Comparison between:
- 2020 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
- 2020 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD
- 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD

Brand, model, trim, price

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

2020 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD2020 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD
2020 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD2020 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD
Model aliasModel 3 LR AWDModel 3 S+
Model 3 SR+
Model 3 SR Plus
Model 3 SR+
TrimLong Range AWDStandard Range Plus RWDStandard Range Plus RWD
Model year202020202021
MarketNorth America, EuropeNorth America, EuropeNorth America, Europe
PriceUSD 46,990 (USA, May 2020)
GBP 47,700 (UK, Nov 2019)
EUR 52,390 (DE, Nov 2019)
AUD 95,495 (AU, Nov 2019)
CNY 439,900 (China, Nov 2019)
USD 37,990 (USA, May 2020)
GBP 38,500 (UK, Nov 2019)
EUR 44,390 (DE, Nov 2019)
AUD 72,896 (AU, Nov 2019)
CNY 363,900 (China, Nov 2019)
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Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.

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

Body styleSedanSedanSedan
MaterialsMild 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 colorsSolid Black
Midnight Silver Metallic
Red Multi-Coat
Pearl White Multi Coat
Deep Blue Metallic
Solid Black
Midnight Silver Metallic
Red Multi-Coat
Pearl White Multi Coat
Deep Blue Metallic
Solid Black
Midnight Silver Metallic
Red Multi-Coat
Pearl White Multi Coat
Deep Blue Metallic
Interior colorsBlack
Black and White
Black
Black and White
Black
Black and White
Number of doors444
Number of seats555
Length184.8 in
4694 mm
184.8 in
4694 mm
184.8 in
4694 mm
Width72.8 in
1849 mm
72.8 in
1849 mm
72.8 in
1849 mm
Width with mirrors82.2 in
2088 mm
82.2 in
2088 mm
82.2 in
2088 mm
Width with folded mirrors76.1 in
1933 mm
76.1 in
1933 mm
76.1 in
1933 mm
Height56.8 in
1443 mm
56.8 in
1443 mm
56.8 in
1443 mm
Wheelbase113.2 in
2875 mm
113.2 in
2875 mm
113.2 in
2875 mm
Front track62.2 in
1580 mm
62.2 in
1580 mm
62.2 in
1580 mm
Rear track62.2 in
1580 mm
62.2 in
1580 mm
62.2 in
1580 mm
Clearance5.5 in
140 mm
5.5 in
140 mm
5.5 in
140 mm
Front headroom40.3 in
1024 mm
40.3 in
1024 mm
40.3 in
1024 mm
Rear headroom37.7 in
958 mm
37.7 in
958 mm
37.7 in
958 mm
Front shoulder room56.3 in
1430 mm
56.3 in
1430 mm
56.3 in
1430 mm
Rear shoulder room54.0 in
1372 mm
54.0 in
1372 mm
54.0 in
1372 mm
Front hip room53.4 in
1356 mm
53.4 in
1356 mm
53.4 in
1356 mm
Rear hip room52.4 in
1331 mm
52.4 in
1331 mm
52.4 in
1331 mm
Front legroom42.7 in
1085 mm
42.7 in
1085 mm
42.7 in
1085 mm
Rear legroom35.2 in
894 mm
35.2 in
894 mm
35.2 in
894 mm
Passenger volume2746.7 l
97.00 ft3
2.75 m3
2746.7 l
97.00 ft3
2.75 m3
2746.7 l
97.00 ft3
2.75 m3
Trunk volume340.0 l
12.01 ft3
0.34 m3
340.0 l
12.01 ft3
0.34 m3
340.0 l
12.01 ft3
0.34 m3
Secondary trunk volume84.8 l
2.99 ft3
0.08 m3
84.8 l
2.99 ft3
0.08 m3
84.8 l
2.99 ft3
0.08 m3
Curb weight4250.51 lb
1928 kg
3648.65 lb
1655 kg
3648.65 lb
1655 kg
Payload822.32 lb
373 kg
892.87 lb
405 kg
892.87 lb
405 kg
GVWR5072.84 lb
2301 kg
4541.52 lb
2060 kg
4541.52 lb
2060 kg
Drag coefficient0.23 Cd0.23 Cd0.23 Cd

Electric motor

Information about the model's electric motor and its performance

ManufacturerTeslaTeslaTesla
ModelDU Cat 1 3D5DU Cat 1 3D1DU Cat 1 3D1
Electric motor typePermanent magnet synchronousPermanent magnet synchronousPermanent magnet synchronous
Location of the motorRearRearRear
Voltage335 V350 V350 V
Power208 kW
278.9 hp
282.8 ps
239 kW
320.5 hp
324.9 ps
239 kW
320.5 hp
324.9 ps
Maximum power RPM6700 rpm5525 rpm5525 rpm
Torque330 Nm
33.7 kgm
243.4 ft-lb
420 Nm
42.8 kgm
309.8 ft-lb
420 Nm
42.8 kgm
309.8 ft-lb
Maximum torque RPM325 - 5500 rpm325 - 5200 rpm325 - 5200 rpm
Regenerative brakingYesYesYes
Additional informationAC 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
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

Second electric motor

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

ManufacturerTesla--
Model3D3--
Motor typeAC induction/asynchronous--
LocationFront--
Power158 kW
211.9 hp
214.8 ps
--
Maximum power RPM8275 rpm--
Torque163 Nm
16.6 kgm
120.2 ft-lb
--
Maximum torque RPM125 - 6375 rpm--
Regenerative brakingYes--
Additional features3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor
Liquid cooled
with variable frequency drive
--

Performance

Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.

Top speed145.0 mph
233.3 km/h
139.8 mph
225.0 km/h
139.8 mph
225.0 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h4.60 s5.60 s5.60 s
Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph4.40 s5.30 s5.30 s

Driving range

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

Driving rangeNEDC: 385.3 mi / 620.0 km
EPA: 322.0 mi / 518.2 km
WLTP: 348.0 mi / 560.0 km
NEDC: 285.8 mi / 460.0 km
EPA: 250.0 mi / 402.3 km
WLTP: 254.1 mi / 409.0 km
NEDC: 290.8 mi / 468.0 km
EPA: 263.1 mi / 423.4 km
WLTP: 267.2 mi / 430.0 km

Energy efficiency

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

Energy efficiencyEPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi
EPA, HWY: 116 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 121 MPGe
EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 24 kWh/100 mi
EPA, HWY: 132 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 141 MPGe
EPA, CTY: 148 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 24 kWh/100 mi
EPA, HWY: 133 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 142 MPGe
EPA, CTY: 150 MPGe

Energy class

Information about the energy class of the electric car.

Energy classAAA+

Steering

Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.

Type of steering mechanismRack and pinionRack and pinionRack and pinion
Type of power steeringElectronicElectronicElectronic
Turning circle11.8 m
38.71 ft
11.8 m
38.71 ft
11.6 m
38.06 ft
Lock-to-lock turns2.052.052

Transmission

Information about the transmission of the model.

Type of transmissionAutomatic single-speed reduction gearAutomatic single-speed reduction gearAutomatic single-speed reduction gear
DrivetrainAll-wheel drive (AWD)Rear-wheel drive (RWD)Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
Axle ratio999

Suspension

Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.

Front suspensionIndependent
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 suspensionIndependent
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

Brakes

Information about the brake system used on this model.

Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discs
Additional informationRotor diameter front / rear - 320 / 335 mm
Brake pad thickness front / rear - 10 / 9 mm
Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into rear calliper
Rotor diameter front / rear - 320 / 335 mm
Brake pad thickness front / rear - 10 / 9 mm
Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into rear calliper
Rotor diameter front / rear - 320 / 335 mm
Brake pad thickness front / rear - 10 / 9 mm
Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into rear calliper

Rims

Information about the rims available for this electric car.

Rims8.5Jx18 ET40
8.5Jx19 ET40
8.5Jx18 ET40
8.5Jx19 ET40
8.5Jx18 ET40
8.5Jx19 ET40

Tyres

Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.

Tyres235/45R18
235/40R19
235/40R19
235/45R18
235/40R19
235/45R18

Battery

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

ManufacturerTesla and PanasonicTesla and PanasonicTesla and Panasonic, CATL
ModelNCR21700ANCR21700ANCA, LFP
Type of rechargeable batteryLithium-IonLithium-IonLithium-Ion
Battery capacity77.8 kWh52.4 kWh55.4 kWh
Number of cells44162976-
Number of modules-4-
Voltage360 V360 V-
Energy density260 Wh/kg144 Wh/kg-
Weight1053.81 lb
478 kg
833.35 lb
378 kg
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LocationUnder the floor, middleUnder the floor, middleUnder the floor, middle
CoolingWater-based coolant circulationWater-based coolant circulationWater-based coolant circulation
Heat pipe
Minimum ambient temperature-30 °C
-22 °F
-30 °C
-22 °F
-30 °C
-22 °F
Maximum ambient temperature60 °C
140 °F
60 °C
140 °F
60 °C
140 °F
Additional informationThe 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.
2976 cells with 31 cells per brick.
A total of 4 modules - 2 with 23 bricks and 2 with 25 bricks.
USA battery code - BT35 (Panasonic 2170C NCA)
European battery code - BTF0 (CATL Prismatic LFP) with 55.1 kWh in Q4 only
Right-hand drive models battery code - BT35 (Panasonic 2170C) with 52.4 kWh capacity
USA battery code - BT41 (Panasonic 2170L) with 55.4 kWh capacity
European battery code - BTF0 (CATL Prismatic LFP) and BT41 (Panasonic 2170L)

Charging type

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

Charging typeWall Connector, 11.5 kWWall Connector, 11.5 kWWall Connector, 11.5 kW

Onboard charger/Charging port

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

Onboard charger/Charging portOnboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW
Onboard charger, Tesla, 11.5 kW
Onboard charger, Tesla, 7.7 kW
Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW
Onboard charger, Tesla, 7.7 kW
Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW

Charging time

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

Charging timeWall Connector, 7:00Wall Connector, 5:39Wall Connector, 5:39

Additional features

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

Additional featuresAir-filter (S)
Automatic keyless entry (S)
Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S)
Engine start button (S)
Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (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)
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)
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)
Air-filter (S)
Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S)
Engine start button (S)
Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (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)
Self-Driving Functionality (O)
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)
Automatic keyless entry (S)
Custom driver profiles (S)
Dual-front USB ports (S)
Flash memory storage (S)
Music and media over Bluetooth (S)
Standard maps and navigation (S)
Standard-definition back-up camera (S)
Upgraded audio-immersive sound (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 heated front 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)
Manually adjusted 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)
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)
Air-filter (S)
Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S)
Engine start button (S)
Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (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)
Self-Driving Functionality (O)
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)
Automatic keyless entry (S)
Custom driver profiles (S)
Dual-front USB ports (S)
Flash memory storage (S)
Music and media over Bluetooth (S)
Standard maps and navigation (S)
Standard-definition back-up camera (S)
Upgraded audio-immersive sound (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 heated front 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)
Manually adjusted 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)
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

Additional information about this electric vehicle.

Additional informationMCU2
- Intel Atom A3950
- 14 nm
- 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU
- 4GB DDR4
- 64GB eMMC
- 187 GFlops processing power
MCU2
- Intel Atom A3950
- 14 nm
- 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU
- 4GB DDR4
- 64GB eMMC
- 187 GFlops processing power
MCU2
- Intel Atom A3950
- 14 nm
- 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU
- 4GB DDR4
- 64GB eMMC
- 187 GFlops processing power
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