Comparison between:
- 2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD EU
- 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD EU
- 2025 Tesla Model 3 RWD EU
- 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD EU
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD EU | 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD EU | 2025 Tesla Model 3 RWD EU | 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD EU | |
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| Model alias | - | Highland | Highland Model 3 SR Plus Model 3 SR+ Model Standard Range Plus | Highland Model 3 LR RWD |
| Trim | Performance AWD EU | Performance AWD EU | RWD EU | Long Range RWD EU |
| Model year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2025 |
| Market | Europe | Europe | Europe | Europe |
| Price | - | - | GBP 39,990 (UK, Aug 2025) EUR 39,990 (DE, Aug 2025) | GBP 44,990 (UK, Aug 2025) EUR 44,990 (DE, Aug 2025) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | 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 | 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 | Diamond Black Stealth Gray Ultra Red Pearl White Multi-Coat Deep Blue Metallic Quicksilver | 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 | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 184.8 in 4694 mm | 186.0 in 4724 mm | 185.8 in 4720 mm | 185.8 in 4720 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1849 mm | 72.8 in 1848 mm | 72.8 in 1848 mm | 72.8 in 1848 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2088 mm | 82.2 in 2089 mm | 82.2 in 2089 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 | 76.1 in 1933 mm |
| Height | 56.8 in 1443 mm | 56.7 in 1440 mm | 56.8 in 1442 mm | 56.8 in 1442 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm |
| Front track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 62.3 in 1582 mm | 62.4 in 1584 mm | 62.4 in 1584 mm |
| Rear track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 61.4 in 1560 mm | 62.4 in 1584 mm | 62.4 in 1584 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 34.3 in 872 mm | 34.2 in 868 mm | 34.2 in 868 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 38.5 in 977 mm | 38.5 in 977 mm | 38.5 in 977 mm |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | 5.0 in 128 mm | 5.4 in 138 mm | 5.4 in 138 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 40.3 in 1023 mm | 40.3 in 1023 mm | 40.3 in 1023 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 958 mm | 37.8 in 961 mm | 37.8 in 961 mm | 37.8 in 961 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 56.7 in 1441 mm | 56.7 in 1441 mm | 56.7 in 1441 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.0 in 1372 mm | 54.2 in 1376 mm | 54.2 in 1376 mm | 54.2 in 1376 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.4 in 1356 mm | 52.9 in 1344 mm | 52.9 in 1344 mm | 52.9 in 1344 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.4 in 1331 mm | 52.3 in 1328 mm | 52.3 in 1328 mm | 52.3 in 1328 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 42.7 in 1084 mm | 42.7 in 1084 mm | 42.7 in 1084 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in 894 mm | 34.5 in 877 mm | 34.5 in 877 mm | 34.5 in 877 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 | - | - | - |
| Trunk volume | 561.0 l 19.81 ft3 0.56 m3 | 594.0 l 20.98 ft3 0.59 m3 | 594.0 l 20.98 ft3 0.59 m3 | 594.0 l 20.98 ft3 0.59 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 682.0 l 24.08 ft3 0.68 m3 | 682.0 l 24.08 ft3 0.68 m3 | 682.0 l 24.08 ft3 0.68 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 88.0 l 3.11 ft3 0.09 m3 | 88.0 l 3.11 ft3 0.09 m3 | 88.0 l 3.11 ft3 0.09 m3 | 88.0 l 3.11 ft3 0.09 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4047.69 lb 1836 kg | 4080.76 lb 1851 kg | 3880.14 lb 1760 kg | 4019.03 lb 1823 kg |
| GVWR | 5072.84 lb 2301 kg | 5000.08 lb 2268 kg | 4832.53 lb 2192 kg | 4971.42 lb 2255 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.23 Cd | 0.23 Cd | 0.23 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Tesla | Tesla | Tesla |
| Model | DU Cat 3 3D6 | 4D2 | 3D7 or 4D3 | DU Cat 2 3D7 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 335 V | - | 335 V | 320 V |
| Power | 235 kW 315.1 hp 319.5 ps | 303 kW 406.3 hp 412.0 ps | 208 kW 278.9 hp 282.8 ps | 208 kW 278.9 hp 282.8 ps |
| Torque | 450 Nm 45.9 kgm 331.9 ft-lb | - | - | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive 3D6 is the code for the new hairpin motor | 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 |
Second electric motor
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 | 335 V | 335 V | - | - |
| Power | 158 kW 211.9 hp 214.8 ps | 158 kW 211.9 hp 214.8 ps | - | - |
| Maximum power RPM | 6622 rpm | - | - | - |
| Torque | 240 Nm 24.5 kgm 177.0 ft-lb | - | - | - |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 6200 rpm | - | - | - |
| 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 | - | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Additional information | - | Performance 4DU Track Mode V3 | - | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 162.2 mph 261.0 km/h | 161.6 mph 260.0 km/h | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 3.30 s | 3.10 s | 6.10 s | 5.10 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 3.10 s | 2.90 s | 5.80 s | 4.90 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CMB: 339.9 mi / 547.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 328.0 mi / 527.9 km | WLTP, CMB: 323.0 mi / 519.8 km | WLTP, CMB: 398.0 mi / 640.5 km WLTP, CMB: 436.0 mi / 701.7 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 16.5 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 16.7 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 13.2 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CTY: 13.6 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+ | 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.8 m 38.71 ft | 11.7 m 38.39 ft | 11.7 m 38.39 ft | 11.7 m 38.39 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.05 | 2.14 | 2.14 | 2.14 |
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 | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9 | 9.03 | 9.03 | 9.03 |
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) 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 | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers |
| Additional information | - | All-new adaptive suspension | - | - |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 12.6 in 320 mm | 14.0 in 355 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 | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | 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 | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.8 in 20 mm | 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 | High-performance brake with red callipers | Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into the rear calliper | Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into the rear calliper |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 9Jx20 ET34 | 9Jx20 ET34 10Jx20 ET45 | 8.5Jx18 ET38 8.5Jx19 ET38 | 8.5Jx18 ET38 8.5Jx19 ET38 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | - | 235/35R20 275/39R20 | 235/45R18 235/40R19 | 235/45R18 235/40R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 79 kWh | 79 kWh | 62 kWh | 79 kWh |
| Manufacturer | LG Energy Solution | LG Energy Solution | CATL | LG Energy Solution |
| Model | BT43 (LG Chem 2170L) | BT43 (LG Chem 2170L) | BTF0 | BT43 (LG Chem 2170L) |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | NCM (NMC) | LFP | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Anode materials | Graphite | Graphite | Graphite | Graphite |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | 3.6 V | 3.2 V | 3.6 V |
| Cell cutoff voltage | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2 V | 2.5 V |
| Battery voltage | 360 V | 360 V | 345 V | 360 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | 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 | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | 60 °C 140 °F | 60 °C 140 °F | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | - | - | Cell type - prismatic | The battery is automatically cooled when at 48°C or above and heated when at -7.5°C or below. |
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 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11.5 kW DC 250 kW | AC 11.5 kW DC 250 kW | AC 11.5 kW DC 170 kW | AC 11.5 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 250 kW, 0:22 AC 11.5 kW, 7:00 | DC 250 kW, 0:22 AC 11.5 kW, 7:00 | DC 170 kW, 0:22 AC 11.5 kW, 5:39 | AC 11.5 kW, 5:39 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 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) 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) Sentry mode (S) Side cameras when in reverse (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (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 - 13 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) Wiper defroster (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 Matrix headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Premium seat material and trim (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. 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 | 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. | 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. |
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