2019 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD - 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. | Performance AWD |
| 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. | 2019 |
| Market Markets in which this electric vehicle is available. | North America, Europe, China, Australia |
| Price Current MSRP of the model (before incentives) depending on the market. | USD 56,990 (USA, Nov 2019) GBP 52,000 (UK, Nov 2019) EUR 56,390 (DE, Nov 2019) AUD 106,415 (AU, Nov 2019) CNY 522,000 (China, Nov 2019) |
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. | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic Silver Metallic |
| 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. | 184.8 in (inches) 4694 mm (millimeters) |
| Width The width of the vehicle without mirrors. | 72.8 in (inches) 1849 mm (millimeters) |
| Width with mirrors The width of the vehicle with unfolded mirrors included. | 82.2 in (inches) 2088 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) 1443 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. | 62.2 in (inches) 1580 mm (millimeters) |
| Rear track The distance between the centers (centerline) of the two wheels on the rear axle. | 62.2 in (inches) 1580 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. | 5.5 in (inches) 140 mm (millimeters) |
| Front headroom The vertical distance from the vehicle's roof to the front seats bottom. | 40.3 in (inches) 1024 mm (millimeters) |
| Rear headroom The vertical distance from the vehicle's roof to the rear seats bottom. | 37.7 in (inches) 958 mm (millimeters) |
| Front shoulder room The horizontal distance between the panels of the two front doors. | 56.3 in (inches) 1430 mm (millimeters) |
| Rear shoulder room The horizontal distance between the panels of the two rear doors. | 54.0 in (inches) 1372 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. | 53.4 in (inches) 1356 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. | 52.4 in (inches) 1331 mm (millimeters) |
| Front legroom The distance available for the legs of the driver and the front passenger. | 42.7 in (inches) 1085 mm (millimeters) |
| Rear legroom The distance available for the legs of the rear passengers. | 35.2 in (inches) 894 mm (millimeters) |
| Passenger volume This is the sum of the front and rear passenger volumes. The front passenger volume is calculated by multiplying the front headroom, legroom and shoulder room. The rear passenger volume can be calculated in the same way. If the difference between the shoulder and the hip room is more than 5 inches (125 mm), their average is used for the multiplication. | 2746.7 l (liters) 97.00 ft3 (cubic feet) 2.75 m3 (cubic meters) |
| Trunk volume The available space for cargo in the main trunk, excluding the additional available space from folding one or two rear seat rows. | 340.0 l (liters) 12.01 ft3 (cubic feet) 0.34 m3 (cubic meters) |
| Secondary trunk volume The available space for cargo in the secondary trunk, usually positioned in the front of the electric car. | 84.8 l (liters) 2.99 ft3 (cubic feet) 0.08 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. | 4100.6 lb (pounds) 1860 kg (kilograms) |
| Payload In the context of automobiles, the payload is the summary of the weights of passengers, cargo, accessories, equipment. | 972.24 lb (pounds) 441 kg (kilograms) |
| GVWR GVWR stands for gross vehicle weight rating and is also known as gross vehicle mass (GVM). It describes the maximum operating weight of the electric car including the curb weight and payload (accessories, equipment, driver, passengers and cargo). | 5072.84 lb (pounds) 2301 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 |
| Model The model name of the electric motor. | DU Cat 1 3D1 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Voltage The electric motor voltage is related to how fast a motor can run. The voltage-rotational speed relationship is proportional one - the higher the voltage, the higher the speed. | 320 V (volts) |
| Power The power produced by the electric motor depends proportionally on the motor's rotational speed. | 219 kW (kilowatts) 293.7 hp (mechanical horsepower) 297.8 ps (metric horsepower) |
| Maximum power RPM The electric motor's rotational speed measured in RPM when the motor achieves its maximum power. | 5075 rpm (revolutions per minute) |
| Torque Torque is the driving force of an electric motor and is the rotational equivalent of a linear force. A typical feature of electric cars is that they get full torque from zero speed. | 420 Nm (newton meters) 42.8 kgm (kilogram meters) 309.8 ft-lb (foot-pounds) |
| Maximum torque RPM Information about the velocity (rotational speed in RPM) at which the electric motor achieves its maximum torque. The velocity can have an exact value or a range at which the torque is in its peak. | 325 - 4800 rpm (revolutions per minute) |
| 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 |
| Additional information Additional details about the electric motor of this model. | 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 The name of the manufacturer of the second electric motor. | Tesla |
| Model The model name of the second electric motor. | 3D3 |
| Motor type Information about the type of the second motor depending on the type of current (AC or DC) and the type of motor commutation. Self-commutated AC and DC motors can be mechanical or electronic and externally commutated motors can be only synchronous or asynchronous AC ones. | AC induction/asynchronous |
| Location Information about the location of the second motor. The most common locations are the front and the rear of the electric vehicle. | Front |
| Voltage Information about the voltage of the second motor. The voltage is propotionally related to the rotational speed (velocity). | 335 V (volts) |
| Power Information about the power of the second motor, which is proportionally related to the velocity and ultimately - the motor's voltage. | 158 kW (kilowatts) 211.9 hp (mechanical horsepower) 214.8 ps (metric horsepower) |
| Maximum power RPM Information about the velocity (rotational speed) of the second motor when it achieves its maximum power. | 6625 rpm (revolutions per minute) |
| Torque Information about the torque of the second electric motor. | 240 Nm (newton meters) 24.5 kgm (kilogram meters) 177.0 ft-lb (foot-pounds) |
| Regenerative braking Information weather the second electric motor has a regenerative braking capability. | Yes |
| Additional features Additional features of the second electric motor. | 3-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 speed The top speed that the vehicle can achieve as specified by the manufacturer. | 162.2 mph (miles per hour) 261.0 km/h (kilometers per hour) |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h The time in seconds the electric car needs to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h. | 3.40 s (seconds) |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph The time in seconds the model needs to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph. | 3.10 s (seconds) |
| Additional information Additional details about the vehicle's performance. | Up to February 28th acceleration 0-60 mp/h - 3.3 s Up to February 28th top speed - 249 km/h |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Standard | Range |
|---|---|
| NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) | 348.0 mi / 560.0 km |
| EPA (Electric car range and efficiency) | 310.1 mi / 499.0 km |
| WLTP (Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure) | 329.3 mi / 530.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Standard | Driving | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| EPA (Electric car range and efficiency) | Combined | 29 kWh/100 mi |
| EPA (Electric car range and efficiency) | Highway | 112 MPGe |
| EPA (Electric car range and efficiency) | Combined | 116 MPGe |
| EPA (Electric car range and efficiency) | City | 120 MPGe |
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. | 11.8 m (meters) 38.71 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). | 2.05 |
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). | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| 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 |
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) Telescopic 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) Telescopic 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 |
| Rear brakes Information about the type of brakes used on the rear wheels. | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information Additional details about the brakes of this model. | Rotor diameter front / rear - 355 / 335 mm Brake pad thickness front / rear - 16 / 16.33 mm Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into rear calliper |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Markings | Width | Profile | Diameter | Contour | Offset | Material | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.5Jx20 ET40 | 8.5 | J | 20 | - | 40 | Aluminium |  |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Markings | Width | Profile | Diameter | Load index | Speed index | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/35R20 | 235 | 35 | 20 | - | - | |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer The name of the company that has manufactured the battery. | Tesla and Panasonic |
| Model The model name of the rechargeable battery. | NCR21700A |
| Type of rechargeable battery The type of rechargeable battery depending on its composition. | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity The capacity of the rechargeable battery that powers this EV as specified by the manufacturer in kilowatt hours. | 77.8 kWh (kilowatt hours) |
| Number of cells The batteries used by electric cars are usually packs that consist of a certain number of battery cells in different arrangements. Information about the total number of cells in this particular model. | 4416 |
| Number of modules Battery cells are arranged in different modules that comprise battery packs. Information about the number of modules in this battery. | 4 |
| Voltage The battery voltage denotes the difference in electric potential between the positive and negative electrodes of the pack. The higher difference in potential results in a higher voltage. | 360 V (volts) |
| Energy density In general, energy density shows the energy stored in a certain space per unit volume. In the context of batteries, the energy density is actually the specific energy (energy per unit mass) measured in watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg). | 260 Wh/kg (watt-hour per kilogram) |
| Weight Total weight of the battery pack including not only the cells but also the shield, wiring, etc. | 1053.81 lb (pounds) 478 kg (kilograms) |
| 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. | Water-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) |
| Additional information Additional information about the rechargeable battery of the electric car. | The battery is automatically cooled when at 48°C or above and heated when at -7.5°C or below. Battery code - BT37 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Type | Interface | Voltage | Current | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wall Connector | Tesla charging inlet | 240 V | 48 A | 11.5 kW |
| Supercharger | - | 350 V | - | 250 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Name | Interface | Power | Current | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onboard charger | Type 2 (IEC 62196-3 FF, CCS2) | 11 kW | - | Rear-left side | |
| Onboard charger | Tesla charging inlet | 11.5 kW | 40 A | Rear-left side | |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Type | Battery % | Estimated time (h:m) |
|---|---|---|
| Supercharger | 0% - 80% | 00:00 |
| Wall Connector | 0% - 100% | 07:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Category | Name | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Air-filter | S | |
| - | Aluminium pedals | S | |
| - | Automatic keyless entry | S | |
| - | Carbon fiber spoiler | S | |
| - | Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones | S | |
| - | Engine start button | S | |
| - | Lowered suspension | S | |
| - | Performance Brakes | S | |
| - | Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection | S | |
| - | Track Mode | S | |
| Safety and assistance | 12V power outlet | S | |
| Safety and assistance | 3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners | S | |
| Safety and assistance | 3-point second row safety belts for all seats | S | |
| Safety and assistance | 360-degree parking camera | O | |
| Safety and assistance | 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | S | |
| Safety and assistance | Advanced side curtain air bags | S | |
| Safety and assistance | Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system | S | |
| Safety and assistance | Automatic driving on city streets | O | |
| Safety and assistance | Automatic emergency braking | S | |
| Safety and assistance | Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking | O | |
| Safety and assistance | Blind spot sensor | S | |
| Safety and assistance | Collision warning system | - | |
| Safety and assistance | Driver and front passenger knee air bags | S | |
| Safety and assistance | Driver and front passenger seat side air bags | S | |
| Safety and assistance | Driver and passenger front air bags | S | |
| Safety and assistance | Electronic Brake Force Distribution | S | |
| Safety and assistance | 3 x forward looking cameras | O | |
| Safety and assistance | Forward looking radar | O | |
| Safety and assistance | 2 x forward looking side cameras | O | |
| Safety and assistance | Front and rear parking sensors | S | |
| Safety and assistance | Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor | S | |
| Safety and assistance | Front row acoustic safety belt warning | S | |
| Safety and assistance | High-Speed autosteer | O | |
| Safety and assistance | Integrated Advanced Stability Control | S | |
| Safety and assistance | Lane depart sensors | S | |
| Safety and assistance | Lane keeping with automatic steering | O | |
| Safety and assistance | Navigate on Autopilot | O | |
| Safety and assistance | Rear door child safety locks | S | |
| Safety and assistance | Rear seats head airbags | S | |
| Safety and assistance | 1 x rearward looking camera | O | |
| Safety and assistance | 2 x rearward looking side cameras | O | |
| Safety and assistance | Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs | O | |
| Safety and assistance | Rollover crash sensor | S | |
| Safety and assistance | Summon your car remotely | O | |
| Safety and assistance | Tire pressure monitoring system | S | |
| Safety and assistance | Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) | O | |
| Safety and assistance | 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) | O | |
| Infotainment and connectivity | 15.4 LCD touchscreen | S | |
| Infotainment and connectivity | Bluetooth | S | |
| Infotainment and connectivity | Dual-front USB ports | S | |
| Infotainment and connectivity | Flash memory storage | S | |
| Infotainment and connectivity | In-car internet streaming music & media | S | |
| Infotainment and connectivity | Internet browser | S | |
| Infotainment and connectivity | Location aware automatic garage door opener | S | |
| Infotainment and connectivity | Premium audio - 14 speakers, 1 subwoofer, 2 amps and immersive sound | S | |
| Infotainment and connectivity | Satellite-view maps with live traffic visualization and navigation | S | |
| Infotainment and connectivity | Standard-definition back-up camera | S | |
| Infotainment and connectivity | Voice recognition system | S | |
| Air-conditioning | Automatic dual-zone climate control | S | |
| Air-conditioning | Remote control air-conditioning | S | |
| Air-conditioning | Secondary ventilation controls | S | |
| Air-conditioning | Ventilation system | S | |
| Seats | 12-way power adjustable front and rear heated seats | S | |
| Seats | 60/40 split-folding rear seats | S | |
| Seats | Child seat anchors | S | |
| Seats | Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality | S | |
| Seats | Height adjustable front seatbelts | S | |
| Steering wheel | Leatherette steering wheel | S | |
| Doors and windows | Flush-mounted door handles | S | |
| Doors and windows | Keyless NFC keycard | S | |
| Doors and windows | Manual rear liftgate | S | |
| Doors and windows | Metal interior door handles | S | |
| Doors and windows | Power cargo access remote release | S | |
| Doors and windows | Power windows with one-touch up/down | S | |
| Doors and windows | Rain-sensing, adjustable-speed windshield wipers | S | |
| Doors and windows | Solar-absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster | S | |
| Doors and windows | UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield | S | |
| Mirrors | Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors | S | |
| Mirrors | Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror | S | |
| Lights | Auto high-beam headlights | S | |
| Lights | Cargo area light | S | |
| Lights | LED daytime running lights | S | |
| Lights | LED fog lamps | S | |
| Lights | LED headlights | S | |
| Lights | LED taillights | S | |
| Upholstery | Premium seat material and trim | S |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information Additional details about this electric car, including specifications and features that do not belong to the categories above. | MCU2 - Intel Atom A3950 - 14 nm - 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU - 4GB DDR4 - 64GB eMMC - 187 GFlops processing power |
