Tesla is looking to expand its market well towards Asia. The carmaker has already launched a test drive project in Japan. Based on the reviews made by some of those that have participated in the test, it would appear that the Japanese car market is interested in Tesla's flagship car.
Tesla launched this test-drive project as before the first Model 3 cars are delivered to Japanese consumers. Based on a number of social media posts, the Tesla Model 3 test drive had been a resounding success in Japan. Tesla might want to capitalize on this popularity in order to boost its sales number in the region.
A number of posts shared on a Japanese electric car online community reveal how test drivers react to the Tesla Model 3. Most of the post have praised the Model 3's automated features. There are also a number of users that are impressed with the car's performance. One of the most popular praise to the Tesla Model 3 is its impressive acceleration. Electric vehicles are widely praised for their quick acceleration, and the Tesla Model 3 is not an exception to this. Many test drivers have also pointed out the safety features of the Model 3.
Despite the overall positive response given towards the Tesla Model 3, there are still some skeptics whether the electric car will make it big in Japan. The country is well-known for its comprehensive and wide-spread public transportation system, especially its train system. Japan, especially its major cities, is also notorious for lack of parking space. Although the Japanese government has made attempts to solve this by constructing automated multi-story parking spaces, the country's culture is not one that has strong roots in driving.
Although automated parking areas are widespread in Japan, this particular trend actually works against Tesla's favor. The company's flagship models, the Model S and the Model X, are huge compared to standard Japanese cars. This means that these two car models will not fit into Japan's automated parking system.
Aside from Japan, Tesla cars are also well received in a number of Asian markets. The South Korean government is one of the most proactive promoters of clean energy vehicles. The country even gives massive incentives and tax cuts to electric vehicles. In South Korea, a standard Tesla Model 3 can cost as low as $26,000 when all incentives and subsidies are deducted to the actual price. This simply shows how committed the government is towards the adoption of electric vehicles.
