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The Model 3 […]","datePublished":"2019-03-28","dateModified":"2019-04-03","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Tesla-Model-3-Dominates-The-European-Market-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Tesla-Model-3-Dominates-The-European-Market-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/tesla-model-3-dominates-the-european-market\/","about":["Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":609,"keywords":["tesla","Tesla Model 3","Tesla Model 3 Sales"],"articleBody":"The Tesla Model 3 has gotten off to a great start and is in a league of its ownThe difference between Tesla and any othermanufacturer that produces electric cars is that Tesla has a giant army ofpassionate fans. The kind of fans that will preorder the car before it\u2019s evenbeen reviewed. This kind of undying passion is exactly why the Model 3 isalready the market leader in Europe for pure electric cars. The Model 3 has just been released and is already dominatingOn Black Friday, eager customers wait outsideof a shop and as soon as the doors open, they flood in like a stampede of wildwildebeest. A similar effect was seen when the Model 3 finally became availablefor purchase in certain European countries this year. Although it\u2019s still not available in manyEuropean countries such as the UK, the Model 3 has already become Europe\u2019sbest-selling pure electric vehicle for last month (February) which was also thecars first full month on the market. Straight out of the gate it\u2019s overtakenthe most popular EVs such as the Nissan Leaf and Renault Zoe. Tesla sold 3,657Model 3s in Europe last month and although that doesn\u2019t sound like a hugenumber, it\u2019s placed it at the top of the charts!It\u2019s not just the best-selling EV…The Model 3 isn\u2019t only the best-selling EV ofFebruary, it\u2019s also the top-selling premium midsize saloon in Europe. Thepopular EV has managed to not only outsell all other electric cars, it\u2019s alsooutsold all other cars in its class such as the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz CClass, Audi A4, Jaguar XE and so on. Felipe Munoz, JATO\u2019s global analyst,commented:\u201cAs we\u2019re seeing in the US, Tesla is alsoshaking up the European market. Its long-lasting impact will depend on howquickly the German premium makers, Volvo and JLR react to the arrival of theModel 3 to Europe and how quickly they can bring in their own midsize electriccars,\u201d\u201cThe performance of the Model 3 is remarkable, given we normally don\u2019t see this kind of result until four or five months after a new car has hit the roads.\u201dNot only is Tesla\u2019s Model 3 going against thegrain by selling like hotcakes, but it\u2019s also unusual that most of the salesare private sales. Normally most new vehicle purchases are made up ofbusiness\/fleet registrations, yet the Model 3 is mainly being bought by eagerand passionate individuals. Given that it normally takes up to 5 months for carsales to perform like this, we can assume that Tesla\u2019s Model 3 is in very highdemand. Tesla fans are still buying the Model 3, despite its blundersThe Model 3 has had many criticisms. Therewere many complaints regarding build quality that included poor build quality,paint scratches and blemishes from the factory, uneven and asymmetrical panelgaps and so on.To cut costs, Tesla have also done away withthe digital gauge cluster found in their other models and put everything on asingle centre-console screen. It\u2019s a slightly controversial move considering drivershave to look at their centre console for essential information that wouldnormally be found through the steering wheel. Said screen is also smaller thanother Tesla screens and in a horizontal orientation, rather than vertical. Despite various criticisms of this new andunconventional EV, Tesla fans are as passionate and loyal as ever. Tesla areproving to be true market disruptors, not just in the US but also closer tohome as well! Let us know your thoughts in the comments!"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Tesla Model 3 Dominates The European Market","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/tesla-model-3-dominates-the-european-market\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]