Comparison between:
- 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD EU LFP55
- 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD EU
- 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium RWD EU
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD EU LFP55 | 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD EU | 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium RWD EU | |
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| Model alias | Model 3 SR Plus Model 3 SR+ | Highland Model 3 LR RWD | - |
| Trim | Standard Range Plus RWD EU LFP55 | Long Range RWD EU | Premium RWD EU |
| Model year | 2021 (MY21) | 2025 (MY25) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | Europe | Europe | Europe |
| Price | - | GBP 44,990 (UK, Aug 2025) EUR 44,990 (DE, Aug 2025) | EUR 49,990 (DE, Oct 2025) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic | Diamond Black Stealth Gray Ultra Red Pearl White Multi-Coat Deep Blue Metallic Quicksilver | Stealth Grey Pearl White Multi-Coat Diamond Black Glacier Blue Quicksilver Ultra Red |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | Black Black and White | Black White |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 / 7 |
| Length | 184.8 in 4694 mm | 185.8 in 4720 mm | 188.6 in 4790 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1849 mm | 72.8 in 1848 mm | 75.6 in 1920 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2088 mm | 82.2 in 2089 mm | 83.8 in 2129 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | 76.1 in 1933 mm | 78.0 in 1982 mm |
| Height | 56.8 in 1443 mm | 56.8 in 1442 mm | 63.9 in 1624 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 113.8 in 2890 mm |
| Front track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 62.4 in 1584 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm |
| Rear track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 62.4 in 1584 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 34.2 in 868 mm | 35.0 in 889 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 38.5 in 977 mm | 39.8 in 1011 mm |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | 5.4 in 138 mm | 6.6 in 167 mm |
| Minimum clearance | - | - | 5.4 in 138 mm |
| Maximum clearance | - | - | 6.6 in 167 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 40.3 in 1023 mm | 41.0 in 1041 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 958 mm | 37.8 in 961 mm | 39.4 in 1001 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 56.7 in 1441 mm | 17.0 in 433 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.0 in 1372 mm | 54.2 in 1376 mm | 53.2 in 1351 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.4 in 1356 mm | 52.9 in 1344 mm | 54.0 in 1371 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.4 in 1331 mm | 52.3 in 1328 mm | 50.5 in 1283 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 42.7 in 1084 mm | 41.9 in 1063 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in 894 mm | 34.5 in 877 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 | - | - |
| Trunk volume | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 | 594.0 l 20.98 ft3 0.59 m3 | 822.0 l 29.03 ft3 0.82 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 682.0 l 24.08 ft3 0.68 m3 | 2022.0 l 71.41 ft3 2.02 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 | 88.0 l 3.11 ft3 0.09 m3 | 116.0 l 4.10 ft3 0.12 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3648.65 lb 1655 kg | 4019.03 lb 1823 kg | 4190.99 lb 1901 kg |
| Payload | 892.87 lb 405 kg | - | - |
| GVWR | 4541.52 lb 2060 kg | 4971.42 lb 2255 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.23 Cd | 0.22 Cd |
| Additional information | - | - | Interior dimensions and volume shown are for Model Y with 5 seats |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Tesla | Tesla |
| Model | 3D1 | DU Cat 2 3D7 | 4D3 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 335 V | 320 V | 335 V |
| Power | 239 kW 320.5 hp 324.9 ps | 208 kW 278.9 hp 282.8 ps | 220 kW 295.0 hp 299.1 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | - | 5000 rpm |
| Torque | - | - | 440 Nm 44.9 kgm 324.5 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | - | - | 220 kW 295.0 hp 299.1 ps |
| Total system torque | - | - | 440 Nm 44.9 kgm 324.5 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.60 s | 5.10 s | 5.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.30 s | 4.90 s | 5.40 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC, CMB: 290.8 mi / 468.0 km EPA, CMB: 263.1 mi / 423.4 km WLTP, CMB: 267.2 mi / 430.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 398.0 mi / 640.5 km WLTP, CMB: 436.0 mi / 701.7 km | WLTP, CMB: 386.5 mi / 622.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 150 MPGe EPA, CMB: 24 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 142 MPGe EPA, HWY: 133 MPGe | WLTP, CTY: 13.6 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 14.2 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+ | A | A |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.6 m 38.06 ft | 11.7 m 38.39 ft | 12.1 m 39.70 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2 | 2.14 | 2.4 |
| Additional information | - | - | Speed sensitive steering |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9 | 9.03 | 9.1 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Frequency-dependent shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Frequency-dependent shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 12.6 in 320 mm | 12.6 in 320 mm | 14.0 in 355 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.0 in 25 mm | 1.0 in 25 mm | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.2 in 335 mm | 13.2 in 335 mm | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.8 in 20 mm | 0.8 in 20 mm | 0.8 in 20 mm |
| Additional information | Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into the rear calliper | Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into the rear calliper | 4-wheel ABS with Electronic Brake Force Distribution Integrated Advanced Stability Control Electronic Accelerator pedal actuated regenerative braking system |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx18 ET40 8.5Jx19 ET40 | 8.5Jx18 ET38 8.5Jx19 ET38 | 9.5Jx19 ET45 9.5Jx20 ET45 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/45R18 235/40R19 | 235/45R18 235/40R19 | 255/45R19 255/40R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 55 kWh | 79 kWh | 84 kWh |
| Manufacturer | CATL | LG Energy Solution | LG Energy Solution |
| Model | BTF0 | BT43 (LG Chem 2170L) | LG 4680 V2 |
| Type | LFP | NCM (NMC) | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Anode materials | Graphite | Graphite | Graphite |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.2 V | 3.6 V | 3.6 V |
| Cell cutoff voltage | 2 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V |
| Battery voltage | - | 360 V | 360 V |
| Energy density | - | - | 260 Wh/kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | -30 °C -22 °F | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | 60 °C 140 °F | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | Right-hand drive models battery code - BT35 (Panasonic 2170C) with 52.4 kWh capacity Cell type - prismatic | The battery is automatically cooled when at 48°C or above and heated when at -7.5°C or below. | NCM955 |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11.5 kW DC 170 kW | AC 11.5 kW DC 250 kW | AC 11 kW DC 250 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | AC 11.5 kW, 5:39 | AC 11.5 kW, 5:39 | DC 250 kW, 0:16-0:20 AC 11.5 kW, 6:00-7:28 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Air-filter (S) Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S) Engine start button (S) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) 12V power outlet (S) 3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S) 3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Automatic emergency braking (S) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Blind spot sensor (S) Collision warning system (S) Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (O) Forward looking radar (O) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor (S) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) High-Speed autosteer (O) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Lane depart sensors (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (O) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) Rear seats head airbags (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (O) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Rollover crash sensor (S) Self-Driving Functionality (O) Side cameras when in reverse (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (O) 15.4 LCD touchscreen (S) Automatic keyless entry (S) Custom driver profiles (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Standard maps and navigation (S) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Upgraded audio-immersive sound (S) Voice recognition system (S) Wireless phone charger and USB Type-C in the rear (S) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) Remote control air-conditioning (S) Secondary ventilation controls (S) Ventilation system (S) 12-way power adjustable heated front seats (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Child seat anchors (S) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Height adjustable front seatbelts (S) Manually adjusted steering wheel (S) Electric rear liftgate (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Keyless NFC keycard (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power cargo access remote release (S) Power windows with one-touch up/down (S) Rain-sensing, adjustable-speed windshield wipers (S) Solar-absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster (S) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors (S) Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror (S) Auto high-beam headlights (S) Cargo area light (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED fog lamps (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Premium seat material and trim (S) | - | Autosteer (S) Center console with extended storage (S) Traffic-aware cruise control (S) 15.4" first-row touchscreen (S) 8" second-row touchscreen (S) FM/AM Radio (S) Mobile, Wi-Fi, UWB, Bluetooth connectivity (S) 9 x speakers (S) HEPA filter and Bioweapon Defense Mode (S) Second-row touchscreen-adjust air vents (S) First-row heated and ventilated seats (S) Second-row heated seats (S) Second-row power-folding seats (S) Power-adjust steering wheel (S) Panoramic glass roof (S) Power-folding and auto-dimming side-view mirrors (S) Auto and adaptive high beams (S) Customizable wraparound ambient lighting (S) LED lightbars (S) Microsuede and textile decor (S) Perforated vegan leather (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | The electric motor specifications are listed according to data reported by owners. Different numbers reported by other sources refer to real-life measurements. However, these vary significantly for many different reasons, such as errors in procedure, unannounced variance in equipped motors, variance in batteries, and software tuning, among others. MCU2 - Intel Atom A3950 - 14 nm - 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU - 4GB DDR4 - 64GB eMMC - 187 GFlops processing power | The electric motor specifications are listed according to data reported by owners. Different numbers reported by other sources refer to real-life measurements. However, these vary significantly for many different reasons, such as errors in procedure, unannounced variance in equipped motors, variance in batteries, and software tuning, among others. | The electric motor specifications are listed according to data reported by owners. Different numbers reported by other sources refer to real-life measurements. However, these vary significantly for many different reasons, such as errors in procedure, unannounced variance in equipped motors, variance in batteries, and software tuning, among others. |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD EU LFP55 | 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD EU | 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium RWD EU |