Comparison between:
- 2024 Tesla Model 3 RWD
- 2021 Tesla Model S
- 2022 Tesla Model X
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2024 Tesla Model 3 RWD | 2021 Tesla Model S | 2022 Tesla Model X | |
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| Model alias | Highland Model 3 SR Plus Model 3 SR+ Model Standard Range Plus | - | - |
| Trim | RWD | - | - |
| Model year | 2024 (MY24) | 2021 (MY21) | 2022 (MY22) |
| Market | North America | North America | North America |
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 | Aluminium high-strength boron steel | Extruded aluminium with boron steel |
| Exterior colors | Diamond Black Stealth Gray Ultra Red Pearl White Multi-Coat Deep Blue Metallic Quicksilver | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Deep Blue Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat | Deep Blue Metallic Lunar Silver Pearl White Multi-Coat Ultra Red Diamond Black Stealth Gray |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | Black Black and White Cream | Black Cream Black and White |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 / 6 / 7 |
| Length | 185.8 in 4720 mm | 197.7 in 5021 mm | 199.1 in 5057 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1848 mm | 77.3 in 1963 mm | 78.7 in 1999 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2089 mm | 86.2 in 2189 mm | 89.4 in 2271 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | 78.2 in 1987 mm | 81.6 in 2073 mm |
| Height | 56.8 in 1442 mm | 56.3 in 1431 mm | 66.1 in 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 116.5 in 2960 mm | 116.7 in 2965 mm |
| Front track | 62.4 in 1584 mm | 66.5 in 1690 mm | 67.1 in 1705 mm |
| Rear track | 62.4 in 1584 mm | 66.5 in 1690 mm | 67.3 in 1710 mm |
| Front overhang | 34.2 in 868 mm | 37.8 in 961 mm | 38.9 in 988 mm |
| Rear overhang | 38.5 in 977 mm | 43.3 in 1100 mm | 43.5 in 1104 mm |
| Clearance | 5.4 in 138 mm | - | - |
| Minimum clearance | - | 4.6 in 117 mm | 5.7 in 146 mm |
| Maximum clearance | - | 6.2 in 158 mm | 8.1 in 206 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1023 mm | 39.7 in 1008 mm | 41.7 in 1059 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.8 in 961 mm | 38.1 in 968 mm | 41.0 in 1042 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.7 in 1441 mm | 58.4 in 1484 mm | 60.7 in 1543 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.2 in 1376 mm | 55.1 in 1399 mm | 56.9 in 1446 mm |
| Front hip room | 52.9 in 1344 mm | 54.8 in 1393 mm | 55.7 in 1414 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.3 in 1328 mm | 50.3 in 1278 mm | 58.9 in 1496 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1084 mm | 42.4 in 1077 mm | 41.2 in 1046 mm |
| Rear legroom | 34.5 in 877 mm | 35.5 in 901 mm | 38.7 in 983 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 1119.0 l 39.52 ft3 1.12 m3 | - |
| Total volume | - | 1828.0 l 64.56 ft3 1.83 m3 | 2614.0 l 92.31 ft3 2.61 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 594.0 l 20.98 ft3 0.59 m3 | 709.0 l 25.04 ft3 0.71 m3 | 425.0 l 15.01 ft3 0.42 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 682.0 l 24.08 ft3 0.68 m3 | 1739.0 l 61.41 ft3 1.74 m3 | 2431.0 l 85.85 ft3 2.43 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 88.0 l 3.11 ft3 0.09 m3 | 89.0 l 3.14 ft3 0.09 m3 | 183.0 l 6.46 ft3 0.18 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3880.14 lb 1760 kg | 4605.46 lb 2089 kg | 5231.57 lb 2373 kg |
| Payload | - | 906.1 lb 411 kg | 1294.11 lb 587 kg |
| GVWR | 4832.53 lb 2192 kg | 5511.56 lb 2500 kg | 6525.68 lb 2960 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.208 Cd | 0.24 Cd |
| Additional information | - | - | The cargo and rear trunk volumes apply to 5-seat vehicles |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Tesla | Tesla |
| Model | DU Cat 2 3D7 | - | - |
| 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 | 320 V | - | - |
| Power | 194 kW 260.2 hp 263.8 ps | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 5400 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 | A permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive | A permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla | Tesla |
| Motor type | - | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location | - | Front | Front |
| Power | - | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes | Yes |
| Additional features | - | A permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive | A 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 | - | 500 kW 670.5 hp 679.8 ps | 500 kW 670.5 hp 679.8 ps |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h | 149.1 mph 240.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 6.10 s | - | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.80 s | 3.10 s | 3.80 s |
| Additional information | - | - | 20" variant - 240 km/h 22" variant - 250 km/h |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 272.0 mi / 437.7 km | EPA, CMB: 405.0 mi / 651.8 km | EPA, CMB: 348.0 mi / 560.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 140 MPGe EPA, CMB: 25 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 132 MPGe EPA, HWY: 125 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 120 MPGe EPA, HWY: 115 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 107 MPGe EPA, CMB: 33 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 102 MPGe EPA, HWY: 97 MPGe |
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 | 11.7 m 38.39 ft | 12.3 m 40.35 ft | 12.3 m 40.35 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.14 | 2.33 | 2.33 |
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) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.03 | 9.04 | 9.04 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 7.56 | 7.56 |
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 Adaptive Damper Double wishbone Air springs Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Adaptive Damper Double wishbone Air springs Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Adaptive damper Air springs Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Adaptive Damper Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Air springs |
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 | 15.6 in 395 mm | 15.6 in 395 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.0 in 25 mm | 1.3 in 32 mm | 1.3 in 32 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.2 in 335 mm | 14.4 in 365 mm | 14.4 in 365 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.8 in 20 mm | 1.1 in 28 mm | 1.1 in 28 mm |
| Additional information | Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into the rear calliper | - | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx18 ET38 8.5Jx19 ET38 | 9.5Jx19 ET40 10.5Jx19 ET45 9.5Jx21 ET40 10.5Jx21 ET45 | 9Jx20 ET40 10Jx20 ET35 9Jx22 ET40 10Jx22 ET35 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/45R18 235/40R19 | 255/45R19 285/40R19 265/35R21 295/30R21 | 265/45R20 108V 275/45R20 110V 265/35R22 102W 285/35R22 106W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 62 kWh | 100 kWh | 100 kWh |
| Manufacturer | CATL | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | BTF0 | NCR18650A | NCR18650A |
| Type | LFP | NCA | NCA |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) |
| Number of cells | - | 8256 | 8256 |
| Battery cell format | Prismatic | - | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.2 V | 3.6 V | 3.6 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | 3.6 V - 3.65 V | 4.2 V | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2 V - 2.5 V | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Number of modules | - | 16 | 16 |
| Battery voltage | 345 V | 400 V | 407 V |
| Energy density | - | - | 243 Wh/kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| 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 |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | NACS | NACS | NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11.5 kW DC 170 kW | AC 5.76 kW AC 11.5 kW DC 150 kW DC 200 kW | AC 7.4 kW AC 16.5 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 | DC 170 kW, 0:22 AC 11.5 kW, 5:39 | DC 200 kW, 0:20 DC 150 kW, 0:35 AC 11.5 kW, 8:42 | - |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | 2 x activated carbon air purification filters (S) Automatic keyless entry (S) Carbon fibre spoiler (O) Center armrest with two cup holders (S) Front sun visors with mirrors (S) Fully trimmed frunk and rear cargo area with keyless open (S) Glove compartment (S) HEPA filter system with Bioweapon Defense Mode (S) Integrated Center Console (O) Micro-filter ventilation system with replaceable filters (S) Open center console storage area (S) Parcel shelf (S) Red Brake Calipers (O) 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) Cabin-facing camera (S) Crash sensor for high voltage disconnect (S) Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat sensors (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Driver seat position sensor (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (S) Forward looking radar hidden near the Tesla front logo (S) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front collision warning (S) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) High-Speed autosteer (S) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Interior, emergency manual release mechanism for all doors, frunk and rear cargo area (S) Lane depart sensors (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (S) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Occupants sensor (S) Rear door child safety locks (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (S) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Rollover crash sensor (S) Side collision warning (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Three second row LATCH attchments (S) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (S) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (S) 22 x -speaker, 960-watt audio system (S) 12V power outlet (S) 17-inch capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 2200 x 1300 px (S) 8-inch display for rear passengers (S) AM/FM/HD radio (S) Bluetooth (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) High-definition back-up camera (O) Homelink with auto open/close of garage door/gate (S) Maps and Navigation with real-time traffic updates (S) Satellite radio (S) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Streaming audio (S) Wi-Fi ready (S) Wireless connectivity (capability) (O) Wireless phone charger (S) Automatic tri-zone climate control (S) 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback (S) Built-in rear-facing child seats (O) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Heated 12-way power front seats with four-way power lumbar (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Ventilated front seats (S) Heated stearing wheel (S) Yoke steering wheel (S) Active panoramic roof (O) Auto present door handles (S) Black or body coloured aluminum roof (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Frameless, tempered safety glass front windows (S) Heated windshield (S) Lighted door handles (S) Manual rear liftgate (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power rear liftgate (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) Solid tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (O) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Washer nozzle heaters (S) Windscreen wiper/de-icer (S) Auto-dimming mirrors (S) Power-folding and heated side mirrors (S) 3-position LED turning headlights (S) Automatic high/low beam headlights (S) Bi-functional automatic halogen headlights (S) Bi-functional high intensity Xenon headlamps (O) Convenienve lighting (S) Fascia-mounted rear reflex reflectors (S) Feature backlit, turn side-repeator lamps (S) Front LED map lights (S) High-mounted LED stop lamp (S) LED ambient interior lighting (S) LED cornering lights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED front and rear side-marker lights (S) LED front fog lamps (S) LED rear taillights (S) Liftgate mounted LED tail and LED back up lamps (S) Park lights (S) Steering-activated LED cornering lights (O) Carbon fibre accents (O) Cloth and synthetic leather materials (S) Dark ash wood decor (S) Figured ash wood decor (O) Piano black decor accents (S) Vegan interior with Premium Seats (O) | 12V power outlet (S) Center console with removable dividers (S) High-strength steel tow bar (S) Towing Package with software (S) Washer nozzle heaters (S) Wiper blade defrosters (S) 3-point rear center seatbelt (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Adjustable front head restraints (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Automatic emergency braking (S) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Back-up camera (S) Blind-spot Warning (S) Brake assist (S) Cabin-facing camera (S) Collision avoidance (S) Crash sensor for high voltage disconnect (S) Dual front side-impact airbags (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x fixed rear head restraints (S) Forward collision mitigation (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (S) Forward looking radar (S) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Four LATCH attachments for child seat installations in 6-seat and 7-seat configurations (S) Front and rear seatbelt pre-tensioners (S) Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor (S) Height-adjustable front seatbelts (S) HEPA air filtration system (S) High-Speed autosteer (S) Hill start assist (S) Immobilizer (S) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Interior, manual release mechanism for all doors, front trunk, and rear cargo area (S) Knee airbags on the front (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (S) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Occupant sensing airbags (S) Occupants sensor (S) Overhead curtain airbag for the 1st and 2nd row (S) Rear door child safety locks (S) Rear side-impact airbags (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (S) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Rollover crash sensor (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Traction control (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (S) Two second row LATCH attachments for child seat installations in 5-seat configuration (S) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (S) Up to four ISOFIX child seat attachments (S) 22 x -speaker, 960W audio system (S) 17-inch Cinematic Display with a resolution of 2200 x 1300 pixels (S) 17-inch Cinematic Display with a resolution of 2200 x 1300 pixels (S) 8-inch display for rear passengers (S) FM radio, Bluetooth, USB audio (S) Homelink (S) Maps and navigation (S) Mobile app remote control (S) Premium audio system (S) Premium Connectivity (S) Trip Computer (S) Voice activated controls (S) Wireless phone charger (S) XM satellite radio capability (S) Dual front air conditioning zones (S) Front air-conditioning with automatic climate controls (S) Rear air-conditioning and heating (O) Rear heat vents (S) 12-way power adjustable, heated front seats with memory and driver profile (S) 60/40 folding rear seat row (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Heated leather-trimmed steering wheel (S) Yoke steering wheel (S) Falcon Wing doos (S) Glass panoramic windshield with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) Keyless entry (S) Power liftgate (S) Power windows (S) Privacy Glass or Deep Tinted Glass (S) Rain-sensing wipers (S) Rear window defogger (S) Self-presenting front door (S) Power-folding, auto-dimming, heated side mirrors (S) 3-position dynamic LED turning lights (S) Ambient interior lighting (S) LED fog lights (S) Cloth and leatherette (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | - | MCUZ / MCU3 - Custom AMD Ryzen YE180FC3T4MFG - Quad-core CPU with 512KB L2 cache per core and 4MB L3 cache - AMD Navi23 GPU (215-130000026) - 8/16GB DDR4 - 8GB GDDR6 - 256GB SSD - 10 teraflops processing power - LG Innotek ATC5CPC001 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module - Quectel AG525R-GL cell modem - SPC5748GSMMJ6 gateway - ADSP-SC587W SHARC+ Dual Core DSP with ARM Cortex-A5 for DSP 1 - AD21584 SHARC+ Dual Core DSP with ARM Cortex-A5 for DSP 2 - Realtek RTL9068ABD Ethernet switch 16V Li-Ion auxiliary battery - often mislabeled as 12V - made by CATL - Self-protection mode - Battery management system - LIN data communication - Four NMC pouch cells - 15.5 - 15.8 operating voltage - 6.9 - 7.5 Ah - 99 Wh - 3.7 V nominal - more than 2000 cycles - 1.8 kg / 3.97 lbs |
| 2024 Tesla Model 3 RWD | 2021 Tesla Model S | 2022 Tesla Model X |