Tesla Model 3, Consumer Reports Not Received 'Recommended' Rating
Product evaluation issued by the non-profit organization Consumers Union 'Consumer Reports (
Tesla Model 3 Review Falls Short of Consumer Reports Recommendation
https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/tesla-model-3-review-falls-short-of-consumer-reports-recommendation/
Tesla's Model 3 is a low-priced EV starting at $ 35,000 (about 3.9 million yen), and is a mass-produced vehicle with a mission to make Tesla a leap forward as an automobile manufacturer. Model 3, which is hard to escape from production hell, is an important product that determines the fate of Tesla, and it can be said that it is a promising work of Tesla's soul.
Consumer Reports (CR), which tested the Model 3 from various perspectives, evaluated it as 'not enough to'recommend'.'
First of all, despite the relatively low price as an EV, it has acceleration performance reminiscent of Porsche 718 Boxster with 0-60mph (0-96km / h) acceleration in 5.3 seconds, high handling performance, and practical energy regeneration mode. The Model 3 has a very high reputation for power performance, such as achieving a cruising range of 310 miles (about 500 kilometers), and the assumed rivals include the BMW 3 Series and the Audi A4.
However, CR states that the biggest drawback that has not been endorsed is 'braking performance'. When measuring the braking distance (distance to stop) with full braking from 60mph (about 96km / h), Model 3 is 152 feet (about 46 meters), which is the worst and huge pickup truck in the current commercial vehicle. It was 7 feet (about 2 meters) inferior to the Ford F-150.
In response, a Tesla spokeswoman said the average braking distance was 133 feet, and the road surface, climate, tire temperature, braking conditions, etc. could have affected the results, CR said. I'm pointing out. However, since braking performance is an important index that affects safety, CR is a dedicated course with a vast area of 327 acres (about 1.3 square kilometers) for more than 500 cars so far and the road surface condition is kept constant. CR writes that he is confident in the test results, as he is conducting braking tests to ensure consistency and reproducibility of the results in a manner that complies with SAE's international standards.
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Due to a discrepancy with Tesla's public relations claims, CR obtained a second Model 3 and tested it, but the results remained the same. It is evaluated as 'insufficient braking ability' as the original performance of Model 3 not due to individual differences. Tesla points out that software updates with OTA may improve performance.
'Difficulty in using the control system' is cited as another factor that lowered the score of Model 3. It is said that this is due to the huge display installed in the center of the dashboard of Model 3. There are few buttons in the Model 3 car, and all operations are performed on the central display. Since it is necessary to use the touch panel for small operations such as adjusting the mirror and air conditioner, there are more opportunities to release the steering wheel, distracted attention, and there is a risk of causing an accident due to inattention to the front. It is pointed out that the control system using is a drawback of Model 3.
In addition, it is evaluated to be inferior in comfort compared to high-end compact sedans in the same price range, such as 'hard ride', 'rear seat with poor holdability', and 'loudness of wind noise on the highway'.
For the above reasons, Model 3 is not enough to get a 'recommended' rating. However, as a result of continuing improvements after receiving an evaluation of ' below average reliability ' in CR, there is also an example of 'Model S' that was brilliantly evaluated as 'best performance ever'. However, it is possible that the Model 3 will receive a 'recommended' rating depending on future improvements.
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