Driving Tesla's Cheapest Car | First Review of the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard

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With the sacrifice of a few features and amenities, the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard costs more than $5,000 less than the Model 3 Premium. On paper, it seems like a good deal — but with a simpler suspension and less power on tap, does the value proposition hold up from behind the wheel? In this video, Edmunds’ Alistair Weaver gets on the road to find out. Tesla Model 3: https://www.edmunds.com/tesla/model-3/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description 00:00 Intro 00:47 Exterior Changes 01:08 Interior Changes 02:32 Small Details We Noticed 03:16 Overall First Impressions 03:28 Rear Seat 05:02 Indicator Stalk 05:24 The Frunk 05:46 Rear Trunk 06:17 Driving Impressions 07:57 EV Range 08:48 Autonomous Driving and Safety 09:33 Edmunds' Take Subscribe to Edmunds https://www.youtube.com/user/edmundsvideo?sub_confirmation=1 for the latest car news, car reviews, car comparisons, car shopping and advice. Visit us! https://www.edmunds.com