Tesla Model 3 2017 Review

Name: Tesla Model 3 2017 Review
Brand: Tesla
Rating: 4 (5 reviews)

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Power

450hp

Torque

420Nm

Speed

110 kmph

Transmission

1-speed Automatic

Drive Type

Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)

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Overview

Looking for an early electric sedan with strong performance, useful driving range, and a technology-focused cabin? The 2017 Tesla Model 3 introduced a more accessible Tesla format with rear-wheel drive, a large central touchscreen, and efficient electric propulsion. For Sri Lankan buyers today, charging convenience and low energy use are attractive, but battery condition, repair support, software functionality, and parts sourcing require careful evaluation.

Pros

The EPA-rated range reached approximately 310 miles or 499 km for the early Long Range version.

Tesla quoted 0–60 mph in 5.1 seconds, providing strong acceleration without conventional gear changes.

The 15-inch touchscreen centralises navigation, climate, media, and many vehicle controls.

EPA combined efficiency of approximately 126 MPGe made the Long Range Model 3 highly energy-efficient for its performance.

Cons

A 2017 battery is now around nine years old, making remaining capacity and battery condition important purchase factors

Most cabin functions depend on a single 15-inch central display, with no traditional instrument cluster.

Sri Lankan parts, body repairs, diagnostics, and manufacturer-specific support can be more complicated than for common Japanese vehicles.

Software-connected features may depend on vehicle configuration, account access, connectivity, region, and previous ownership status.

Driver Insights

4
out of 5

The 2017 Model 3 remains significant because it demonstrated that an electric sedan could combine substantial range, strong acceleration, and high energy efficiency without adopting unusual city-car proportions. The Long Range RWD version's original 310-mile EPA rating remains respectable even today. Sri Lankan ownership, however, requires more investigation than simply checking mileage. Battery health, charging behaviour, accident history, software functionality, and repair support all deserve attention. Early-production cars can also differ from later Model 3s in build details and hardware. A healthy example can still provide excellent daily electric transport, but buyers should confirm its present condition rather than relying on original specifications.

Exterior Design

The Model 3 uses a clean aerodynamic shape with a low bonnet, short front overhang, smooth body surfaces, and a glass-heavy roof design. Without a conventional combustion engine requiring a large grille, the front appearance is noticeably simpler than traditional sedans. Its roughly 4.7-metre length makes it manageable for everyday use, although it still requires normal sedan-sized parking space. The relatively low body deserves attention around high Sri Lankan speed humps and damaged road surfaces. Buyers should inspect panel alignment, glass, wheels, underbody protection, charging-port operation, and previous accident repairs carefully because specialised body work can be more difficult than repairing a mainstream locally supported model.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the original range of the 2017 Tesla Model 3?

The early Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive Model 3 received an EPA rating of approximately 310 miles or 499 km. A used 2017 vehicle may provide less range today depending on battery age, usage, temperature, tyres, and driving conditions.

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