2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD - Specifications and price
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| Brand The name of the manufacturer. | Tesla |
| Model The model name of the electric car. | Model 3 |
| Trim The code/name that denotes the level of equipment of the EV including exterior and interior features, battery packs, electric motors, etc. | Standard RWD |
| Model year The year for which the model is announced by the manufacturer. Most often it does not completely coincide with the calendar year in which the model is available on the market. | 2026 |
| Market Markets in which this electric vehicle is available. | North America |
| Price Current MSRP of the model (before incentives) depending on the market. | 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 The body style of the model as defined by the number of doors and roof treatment. | Sedan |
| Materials Materials used in the vehicle's body construction. | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors Available exterior colors for the model as specified by the manufacturer. | Diamond Black Stealth Gray Pearl White Multi-Coat |
| Interior colors Available interior colors for the model as specified by the manufacturer. | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors Number of doors for passengers. Depending on the body style, the doors can be two, four, etc. | 4 |
| Number of seats Number of seats inclduing the driver and passenger ones. Depending on the model, the seats can be five, six, seven or other. | 5 |
| Length The distance from the frontmost to the rearmost point of the electric vehicle. | 185.8 in (inches) 4720 mm (millimeters) |
| Width The width of the vehicle without mirrors. | 72.8 in (inches) 1848 mm (millimeters) |
| Width with mirrors The width of the vehicle with unfolded mirrors included. | 82.2 in (inches) 2089 mm (millimeters) |
| Width with folded mirrors The width of the vehicle with folded mirrors included. | 76.1 in (inches) 1933 mm (millimeters) |
| Height The distance from the ground to the top of the electric car. | 56.8 in (inches) 1442 mm (millimeters) |
| Wheelbase The distance between the centers of the front and rear axle. | 113.2 in (inches) 2875 mm (millimeters) |
| Front track The distance between the centers (centerline) of the two wheels on the front axle. | 62.4 in (inches) 1584 mm (millimeters) |
| Rear track The distance between the centers (centerline) of the two wheels on the rear axle. | 62.4 in (inches) 1584 mm (millimeters) |
| Front overhang The distance from the foremost point of the vehicle to the middle of the front axle. In other words, this is the length that extends to the front of the wheelbase. Combined with the rear overhang and the wheelbase, this gives the total length of the vehicle. | 34.2 in (inches) 868 mm (millimeters) |
| Rear overhang The distance from the middle of the rear axle to the rearmost point of the vehicle. In other words, this is the length that extends to the rear of the wheelbase. Combined with the front overhang and the wheelbase, this gives the total length of the vehicle. | 38.5 in (inches) 977 mm (millimeters) |
| Clearance The distance from the ground to the lowest point of the vehicle measured without cargo or passengers. The ground clearance is also known as ride height. | 5.4 in (inches) 138 mm (millimeters) |
| Front headroom The vertical distance from the vehicle's roof to the front seats bottom. | 40.3 in (inches) 1023 mm (millimeters) |
| Rear headroom The vertical distance from the vehicle's roof to the rear seats bottom. | 37.8 in (inches) 961 mm (millimeters) |
| Front shoulder room The horizontal distance between the panels of the two front doors. | 56.7 in (inches) 1441 mm (millimeters) |
| Rear shoulder room The horizontal distance between the panels of the two rear doors. | 54.2 in (inches) 1376 mm (millimeters) |
| Front hip room The width of the front seats of the car, which indicates how much space is available for the driver and passenger on either side of their waists when they sit down. | 52.9 in (inches) 1344 mm (millimeters) |
| Rear hip room The width of the seat cushion on the back, which indicates how much space is available for the passengers on either side of their waists. | 52.3 in (inches) 1328 mm (millimeters) |
| Front legroom The distance available for the legs of the driver and the front passenger. | 42.7 in (inches) 1084 mm (millimeters) |
| Rear legroom The distance available for the legs of the rear passengers. | 34.5 in (inches) 877 mm (millimeters) |
| Trunk volume The available space for cargo in the main trunk, excluding the additional available space from folding one or two rear seat rows. | 594.0 l (liters) 20.98 ft3 (cubic feet) 0.59 m3 (cubic meters) |
| Maximum trunk volume The maximum available space for cargo in the main trunk, including the additional available space from folding one or two rear seat rows. | 680.0 l (liters) 24.01 ft3 (cubic feet) 0.68 m3 (cubic meters) |
| Secondary trunk volume The available space for cargo in the secondary trunk, usually positioned in the front of the electric car. | 88.0 l (liters) 3.11 ft3 (cubic feet) 0.09 m3 (cubic meters) |
| Curb weight Curb weight (a.k.a. kerb weight) is the EV mass with standard equipment, liquids (oils and fuel at nominal tank capacity) but without cargo and passengers. In some EU countries, the curb weight also includes the weight of a 75 kg (165 lb) driver. | 3758.88 lb (pounds) 1705 kg (kilograms) |
| Drag coefficient The drag coefficient or coefficient of drag is related to the car's aerodynamics as it denotes the resistance to the air of the front surface of the vehicle when it is in movement. The lower the coefficient, the better aerodynamics the model has. Ultimately, this allows for higher speeds and improved power efficiency. | 0.23 Cd (drag coefficient) |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer The name of the manufacturer of the electric motor. | Tesla |
| Electric motor type The electric motor category according to the type of motor commutation. Most electric motors operate on magnetism and can be powered by direct current (DC) or alternating current (AC) sources. Depending on the type of commutation, electric motors are either self-commutated (AC and DC, mechanical or electronic) and externally commutated (AC only, asynchronous or synchronous). | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor Information about the electric notor's location. The two most common locations are the front and rear of the electric car. | Rear |
| Regenerative braking Regenerative braking is a typical feature of electric vehicles, in which the electric motor uses the vehicle's kinetic energy to save power or stores it for later use. | Yes |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed The top speed that the vehicle can achieve as specified by the manufacturer. | 124.9 mph (miles per hour) 201.0 km/h (kilometers per hour) |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph The time in seconds the model needs to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph. | 5.80 s (seconds) |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Standard | Driving | Range | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA (Electric car range and efficiency) | Combined | 303.0 mi / 487.6 km | |
| EPA (Electric car range and efficiency) | Combined | 321.0 mi / 516.6 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class Information about the energy class of the electric vehicle. | A |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism Information about the design type of the steering mechanism of the electric car. | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering Information about the type of power steering used in this model. | Electronic |
| Turning circle Often referred to as turning diameter or turning radius (multiplied by two), this is the smallest diameter that the outside wheels of the vehicle describe when it is turning on full lock. | 11.7 m (meters) 38.39 ft (feet) |
| Lock-to-lock turns The number of full rotations made by the steering wheel from lock to lock (from one extreme end to the other). | 2.14 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission Information about the type of transmission used by the vehicle. Generally, EVs are equipped with one-speed automatic units. | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain Information about the type of drivetrain (the system that delivers power to the driving wheels). | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio The axle ratio a.k.a. final drive ratio of the electric motor. It shows the number of revolutions of the driveshaft needed to spin the axle one complete turn. | 9.03 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension Information about the main components of the front suspension of the electric vehicle. | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Passive shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension Information about the main components of the rear suspension of the electric vehicle. | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Passive shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes Information about the type of brakes used on the front wheels. | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter This indicator refers to the size of the rotor of the front wheels' disc brakes. Larger rotors offer more braking power and resist overheating better. | 12.6 in (inches) 320 mm (millimeters) |
| Front disc brake thickness This indicator refers to the thickness of the rotor of the front wheels' disc brakes. The thicker the disc, the more resilient it is to overheating and warping. | 1.0 in (inches) 25 mm (millimeters) |
| Rear brakes Information about the type of brakes used on the rear wheels. | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter Also known as the size of the disc brake rotor on the rear wheels. The larger the diameter, the better the heat dissipation and braking power. | 13.2 in (inches) 335 mm (millimeters) |
| Rear disc brake thickness This is the thickness of the disc brake rotor on the rear wheels when its new. Rotors wear down over time and should be replaced when they reach their minimum thickness. | 0.8 in (inches) 20 mm (millimeters) |
| Additional information Additional details about the brakes of this model. | Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into the rear calliper |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Markings | Width | Profile | Diameter | Contour | Offset | Material | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.5Jx18 ET38 | 8.5 | J | 18 | - | 38 | Aluminium | |
| 8.5Jx19 ET38 | 8.5 | J | 19 | - | 38 | Aluminium |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Markings | Width | Profile | Diameter | Load index | Speed index | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/45R18 | 235 | 45 | 18 | - | - | |
| 235/40R19 | 235 | 40 | 19 | - | - |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Type The type of rechargeable battery depending on its composition. | Lithium-Ion |
| Location Information about the position of the battery pack in the electric vehicle. | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling Information about the type of battery cooling on this specific model. | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature Manufacturer-specified minimum ambient temperature to which the vehicle should not be exposed for more than 24 hours at a time. | -30 °C (degrees Celsius) -22 °F (degrees Fahrenheit) |
| Maximum ambient temperature Manufacturer-specified maximum ambient temperature to which the vehicle should not be exposed for more than 24 hours at a time | 60 °C (degrees Celsius) 140 °F (degrees Fahrenheit) |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Interface | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|
![]() | NACS / Tesla (SAE J3400) | Rear-left side |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Interface | Type | Voltage | Current | Power | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | NACS / Tesla (SAE J3400) | AC | 240 V | 48 A | 11 kW |
![]() | NACS / Tesla (SAE J3400) | DC | 350 V | - | 225 kW |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Category | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Safety and assistance | Traffic-aware cruise control | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | 15.4” first-row touchscreen | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | Mobile, Wi-Fi, UWB, Bluetooth connectivity | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | 7 x speakers | S |
| Air-conditioning | Second-row manual-adjust air vents | S |
| Seats | First-row heated seats | S |
| Steering wheel | Manual-adjust steering wheel | S |
| Mirrors | Manual-adjust side-view mirrors | S |
| Upholstery | Textile decor | S |
| Upholstery | Vegan leather with textile inserts | S |

