We have already mentioned that the new electric car Tesla Model 3 was introduced in the United States, which will be the most affordable in the lineup of the brand and will compete with the BMW 3-Series, Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Technical characteristics of the model are kept secret, but we already know that the basic version will have a range of up to 340 km and can accelerate to 100 km / h in less than six seconds. Thus all standard cars will have an autopilot function and compatibility with stations Supercharger fast charging.
What do you need to know about the most affordable Tesla
Formally, the new model Tesla is included in the premium segment of the D-class sedan, but this car is able to attract a lot of customers from other market sectors, interested in new technologies and environmental issues. We found out what Americans can buy for $ 35 thousand dollars, instead of the most affordable Tesla. The fastest tablet on the way – a test drive of Tesla Model S
Electric vehicles
For the amount of 30 to 40 thousand dollars you can buy a half dozen of electric cars, but it will be a compact model, B- and C-class with a power reserve of about 160 kilometers. For example, hatchbacks Volkswagen e-Golf, Nissan Leaf and Ford Focus Electric, which in the basic version cost even a little less than 30 thousand dollars and at the same time are actually modified production cars with combustion engines. Leaf is an exception, which was originally created as an electric vehicle. Alternatively, you can take the hatchback Fiat 500 or pseudo crossover Kia Soul EV, which price is only slightly above 30 thousand dollars. A little more than 40 thousand cost Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive and BMW i3. The last one will soon receive more capacious battery, which will increase the range of up to 240 kilometers. In addition, i3 has a version with additional gasoline engine. Find out about 10 novelties of New York International Auto Show
Hybrid cars
Selection of hybrids in the US market is very broad, and in this range come as a golf-class model, and larger sedans of D- and E-Class. Hybrid models of mass brands, for example, Ford Fusion / Mondeo, Kia Optima, Toyota Camry and Chevrolet Malibu are sold in the US much cheaper than 30 thousand dollars. Model Chevrolet Volt with a relatively large electric range is estimated at 33 000 $. But, like all the other models, this car does not have the dynamics of a sports car. Slightly more expensive, you can buy rechargeable hybrid Hyundai Sonata. From premium brands cars in the conditional list of Tesla Model 3 competitors get hybrid sedan Lincoln MKZ, hatchback Audi A3 Sportback e-tron, a sedan Lexus ES 300h crossover and Lexus NX 300h, whose prices range is from 35 to 41000 $.
Premium sedans
Tesla Model 3 really comes in the premium sedan segment, whose prices start at just 35000 $. Another thing is that, for example, BMW 3-Series with the price of 30 000 $ is the base model with two-liter engine. The simplest C-Class Mercedes-Benz is still more expensive (from 39 000 $) as well as two-liter turbo engine from the Audi A4. The new Mercedes Benz E class with your own eyes
Slightly cheaper cost sedans of Infiniti Q50, Volvo S60 and the Jaguar XE, although in this case we are talking about a relatively simple version with the initial engines.
Crossovers and SUVs
There are not so much crossovers with the price about 35 000 $ in the United States – these are the initial version of the Audi Q3, BMW X1 and Lexus NX. The price tag of larger models starts from 39 000 $ (Cadillac XT5 or BMW X3). However, for the cost of Tesla Model 3 you can buy large SUVs of mass brands. For example, the price of Ford Edge starts from 29 000 $, as well as on large SUVs GMC Acadia or the Nissan Pathfinder. A little more expensive is Ford Explorer, but for 43 000 $ you can already buy a new Volkswagen Touareg and Volvo XC90.
Maslkar
It is in this category you should look for a car that could be on an equal footing to compete with the Tesla electric cars on the dynamics.
Over 27-29 000$ can be purchased maslkar from this Trinity: Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger and Ford Mustang. However, for the really fast Dodge Challenger R / T you will have to pay around 38 000 $.
Family minivan
You have a choice of a dozen of variants from the seven-seat Ford Flex Wagon (from 30 000 $) and the Nissan NV Passenger Van (33 000 $) vans to buses. For example, over 33 000 $ you can buy a 12-seater Chevrolet Express Van 2016 or long GMC Savana Van, as well as a comfortable “minibus» Ford Transit Wagon Van.
