NEW 2025 Tesla Model 3 PERFORMANCE Review: Supercar Slayer | 4K

Rory goes for a drive in the new Tesla Model 3 Performance, which some people have been referring to as the Model 3 Plaid. It has more power, more torque, more performance, a new motor, new seats, and has been comprehensively overhauled to help it rival everything in its class… and even a few unlikely suspects.

Looking for your next car? Auto Trader will help make finding your next vehicle easier than ever. Compare expert car reviews and recommendations, and find your perfect car through our official YouTube channel.

Check back for the latest new car reviews on everything from SUVs to supercars, plus
✅ the latest car reviews
✅ car advice and explainers
✅ used and new car guides
✅ head-to-heads

Want to be the first to see our new videos? Enable notifications

Looking for more inspiration? 🚗

Auto Trader Limited (Firm Reference Number: 735711) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and is a credit broker and not a lender. Contract Hire is subject to status and approval and is only available to UK residents aged 18 and over. Vehicle must be returned in good condition to avoid further charges. You will not own the vehicle. Excess mileage charges and return conditions apply.

[barryrodgers]

The seats were the weakest point on the old M3P. Glad they listened to feedback on that.

[blueplanet]

This is basically the best performance car for the money in the segment by far.

[groovekay]

For the price point it would be illegal to compare to taycan

[bikesqump]

car reviewers are looking for that "dance" at all times but some people appreciate the chill when you're driving to work/store/whatever then hammer it in the canyons when they feel like dancing

[ch.hayabusa]

Best review of the day... no one else mentioned it was staggered... no one else mentioned the exact reduction in lift. No one else focused on the front splitter.

[dominiccampanella]

For someone who ACTUALLY owns a M3P and has had almost every I.C.E sports car out there… currently a Zl1 1le and AMG GTR…. Teslas have their own fun factor

[hellothere]

As an AMG fan it makes me shake my head in disbelieve that this Model 3 is lighter than W206 C63se.

[TheRealYaro]

Never thought I’d enjoy Autotrader reviews more than Top Gear’s. 👏🏻

[analogGigabyte]

Lack of noise of an angry motor is a huge plus in my book. We're transitioning to a quieter more sci-fi daily life that I can't appreciate enough.

[FarhoodEnsan]

WHAT A CAR!
The previous 3 was the best deal on market if you’re not into SUVs, the new one takes it to another level. Insane car, great multipurpose, amazing tech, and only getting better with time and OTA updates. Cannot wait to test drive one and be tempted to throw away so much of my money on a 3, again.

[ayushmalpeddi]

Fun fact this Model 3 performance weighs about 4050lbs which is -500lbs- 700 LESS than the new C63 AMG 4-cylinder hybrid BS.

Edit: Caranddriver tested the new C63 and it weighed in at 4749lbs (more than most 3-row midsize crossover sold in America). So the Model 3 performance EV weighs ~700lbs LESS than the c63!! Not 500lbs less.

[CoreanKat]

45k starting in the U.S.

Unparalleled value for the money.,

My 2018 model 3 Performance just drove me 4 hours without any intervention in mixed city, downtown, and highway driving.

Best daily ever made, made even better.

[ekaddo]

Descriptive line of the day: When you put your foot down it wants to head butt the horizon” great review.

[nickgee]

Im so happy about the plusher ride and increased sound proofing. And i like that they made the lower doors sort touch and made the door bins a fabric

[Gasser]

It’s not pretentious . I love it . This is the only electric car I really “ want “

[literv]

For anyone doubting camissa confirmed per his dragy with a passenger and ac on he did multiple back-back 2.90s 0-60mph runs in it!

[simong]

3:20 Marques couldn’t get them off 😂well done Rory 👍

[vipinthomaskc]

One of the best reviews of Model 3. Great views, angles, music. You have a new fan Mr. Rory.

[marcusoutdoors]

Rory is the only reviewer that matters. Seems like a good car. I saw a white new styled Model 3 last week and for me its a very clean and coherent design when you see it on the road.

[erhantimur]

Another brilliant review, Cheers Rory.