Many of these, including the more aerodynamic, Cybertruck-inspired face, aim to eke out even more range from what was already one of the most efficient cars in its class. A revised spoiler helps here, too, but there are also tweaks to the powertrain, including optimised lubricants and revised gear designs. A stiffer body structure, new suspension geometry and improved dampers aim to enhance comfort, while the steering ratio has been revised, too.

Elsewhere, Tesla has made some changes inside the cabin, with a redesigned interior that features 300 per cent faster WiFi, 65-watt USB-C charging, and a new glass roof, which reflects more solar energy, helping to keep things cool on a hot day.

Tester’s notes

No matter how many new cars we test, we’re yet to find one with automatic windscreen wipers that work properly. These systems have an uncanny knack of sweeping wildly when there’s barely a drop of drizzle in the sky, before failing to notice a deluge of rain when it’s hitting the windscreen. 

While all brands’ auto wipers are poor, Tesla makes them worse than anyone else. Please, Tesla: just give us a proper wiper stalk with a manual intermittent control. An auto mode could stay if you like, but we’re certain nobody would bother with it.

Hyundai Ioniq 5

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 was a landmark model for Hyundai. While the brand had made very capable cars before in some cases good enough to challenge the very best in their respective segments – it wasn’t until this angular, retro-futuristic hatchback burst onto the scene that Hyundai offered family-car drivers something that was truly desirable.