The long-awaited base version of the Tesla Model 3 was announced today, complete with the $35,000 asking price originally promised by Elon Musk when the car was first mentioned way back in 2016.
The question is, however, how much do you actually get in a $35,000 Model 3? Well, you still don't get any buttons or instruments or any interior hardware, really, beyond the 15-inch central touchscreen that remains standard. Tesla did not provide a comprehensive list of standard equipment, but does note that the base model, dubbed Standard Range with Standard Interior, includes 18-inch wheels, a tinted glass roof, auto-dimming and power-folding mirrors, manual-adjustable front seats, cloth upholstery, "base" interior trim, "basic" audio, "standard maps and navigation," Bluetooth, custom driver profiles, and a center console with storage and four USB ports. We're assuming it doesn't have crank windows. The electric range is 220 miles, and the estimated 0-to-60 mph time is 5.6 seconds.
Note that black is the only color if you want it to cost $35,000. As in every Model 3, any exterior paint besides black will set you back an extra $1,500 (silver or blue metallic), $2,000 (pearl white) or $2,500 (red multi-coat).
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