2022 Tesla Model 3 - Exclusive Ashburn New Car Discounts

Unlike the majority of automakers, Tesla prefers to skip traditional model years for making changes whenever it deems necessary. You don’t need to rush online to place an order for a new vehicle when you hear about a change, though, as Tesla pushes out a lot of updates through over-the-air-software updates.

The 2022 Tesla Model 3 arrives with a renamed base trim that’s now called Rear-Wheel Drive. Thanks to a new battery pack that utilizes lithium-ion-phosphate instead of nickel-cobalt-aluminum, range for the Model 3 lineup has increased. The entry-level Model 3 can now travel up to 272 miles on a single charge, while the Long Range trim sees its range go up to 358 miles.

Tesla offers the 2022 Model 3 in three trims. The base Rear-Wheel Drive model costs $48,190, while the Performance trim starts at $63,190. Compared to the previous model year, the Model 3 is approximately $8,000 more expensive.

Electric vehicles from Tesla aren’t eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit anymore. Still, the sedan is eligible for the $750 Clean Fuel Reward in California. Prior to a recent Tesla price increase, the car was also eligible for a $2,000 Clean Vehicle Rebate.

The all-electric 2022 Model 3 is available with two different powertrains. That entry-level model comes with a single electric motor with rear-wheel drive, while the other two trims feature a dual-motor configuration with all-wheel drive. All Model 3 sedans come with a single-speed transmission.

There are multiple ways to charge a Model 3. With a 120-volt plug, the sedan can get 3 miles of range back every hour. This is the slowest method and we don’t recommend it unless you don’t have another option. Using a 240-volt Level 2 charger results in 44 miles of range every hour.

Tesla also has an extensive map of superchargers around the country that can give the Model 3 200 miles of range in 15 minutes. Owners will find over 30,000 superchargers globally.

The 2022 Model 3 is a compact sedan that can seat up to five people. Like many other electric cars, the Model 3 has a traditional trunk and a small storage compartment under the hood. Between the two storage compartments, the Model 3 offers up to 15 cubic feet of cargo space.

Tesla offers its comprehensive suite of advanced safety features on every 2022 Model 3. Standard equipment includes forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, a surround-view parking camera, lane departure warning, lane change alert, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, parking sensors, and parallel park assist.

The Full Self-Driving Capability package is available for $12,000. It adds Autopark, automatic lane change, Tesla’s Navigate on Autopilot feature that’s a semi-autonomous highway driving mode, a full self-driving computer, traffic light and stop sign control, and a Summon feature that lets the car autonomously come to you in a parking lot.

On the inside, the Model 3 features a 15-inch touchscreen that’s responsible for all of the vehicle’s controls, not just ones for the infotainment system. The system includes Bluetooth, navigation, four USB ports, a Wi-Fi hot spot, and a wireless charging pad. Oddly, Tesla does not offer smartphone compatibility with the Model 3.

The most affordable Model 3 comes standard with 18-inch wheels, a panoramic glass roof, keyless entry, power-adjustable front seats, heated front and rear seats, a heated steering wheel, and a 7.6-kW onboard charger.

Tesla doesn’t have a lot of optional features. Choosing 19-inch wheels costs an extra $1,500 and a black and white interior is an additional $1,000.

The Long Range trim is the first to come with an electric motor and all-wheel drive. Beyond coming with extra range, the Long Range trim comes with similar standard features as the Rear-Wheel Drive trim.

As its name suggests, the Model 3 Performance gains a track-oriented driving mode, sport suspension, high-performance brakes, aluminum pedals, 20-inch wheels, and a carbon-fiber rear spoiler.

Compare Model 3 Trims Side-By-Side