km (WLTP) from €41,990
- Tesla Model 3 Grande Autonomie Dual Motor - 602 km (WLTP) from €49,990
- Tesla Model 3 Performance - 547 km (WLTP) from €53,990
Tesla, a partner of choice for companies seeking to make the ecological transition
Following a fall in the price of electric vehicles in EuropeThis new version is priced at €3,000 less than the all-wheel-drive Model 3 Grande Autonomie. This makes it more accessible to businesses looking to electrify their operations. vehicle fleet. This innovative electric car offers better value for money in terms of range, even if it does not offer the typical performance, with slightly lower acceleration.
With the reintroduction of the Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD in Europe, Tesla is strengthening its position as leader in the electric car market. The brand is increasingly establishing itself as a partner of choice for companies wishing to begin their ecological transition by opting for an electric car. vehicle fleet efficient, reliable and environmentally friendly.
The brand also boasts a recharging infrastructure quality, particularly with its network of Superchargers. Companies adopting a Tesla electric car fleet will benefit from a turnkey solution for their ecological transition. Companies can now opt for a high-performance, reliable and environmentally-friendly electric car, while benefiting from value for money in terms of range.
For the time being, Tesla has not said whether a similar variant will be available for private customers. This could change over time. For business customers, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range can already be ordered. The first deliveries are due to start in June this year.
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