The Best 2022 Tesla Model According to Consumer Reports

The Tesla Model 3 scored 79 points on Consumer Reports’ overall rating, the top score of any Tesla model.  Find out why here. 
Written by Allison Stone
Reviewed by Serena Aburahma
As it turns out,
Tesla’s
most popular model is also its most highly rated—at least according to Consumer Reports (CR). 
The electric automaker may have more high-performance options like the Model S Plaid or its premium offering the Model X, but it's the company’s beloved and accessible
2022 Model 3
that ranked the highest out of all.
The car ownership experts at Jerry took a closer look at CR’s rankings to learn more about why the Model 3 came out on top. 

How the Tesla Model 3 ranked as best Tesla

CR
, a product rating and reviews website, creates an overall score for each 2022 model which is based on four factors: Road Test, Reliability, Owner Satisfaction, and Safety. 
The overall score is also regularly updated as new testing, owner reviews, and safety information becomes available. 
Out of the four available 2022 Tesla models that could be ranked, the Model 3 scored with highest with an overall score of 79. In second place was the Model S with 60, third was the Model Y with 59 and in fourth was the Model X with 41. 
The Model 3 scored an 82 on the road test, which was actually lower than the Model S and Model Y’s scores of 88 and 90, respectively. Regardless, the Model 3 made up for it in the other categories. 85% of Tesla Model 3 owners said they would buy the car again. 
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What else makes the Model 3 the best Tesla

The Model 3 is the
best-selling used car in America
, and a deeper dive into CR’s road test report shows why. 
Depending on which version you get, the driving range of the Long Range battery Model 3 can go all the way up to an EPA-rated 353 miles, which is pretty spectacular compared to rivals from other automakers.
The Model 3 also boasts superb handling, precise steering, and the lightning-fast torque that people have come to expect from Tesla electric cars. 
Overall, the Model 3 delivers sporty luxury at an approach pricepoint—basically everything you’d want from a Tesla without having to shell out six figures. 
CR recommends getting the Long Range battery as well as the Premium Upgrades option for 12-way power and heated front seats. The base MSRP range for a 2022 Tesla Model 3 is $46,990 - $62,990. 
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Getting insurance for a Model 3

The Model 3 may be the most affordable Tesla on the market, but insuring an EV can still get pricy. 
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