Tesla has introduced its most affordable vehicle in the UAE with the launch of the Model 3 Standard, aimed at accelerating electric vehicle adoption in the region. Since its global debut, the Model 3 has played a key role in bringing EVs into the mainstream, and the new entry-level variant makes Tesla ownership more accessible than ever in the UAE.
As the electric vehicle (EV) market continues to expand in the UAE, one of the most important factors drivers consider is range—how far an EV can travel on a single charge. Whether you’re commuting within city limits or planning longer road trips across the Emirates, choosing a long-range electric car can make all the difference. In this listicle, we explore the longest-range electric cars currently available in the UAE, highlighting their key features.
Tesla has officially launched a new variant of the Model 3 in the UAE – the Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) – offering an impressive 702 km of WLTP-rated range, making it the longest-range Model 3 ever produced.
In a significant milestone for the electric vehicle (EV) landscape in the Gulf, Tesla has officially opened its first Tesla Centre in Saudi Arabia, located on Takhassousi Road in Riyadh. The new facility marks Tesla’s full-scale entry into the Saudi market and is in line with the nation’s Vision 2030 push toward sustainable mobility and reduced emissions.
Electric Vehicles (EVs) are considered the future due to their energy efficiency, pollution reduction, fuel cost savings and lower maintenance expenses. However, they face challenges like limited driving ranges, longer charging times and relatively underdeveloped charging infrastructure.
As of 2024, the UAE has made significant progress in expanding its EV charging network. The Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) has installed Green EV Chargers throughout the city and continues adding more. Meanwhile, Etihad Water & Electricity (EtihadWE) is setting up charging stations in Ajman,
With the crossover market growing more than ever, all manufacturers have their crosshairs on this dynamic segment. Tesla had no contender in the segment apart from the expensive egg-shaped Model X. Now though, they have decided to go for a big bite of the crossover pie with the release of the smaller 2021 Tesla Model Y.
Tesla, well known for their fast-but-flawed electric cars and eccentric decisions of its CEO, has given its new Model 3 a refresh for 2018 in the form of an increased efficiency rating, with no apparent mechanical changes. This hike slots it just under the electric version of the Hyundai Ioniq on the efficiency charts.
Months have flown by since the day Tesla announced the Model 3, a baby brother to the popular Model S sedan. After numerous spy shots, rumours, renderings and a faceless prototype, production of the Model 3 has actually started and the very first example is slated for the company’s CEO, Elon Musk.
Electric carmaker Tesla revealed their highly-anticipated new entry-level offering, the Model 3, at an event in Hawthorne, California. Slipping in below the Model S sedan and the Model X crossover, the Model 3 is the cheapest Tesla on sale.