The 12 coolest features inside the Tesla Model 3

Benjamin ZhangFeb 17, 2018, 07.38 PM
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Tesla Model 3 Hollis Johnson/Business Insider Our Tesla Model 3 test car.

  • The Model 3 is Tesla's first foray into the mass market.
  • The Tesla Model 3 starts at $35,000, but our test car left the showroom with the sticker price of $57,500.
  • The Model 3 is packed with really interesting features such as a minimalist interior, advanced infotainment, and Tesla Autopilot.


There have been few cars more sought after in recent memory than the Tesla Model 3. It's Tesla's first foray into the mass market after dominating the luxury electric vehicle segment for much of the past decade.

This week, Business Insider had the chance to spend a few hours with a brand new Model 3 on the road in and around New York City.

The standard Model 3 with 220 miles of range starts at $35,000. But, Tesla is currently producing only the top spec edition with 310 miles of range. Our test car Longer Range test car started at $44,000 but, with additional options, cost $57,500.

As you may expect, Tesla packed its most "affordable" offering to date with more than a few really cool and interesting features.

Here's a rundown of just some of the most impressive features available on the Tesla Model 3.

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1. The Tesla Model 3's minimalist interior. It's virtually devoid of buttons. The design is simple, functional, and easily upgradeable in the future.

1. The Tesla Model 3's minimalist interior. It's virtually devoid of buttons. The design is simple, functional, and easily upgradeable in the future.

2. Almost everything runs through the Model 3's massive 15-inch central touchscreen infotainment display. This system is effectively the brain of the car. It also replaces the instrument cluster.

2. Almost everything runs through the Model 3's massive 15-inch central touchscreen infotainment display. This system is effectively the brain of the car. It also replaces the instrument cluster.

3. The Model FM and internet streaming radio was designed and developed in-house by Tesla. It sounds terrific.

3. The Model FM and internet streaming radio was designed and developed in-house by Tesla. It sounds terrific.

4. Due to the lack of buttons and switchgear, the Model 3 uses steering wheel's two scrolls for a multitude of tasking ranging from changing the volume to adjusting the mirrors.

4. Due to the lack of buttons and switchgear, the Model 3 uses steering wheel's two scrolls for a multitude of tasking ranging from changing the volume to adjusting the mirrors.

5. With the 15-inch display, the image from the backup camera is massive with good clarity.

5. With the 15-inch display, the image from the backup camera is massive with good clarity.

6. Tesla Autopilot. Enhanced Autopilot is a $5,000 option on our test car. The system is essentially a super advanced cruise control. When activated, the system controlled the car's throttle, brakes, and steering. It worked well for us on the highway, but you still have to remain vigilant and in command of the car.

6. Tesla Autopilot. Enhanced Autopilot is a $5,000 option on our test car. The system is essentially a super advanced cruise control. When activated, the system controlled the car's throttle, brakes, and steering. It worked well for us on the highway, but you still have to remain vigilant and in command of the car.

7. The Model 3's hidden air vents. Tesla hid the car's air vents inside a long narrow crevice running the length of the front dash. It looks really cool.

7. The Model 3's hidden air vents. Tesla hid the car's air vents inside a long narrow crevice running the length of the front dash. It looks really cool.

8. Digital vent controls. With the vents buried inside the dash, adjustments are made using the touchscreen.

8. Digital vent controls. With the vents buried inside the dash, adjustments are made using the touchscreen.

9. App control. There's no physical key or button to push. To start the Model 3, you need access to the app that can also control a variety of other functions.

9. App control. There's no physical key or button to push. To start the Model 3, you need access to the app that can also control a variety of other functions.

10. The card. In case of emergency or for valet access, Tesla does provide a key card. Simply tap the card on the car's b-pillar to the unlock doors. Tap the card again on the center console to start the car.

10. The card. In case of emergency or for valet access, Tesla does provide a key card. Simply tap the card on the car's b-pillar to the unlock doors. Tap the card again on the center console to start the car.

11. Built-in charging docks: Tesla built a pair of charging docks into the center stack of the Model 3. One dock is for iPhones and the other is for Android devices.

11. Built-in charging docks: Tesla built a pair of charging docks into the center stack of the Model 3. One dock is for iPhones and the other is for Android devices.

12. Glass roof. Our top-spec Longer Range test car came with a glass roof. The roof delivered spectacular views of New York's skyscrapers.

12. Glass roof. Our top-spec Longer Range test car came with a glass roof. The roof delivered spectacular views of New York's skyscrapers.
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