Tesla Model 3 (2017 - 2025)

The Model 3 was Tesla’s attempt to move from premium niche manufacturer to high-volume global carmaker. Smaller and more affordable than the Model S, it brought long-range electric driving, rapid acceleration and software-led ownership to a much wider audience.

Its importance lies in scale. The Model 3 became one of the best-selling electric cars in the world and helped push EVs into the mainstream. It also changed buyer expectations around charging networks, cabin interfaces and continuous software improvement.