Editors Choice Awards: Electric Cars

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Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel Quality: 0
Max HP: 0 at 0
Max Torque: 0 at 0
Oil Capacity: 0
Bore: 0
Stroke: 0
Displacement: 0
Block Type: 
Cylinders: 0
Aspiration: 
Fuel Induction: 
Cam Type: 
Valves: 0
Valve Timing: 
Compression: 0


Electric 271hp 310ft. lbs.

Air filtration: 
Front air conditioning: automatic climate control
Front air conditioning zones: dual
Rear air conditioning: independently controlled
Rear air conditioning zones: single


Air Conditioning

Airbag deactivation: occupant sensing passenger
Front airbags: dual
Knee airbags: dual front
Side airbags: front
Side curtain airbags: front,rear


Airbags

Antenna type: element
Auxiliary audio input: Bluetooth,USB
Internet radio app: Slacker,Spotify,TIDAL,TuneIn
Radio: touch screen display,voice operated
Radio data system: 
Speed sensitive volume control: 
Total speakers: 7


Audio System

ABS: 4-wheel
Brake drying: 
Braking assist: 
Electronic brakeforce distribution: 
Electronic parking brake: auto off
Front brake type: ventilated disc
Power brakes: 
Rear brake type: ventilated disc
Regenerative braking system: 


Brakes

Armrests: rear center with cupholders,rear folding
Center console trim: leatherette
Dash trim: cloth
Door trim: cloth
Floor material: cargo area carpet,carpet
Heated steering wheel: 
Interior accents: aluminum
Steering wheel trim: leatherette


Comfort Features

Adaptive cruise control: 
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: fully automated
Ambient lighting: 
Cargo area light: 
Cargo cover: hard
Center console: front console with armrest and storage
Cupholders: covered,front,rear
Easy entry: power driver seat
Footwell lights: 
Memorized settings: 10 driver,audio system,climate control,driver seat,side mirrors
Multi-function remote: proximity entry system,trunk release,vehicle and key memory
One-touch windows: 4
Power outlet(s): 12V front,USB front,USB-C front,USB-C rear
Power steering: electric,variable/speed-proportional
Power windows: lockout button
Reading lights: front,rear
Rearview mirror: auto-dimming
Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic
Steering wheel mounted controls: audio,cruise control,multi-function,phone,voice control
Storage: accessory hook,door pockets,front seatback
Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Wireless charging station: front


Convenience Features

Drivetrain

EV on-board charger rating: 7.7 kW
Electric charge cord: 240 volt
Electric motor battery type: lithium ion
Electric motor charger connector: NACS (SAE J3400)
Electric motor charging time (240V): 11.7 hours
Electric motor miles per charge: 321


Engine

Door handle color: black
Front bumper color: body-color
Grille color: black
Mirror color: body-color
Rear bumper color: body-color
Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate,power operated,sensor-activated
Rocker panel color: body-color
Window trim: black


Exterior Features

Connected in-car apps: Apple Music
Infotainment screen size: 15.4 in.


In Car Entertainment

Clock: 
Compass: 
Digital odometer: 
External temperature display: 
Fuel economy display: range
Multi-function display: 
Trip odometer: 
Warnings and reminders: low battery,maintenance due


Instrumentation

Daytime running lights: LED
Exterior entry lights: approach lamps,puddle lamps
Headlights: LED,auto delay off,auto high beam dimmer,auto on/off,self-leveling,wiper activated
Taillights: LED


Lights

Side mirror adjustments: manual folding,power
Side mirrors: heated


Mirrors

Roof

Automatic emergency braking: front,front pedestrian,rear,rear pedestrian
Automatic hazard warning lights: 
Blind spot safety: camera display,sensor/alert
Camera system: front,rearview,side
Child safety door locks: 
Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Cross traffic alert: rear
Crumple zones: front
Dash camera: front recording,rear recording,side recording
Driver attention alert system: 
Emergency interior trunk release: 
Impact sensor: battery disconnect,door unlock,post-collision safety system
Lane deviation sensors: 
Lane keeping assist: 
Lane keeping assist with blind spot integration: 
Parking sensors: front,rear
Pedestrian safety sound generation: 
Pre-collision warning system: audible warning,pedestrian detection,visual warning
Rear pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection
Rearview monitor: in dash
Traffic sign recognition: adaptive speed limiting


Safety

Emergency locking retractors: front,rear
Front seatbelts: 3-point
Rear seatbelts: 3-point
Seatbelt force limiters: front,rear
Seatbelt pretensioners: front,rear
Seatbelt warning sensor: front


Seatbelts

Driver seat: heated
Driver seat power adjustments: 12,4-way power lumbar,height,reclining
Front headrests: 2,integrated
Front seat type: bucket
Passenger seat: heated
Passenger seat power adjustments: 12,4-way power lumbar,height,reclining
Rear headrests: 3,fixed
Rear seat folding: split
Rear seat type: 60-40 split bench
Upholstery: cloth
Upholstery accents: leatherette


Seats

Anti-theft system: alarm,perimeter alarm,vehicle immobilizer
Power door locks: anti-lockout,auto-locking


Security

Hill holder control: 
Stability control: 
Traction control: 


Stability and Traction

Front shock type: twin-tube gas
Front spring type: coil
Front stabilizer bar: 
Front struts: 
Front suspension classification: independent
Front suspension type: double wishbone
Rear shock type: twin-tube gas
Rear spring type: coil
Rear stabilizer bar: 
Rear struts: 
Rear suspension classification: independent
Rear suspension type: multi-link


Suspension

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance
Electronic messaging assistance: voice operated
Hands-free phone call integration: voice operated
Navigation data: real time traffic,send destination to vehicle
Navigation system: over-the-air map updates (OTA),touch screen display,voice operated
Smart device app compatibility: Tesla App
Smart device app function: camera system display,engine start/cabin preconditioning,horn/light operation,lock operation,maintenance scheduling,maintenance status,phone as a key,security event/collision alert,vehicle location,window operation
Wi-Fi: hotspot compatible
Wireless data link: Bluetooth


Telematics

Tire Pressure Monitoring System: 
Wheel covers: full
Wheels: aluminum alloy


Tires and Rims

Front wipers: rain sensing,speed sensitive,variable intermittent
Heated windshield wiper rests: 
Laminated glass: acoustic front side,acoustic windshield,rear side
Power windows: remotely operated,safety reverse
Tinted glass: 
Window defogger: rear


Windows

Cargo area floor mat: rubber/vinyl
Floor mat material: rubber/vinyl
Floor mats: front,rear


Active parking system: fully automated
Autonomous lane guidance: lane changing
Autonomous navigation following: highway and city
Autonomous traffic light/stop sign braking: 
Center console: organizer tray
Hands-free steering: highway and city
Remote parking assist: smartphone operated


Moonroof / Sunroof: removable sunshade
Roof rack crossbars: black


Front Tire Construction: R
Front Tire Profile: 40
Front Tire Section Width: 235
Front Wheel Diameter: 19.0
Rear Tire Construction: R
Rear Tire Profile: 40
Rear Tire Section Width: 235
Rear Wheel Diameter: 19.0
Spare tire kit: inflator kit,tire sealant
Wheel spokes: 10
Wheels: aluminum alloy with painted accents


Front Brake Diameter: 12.6
Rear Brake Diameter: 13.2


Length: 185.8
Wheelbase: 113.2
Height: 56.7
Ground Clearance: 5.4
Width: 82.2
Front Track Width: 62.4
Rear Track Width: 62.4


Exterior Dimensions

Cargo Volume: 24.1
Passenger Volume: 97.0


Interior Dimensions

Head Room 1st Row: 40.3
Head Room 2nd Row/Rear: 37.8
Hip Room 1st Row: 53.0
Hip Room 2nd Row/Rear: 52.3
Shoulder Room 1st Row: 56.7
Shoulder Room 2nd Row/Rear: 54.2
Leg Room 1st Row: 42.7
Leg Room 2nd Row/Rear: 34.5
Standard Seating: 5
Max Seating: 5
Seating Rows: 2


Seating

Max Payload: 915
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 4773
Gross Vehicle Weight Range: 4001-5000
Curb Weight: 3759


Weights and Capacities

Front Wheel Size: 18.0 x 8.5
Rear Wheel Size: 18.0 x 8.5
Front Wheel Diameter: 18.0
Front Wheel Width: 8.5
Rear Wheel Diameter: 18.0
Rear Wheel Width: 8.5
Tire Type: All Season
Front Tire Description: 235/45R18 W
Rear Tire Description: 235/45R18 W


Wheels and Tires

2026 Tesla Model 3

Detail: Direct-Drive Automatic
Gears: 1


2026 Tesla Model 3

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