Comparison between:
- 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD
- 2022 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD
- 2024 Tesla Model X Plaid
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 2022 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 2024 Tesla Model X Plaid | |
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| Model alias | Highland | - | - |
| Trim | Performance AWD | Performance AWD | Plaid |
| Model year | 2025 (MY25) | 2022 (MY22) | 2024 (MY24) |
| 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 | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | 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 | Extruded aluminium with boron steel |
| Exterior colors | Diamond Black Stealth Gray Ultra Red Pearl White Multi-Coat Deep Blue Metallic Quicksilver | Deep Blue Metallic Midnight Silver Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat Solid Black Midnight Cherry Red (Europe and the Middle East) Quicksilver (Europe and the Middle East) | 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 | Black Black and White Carbon Fiber Décor |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 / 7 | 5 / 6 / 7 |
| Length | 186.0 in 4724 mm | 187.0 in 4751 mm | 199.1 in 5057 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1848 mm | 75.6 in 1921 mm | 78.7 in 1999 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2089 mm | 83.8 in 2129 mm | 89.4 in 2271 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | 77.9 in 1978 mm | 81.6 in 2073 mm |
| Height | 56.7 in 1440 mm | 63.9 in 1624 mm | 66.1 in 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 113.8 in 2890 mm | 116.7 in 2965 mm |
| Front track | 62.3 in 1582 mm | 64.8 in 1646 mm | 67.1 in 1705 mm |
| Rear track | 61.4 in 1560 mm | 64.2 in 1630 mm | 67.3 in 1710 mm |
| Front overhang | 34.3 in 872 mm | - | 38.9 in 988 mm |
| Rear overhang | 38.5 in 977 mm | - | 43.5 in 1104 mm |
| Clearance | 5.0 in 128 mm | 6.2 in 157 mm | - |
| Minimum clearance | - | - | 5.7 in 146 mm |
| Maximum clearance | - | - | 8.1 in 206 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1023 mm | 41.0 in 1041 mm | 41.7 in 1059 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.8 in 961 mm | 39.4 in 1001 mm | 41.0 in 1042 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.7 in 1441 mm | 56.4 in 1432 mm | 60.7 in 1543 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.2 in 1376 mm | 54.1 in 1373 mm | 56.9 in 1446 mm |
| Front hip room | 52.9 in 1344 mm | 53.8 in 1367 mm | 55.7 in 1414 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.3 in 1328 mm | 50.6 in 1286 mm | 58.9 in 1496 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1084 mm | 41.9 in 1063 mm | 41.2 in 1046 mm |
| Rear legroom | 34.5 in 877 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm | 38.7 in 983 mm |
| Total volume | - | - | 2593.0 l 91.57 ft3 2.59 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 594.0 l 20.98 ft3 0.59 m3 | 854.0 l 30.16 ft3 0.85 m3 | 425.0 l 15.01 ft3 0.42 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 682.0 l 24.08 ft3 0.68 m3 | 2041.0 l 72.08 ft3 2.04 m3 | 2410.0 l 85.11 ft3 2.41 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 88.0 l 3.11 ft3 0.09 m3 | 117.0 l 4.13 ft3 0.12 m3 | 183.0 l 6.46 ft3 0.18 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4080.76 lb 1851 kg | 4398.22 lb 1995 kg | 5441.01 lb 2468 kg |
| Payload | - | - | 1283.09 lb 582 kg |
| GVWR | 5000.08 lb 2268 kg | 5712.18 lb 2591 kg | 6724.1 lb 3050 kg |
| Towing capacity | - | - | 3999.19 lb 1814 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.23 Cd | 0.24 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Interior dimensions and volume shown are for Model Y with 5 seats | The cargo and rear trunk volumes apply for 5-seat vehicles |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Tesla | Tesla |
| Model | 4D2 | 3D1 | - |
| 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 | 142 V | 320 V | - |
| Power | 265 kW 355.4 hp 360.3 ps | 202 kW 270.9 hp 274.6 ps | 500 kW 670.5 hp 679.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 5000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 459 Nm 46.8 kgm 338.5 ft-lb | 404 Nm 41.2 kgm 298.0 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 | Dual rear AC Permanent Magnet Synchronous Reluctance Motors Carbon-fiber-wrapped rotor |
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 | - | - |
| 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 | Single front AC Permanent Magnet Synchronous Reluctance Motor Carbon-fiber-wrapped rotor |
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 | - | 750 kW 1005.8 hp 1019.7 ps |
| Additional information | Performance 4DU Track Mode V3 | - | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 161.6 mph 260.0 km/h | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h | 162.8 mph 262.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 3.70 s | 2.80 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 2.90 s | 3.50 s | 2.50 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 298.0 mi / 479.6 km | EPA, CMB: 303.0 mi / 487.6 km WLTP, CMB: 319.4 mi / 514.0 km | EPA, CMB: 300.0 mi / 482.8 km EPA, CMB: 326.0 mi / 524.6 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: 115 MPGe EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 111 MPGe EPA, HWY: 106 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 17.3 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 94 MPGe EPA, CTY: 102 MPGe EPA, CMB: 35 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 37 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 90 MPGe EPA, CMB: 98 MPGe EPA, HWY: 86 MPGe EPA, HWY: 93 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 | 12.1 m 39.70 ft | 12.3 m 40.35 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.14 | 2 | 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 | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.03 | 9.1 | 7.56 |
| 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) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Lower suspension Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Double wishbone Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Optional Smart Air Suspension with fully-adaptive damping |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Lower suspension Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Optional Smart Air Suspension with fully-adaptive damping |
| Additional information | All-new adaptive suspension | - | - |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 14.0 in 355 mm | 14.0 in 355 mm | 15.6 in 395 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.0 in 25 mm | 1.1 in 27 mm | 1.3 in 32 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.2 in 335 mm | 13.2 in 335 mm | 14.4 in 365 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.8 in 20 mm | 0.9 in 22 mm | 1.1 in 28 mm |
| Additional information | High-performance brake with red callipers | Performance brakes | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 9Jx20 ET34 10Jx20 ET45 | 9.5Jx21 ET40 10.5Jx21 ET48 | 9Jx20 ET40 10Jx20 ET35 9Jx22 ET40 10Jx22 ET35 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/35R20 275/39R20 | 255/35R21 275/35R21 | 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 | 82.1 kWh | 82.1 kWh | 99 kWh |
| Manufacturer | Tesla and Panasonic | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | BT42 (NCR21700A) | BT42 (NCR21700A) | NCR18650A |
| Type | 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 | - | - | 7920 |
| 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 | - | - | 5 |
| Battery voltage | 360 V | 360 V | 407 V |
| Energy density | 260 Wh/kg | 260 Wh/kg | 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 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 |
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 250 kW | AC 11.5 kW DC 250 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 250 kW, 0:22 AC 11.5 kW, 7:00 | 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 | - | Aluminium alloy pedal (S) Tow hitch (O) 360-degree parking camera (O) Advanced collision avoidance (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) BLIS with steer assist (S) Collapsable steering column (S) Collision avoidance braking and steering (S) Cross traffic alert (S) Driver alert (S) Driver assist (S) Driver knee airbag (S) Dual-stage driver airbag (S) Dual-stage passenger airbag with active ventilation (S) Energy-absorbin interior (S) Evasive manoeuvre assist (S) Far side airbags (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (S) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front seat belts with electrical pre-cash tensioner (S) Front seat belts with pretensioners and 2-step load limiters (S) High-Speed autosteer (S) Inflatable curtains (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (S) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Outer rear seats with pretensioners and 2-step load limiters (S) Pilot Assist (S) Rear collision warning/mitigation (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (S) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Road sign info (S) Side airbags (S) Side impact protection (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (S) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (S) Whiplash injury protection (S) 15-inch touch dispaly (S) 2 x amps (S) Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S) In-car internet streaming music & media (S) Location aware automatic garage door opener (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Satellite-view maps with live traffic visualization and navigation (S) 14 x speakers (S) 1 x subwoofer (S) 12-way power adjustable front and rear seats (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Three independently folding 2nd row seats (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Carbon fiber spoiler (S) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors (S) LED fog lamps (S) | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | The electric motor specifications are listed according to the 2022 MY Owner's Manual, where the minimum power is listed. Higher 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, and software tuning, among others. Rarely MCU2 with Intel Atom in the USA 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 | - |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 2022 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 2024 Tesla Model X Plaid |