The Tesla Model 3 is far less expensive than its siblings. However, it still lines up best with compact luxury cars like the BMW 3-Series or the Audi A4. The rear-wheel-drive Model 3 has a base price of just under $50,000, but that price goes down to below $40,000 once government incentives for electric vehicles are considered. Americans can expect to take advantage of a $7,500 tax credit, while several states offer additional tax credits and incentives to get buyers into an electric car. Combined with the Tesla's remarkable battery-only drivetrain, the Model 3 begins to make a case for itself from a financial standpoint. At the end of the day, none of that would matter if the Model 3 wasn't a great car. Thankfully, the Model 3 has all the performance, technology and ease of use one would expect from a car in this class.
