2022 Tesla Model 3 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

Gary Tesla on December 22, 2024

The car had high praise for its safety features. But when using the adaptive Cruise control last week the car would not allow me brake and stop the car easily. I had to stomp fusing full leg force multiple times to prevent a collision. The car sucks. I am going back to the Subaru soltera.

Neal on October 25, 2023

I have come to the conclusion that most of the negative statements I keep hearing about Tesla's are politically based. especially the ones about the environment. I currently own a 2022 model 3 awd, and it is BY FAR the best car I have ever owned. It is now a little over a year later and my first year's maintenance to run my car... realistically, ZERO. Other than the car payment, I have not put a penny into my car. I have solar panels, so charging at home is FREE for me. I did however make a 1500-mile trip that cost me $140.21 at charging stations and 3 trips, roughly 350-miles, that cost me $14 each. The ONLY negative I have found so far is how quickly it will go through tires if you drive it the way I do, I constantly put my foot into it. I got 15,000 miles out of the brand-new set that came with the car, due to the cars weight and ability to beat any vehicle I came across out of the hole. drive it normal and you will not have this problem... So, lets recap, I spent $1,182.21 for a full year on what would equal 15,000 miles worth of GAS, and upkeep of any kind (anything not covered by the warranty, such as the possibility of, fluids, brakes, oil changes, tune ups, filters, belts... did I miss anything?) put on a gas vehicle and now have no wear on a new set of tires. Charging: I constantly come across people who think this is a problem. It takes me 10 to 15 minutes to charge at a supercharger, which are everywhere and cost a lot less than gas pumps do. but since I charge ONLY at home unless I go on a trip more than 150 miles, 180 during good weather conditions, away from my house. Extreme weather conditions: hot conditions seem to affect cost to operate less than cold, the opposite of a gas vehicle. The heating element evidently draws more current than the compressor in an EV. However, driving in snow and ice shocked me, my model 3 went places without getting stuck that I would not take my Jeep Wrangler because the Jeep would have... the bottom of a Tesla is like a sled, it is rather smooth and glides across snow... now keep in mind I have not seen past a foot of snow on the street with this car yet... so much heavier snowfall could be different. It also seems to perform better on ice than any other car I have driven, due probably to the computer control it possesses. Comfort: This is by far the most comfortable car I have ever been in. Has a great sound system and is basically its own environmental system. Any animal left alone in a Tesla is safer in my opinion than one left alone at home. Can the Tesla system fail? sure. Can your house catch fire or some other emergency happen? sure. Both are equally possible would be my guess, house fires probably even higher. Safety and security: Do other cars currently have similar systems to my model 3? lol not even close that I have seen. This is the main reason I love this car... Most of my jobs I have had, have been driving jobs. I have logged a lot more hours behind the wheel of a car than most people, and my biggest fear has always been some kid walking out from between two parked cars on a residential street and me hitting them. This car will avoid hitting that child better than any human can. It knows the child is there before you do through its advanced camera system and will react quicker than anyone can and brake before you can even react yourself... THIS ONE REASON MAKES TESLA THE BEST CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED. I don't care what anyone says, considering I have owned a taxicab company and driven so many different kinds of cars, I know cars, and this Telsa I currently own is by far the best car I have ever owned.

Hector on August 29, 2023

I purchased a Tesla Model 3 Performance 2022 for $70,000 after taxes in June 2022. Unfortunately, Tesla recently reduced the price by approximately 15.7%, causing my purchase to result in a loss as my car is now worth less than the new price. When I attempted to sell the vehicle, I received incredibly low offers ranging from $29,000 to $36,000, resulting in a loss of around 50% in just one year. This indicates that the car's value will be exceedingly low in the market in the coming years. Furthermore, the warranty service provided by Tesla is terrible. I scheduled an appointment due to a noise in the front, but they informed me that it was normal and that the noise started a month ago. When I tried to go to another dealer, they wanted to charge me $167 because Tesla does not cover unexpected vehicle noises under warranty. As a result, I am now stuck with a 2022 car with noises that I cannot claim because it is not covered by the warranty. My suggestion is to wait for a better EV vehicle with a decent warranty that prioritizes taking care of customers over making money. Tesla does not provide loan cars, making it impossible to do any kind of DIY mechanic work since they are the only ones controlling the parts. After all this, I decided to sell the car and stop supporting a company that doesn't support the customer.

Jake U on May 3, 2023

Best car I’ve ever owned. Fit and finish is great. The charging network and range is amazing. My favorite part of the car is the UI. Constantly getting better with updates and easy to use. 28,000 miles so far and zero maintenance!

Russell on October 13, 2022

Have a 2021 model 3. Best car ever owned. Never will go back to gas and will be difficult to leave the Tesla brand. In the past year ive had 2 visita for quality issues. After getting those issues fixed the car has been reliable, very affordable, and everyone loves it. Car is still as fun to drive at 20k miles as it was at 20 miles.

michael on September 14, 2022

i recommend driving the car but not actually owning one. Its literally the perfect car, loved every minute of it until ive experienced what i thought was dead key card ...... tesla now says the car battery is actually dead (it literally had an 83% charge when i parked it last night) not only can i not gain access to the vehicle every single tow company has declined my service request because either they dont want to assume liability for any damages associated with towing the car, or they dont have the proper equipment to tow the car. ive spent majority of the last 2 days on hold with customer service to come up with a solution but to no avail. i dont know how a battery can die overnight while doing absolutely nothing!!! just sitting there turned off with nothing draining the battery....

Happily Retired on September 9, 2022

This is the BEST car I've ever owned! We've travelled across 20+ states and Canada, 60k miles and NO problems. Charging at home is convenient and cheap. Yes, we stop a few times for 20 min or so on a long distance ride.... but we would have stopped for bodily functions anyway.

Sal on July 6, 2022

I have had a model 3 for a few months and i cannot stress enough how much i love the car. I would reccomend the long range if you can afford it. You can more range and more powerful performance. for the price i paid i still 100% reccomend it. I paid 70k with all the features and upgrades. If i had paid 100k for the same car i would still be satisfied. The features and ride quality alone are incredible. and the fact you never have to buy gas again is insane. Words cannot describe how much i love the car.

Duncan Johnston on July 4, 2022

If you're on the fence, climb off it and buy a Tesla. The Model 3 is the most "affordable" of the Tesla line, which is becoming more and more unaffordable every day. The reason? These cars are fun to drive. Tesla sells every car it makes; as of this moment they haven't spent any money on advertising because the cars are THAT GOOD. My Model 3 was purchased in March of 2022 after waiting several months, but the wait was worth it. My car, the Model 3 Dual Motor Long Range version, will scoot to 60 MPH in about 4.2 seconds. After purchase, an option called "Acceleration Boost" becomes available through the app, which, for $2000 more, will drop your 0-60 time to 3.7 seconds. If you've never experienced a car this powerful, or even if you have, the kick in the pants will knock your socks off, and it does it effortlessly every time with no roaring engine to annoy your neighbors. The car is one of the safest out there, don't be alarmed by stories of Teslas catching fire, you're actually safer in a Tesla than a regular internal combustion car. It also has 8 built-in cameras to record what goes on around you, and provide security footage if someone attempts to vandalize the car. I could go on and on. Go electric. Best car I've ever owned.

Gary Tesla on December 22, 2024

The car had high praise for its safety features. But when using the adaptive Cruise control last week the car would not allow me brake and stop the car easily. I had to stomp fusing full leg force multiple times to prevent a collision. The car sucks. I am going back to the Subaru soltera.