The Tesla Model 3 “Highland” has been crowned the Top Rated EV of 2025 by the renowned automotive publication, Edmunds. This comes as no surprise, as the Model 3 underwent a significant makeover that included upgrades to its cabin, interior, suspension, exterior, ride comfort, and more. Tesla truly revamped the look and performance of one of its best-selling vehicles in the lineup.
Despite some past criticism from Edmunds towards Tesla, the Model 3 has managed to impress the publication with its efficiency, range ratings, build quality, ride quality, and modernized design. The new design, referred to as a “refresh” by Tesla, has elevated the Model 3 to new heights, making it a standout in the electric vehicle market.
According to Edmunds, the Model 3 received a major facelift in 2024, bringing improvements in range, ride quality, handling, interior design, and build quality. What’s even more impressive is that these enhancements did not come with a price increase, making the Model 3 one of the most affordable EVs available.
While the Model 3 has always been considered a good but not great EV, Edmunds notes that there are few areas where it does not outperform similar vehicles in its class. Reese Counts, Edmunds’ vehicle test editor, praised the Model 3 for offering everything that other vehicles do, but with an added touch of excellence.
The Model 3 managed to outshine competitors like the Hyundai Ioniq 6 and BMW i5, both of which received Edmunds’ “highly recommended” label. The Highland variant of the Model 3 stood out for its refined design and performance, making it the top choice for 2025.
During a test drive of the Model 3 “Highland” last year, several improvements were noted, including reduced cabin noise and enhanced suspension and handling. These enhancements have undoubtedly contributed to the Model 3’s success as the top-rated EV of 2025.
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