Comparison between:
- 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
- 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD
- 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD

Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.

	2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD	2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD	2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD

Model alias	Model 3 LR	-	Highland Model 3 LR RWD Model 3 LR RWD-I
Trim	Long Range AWD	Performance AWD	Long Range RWD
Model year	2018	2021	2025
Market	North America	North America	North America

Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.

Body style	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
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 Silver Metallic	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
Interior colors	Black Black and White	Black Black and White	Black Black and White
Number of doors	4	4	4
Number of seats	5	5	5
Length	184.8 in 4694 mm	184.8 in 4694 mm	185.8 in 4720 mm
Width	72.8 in 1849 mm	72.8 in 1849 mm	72.8 in 1848 mm
Width with mirrors	82.2 in 2088 mm	82.2 in 2088 mm	82.2 in 2089 mm
Width with folded mirrors	76.1 in 1933 mm	76.1 in 1933 mm	76.1 in 1933 mm
Height	56.8 in 1443 mm	56.8 in 1443 mm	56.8 in 1442 mm
Wheelbase	113.2 in 2875 mm	113.2 in 2875 mm	113.2 in 2875 mm
Front track	62.2 in 1580 mm	62.2 in 1580 mm	62.4 in 1584 mm
Rear track	62.2 in 1580 mm	62.2 in 1580 mm	62.4 in 1584 mm
Front overhang	-	-	34.2 in 868 mm
Rear overhang	-	-	38.5 in 977 mm
Clearance	5.5 in 140 mm	5.5 in 140 mm	5.4 in 138 mm
Front headroom	40.3 in 1024 mm	40.3 in 1024 mm	40.3 in 1023 mm
Rear headroom	37.7 in 958 mm	37.7 in 958 mm	37.8 in 961 mm
Front shoulder room	56.3 in 1430 mm	56.3 in 1430 mm	56.7 in 1441 mm
Rear shoulder room	54.0 in 1372 mm	54.0 in 1372 mm	54.2 in 1376 mm
Front hip room	53.4 in 1356 mm	53.4 in 1356 mm	52.9 in 1344 mm
Rear hip room	52.4 in 1331 mm	52.4 in 1331 mm	52.3 in 1328 mm
Front legroom	42.7 in 1085 mm	42.7 in 1085 mm	42.7 in 1084 mm
Rear legroom	35.2 in 894 mm	35.2 in 894 mm	34.5 in 877 mm
Passenger volume	2746.7 l 97.00 ft³ 2.75 m³	2746.7 l 97.00 ft³ 2.75 m³	-
Trunk volume	340.0 l 12.01 ft³ 0.34 m³	340.0 l 12.01 ft³ 0.34 m³	594.0 l 20.98 ft³ 0.59 m³
Maximum trunk volume	-	-	682.0 l 24.08 ft³ 0.68 m³
Secondary trunk volume	84.8 l 2.99 ft³ 0.08 m³	84.8 l 2.99 ft³ 0.08 m³	88.0 l 3.11 ft³ 0.09 m³
Curb weight	4071.94 lb 1847 kg	4250.51 lb 1928 kg	4019.03 lb 1823 kg
Payload	921.53 lb 418 kg	822.32 lb 373 kg	-
GVWR	4993.47 lb 2265 kg	5072.84 lb 2301 kg	4971.42 lb 2255 kg
Drag coefficient	0.23 Cd	0.23 Cd	0.23 Cd

Information about the model's electric motor and its performance

Manufacturer	Tesla	Tesla	Tesla
Model	3D5	3D1 or 3D6	DU Cat 2 3D7
Electric motor type	Switched Reluctance Motor (SRM)	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
Location of the motor	Rear	Rear	Rear
Voltage	320 V	320 V	320 V
Power	180 kW 241.4 hp 244.7 ps	211 kW 283.0 hp 286.9 ps	194 kW 260.2 hp 263.8 ps
Maximum power RPM	6000 rpm	-	5400 rpm
Torque	326 Nm 33.2 kgm 240.4 ft-lb	420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb	240 Nm 24.5 kgm 177.0 ft-lb
Regenerative braking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Additional information	A specific switched relucatance phase-permanent magnet motor with variable frequency drive and liquid cooling.	AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive A switch to hairpin windings on the motors - Drive Unit Cat 3 3D6 Mixed usage of old and new motors in 2021 with the same power - 3D1 and 3D6	AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive

Information about the model's second motor and its performance.

Manufacturer	Tesla	Tesla	-
Model	3D3	3D3	-
Motor type	AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM)	AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM)	-
Location	Front	Front	-
Voltage	320 V	320 V	-
Power	137 kW 183.7 hp 186.3 ps	137 kW 183.7 hp 186.3 ps	-
Maximum power RPM	6380 rpm	6380 rpm	-
Torque	219 Nm 22.3 kgm 161.5 ft-lb	219 Nm 22.3 kgm 161.5 ft-lb	-
Regenerative braking	Yes	Yes	-
Additional features	3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive	3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive	-

Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.

Total system power	317 kW 425.1 hp 431.0 ps	-	194 kW 260.2 hp 263.8 ps
Total system torque	545 Nm 55.6 kgm 402.0 ft-lb	-	-

Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.

Top speed	144.8 mph 233.0 km/h	162.2 mph 261.0 km/h	124.9 mph 201.0 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h	4.80 s	3.30 s	-
Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph	4.50 s	3.20 s	4.90 s

Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Driving range

EPA, CMB: 310.0 mi / 498.9 km

EPA, CMB: 315.0 mi / 507.0 km

EPA, CMB: 346.0 mi / 556.8 km
EPA, CMB: 363.0 mi / 584.2 km

Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Energy efficiency

EPA, CTY: 120 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 116 MPGe
EPA, HWY: 112 MPGe

EPA, CTY: 118 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi
EPA, CMB: 113 MPGe
EPA, HWY: 107 MPGe

EPA, CTY: 140 MPGe
EPA, CTY: 145 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 25 kWh/100 mi
EPA, CMB: 26 kWh/100 mi
EPA, CMB: 131 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 137 MPGe
EPA, HWY: 123 MPGe
EPA, HWY: 128 MPGe

Information about the energy class of the electric car.

Energy class

A+

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	11.8 m 38.71 ft	11.8 m 38.71 ft	11.7 m 38.39 ft
Lock-to-lock turns	2.05	2.05	2.14

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	All-wheel drive (AWD)	All-wheel drive (AWD)	Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
Axle ratio	9	9	9.03

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) Telescopic 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) Telescopic shock absorbers

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	12.6 in 320 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	Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into the rear calliper

Information about the rims available for this electric car.

Rims

8.5Jx18 ET40
8.5Jx19 ET40

9Jx20 ET34

8.5Jx18 ET38
8.5Jx19 ET38

Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.

Tyres

235/45R18
235/40R19

Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.

Battery capacity	77.8 kWh	82.1 kWh	77.8 kWh
Manufacturer	Tesla and Panasonic	Tesla and Panasonic	Tesla and Panasonic
Model	NCR21700A	NCR21700A	NCR21700A
Type	NCA	NCA	NCA
Cathode materials	Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO₂)	Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO₂)	Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO₂)
Anode materials	Graphite	Graphite	Graphite
Number of cells	4416	-	4416
Cell nominal voltage	3.6 V	3.6 V	3.6 V
Cell cutoff voltage	3 V	3 V	3 V
Number of modules	4	-	-
Battery voltage	360 V	360 V	360 V
Energy density	260 Wh/kg	260 Wh/kg	150 Wh/kg
Weight	1053.81 lb 478 kg	-	1058.22 lb 480 kg
Location	Under the floor, middle	Under the floor, middle	Under the floor, middle
Cooling	Liquid-based coolant circulation	Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump	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
Additional information	The battery is automatically cooled when at 48°C or above and heated when at -7.5°C or below. Battery code - BT37	The battery is automatically cooled when at 48°C or above and heated when at -7.5°C or below. Battery code - BT42 (Panasonic 2170L E3LD)	The battery is automatically cooled when at 48°C or above and heated when at -7.5°C or below. Battery code - BT37

Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.

Onboard charger/Charging port

NACS

Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.

Charging type

AC 1.44 kW
AC 5.76 kW
AC 11.5 kW
DC 250 kW

AC 11.5 kW
DC 250 kW

Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.

Charging time

DC 250 kW, 0:33
AC 11.5 kW, 7:00
AC 9.6 kW, 8:23
AC 1.44 kW, 55:55

AC 11.5 kW, 7:00

AC 11.5 kW, 5:39

A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.

Additional features

Air-filter (S)
Automatic keyless entry (S)
Center console (O)
Engine start button (S)
Metal roof (S)
Rear fold-down arm rest with cup holders (O)
Roof rack (O)
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 emergency braking (S)
Blind spot sensor (S)
Collision warning system
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)
Parallel and perendicular self-parking (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)
Rollover crash sensor (S)
Self-Driving Functionality (O)
Speed assist (O)
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)
Bluetooth (S)
Docking for two smartphones (O)
Dual-front USB ports (S)
Flash memory storage (S)
Homelink with auto open/close of garage door/gate (S)
Internet connectivity (S)
Maps and Navigation with real-time traffic updates (S)
Rear USB ports (O)
15 x speakers with premium audio (O)
Standard-definition back-up camera (S)
Voice recognition system (S)
Automatic dual-zone climate control (S)
Remote control air-conditioning (S)
Secondary ventilation controls (S)
Ventilation system (S)
12-way power heated front seats (O)
60/40 split-folding rear seats (S)
Child seat anchors (S)
Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S)
Heated rear seats (O)
Height adjustable front seatbelts (S)
Leatherette steering wheel (S)
Flush-mounted door handles (S)
Keyless NFC keycard (S)
Manual rear liftgate (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)
Tinted glass roof (O)
UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S)
Auto-dimming mirrors (O)
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror (S)
Power-folding and heated side mirrors (O)
Ambient interior lighting (O)
Auto high-beam headlights (S)
Cargo area light (S)
LED daytime running lights (S)
LED fog lamps (O)
LED headlights (S)
LED taillights (S)
Premium seating materials (O)

Air-filter (S)
Aluminium pedals (S)
Automatic keyless entry (S)
Carbon fiber spoiler (S)
Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S)
Engine start button (S)
Lowered suspension (S)
Performance Brakes (S)
Track Mode (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)
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)
Custom driver profiles (S)
Dual-front USB ports (S)
Flash memory storage (S)
In-car internet streaming music & media (S)
Internet browser (S)
Location aware automatic garage door opener (S)
Music and media over Bluetooth (S)
Premium audio - 14 speakers, 1 subwoofer, 2 amps and immersive sound (S)
Satellite-view maps with live traffic visualization and navigation (S)
Standard-definition back-up camera (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 front and rear heated 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)
Heated steering wheel (S)
Leatherette 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)
Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (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)

Additional information about this electric vehicle.

Additional information

MCU2
- Intel Atom A3950
- 14 nm
- 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU
- 4GB DDR4
- 64GB eMMC
- 187 GFlops processing power

2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD

2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD

2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD