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Power, panache and performance
Despite shortcomings like poor design elements, the Performance variant of the Tesla Model 3 is still likeable
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Christopher Tan Senior Correspondent, Christopher Tan
I drove the first Tesla 11 years ago. It was the Lotus-based Roadster, on loan for test-drives when the American carmaker made its first - and futile - attempt to set up shop here.
Tesla has since launched three more models - the Model S, Model X and Model 3. The last one has made a splash since the company returned to Singapore's shores in February, quickly establishing itself as the best-selling electric vehicle (EV) here.
