The Tesla Model 3 is one of the most affordable names in the electric vehicle industry. While it derives style inspiration from Tesla's very own Model S sedan and Model X SUV, the Tesla Model 3's interior and exterior are unique through and through. Keeping it simple this time around, the car has a slim body, a pair of fog lights, and a number plate at the front. This undramatic car, however, packs a punch with no knobs, buttons, or dials inside. You only get a stellar 15-inch, easy-to-read screen to control everything.

This fully electric car is around the same size as the BMW 3 series. It has three versions to choose from:

• An entry-level model - the Standard Range Plus

• A long-range model - which has been designed to cover more distance between charging

• A range-topping model - this is a performance variant that promises heart-stopping acceleration expected from the likes of Porsche 911

The car beats out its alternatives such as the Polestar 2, the Hyundai Ioniq 5, or the Audi E-Tron which is a pricier alternative. The Tesla Model 3's performance is greater, as it can cover more distance between charges when compared to these alternatives. In addition, it charges up quicker, and there is the convenience of charging at Tesla Superchargers found all over the country.

With the overview aside, we can delve into why you should or should not buy this car.

1. Running costs are lower than other cars: While the initial cost of purchasing a Tesla is higher than other cars, the running cost of the Model 3 is much, much lower than a traditional internal combustion car. If you are amongst those who worry about having to replace the battery sooner down the line, you can rest easy. You don't have to spend all your fuel savings on this, as Tesla is also planning to create a battery that can cover a million miles.

However, you must note that the current battery Tesla uses is pretty excellent too. Tests conducted on a Model S's battery found that even after 7 years of use, the battery was still at 98 percent capacity, so in all likelihood, you can spend your pounds on the dream vacation you were planning to take with your fuel savings.

Furthermore, you can charge your car at the price of 0.20 pounds sterling per kWh at Tesla's supercharger stations. Also, Tesla offers free unlimited charging on some models, which is a pretty good deal.

1. Tech Savvy: The Tesla Model 3's interior is sleek. Super fine, super fly. You don't have to fiddle with any knobs, buttons, and dials. You only get a 15-inch touch screen on the centre console. This touch screen is command central, as you can control everything in the car with the touch of a finger; from your HVAC controls to your bass thumping infotainment system. With a clean and minimal design, the feel of the cabin is very on-brand with the luxurious vibe of Tesla cars. Moreover, you can stream your shows and podcasts on the screen as well.

2. Keeping you safe and sound: A highlight of the car is its safety features. The Tesla Model 3 boasts a sentry mode, which uses external cameras on the car to record the surroundings of the car while also detecting any possible external threats. The car received top crash-test safety ratings from safety organizations across Europe, Australia, and North America.

Overall, it has a good performance in crash protection. It is also adequately equipped with crash avoidance technology design, such as roof strength. The absence of an engine makes the Tesla 3 safer in crashes as well.

1. Autopilot: You can cruise on the road like nobody's business with assistance from the car itself. The Tesla autopilot refers to a range of advanced technology driver assistance systems that boast things like adaptive cruise control, self-parking, lane centring, and other features which can reduce your workload as a driver. Sounds like a dream doesn't it?

2. Excellent Performance: In addition to the stellar specifications of the Tesla Model 3, the car has great performance. To put it into perspective, the entry-level model takes only a whopping 5.3 seconds to hit 60 miles per hour.

1. You can't make long tours: If you only need to travel within the city, you can use your car with ease of mind. However, if you need to make the drive from one end of the country to another, you may experience a consistent niggle of range anxiety. Who wants the stress of that? While the range is consistently improving and some models offer 300 miles on a single charge, you need to take into consideration the number and location of Tesla charging stations on your route and plan your pit stops accordingly. Furthermore, you should keep in mind that a public charger only gives you 20 to 25 miles of range.

2. Want to tow something? Forget it: Hitching a trailer onto your car is out of the question as the battery is adversely affected. However, this issue is not only pertinent to the Tesla Model 3, all-electric vehicles suffer from this problem.

3. Not suited for cold climates: Your electric vehicle won't be as efficient and high-performing in cold conditions because of the cold air which causes higher drag and drain on the battery from heating. Since an electric car doesn't produce much heat, they need a system in place for that as well.