It’s been a big year for Tesla being they  just launched their new car, Model 3. The company’s mission has always been “renewable energy to combat global harm.” They are also known for having  “some of the safest cars on earth.” With their cars ranging from $60,000-$67,000 just base models, they made this one a little more affordable, starting off at $35,000. This car combines both luxury and affordability to average consumers. It being an electric car also makes a huge statement.

I asked junior Jason Urrutia about what technology features stuck out most to him in this car and he said “the single censored display, which is a 15’’ display  that controls everything from seat warmers to the speedometer. It can also access the internet! Another cool tech feature is you don’t have to carry a key around. The key is your phone. Just make sure you don’t lose it. So as long as your phone is near the car, it can turn on.”

Going onto what makes the Model 3 stand out compared to other electric cars he replied “Amongst all the competitive vehicles, Tesla surpasses the competition in regards to mileage. Tesla’s cars can go 220-310 miles per charge while others range from 40-200 miles per charge.”

He was happy to talk about the cool features such as the “autonomous driving feature” or what we know as auto pilot. “With this feature and a push of a button the car can technically drive itself, switch lanes, and turn. It allows the driver to relax if you are in bumper to bumper traffic or if you’re taking a long road trip. As long as their a driver in the seat it can be turned on.”

When asked about what he thought the value of an electrical car was, and this is what he had to say. “ Besides it having less pollution, it is also cheaper. Electricity costs less than gas and the car can go way faster than any gas powered car which is cool. Also some states offer up to $7,500 in tax cred if you own an electric car. Having an electric car is one less negative effect to our eco system. Electric cars are overall cheaper to maintain and can reduce emissions.”

This all said and done Tesla has more in store for us. Their Model 3 has been a huge success with over 400,000 pre orders. They have proven that they are an electric car company that is here to stay and grow bigger and better as the years go past.