Tesla · Model 3
Model 3 (2023)
The 2023 redesign of Tesla's electric saloon, sold with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive in standard, Premium and Performance versions.
Model history · 3 models, 2017–2023
- 2017Model 3 (2017)Compare
- 2020Model 3 (2020 refresh)Compare
- 2023Model 3 (2023)
- Body
- Saloon
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Power
- 279–491 bhp
- Range
- 332–466 mi
- Boot
- 594 l
What reviewers say
Auto Express and Car and Driver praised the refreshed Model 3's acceleration, range and improved cabin finish. Auto Express criticised the lack of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; Car and Driver found its screen-based controls mostly easy to learn but disliked the steering-wheel indicator buttons.
From autoexpress.co.uk and caranddriver.com
Specifications
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- Powertrain
- Electric
- Power
- 279–491 bhp
- 0–62 mph
- 3.1–6.2 s
- Top speed
- 110–162 mph
- Engine or motors
- Rear permanent-magnet synchronous motor; AWD versions add a front induction motor (Tesla owner's manual). EV Database lists 208 kW (RWD), 235 kW (Premium RWD) and 366 kW (Premium AWD), converted here to bhp. Tesla UK gives 460 hp peak power for Performance; EV Database lists a conflicting 461 kW for that version
- Torque
- 310 lb-ft (RWD), 332 lb-ft (Premium RWD), 364 lb-ft (Premium AWD) (EV Database); Tesla UK doesn't publish torque
- Gearbox
- Single-speed fixed gear, 9.03:1
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive (RWD, Premium RWD) or all-wheel drive (Premium AWD, Performance)
Range and charging
- Zero-emission range (WLTP)
- 332–466 miles
- Fastest charging
- 175–250 kW
- Range detail
- Tesla UK's 2026 WLTP range: 332 miles (RWD), 429–466 miles (Premium RWD, depending on wheels), 410 miles (Premium AWD), 354 miles (Performance). Premium versions were sold as Long Range until 2026. The Performance 0–62 mph time is Tesla's with a one-foot rollout subtracted; EV Database gives 3.4 s with it added back
- Charging
- DC up to 175 kW (RWD) or 250 kW (others); 11 kW AC; Tesla Supercharger and CCS2 public chargers. Tesla doesn't publish battery capacity: EV Database estimates 60 kWh usable (RWD, CATL LFP) and 79 kWh usable (Long Range and Performance, LG NMC)
- Efficiency
- Official power consumption: 13.0 kWh/100 km (RWD), 13.6 kWh/100 km (Premium RWD), 14.3 kWh/100 km (Premium AWD), 16.5 kWh/100 km (Performance) (Tesla UK)
- CO2 emissions
- 0 g/km
Practicality
- Body
- Saloon
- Seats
- 5
- Boot
- 594 litres
- Length
- 4,720 mm
- Width
- 1,850 mm
- Boot
- 594 litres behind the rear seats; 88-litre front boot; 682 litres total cargo volume with five seats up (Tesla owner's manual)
- Towing
- Up to 1,000 kg with trailer brakes and Tesla's tow package; Performance not rated for towing (Tesla owner's manual)
- Size
- 4,720 mm long (4,724 mm Performance), 1,850 mm wide without mirrors (2,089 mm with mirrors), 1,440 mm high (1,431 mm Performance); 2,875 mm wheelbase; 11.7 m turning circle. Tesla UK curb mass: 1,772 kg (RWD), 1,747 kg (Premium RWD), 1,824 kg (Premium AWD), 1,851 kg (Performance)
Tech and safety
- Infotainment
- 15.4-inch centre touchscreen. Current base RWD has no rear touchscreen; Premium and Performance configurations have an 8-inch rear touchscreen. The original 2023 launch trim equipment differs from the later entry-level RWD. No separate driver display; no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
- Driver assistance
- Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer; Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Assist and Intelligent Speed Assist (Tesla owner's manual)
- Safety rating
- Euro NCAP 5 stars (2025): adult occupant 90%, child occupant 93%, vulnerable road users 89%, safety assist 87%
- Warranty
- Battery and drive unit 8 years or 100,000 miles (RWD) or 120,000 miles (Premium and Performance) (Tesla UK)
Pros and cons
Pros
- WLTP range up to 466 miles (Premium RWD, Tesla UK)
- DC charging at up to 250 kW on Long Range and Performance versions
- 594-litre boot plus an 88-litre front boot
Cons
- Base RWD limited to 110 mph; Premium versions to 125 mph
- No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
- Tesla doesn't publish battery capacity or power for most versions
Closest rivals
Model | Body | Powertrain | Power | Range | Boot | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Electric | 308–523 bhp | 323–354 mi | 485 l | 2023 | |
| Saloon | Electric | 335–593 bhp | 331–384 mi | 490 l | Oct 2023 | |
| Saloon | Electric | 282–335 bhp | 368–433 mi | 532 l | Nov 2023 |
Previous model: Model 3 (2020 refresh).
Sources
- tesla.com/en_gb/model3
- tesla.com/de_DE/model3
- tesla.com/ownersmanual/model3/en_gb/GUID-56562137-FC31-4110-A13C-9A9FC6657BF0.h…
- tesla.com/ownersmanual/model3/en_gb/GUID-E414862C-CFA1-4A0B-9548-BE21C32CAA58.h…
- tesla.com/ownersmanual/model3/en_gb/GUID-BD9A38D5-4410-45A3-8337-BDF7342750F3.h…
- tesla.com/blog/introducing-new-model-3-performance
- iaa-mobility.com/en/newsroom/news/e-vehicle/tesla-model-3-iaa-mobility-premiere
- thedriven.io/2023/10/25/new-tesla-model-3-deliveries-kick-off-in-europe-austral…
- ev-database.org/uk/car/3403/Tesla-Model-3-RWD
- ev-database.org/uk/car/3404/Tesla-Model-3-Premium-RWD
- ev-database.org/uk/car/3405/Tesla-Model-3-Premium-AWD
- ev-database.org/uk/car/3332/Tesla-Model-3-Performance
- euroncap.com/en/results/tesla/model+3/54892
- tesla.com/en_gb/model3/design
- tesla.com/en_GB/model3
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