Tesla’s new Model 3 Highland has won the “Best Car Purchase of the Year” award from Norway-based motoring publication Motor.no.
Winning attributes
Tesla’s all-electric sedan Model 3 has significantly helped the Musk-led company dominate the global industry owing to its competitive technologies, performance, and pricing. However, the model still lacked in some areas, as noted by Teslarati.
In that sense, the local publication selected the Tesla Model 3 Highland as it managed to fill most of the original e-sedan’s areas for improvement. It includes interior design upgrades and cabin noise improvement. The revamped model now has a quieter cabin and a more premium interior.
It would also be better if Tesla could improve its customer ownership experience in Norway soon.
“Improvements have really taken place here, in addition to the quite visible changes to the lights both front and rear. The model’s fundamental strengths are, of course, intact: Lowest consumption, best range, good use of space, high power, and outstanding driving characteristics. And most importantly, all at a price no competitors can match.
The upgraded version, two minuses – noise level and interior quality – have been eliminated. Then there is not much else to criticize other than the gap in the ownership experiences.”
Motor.no
Selection process
Tesla North noted that Motor.no evaluated 50 candidate vehicles across five categories based on the following factors: economic sensibility, predictability of ownership, and performance.
Numerous experts led the selection process, including the publication’s journalist and test manager, Øivind A. Monn-Iversen, technical consultant Benny Christensen, NAF’s marketing and communications director Ulrica Risberg, editor-in-chief Peter Raaum, technical consultant Audun Bergerud, and content manager Marlene Engan Aasen.
Tesla Model 3 Highland specs
Here are the key specifications of the Tesla Model 3 Highland in Europe, as indicated on the official website:
| Tesla Model 3 Highland | RWD | AWD |
| Battery | Standard range | Maximum range |
| Range (WLTP) | 513 km | 629 km |
| Acceleration | 6.1 seconds 0 – 100 km/h | 0 – 100km/h in 4.4 seconds |
| Drive | rear wheel drive | Four-wheel drive with dual motor |
| Energy consumption | 13.kWh per 100 km (62 miles) | 14 kWh per 100 km (62 miles) |
| Weight | 1,765kg | 1,828kg |
| Rims | 18 or 19 inch | 18 or 19 inch |
| Displays | 15.4″ central touchscreen at the front 8″ touchscreen at the rear | 15.4″ central touchscreen at the front 8″ touchscreen at the rear |
| Total Width | Mirrors folded: 1,933 mm Mirrors unfolded: 2,089 mm | Mirrors folded: 1,933 mm Mirrors unfolded: 2,089 mm |
| Overall Length | 4,720mm | 4,720mm |
| Luggage | 682 liters | 682 liters |
| Seats | 5 adults | 5 adults |
| Ground Clearance | 138mm | 138mm |
| Total Height | 1,441mm | 1,441mm |
| Track-front and rear | 1,584mm & 1,584mm | 1,584mm & 1,584mm |
| Supercharger Max. / Payment method | Max. 170kW; Payable per use | Max. 250kW; Payable per use |
| Loading speed | Up to 282km in 15 minutes* | Up to 282 km in 15 minutes |
Tesla Model 3’s advancement as Norway’s best car to buy demonstrates the strong presence of the American brand over other local companies. Its sibling, the Tesla Model Y, also won an award from the publication as the best medium-sized family car.
