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Tesla Model 3

The Tesla Model 3 is an all-electric mid-size sedan introduced in 2017 by Tesla, Inc., positioned as a more accessible option than prior models. Featuring a fastback design, it achieved global popularity as the best-selling plug-in electric car from 2018 to 2020. In June 2021, it became the first electric vehicle to surpass 1 million in global sales, marking a significant milestone in electric vehicle adoption.

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2020: Tesla Model 3 Model Year

In Denmark, 23% of Tesla Model 3 model year 2020 failed their first inspection in 2024, as compared to 9% of electric cars from other brands that failed the inspection.

November 2024: Tesla Model 3 Ranks Last in TÜV Road-Worthiness Inspection

In November 2024, the Tesla Model 3 ranked last in a TÜV analysis of road-worthiness inspections for newer cars in Germany and Austria, with a high failure rate attributed to the absence of mandatory maintenance. In Denmark, 23% of the 2020 Tesla Model 3 failed their first inspection in 2024.

2024: Tesla Model 3 Debut in STCC Scandinavia Touring Car Championship

In 2024, the fully electric STCC Scandinavia Touring Car Championship featured Tesla Model 3-based race cars from Brink Motorsport, marking Tesla's debut in automobile racing, which allowed races to be hosted in Gothenburg’s city center.