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The 2018 Tesla Model 3 is a left-hand drive, battery electric sedan with seating for five. It comes equipped with a suite of standard safety features including Dynamic Brake Support, Lane Departure Warning, and Forward Collision Warning. Other highlights include a backup camera, pedestrian automatic emergency braking, and adaptive driving beams. The base price starts at $46,000.

Decoded VIN:

Make

TESLA

Manufacturer Name

TESLA, INC.

Model

Model 3

Model Year

2018

Plant City

FREMONT

Vehicle Type

PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country

UNITED STATES (USA)

Plant State

CALIFORNIA

Base Price ($)

46000.00

Body Class

Sedan/Saloon

Doors

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Wheel Base (inches) From

113.20

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Number of Wheels

Steering Location

Left-Hand Drive (LHD)

Number of Seats

Number of Seat Rows

Transmission Style

Automatic

Transmission Speeds

Axles

Fuel Type - Primary

Electric

Electrification Level

BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle)

Other Engine Info

Single Motor - Standard

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Other Restraint System Info

Type 2 manual seatbelts (FR, SR*3), PODS

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Knee Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Side Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Standard

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Direct

Auto-Reverse System for Windows and Sunroofs

Standard

Automatic Pedestrian Alerting Sound (for Hybrid and EV only)

Standard

Keyless Ignition

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Optional

Crash Imminent Braking (CIB)

Standard

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

Standard

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Standard

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Standard

Lane Keeping Assistance (LKA)

Standard

Backup Camera

Standard

Parking Assist

Standard

Dynamic Brake Support (DBS)

Standard

Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking (PAEB)

Standard

Daytime Running Light (DRL)

Standard

Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching

Standard

Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB)

Standard

Most common problems:

Brake noise

Owners have reported unusual noise during braking which could be due to the regenerative braking system.

Software glitches

There have been instances of software-related issues affecting the performance of the Dynamic Brake Support (DBS) system.

Dbs sensitivity

Some users have found the DBS to be overly sensitive, engaging the brakes too early or too aggressively.

Battery drain

The regenerative braking system can sometimes contribute to unexpected battery drain.

Hardware malfunctions

Occasional hardware failures in the braking system have been reported, affecting the overall braking performance.

Sensor issues

Problems with sensors that assist the DBS system can lead to incorrect or delayed braking responses.

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