Comparison between:
- 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
- 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | |
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| Model alias | Highland Model 3 LR AWD | - |
| Trim | Long Range AWD | Standard RWD |
| Model year | 2025 (MY25) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | North America | North America |
| Price | - | USD 36,990 (USA, Oct 2025) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Materials | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Diamond Black Stealth Gray Ultra Red Pearl White Multi-Coat Deep Blue Metallic Quicksilver | Diamond Black Stealth Gray Pearl White Multi-Coat |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 185.8 in 4720 mm | 185.8 in 4720 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1848 mm | 72.8 in 1848 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2089 mm | 82.2 in 2089 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | 76.1 in 1933 mm |
| Height | 56.8 in 1442 mm | 56.8 in 1442 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm |
| Front track | 62.4 in 1584 mm | 62.4 in 1584 mm |
| Rear track | 62.4 in 1584 mm | 62.4 in 1584 mm |
| Front overhang | 34.6 in 878 mm | 34.2 in 868 mm |
| Rear overhang | 38.5 in 977 mm | 38.5 in 977 mm |
| Clearance | 5.4 in 138 mm | 5.4 in 138 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1023 mm | 40.3 in 1023 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.8 in 961 mm | 37.8 in 961 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.7 in 1441 mm | 56.7 in 1441 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.2 in 1376 mm | 54.2 in 1376 mm |
| Front hip room | 52.9 in 1344 mm | 52.9 in 1344 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.3 in 1328 mm | 52.3 in 1328 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1084 mm | 42.7 in 1084 mm |
| Rear legroom | 34.5 in 877 mm | 34.5 in 877 mm |
| Trunk volume | 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 | 680.0 l 24.01 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 |
| Curb weight | 4080.76 lb 1851 kg | 3758.88 lb 1705 kg |
| GVWR | 5000.08 lb 2268 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.23 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Tesla |
| Model | 3D7 or 4D3 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 320 V | - |
| Power | 194 kW 260.2 hp 263.8 ps | - |
| Maximum power RPM | 5400 rpm | - |
| Torque | 340 Nm 34.7 kgm 250.8 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | 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 | - |
| Model | 3D3 | - |
| Motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | - |
| Location | Front | - |
| Voltage | 320 V | - |
| Power | 137 kW 183.7 hp 186.3 ps | - |
| Maximum power RPM | 6380 rpm | - |
| Torque | 219 Nm 22.3 kgm 161.5 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - |
| Additional features | 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.
| Total system power | 331 kW 443.9 hp 450.0 ps | - |
| Total system torque | 559 Nm 57.0 kgm 412.3 ft-lb | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.40 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.20 s | 5.80 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 1.2 mi / 2.0 km | EPA: 1.2 mi / 2.0 km EPA: 1.2 mi / 2.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 133 MPGe EPA, CMB: 26 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 128 MPGe EPA, HWY: 122 MPGe | - |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | 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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.7 m 38.39 ft | 11.7 m 38.39 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 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 |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 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) Passive 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) Passive shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 12.6 in 320 mm | 12.6 in 320 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.0 in 25 mm | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.2 in 335 mm | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 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 |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx18 ET38 8.5Jx19 ET38 | 8.5Jx18 ET38 8.5Jx19 ET38 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/45R18 235/40R19 | 235/45R18 235/40R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 82.1 kWh | - |
| Manufacturer | Tesla and Panasonic | - |
| Model | NCR21700A | - |
| Type | NCA | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | - |
| Anode materials | Graphite | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | - |
| Cell cutoff voltage | 3 V | - |
| Battery voltage | 360 V | - |
| Energy density | 260 Wh/kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | USA battery code - BT42 (Panasonic 2170L (E3LD)) | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | 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 kW DC 225 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 | - |
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) |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD |