The Tesla Model 3 is a compact executive sedan that is battery powered and
produced by Tesla. Limited production of the Model 3 began in mid-2017, with
the first production vehicle rolling off the assembly line on July 7, 2017.
The official launch and delivery of the first 30 cars took place on July 28.
The base Model 3 delivers an EPA-rated all-electric range of 272 miles (438
km) and the Long Range version delivers 358 miles (576 km). According to
Tesla, the Model 3 carries full self-driving hardware, with periodic software
updates adding functionality.
The Model 3 was marketed as being more affordable to more people than previous
models by Tesla.