When the Tesla Model 3 first arrived in the UK in 2019, it was a great pick if you were after an all-electric executive saloon-style car. With its strong performance, roomy interior and its ability to cover lots of ground on a single battery charge, the Tesla stood out on its launch as one of the best electric cars you could buy.
The Model 3 was also the best electric mid-size saloon car in 2019 by default, since at the time there were no direct rivals to the Tesla. However, things have changed quite a bit since then, because the Model 3 now has a pair of competitors: the BMW i4 and the Polestar 2.
Like the Tesla, the BMW and Polestar are all-electric executive cars with good ranges, useful practicality and plenty of in-car tech. So, does this mean the Tesla Model 3 has its work cut out to keep on top of its new nemeses, or does the Tesla still have enough in reserve to stay ahead of the pack? Read on for our full run down of the strengths and weaknesses of the three cars, and how they compare with one another.
Unlike its rivals from Polestar and BMW, which use underpinnings adapted from the platforms used in combustion-powered cars, the Tesla Model 3 was designed from the outset as an electric car. As a result, it perhaps isn’t too big a surprise that the Tesla Model 3 can go farther than its competitors on a ...
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