Tesla Sweden has responded to a automobile journal’s claims that the brand new Mannequin 3 sedan has “poor” brakes. The all-electric sedan was subjected to the publication’s assessments, and its braking distance was reportedly discovered to be missing.
The automobile journal’s assessments
As famous in a report from Swedish automobile journal The world of know-howthe brand new Mannequin 3 Lengthy Vary’s braking distance proved subpar when it was examined, with the automobile reportedly having a braking distance of a whopping 133.2 toes (40.6 meters). The journal claimed that it repeated the check with one other Mannequin 3, and its outcomes had been solely 5 toes (1.5 meters) higher.
The journal famous that this was unacceptable since a suitable braking distance is 124 toes (28 meters), which additionally occurs to be the Mannequin 3’s braking distance when it was examined by Edmunds in america. The publication additionally acknowledged that the Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer, which is supplied with drum brakes on the rear, had a braking distance that’s 16 toes (5 meters) shorter in its assessments.
Tesla Sweden’s response
Tesla Sweden responded to the automobile journal’s claims, stating that the all-electric sedan’s alleged braking efficiency was not in step with the corporate’s information, nor does it align with the Mannequin 3’s security rankings. The corporate additionally famous that it will be inspecting the 2 Mannequin 3s that had been used within the journal’s check.
“Within the newest braking assessments with Mannequin 3, which had been carried out by The world of know-how 2021, a braking distance of 36.5 meters was measured for Mannequin 3 RWD and 36.7 meters for Mannequin 3 Lengthy Vary AWD, so these outcomes should not acknowledged or in step with our inner assessments.
“We’re inspecting the 2 specimens to search out out why the braking distances differ. Security is primary at Tesla. Mannequin 3 comes with all security options as customary. Impartial crash security group Euro NCAP not too long ago introduced new crash outcomes for automobiles examined in Could 2025. Euro NCAP offers the upgraded Mannequin 3 a 5 out of 5-star security ranking and an total rating of 90%, making Mannequin 3 one of many most secure autos examined below the newest and most stringent testing protocol ever,” Tesla Sweden acknowledged.
Know-how World Digs Its Heels
Whereas Tesla Sweden has responded to its allegations, the automobile journal famous that it’s going to nonetheless stand agency on its declare that the brand new Mannequin 3 has poor brakes.
“The truth that the Mannequin 3 beforehand handed the brake check will not be related as a result of as we speak’s technology of the Mannequin 3 is to be thought-about a brand new technology, as Tesla themselves typically level out. Neither is the end in Euro NCAP related as a result of they’re completely different assessments. We are able to subsequently conclude that Tesla has poor brakes on the brand new Mannequin 3. It’s good for everybody to know,” the automobile journal wrote.
