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Tesla Model 3 wins Edmunds Top Rated 2026 Electric Car

edmundscars | 2026-02-19 18:29 | 309 views

In our [opinion](https://edmu.in/TR26EV) the new Model 3 has a combination of value, range, performance and quality that other EVs simply can't match. And the build quality just continues to get better and better.

Comments (35)
Mmm_bloodfarts 2026-02-19 18:41

Oh, people are going to be pissed

falancete 2026-02-19 18:50

Just deserves!

mikeinanaheim2 2026-02-19 19:07

They probably will be until they get behind the wheel and drive for 15 minutes.

Youniver5e 2026-02-19 19:12

List of brands is limited as hell 😂

PhilosopherUnique712 2026-02-19 19:16

lol yup. Specifically all of Reddit.

TennisStarNo1 2026-02-19 19:40

Wonder if this is after they removed autopilot or before

Godrillax 2026-02-19 19:44

/r/electricvehicles is not gonna be happy with this

Godrillax 2026-02-19 19:45

2026 M3 has been out longer than Tesla removing autopilot

Enjoy_The_Ride413 2026-02-19 20:00

I posted this in the Tesla lounge and the mod removed it. Feeling salty lol

RealAverageJane 2026-02-19 20:17

No brainer...

origosis 2026-02-19 20:21

I'm not pissed. I love my Model 3. I need to read the article and hear their reasoning before I can decide if this is deserved. I am initially skeptical as Teslas are generally not considered overly good reliability, quality, or comfort compared to other brands. So this come a bit out of left field. Not saying it is not deserved. Again I need to read the article. But at face value it does clash with other data I have been reading from other outlets. (cough and my own experiences.)

hengyangjosh 2026-02-19 20:30

Yea, specifically the sanctimonious r/electricvehicles reddit pitchfork brigade

edmundscars 2026-02-19 20:48

not surprised unfortunately

Away-Scar7754 2026-02-19 20:51

Really?!? I guess they thought it promotional?

Enjoy_The_Ride413 2026-02-19 20:51

https://preview.redd.it/k2qm2x31likg1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=52e5b6ef00a69c0a44134ca861513b35790e0b7f

Away-Scar7754 2026-02-19 20:54

I just posted it there to stir things up

Away-Scar7754 2026-02-19 20:55

🤷‍♂️

Away-Scar7754 2026-02-19 21:02

Twice the mods removed my post saying it was not news. Then I posted this https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-3-wins-edmunds-best-ev-2026-award/

THATS_LEGIT_BRO 2026-02-19 21:18

Need to see Edmunds and Electek in a MMA fight.

taney71 2026-02-19 22:06

Is that place anti Tesla?

taney71 2026-02-19 22:07

lol.

Away-Scar7754 2026-02-19 22:40

They pulled my post down 3 times. Each time I tried to comply with their rules

samzplourde 2026-02-20 01:24

Not a surprise. I'd challenge anyone to find someone who either owns or has owned a Tesla, any model, and has a strong negative opinion of it.

Mmm_bloodfarts 2026-02-20 05:42

Definitely before

Past_Paint_225 2026-02-20 06:59

The mods there are insane.

Away-Scar7754 2026-02-20 11:38

And they pulled this post down saying Teslarati was t a credible news source

farrrtttttrrrrrrrrtr 2026-02-20 12:06

Reddit really hates Tesla, it’s sad

AtmoSZN 2026-02-20 14:05

I love my 2025. Couldn't imagine driving anything else.

[deleted] 2026-02-20 15:34

We currently have a Model 3 (2025) and it is a fantastic car. That being said, it still leaves room for improvement. We picked up a gently used 2024 Nissan ARIYA and besides the awful NAV, I really like the car more than the model 3. However, if I need to do a multi charging trip .. I am going to take the model 3 every single time. Tesla has that locked down tight .. it just works.

samzplourde 2026-02-20 15:44

What does the ariya do better? I have a 2025 model 3 and a 2022 leaf and I find the Tesla to be entirely superior.

bummerbimmer 2026-02-20 16:24

People all over the place were unkind when I had a model 3 and they’re unkind now that I have an i4 to replace it. Everyone thinks their EV is the best EV and they just like to shit on anyone who doesn’t agree. One person went out of their way to reply to a post I made a YEAR ago to tell me my i4 sucks.

FreeThinkers2023 2026-02-20 21:10

My first EV was the 2024 Model 3 Highland, two years in and holy shit its been a dream and my favorite car I've ever owned. Not only is it a smartphone on wheels but the ride is smooth, even my baseline single rear motor has pep, fun to drive, accelerates like a slut in church, has great quality interior including the double pane glass and I love music so the sound system is a feast for my ears and thumps my butt too. I fucking love this car

LegendaryOutlaw 2026-02-21 17:08

So I have a 2018, I’m getting the itch to trade up, and I came across a used Audi E-Tron GT for a screaming price. I was considering how much of a step up it would be to go from my OG model 3 to an Audi that was over $110k new. Big luxury, better ride, nicer interior, all that. I watched the video reviews, read about potential issues, and was about to go on a test drive. But my wife and I had to go out of town for a week, so I held off. While we were out of town, we always rent a model 3 through Turo, we’re just so used to our teslas (wife has a Y) that it’s just easier to drive one everywhere. So we’re walking to the car from the airport terminal. We’ve already got it added to our teslas app. The cars location is showing up in app so we can easily find it. We have the AC on and cooling the car in the hot parking lot, I open the door and the car automatically adjusts to my preferred settings, and we put the destination in so the car knows where we’re going. We get out of the parking lot. I turn on FSD and the car takes over to get us where we’re going, I didn’t have to intervene once. Like…you can hate on Tesla all you want. I don’t like Elon, he needs to go. But goddamn, if this isn’t a fantastic product. It is so easy to own, to drive, it does so much for you, it just works like you want it to work. Anybody who thinks it’s a shit car just hasn’t experienced it yet. No other car can do what a Tesla does. The haters believe other manufacturers are already at the same level, but they’re just not. That rental turo was my reminder that a pricey Audi might be nicer inside and have a smoother ride, but it still can’t do what a Model 3 can. The award is well deserved.

Manyconnections 2026-02-23 07:13

It’s a great car despite the haters.

voltrrz 2026-02-26 15:53

It does nothing better lol that’s probably why he hasn’t got back to you yet

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