It’s no surprise that the Tesla Model 3 is dominating the global luxury sedan moment as electric vehicles (EVs) take the world by storm, and a new list is calling the Model 3 the best compact luxury sedan to buy in 2021.
According to Motortrend, Tesla’s Model 3 is the number one compact luxury sedan to buy in 2021, outranking a number of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles including the Audi A4, the Infiniti Genesis G70, and the Volvo S60, among others. The news signifies an ongoing, global shift in the consumer auto market towards EVs, and one that’s only in its infancy. The Model 3 was the only battery electric car on the list.
“The Model 3 has come under fire for its build quality, and it doesn’t feel as luxurious as some competitors do inside. The steering is also vague, and that’s not what you want when you’re behind the wheel of something as lightning quick as the Model 3. That said, its range numbers dismiss our anxiety, it’s quiet, is regularly updated over-the-air, and Tesla’s Supercharger network is still unmatched. The Model 3 does more than enough to justify its spot at the top of our list,” writes Motortrend.
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The report says that the Model 3 was close to taking the site’s 2020 Car of the Year, largely due to its range – which runs from 263 miles to 353 miles, depending on which variant model you purchase – as well as its handling, acceleration, and lack of carbon emissions.
Tesla’s flagship sedan model has also surged in recent months in countries around the world, including France and Japan. The model has also been the world’s top-selling EV in both February and March, though it competes with the Wuling HongGuang Mini EV, a super-compact, affordable EV only available in China, on world leaderboards on a frequent basis.
