The Real Reason Tesla Owners Love Their Cars (Hint: It's not because they are the best electric cars on the planet)

That's the backlog of pre-orders that Tesla Motors tallied up in the days after announcing its latest car, the Tesla Model 3. The vehicle is the electric car maker's third major model and its most affordable to date. With a base price of 35,000 it is comparable if not less than what many mid-sized sedans sell for today. None, of course, boast the unique conveniences or distinct powertrain that the Tesla does, which is why the car is expected to have a transformative impact on the industry. If early results are any indication, Tesla is likely to exceed the predictions of many car experts. In the first seven days after the Model 3 was unveiled in April 2016, Tesla received orders for an astounding 325,000 cars. Half of the orders for the new Model 3 poured in in the first 24 hours after the car was announced.