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Tesla Model 3, front three-quarter view, in the SuliHuli studio
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Tesla Model 3, front three-quarter view, in the SuliHuli studio
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Tesla Model 3, rear three-quarter view
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Tesla Model 3, front view
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Tesla Model 3, front three-quarter view
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Tesla Model 3, front view
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Tesla Model 3, side view
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Tesla Model 3, side view
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Tesla Model 3, front three-quarter view
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Tesla Model 3, front three-quarter view
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Tesla Model 3, on the road
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Tesla Model 3

Version: 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWDchecked

  • Sedan
  • in production
  • Release 2017

$42,490

from · MSRP · United States

363 mi

EPA range

77/100

Score
#17 of 80 in the US · Everyday
10-80 % fast charge30 minversion: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD

What is this car?

The Tesla Model 3 is a 5-seat electric sedan rated 363 mi EPA for the Model 3 Long Range RWD that charges 10-80 % in about 30 min and starts at $42,490 MSRP in the United States.

Battery
79 kWhLong Range, RWD
DC peak
250 kW
Power
194 kW
0⁠–⁠60 mph
4.9 s
Drive
RWD
Seats
5
Trunk
15 cu ft
Battery warranty
8 years · 100,000 mi

A figure with a version name beside it belongs to that version, not to the one this page names.

How much does it cost?

Starts at $42,490 MSRP in the United States.

United States

from$42,490

MSRP US

TrimMSRPvs lowestvs lowest
Trim not namedlowest$42,490

Older listings may have changed since the date shown.

Sold in🇺🇸 United States
Where it is registered
In the regulator's register for
United States · Canada · United Kingdom
In the manufacturer's own catalogue for
United States · Canada · United Kingdom
In an official test register for
Germany
Dealer, market and older prices (1)

Market (new) (1)from $44,990

TrimMarket (new)vs lowestvs lowest
Trim not named$44,990
Other markets (4)
United Kingdom£37,990 - £44,9902

Latest:

  • Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive · Market (new) · £37,990
  • Model 3 Premium Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive · Market (new) · £44,990
ChinaCN¥235,5001

Latest:

  • Model 3 后轮驱动版 (RWD, China) · MSRP · · may have changed sinceCN¥235,500
Market not stated · CADCA$39,490 - CA$74,9903

Latest:

  • Model 3 Premium-I · MSRP · · may have changed sinceCA$39,490
  • Model 3 Premium AWD-I · MSRP · · may have changed sinceCA$49,990
  • Model 3 Performance AWD · MSRP · · may have changed sinceCA$74,990
Market not stated · GBP£37,990 - £44,9902

Latest:

  • Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive · Market (new) · £37,990
  • Model 3 Premium Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive · Market (new) · £44,990

Who is it for?

Ranking

provisional

  • Everyday#17 of 80 in the US
    77#17 of 80 in the US
  • Long range#19 of 80 in the US
    76#19 of 80 in the US
  • Family#42 of 80 in the US
    74#42 of 80 in the US
All rankings (4)
  • Performanceuses the sprint time of the Rear-Wheel Drive#21 of 49 in the US
    75#21 of 49 in the US

Take it if

  • you want a long range car
  • you drive long distances - it fast-charges quickly (not verified)
  • you drive in the cold - a heat pump is standard (not verified)

Look elsewhere if

  • you want a family car

What the score is made of

provisional

RangeChargingPracticality995862

Everyday score: 3 of 3 categories.

No maker pays for a score or a place.

How we make moneyHow we calculate

What is the real range?

363 mi on the official EPA test.

363 mi

No winter figure yet

Winter

394 miModel 3 (RWD, China)name as listed in Chinese
363 mi394 miModel 3 (RWD, China)name as listed in Chinese
On the European WLTP test (our conversion)
~418 mi (our estimate)
Heat pump
standard2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
No winter figure yet - we don't estimate one
Electric cars in winterRange methodology

How long does it take to charge?

10 minutes of fast charging add about 85 mi.

30 min2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD

10-80 % fast charge

DC peak power
250 kW
Onboard AC charger
11.5 kW
Charge time (240 V)
11.7 h
Voltage architecture
360 V
Charging details

What does it cost to run?

~$4.19 (our estimate)

Per 100 mi at home

at $0.17/kWh, as of Jun 2026 - your price may differ

Energy use (published)
25 kWh/100 mi
Estimate my cost

What do owners say?

synthesized from 7 owner discussions

Real pros

excellent driving dynamics and performance

Typical pains

road noise higher than expected for price point

Show all pros and pains

Real pros

  • excellent driving dynamics and performance
  • low maintenance with no oil changes
  • good battery longevity with minimal degradation
  • regular software updates add features
  • convenient charging with Supercharger network
  • one-pedal driving widely praised

Typical pains

  • road noise higher than expected for price point
  • build quality issues including paint and trim
  • firm ride comfort can feel harsh
  • winter range notably reduced
  • automatic wipers poor in cold weather
  • phantom braking on Autopilot
  • no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
  • out-of-warranty suspension repairs expensive
Themes · 8
How we summarize owners

Aggregated from 7 owner-community discussions and long-term ownership reviews on neutral domains including InsideEVs, Reddit owner forums, Tesla Motors Club, and independent owner blogs. Themes raised in 3+ distinct discussions. Opinion-framed prose with no direct quotes or PII. How we summarize owners

What to compare it with?

Same body type, price within 60 %, nearest in the Everyday ranking.

Compared with rivals

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Tesla Model 3Score77
Price from
$42,490
Range
363 mi 
10-80 %
30 min
Score
77
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BMW i4Score75
Price from$55,400vs $42,490+$12,910
Range333 mi vs 363 mi −30 mi
Compare
  • Photo author and licence© SuliHuli · Created with AI
    BMW i5Score75
    Price from
    $67,100+$24,610
    Range
    328 mi −35 mi
    10-80 %
    no data
    Score
    75
  • Photo author and licencePhoto: M 93 / CC BY-SA 3.0 DE / Resized; cropped for display
    Hyundai Ioniq 6Score75
    Price from
    $51,100+$8,610
    Range
    423 mi 
    10-80 %
    18 min
    Score
    75
  • Photo author and licence© SuliHuli · Created with AI
    Mercedes-Benz EQEScore65
    Price from
    $64,950+$22,460
    Range
    308 mi −55 mi
    10-80 %
    32 min
    Score
    65
All models

Which versions are there?

Versions known 13Complete set Not confirmed - more may exist

About this list
  • provisional: we know the version exists, its full specification is not sourced yet - listed, not dropped

named version2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD

not verified yet

VersionDriveBatteryRangePower
Model 3 Long Range AWDprovisionalAWD-346miEPA296kW
Model 3 Performance AWDprovisionalAWD-314miEPA321kW
Model 3 RWDprovisionalRWD-272miEPA192kW
Model 3 Long Range AWD-EprovisionalAWD-341miEPA276kW

Full specs

Version on this page: “2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD”. A figure with a version name beside it belongs to that version, not to the one this page names.

Model and powertrain

Powertrain
Electric (BEV)
Body
Sedan
Drive
RWD

Range, battery and efficiency

Range (CLTC)
394 miModel 3 (RWD, China)name as listed in Chinese
363 mi
Range (city)
383 mi EPA
Range (highway)
339 mi EPA
Battery
79 kWhLong Range, RWD
Battery (gross)
77.8 kWh
Chemistry
NCA
Efficiency
24.6 kWh/100 mi EPA
Efficiency (city)
23.2 kWh/100 mi EPA
Efficiency (highway)
26.4 kWh/100 mi EPA
Efficiency (real)
26.4 kWh/100 mi2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD

Charging and energy features

DC charging peak
250 kW
Charge 10⁠–⁠80%
30 min2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Charge time (240 V)
11.7 h
Voltage architecture
360 V
Heat pump
Standard2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
AC charging peak
11.5 kW
Charge 10⁠–⁠80% (real)
30 min

Performance

Power
260.2 hp
Power (kW)
194 kW
Top speed
125 mph
Torque
177 lb-ft (240 Nm)
0⁠–⁠60 mph
4.9 s

Dimensions and practicality

Seats
5
Trunk
15 cu ft
Frunk
3 cu ft2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Ground clearance
5.4 in
Length
185.8 in
Width
82.2 in
Height
56.3 in
Wheelbase
113.2 in
Weight
3,759 lb

Comfort and connectivity

Heated seats
Standard
Heated steering wheel
Standard2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Apple CarPlay
Not available
Android Auto
Not available

Safety and warranty

Airbags
62024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Crash-test stars (NCAP safety rating)
5
Battery warranty (years)
8 years
Battery warranty (distance)
100,000 mi
Not found yet (6)
FieldWhySearched
Charge portthe manufacturer does not publish it-
Charging peak (real)not testedNov 4, 2026
Range (real)not testedNov 4, 2026
Range (winter)not testedNov 4, 2026
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)its source cannot be read yetNov 4, 2026
Power out to devices (V2L)its source cannot be read yetNov 4, 2026

Can I trust these numbers?

No ranking input of this car has a second source yet. A tick means the figure was re-read on its own source page; the score rests on single-source inputs.

Where does this data come from?

Last verified

5 primary sources

23 sources · one row per site

and 20 more
Every source link (65)
How to read the marks
  • confirmed on its source page
  • not verified yet

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