Comparison between:
- 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD
- 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD
- 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD
- 2025 Tesla Model S
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD | 2025 Tesla Model S | |
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| Trim | Standard RWD | Performance AWD | Premium AWD | - |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2026 (MY26) | 2026 (MY26) | 2025 (MY25) |
| Market | North America | North America | North America | North America |
| Price | USD 36,990 (USA, Oct 2025) | USD 54,990 (USA, Oct 2025) | USD 47,490 (USA, Oct 2025) | USD 84,990 (USA, Aug 2025) USD 94,990 (USA, Aug 2025, Luxe Package) |
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 | Aluminium high-strength boron steel |
| Exterior colors | Diamond Black Stealth Gray Pearl White Multi-Coat | 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 Lunar Silver Frost Blue Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Ultra Red |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | Black Black and White | Black Black and White | Black Black and White Cream |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 185.8 in 4720 mm | 186.0 in 4724 mm | 185.8 in 4720 mm | 197.7 in 5021 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1848 mm | 72.8 in 1848 mm | 72.8 in 1848 mm | 77.3 in 1963 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2089 mm | 82.2 in 2089 mm | 82.2 in 2089 mm | 86.2 in 2189 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | 76.1 in 1933 mm | 76.1 in 1933 mm | 78.2 in 1987 mm |
| Height | 56.8 in 1442 mm | 56.7 in 1440 mm | 56.8 in 1442 mm | 56.3 in 1431 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 116.5 in 2960 mm |
| Front track | 62.4 in 1584 mm | 62.3 in 1582 mm | 62.4 in 1584 mm | 66.5 in 1690 mm |
| Rear track | 62.4 in 1584 mm | 61.4 in 1560 mm | 62.4 in 1584 mm | 66.5 in 1690 mm |
| Front overhang | 34.2 in 868 mm | 34.3 in 872 mm | 34.6 in 878 mm | 37.8 in 961 mm |
| Rear overhang | 38.5 in 977 mm | 38.5 in 977 mm | 38.5 in 977 mm | 43.3 in 1100 mm |
| Clearance | 5.4 in 138 mm | 5.0 in 128 mm | 5.4 in 138 mm | - |
| Minimum clearance | - | - | - | 4.6 in 117 mm |
| Maximum clearance | - | - | - | 6.2 in 158 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1023 mm | 40.3 in 1023 mm | 40.3 in 1023 mm | 39.7 in 1008 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.8 in 961 mm | 37.8 in 961 mm | 37.8 in 961 mm | 38.1 in 968 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.7 in 1441 mm | 56.7 in 1441 mm | 56.7 in 1441 mm | 58.4 in 1484 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.2 in 1376 mm | 54.2 in 1376 mm | 54.2 in 1376 mm | 55.1 in 1399 mm |
| Front hip room | 52.9 in 1344 mm | 52.9 in 1344 mm | 52.9 in 1344 mm | 54.8 in 1393 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.3 in 1328 mm | 52.3 in 1328 mm | 52.3 in 1328 mm | 10.9 in 278 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1084 mm | 42.7 in 1084 mm | 42.7 in 1084 mm | 42.4 in 1077 mm |
| Rear legroom | 34.5 in 877 mm | 34.5 in 877 mm | 34.5 in 877 mm | 35.5 in 901 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | - | - | 1119.0 l 39.52 ft3 1.12 m3 |
| Total volume | - | - | - | 1828.0 l 64.56 ft3 1.83 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 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 | 709.0 l 25.04 ft3 0.71 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 680.0 l 24.01 ft3 0.68 m3 | 682.0 l 24.08 ft3 0.68 m3 | 682.0 l 24.08 ft3 0.68 m3 | 1739.0 l 61.41 ft3 1.74 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 | 89.0 l 3.14 ft3 0.09 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3758.88 lb 1705 kg | 4080.76 lb 1851 kg | 4080.76 lb 1851 kg | 4605.46 lb 2089 kg |
| Payload | - | - | - | 906.1 lb 411 kg |
| GVWR | - | 5000.08 lb 2268 kg | 5000.08 lb 2268 kg | 5511.56 lb 2500 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.23 Cd | 0.23 Cd | 0.208 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Tesla | Tesla | Tesla |
| Model | - | 4D2 | 3D7 or 4D3 | - |
| 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 | - | 142 V | 320 V | - |
| Power | - | 265 kW 355.4 hp 360.3 ps | 194 kW 260.2 hp 263.8 ps | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | - | 5400 rpm | - |
| Torque | - | 459 Nm 46.8 kgm 338.5 ft-lb | 340 Nm 34.7 kgm 250.8 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | 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 | 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 | Tesla |
| Model | - | 3D3 | 3D3 | - |
| Motor type | - | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location | - | Front | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | 320 V | 320 V | - |
| Power | - | 137 kW 183.7 hp 186.3 ps | 137 kW 183.7 hp 186.3 ps | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 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 | 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 | 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 | - | 380 kW 509.6 hp 516.7 ps | 331 kW 443.9 hp 450.0 ps | 500 kW 670.5 hp 679.8 ps |
| Total system torque | - | - | 559 Nm 57.0 kgm 412.3 ft-lb | - |
| Additional information | - | Performance 4DU Track Mode V3 | - | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h | 161.6 mph 260.0 km/h | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h | 129.9 mph 209.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | - | 4.40 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.80 s | 2.90 s | 4.20 s | 3.10 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 303.0 mi / 487.6 km EPA, CMB: 321.0 mi / 516.6 km | EPA, CMB: 298.0 mi / 479.6 km | EPA, CMB: 346.0 mi / 556.8 km | EPA, CMB: 410.0 mi / 659.8 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | EPA, CTY: 113 MPGe EPA, CMB: 31 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 109 MPGe EPA, HWY: 104 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 133 MPGe EPA, CMB: 26 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 128 MPGe EPA, HWY: 122 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 132 MPGe EPA, CMB: 27 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 124 MPGe EPA, HWY: 116 MPGe |
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 | 11.7 m 38.39 ft | 11.7 m 38.39 ft | 11.7 m 38.39 ft | 12.3 m 40.35 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.14 | 2.14 | 2.14 | 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 | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.03 | 9.03 | 9.03 | 9.04 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | - | - | 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) Passive shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Electronic continuously variable 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) | Independent Adaptive Damper Double wishbone Air springs Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Passive shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Electronic continuously variable shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Frequency dependent shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Adaptive damper Air springs Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Additional information | - | Track Mode | - | - |
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 | 15.6 in 395 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.0 in 25 mm | 1.0 in 25 mm | 1.0 in 25 mm | 1.3 in 32 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 | 14.4 in 365 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.8 in 20 mm | 0.8 in 20 mm | 0.8 in 20 mm | 1.1 in 28 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 | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx18 ET38 8.5Jx19 ET38 | 9Jx20 ET34 10Jx20 ET45 | 8.5Jx18 ET38 8.5Jx19 ET38 | 9.5Jx19 ET40 10.5Jx19 ET45 9.5Jx21 ET40 10.5Jx21 ET45 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/45R18 235/40R19 | 235/35R20 275/39R20 | 235/45R18 235/40R19 | 255/45R19 285/40R19 265/35R21 295/30R21 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | - | 82.1 kWh | 82.1 kWh | 100 kWh |
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla and Panasonic | Tesla and Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | - | BT42 (NCR21700A) | BT42 (NCR21700A) | NCR18650A |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCA | NCA | NCA |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) |
| Number of cells | - | - | - | 8256 |
| Battery cell format | - | Cylindrical 21700 (21 x 70 mm) | Cylindrical 21700 (21 x 70 mm) | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.6 V | 3.6 V | 3.6 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | - | 4.2 V | 4.2 V | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | - | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Number of modules | - | - | - | 16 |
| Battery voltage | - | 360 V | 360 V | 407 V |
| Energy density | - | 260 Wh/kg | 260 Wh/kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation | 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 |
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 | NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 225 kW | AC 11.5 kW DC 250 kW | AC 11.5 kW DC 250 kW | AC 11.5 kW DC 150 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 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 | Traffic-aware cruise control (S) 15.4” first-row touchscreen (S) Mobile, Wi-Fi, UWB, Bluetooth connectivity (S) 7 x speakers (S) Second-row manual-adjust air vents (S) First-row heated seats (S) Manual-adjust steering wheel (S) Manual-adjust side-view mirrors (S) Textile decor (S) Vegan leather with textile inserts (S) | Autosteer (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) 15 x speakers (S) 2 x subwoofers (S) Second-row touchscreen-adjust air vents (S) First-row heated and ventilated sport seats with power tilt and thigh extension (S) Second-row heated seats (S) Power-adjust steering wheel (S) Power-adjust and auto-dimming side-view mirrors (S) Customizable wraparound ambient lighting (S) Microsuede and carbon fiber decor (S) Perforated vegan leather (S) | Autosteer (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) 15 x speakers (S) 1 x subwoofer (S) Second-row touchscreen-adjust air vents (S) First-row heated and ventilated seats (S) Second-row heated seats (S) Power-adjust steering wheel (S) Power-adjust and auto-dimming side-view mirrors (S) Customizable wraparound ambient lighting (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. | 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. | New for 2025+ - Improved Active Noise Cancellation - Front fascia camera - Dynamic ambient lighting with animations - Matte front logo |
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