Tesla is one of the most talked-about car manufacturers in the world. A lot of this is down to its whacky owner, Elon Musk. People seem to like him, largely thanks to his strange demeanor and down-to-earth nature. Still, the cars themselves have attracted loads of attention, particularly the Model S and the Model 3. But, what is it about these cars that makes them so popular and desirable? Well, let’s find out!

Impressive Electric Technology

Clearly, Tesla isn’t the first manufacturer to make electric cars. They have been around for a very long time, but Tesla seems to have hit the nail on the head. They’ve created electric vehicles that don’t seem like electric vehicles. They have the battery power to handle long journeys with ease, as well as the performance stats to beat a lot of petrol cars. If you lined up some cars in the Tesla range with their non-electric rivals, you’d be amazed at how quickly the electric car would perform. 

The best way to describe it is that Tesla was the first brand to really make electric cars seem cool. It was the first time people saw electric vehicles with impressive performance stats on the market. This showed us that you could save the planet while also having a snazzy motor. 

The Best Onboard System

Another thing people love about Tesla cars is the onboard management system. It is outrageously futuristic, providing you with a huge touchscreen in the centre console. No other cars can rival this, and there are also so many things you can do with it – to the point where you can genuinely game or watch Netflix through your Tesla!

If you don’t think this is a reason for Tesla’s popularity, then look at some of the various products for sale nowadays. In a review by Zena Racing, you’ll see a host of head units that all try to replicate the Tesla approach. Some of them look like tablets, but none can match the original. People love the idea of having a big screen in their car, giving them the sensation of being in the future. Plus, the uniqueness makes it even more desirable. 

Incredible tech inside the car

As well as the technology in the engine, Tesla cars are known for their tech inside the car. We’ve already touched upon the big screen at the front, but there are so many features within this. One of the big ones is how the car memorizes your route when you’re driving. The more times you drive the same route, the better its memory gets. Eventually, it reaches a point where you can let the car drive itself, copying the route and driving patterns from your previous journeys. This level of technology is far superior to anything else we’ve seen on the market, making Tesla one of the frontrunners for autonomous driving. 

People love the idea of not having to drive their cars. You can actually do this with a Tesla, letting it handle the motorway for you while you have a bit of a stretch behind the wheel. We’ve barely even scratched the surface when it comes to the tech in a Tesla, and there’s already a lot to love. It’s definitely a key reason the brand is popular – people want modern cars, and this is basically a supercomputer that can also drive!

Sexy Designs

Let’s face it, a lot of electric cars look a bit weird. Granted, most manufacturers are getting better at them in recent times. However, you could argue this is all down to Tesla. Tesla produced cars that looked stunning and were environmentally friendly. Other companies saw this and thought, oh, we can do that too!

Seriously, the design of some Tesla models is super impressive. The cars look so imperious and gorgeous – it’s hard for anyone not to want one. A lot of people do buy these cars for the previous reasons on this list. They want a good electric car, they love technology, etc. Still, you have a large portion of people who buy Tesla purely because of how the cars look. There’s a sporty/practical nature to them, and the intriguing door opening mechanisms are also very enjoyable. 

When all’s said and done, it’s pretty clear why Tesla cars are so damn popular and desirable. Most people would give an arm and a leg for a Tesla, and the popularity won’t die down soon. The company continues to lead the way in automotive innovation, so it’s exciting to see what might come next.