Tesla's Model 3 has sold so fast since it arrived here that it's giving hot cakes a bad name. You can see why - Tesla keeps tweaking and refining the car's batteries and electric motors to squeeze ever more range out, and at the same time has been chopping the price to the point where a basic Model 3 is now one of the best-value EVs of them all. The mid-priced long-range model is the best for peace of mind on long journeys, while the Performance version can take apart most Porsches or Ferraris in a straight line. Build quality is still an issue, and the single big screen can be fiddly to use, although a new and updated version - distinguished by its new front end - promises a little more refinement with better materials.

Tesla Model 3 Tech Specs

Model featured	Tesla Model 3
Official WLTP range between charges	409-560km
Battery details (usable capacity)	60-80.5kWh lithium-ion
Electric motor details	249kW single-motor, rear-wheel drive; 324-377kW dual-motor all-wheel drive
Fastest recharging rate	170-250kW on DC
Energy consumption	15.9-18.5kWh/100km
Maximum power output	325-513hp
Maximum torque output	491-602km
0-100km/h	3.3-6.1 seconds
Towing capability
Kerb weight	1,752-1,836kg