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Driving Tesla's Cheapest Car | First Review of the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard

2025-10-09 Autos & Vehicles
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With the sacrifice of a few features and amenities, the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard costs more than $5,000 less than the Model 3 Premium. On paper, it seems like a good deal — but with a simpler suspension and less power on tap, does the value proposition hold up from behind the wheel? In this video, Edmunds’ Alistair Weaver gets on the road to find out. Tesla Model 3: https://www.edmunds.com/tesla/model-3/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description 00:00 Intro 00:47 Exterior Changes 01:08 Interior Changes 02:32 Small Details We Noticed 03:16 Overall First Impressions 03:28 Rear Seat 05:02 Indicator Stalk 05:24 The Frunk 05:46 Rear Trunk 06:17 Driving Impressions 07:57 EV Range 08:48 Autonomous Driving and Safety 09:33 Edmunds' Take Subscribe to Edmunds https://www.youtube.com/user/edmundsvideo?sub_confirmation=1 for the latest car news, car reviews, car comparisons, car shopping and advice. Visit us! https://www.edmunds.com

Top Comments (10)

@rblbatb 2025-10-10

They will sell a ton of these as corporate fleet vehicles, taxis, and ubers.

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@Bulligity 2025-10-24

Just picked up my Model 3 today. First car I've gotten since 2007. I was driving a 2005 Honda Civic VP (value package e.g. crank windows), so this was big for me. I'm having a blast and my wallet isn't broken because of it.

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@edmundscars 2025-10-09

You know what we think, but what do you think of the Model 3 Standard's value proposition? Let us know in the comments.

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@Smuthole 2025-12-30

I ordered a Model 3 standard this christmas. Delivery in february. This video made me happy and excited. Switching from my BMW i3.

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@ludovic2003 2026-01-25

Seems the standard version of M3 is far more reasonable than the MY version. Really a good budget option.

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@Lost_In_LA 2025-10-27

Dude you are crushing it with these reviews. Fair, balanced, and well-informed—I loved it. I think I agree with all your observations. The seats honestly look great, maybe even more luxurious even though they aren’t vented.

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@hossambayzeed6912 2025-11-21

Your editing skills are insane!

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@daveharris2884 2025-10-19

Very thorough video. Thanks.

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@rudybertazzo 2026-01-29

Nice and thorough review, thanks!

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@chrisscott9631 2025-11-18

I picked up the Model 3 Saturday. One of the first which had the indicator stick back, 8” screen in the back and front camera. So you’re saying they’re now bringing this out, for the same price but less features? Don’t get it, doesn’t sound right at all. I’m in the UK

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