Tesla Model 3 Paint & Interior Condition After 2 Years: Does It Hold Up?

Name: Tesla Model 3 Paint & Interior Condition After 2 Years: Does It Hold Up?
Uploaded: 2020-08-02T18:50:02Z
Description: Teslas sell well and last years despite reported quality concerns. We've heard the paint is thin and the interior is cheap. Let's look at how it holds up.

Will you regret buying a Tesla Model 3 after a few years have passed? Will it show its age?

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Steven Loveday

By: Steven Loveday

Aug 2, 2020 at 2:50pm ET

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Tesla has been under plenty of scrutiny for the overall quality and fit and finish of its vehicles. More specifically, the paint on the Model 3 is said to be cheap and thin. However, while we've heard several cases of this, we've also heard the opposite.

Maybe the issues are more obvious than they are with other cars since people are actually looking for them and pointing them out. Or, perhaps Tesla's production process is still lacking the consistency of OEMs'? It's hard to know the real answer here, but looking closely at a used Model 3 can't hurt.

How is this Model 3's paint holding up after about two years of ownership and 31,000 miles? Tesla Canuck takes us through the Model 3 in detail, exposing any issues he's found. He says it's up to us to be the judge. Is this normal wear and tear for the age of the car and the miles on it? Are any of the issues surprising or excessive?