Tesla Model 3 (2023) vs Tesla Model Y (2025)

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Model 3 (2023) compared with Model Y (2025)

	TeslaModel 3 (2023)	TeslaModel Y (2025)
Overview
Released
Released	October 2023	February 2025
Performance
Powertrain
Powertrain	Electric	Electric
Power
Power	279–491 bhp (better)	295–460 bhp
0–62 mph
0–62 mph	3.1–6.2 s (better)	3.5–7.2 s
Top speed
Top speed	110–162 mph (better)	110–155 mph
Engine or motors
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	Rear permanent-magnet synchronous motor; AWD versions add a front induction motor (Tesla owner's manual). Tesla Germany lists rear-motor ratings of 227 kW (RWD) and 220 kW (Premium RWD), converted to bhp here. It lists separate front/rear motor ratings of 137/227 kW (Premium AWD) and 158/303 kW (Performance); their sum is not a published combined output. Tesla UK states 460 hp for Performance. Premium AWD combined output is unverified
Torque
Torque	310 lb-ft (RWD), 332 lb-ft (Premium RWD), 364 lb-ft (Premium AWD) (EV Database); Tesla UK doesn't publish torque	364 lb-ft (Premium AWD), 547 lb-ft (Performance) (EV Database)
Gearbox
Gearbox	Single-speed fixed gear, 9.03:1	Single-speed fixed gear, 9:1 (Tesla owner's manual)
Drive
Drive	Rear-wheel drive (RWD, Premium RWD) or all-wheel drive (Premium AWD, Performance)	Rear-wheel drive (RWD, Premium RWD) or all-wheel drive (Premium AWD, Performance)
Range and charging
Zero-emission range (WLTP)
Zero-emission range (WLTP)	332–466 miles (better)	326–386 miles
Fastest charging
Fastest charging	175–250 kW	175–250 kW
Range detail
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	WLTP combined from EV Database for the UK range on sale in September 2026: 309–326 miles (RWD), 603 km or 375 miles (Premium RWD, 4680 battery), 373–386 miles (Premium AWD), 360 miles (Performance). Tesla UK lists 372 miles for Premium AWD with seven seats. Premium versions were first sold as Long Range; the 2025 Launch Series (Long Range AWD) was rated at 353 miles. The Performance 0–62 mph time is Tesla's; EV Database gives 3.8 s with a one-foot rollout added back. The six-seat long-wheelbase Model Y L isn't sold in the UK
Charging
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)	DC up to 175 kW (RWD) or 250 kW (others); 11 kW AC. Tesla doesn't publish battery capacity: EV Database estimates 60 kWh usable (RWD, CATL LFP), 74 kWh (Premium RWD, Tesla 4680) and 79 kWh (Premium AWD and Performance, LG NMC)
Efficiency
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)	WLTP rated 216 Wh/mile (RWD), 140 Wh/km (Premium RWD) and 243 Wh/mile (Premium AWD) (EV Database); 26.07 kWh/100 miles (Performance, Tesla UK)
CO2 emissions
CO2 emissions	0 g/km	0 g/km
Practicality
Body
Body	Saloon	SUV
Seats
Seats	5	5–7 (better)
Boot
Boot	594 litres	370–835 litres (better)
Length
Length	4,720 mm	4,794 mm
Width
Width	1,850 mm	1,920 mm
Boot
Boot	594 litres behind the rear seats; 88-litre front boot; 682 litres total cargo volume with five seats up (Tesla owner's manual)	Five-seat versions: 835 litres behind the rear seats (822 litres Premium and Performance), 2,118 litres maximum (2,138 litres Premium and Performance); 114-litre front boot (116 litres Premium and Performance). Seven-seat Premium AWD: 370 litres behind the third row, 766 litres with it folded and a 116-litre front boot (Tesla European owner's manual)
Towing
Towing	Up to 1,000 kg with trailer brakes and Tesla's tow package; Performance not rated for towing (Tesla owner's manual)	Up to 1,600 kg braked with Tesla's tow package (Tesla UK)
Size
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)	4,794 mm long (4,790 mm Premium, 4,796 mm Performance), 1,920 mm wide (2,129 mm with mirrors), 1,621 mm high (1,624 mm Premium, 1,611 mm Performance); 2,890 mm wheelbase (Tesla owner's manual); 12.1 m turning circle (EV Database)
Tech and safety
Infotainment
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.	Current UK range has a 16-inch centre touchscreen; earlier 2025 non-Performance cars had a 15.4-inch display. Premium and Performance have an 8-inch rear touchscreen; RWD has none. No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
Driver assistance
Driver assistance	Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer; Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Assist and Intelligent Speed Assist (Tesla owner's manual)	–
Safety rating
Safety rating	Euro NCAP 5 stars (2025): adult occupant 90%, child occupant 93%, vulnerable road users 89%, safety assist 87%	Euro NCAP 5 stars (2025): adult occupant 91%, child occupant 93%, vulnerable road users 86%, safety assist 92%
Warranty
Warranty	Battery and drive unit 8 years or 100,000 miles (RWD) or 120,000 miles (Premium and Performance) (Tesla UK)	Basic vehicle 4 years or 60,000 miles; battery and drive unit 8 years or 100,000 miles (RWD) or 120,000 miles (Premium and Performance), with at least 70% battery capacity retention (Tesla UK)