Tesla Model 3 first generation

Tesla Model 3 first generation
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The Tesla Model 3 first generation (since 2017): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 123 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,690–4,720 mm RDW4,690 mm TC4,694–4,720 mm
Width1,850 mm RDW1,850 mm TC1,849 mm
Height1,440 mm RDW1,440 mm TC1,441–1,443 mm
Wheelbase2,880 mm RDW2,880 mm TC2,875 mm
Front track1,580 mm ASTRA1,600 mm TC–
Rear track1,580 mm ASTRA1,590 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,584–1,831 kg RDW1,610–1,847 kg TC1,611–2,023 kg
Mass in running order1,684–1,931 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight2,060–2,305 kg RDW––
Towing, braked trailer1,000 kg RDW––
Towing, unbraked trailer750 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW––
Doors4 RDW––
Boot space425–594 L EV DB––
Luggage space (EPA)–425 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)–2,747 L EPA–
Performance
Top speed201–261 km/h RDW–225 km/h
0–100 km/h4.4–6.1 s EV DB––
Torque353–690 Nm ASTRA–402–660 Nm
Electric motor power–191–380 kW NRCan–
Electric
Battery capacity (usable)57.0–82.1 kWh EV DB–78.1 kWh
Battery capacity (gross)60.0–82.0 kWh EV DB––
Range (WLTP)513–750 km EV DB––
Range (EPA/NRCan)–386–584 km EPA–
Energy use105–149 Wh/km EV DB––
AC charging power8–12 kW EV DB––
DC fast charging power170–250 kW EV DB––
Charging time at 240 V–8.5–12.0 h EPA–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 235/45R18, 235/40R19, 235/35R20, 245/35R20

NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2018–2023: ★★★★★

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de, fr, ja, es, pl, sv), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), open EV databases (EV Compare, Open EV Data, Gaia EVDB), US EPA fuel economy data, Natural Resources Canada, Traficom type approvals (Finland), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
3 years87.7% (87.5–88.0)92.2%57,664
4–5 years86.9% (86.5–87.2)91.0%38,651

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Tyres32.6%22.0%
Brakes9.3%12.6%
Suspension6.3%3.3%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)3.0%5.9%
Lights and electrics2.9%4.4%
Wheels1.1%0.5%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

4,350 complaints for model years 2017–2026. 450 crashes · 22 fires · 253 injuries · 16 deaths

  • Driver assistance 2,545
  • Speed control 620
  • Brakes 556
  • Electrical system 499
  • Steering 343
  • Suspension 337

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 123 versions of the Tesla Model 3 first generation

Show all 123 versions

European Union 69 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric rangeEU registrations
2021–2025Electric motor208 kW (283 PS)Electric13.2–14.5 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km491–581 km212,044
2022–2025Electric motor235 kW (320 PS)Electric12.7–16.5 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km547–706 km22,945
2021–2025Electric motor366 kW (498 PS)Electric14.0–14.7 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km600–634 km52,764
2024–2025Electric motor461 kW (627 PS)Electric16.6–16.7 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km528–545 km7,427
2021–2025Electric motor88 kW (120 PS)Electric13.2–14.5 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km511–539 km44,420
2021–2025Electric motor90 kW (122 PS)Electric12.6–16.5 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km551–712 km5,224
2021–2025Electric motor158 kW (215 PS)Electric14.4–15.1 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km592–612 km15,388
2021–2025Electric motor153 kW (208 PS)Electric14.0–14.8 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km595–633 km47,609
2024–2025Electric motor303 kW (412 PS)Electric16.6–16.7 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km528–546 km1,512
2024–2025Electric motor190 kW (258 PS)Electric16.6–16.7 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km528–541 km605
2024Electric motor220 kW (299 PS)Electric13.2 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km513 km257
2022–2023Electric motor393 kW (534 PS)Electric16.5 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km547 km2,906
2021–2023Electric motor155 kW (211 PS)Electric16.5 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km547–567 km16,790
2021–2023Electric motor65 kW (88 PS)Electric14.7–15.1 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km594–604 km2,079
2023Electric motor67 kW (91 PS)Electric14.5 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km542 km215
2023Electric motor110 kW (150 PS)Electric14.5 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km543 km106
2023Electric motor81 kW (110 PS)Electric14.6 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km544 km59
2023Electric motor96 kW (131 PS)Electric14.5 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km538 km30
2023Electric motor84 kW (114 PS)Electric14.9 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km545 km26
2023Electric motor95 kW (129 PS)Electric14.6 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km547 km25
2023Electric motor70 kW (95 PS)Electric14.4 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km534 km22
2023Electric motor91 kW (124 PS)Electric14.4 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km532 km21
2023Electric motor85 kW (116 PS)Electric14.9 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km529 km20
2023Electric motor112 kW (152 PS)Electric14.5 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km543 km19
2023Electric motor72 kW (98 PS)Electric14.4 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km531 km18
2023Electric motor140 kW (190 PS)Electric14.7 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km561 km17
2023Electric motor116 kW (158 PS)Electric14.8 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km531 km16
2023Electric motor68 kW (92 PS)Electric14.4 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km535 km15
2023Electric motor92 kW (125 PS)Electric14.5 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km563 km13
2023Electric motor117 kW (159 PS)Electric14.6 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km556 km13
2023Electric motor120 kW (163 PS)Electric14.0 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km525 km13
2023Electric motor131 kW (178 PS)Electric14.6 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km557 km13
2023Electric motor210 kW (286 PS)Electric14.6 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km565 km13
2023Electric motor61 kW (83 PS)Electric14.6 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km549 km11
2023Electric motor80 kW (109 PS)Electric14.6 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km524 km10
2023Electric motor132 kW (179 PS)Electric14.1 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km531 km10
2021–2022Electric motor219 kW (298 PS)Electric16.5 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km559–567 km4,501
2021–2022Electric motor377 kW (513 PS)Electric16.5 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km559–567 km3,595
2021–2022Electric motor239 kW (325 PS)Electric14.3–14.4 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km454–484 km13,174
2021–2022Electric motor100 kW (136 PS)Electric14.2–14.4 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km458–495 km52,953
2021Electric motor44 kW (60 PS)Electric14.1 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km448 km928
2021Electric motor416 kW (566 PS)Electric14.7 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km614 km38
2019–2020Electric motor153 kW (208 PS)Electric15.6–16.0 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km569 km95,152
2019–2020Electric motor100 kW (136 PS)Electric14.6–15.0 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km437 km45,550
2019–2020Electric motor158 kW (215 PS)Electric16.0–16.2 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km539 km18,352
2020Electric motor88 kW (120 PS)Electric15.3 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km522 km13,904
2020Electric motor366 kW (498 PS)Electric15.4 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km570 km7,446
2019–2020Electric motor65 kW (88 PS)Electric14.5–15.6 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km565 km68,533
2019–2020Electric motor239 kW (325 PS)Electric14.6–14.9 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km421 km7,396
2019–2020Electric motor155 kW (211 PS)Electric16.6 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km543 km28,046
2020Electric motor208 kW (283 PS)Electric14.9 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km410 km4,802
2019–2020Electric motor361 kW (491 PS)Electric16.0 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km560 km6,516
2019–2020Electric motor377 kW (513 PS)Electric16.6 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km541 km3,506
2020Electric motor90 kW (122 PS)Electric16.6 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km535 km1,984
2020Electric motor44 kW (60 PS)Electric14.7 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km416 km728
2020Electric motor219 kW (298 PS)Electric16.6 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km539 km546
2020Electric motor203 kW (276 PS)Electric16.0 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km560 km480
2019–2020Electric motor360 kW (489 PS)Electric16.6 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km530 km1,078
2019Electric motor150 kW (204 PS)Electric16.6 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km–16,658
2019Electric motor225 kW (306 PS)Electric14.8 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km–5,096
2019Electric motor340 kW (462 PS)Electric16.0 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km–4,480
2019Electric motor350 kW (476 PS)Electric16.0 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km–4,464
2019Electric motor355 kW (483 PS)Electric16.6 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km–806
2019Electric motor386 kW (525 PS)Electric–0 g/km–310
2019Electric motor44 kW (60 PS)Electric–0 g/km–206
2019Electric motor195 kW (265 PS)Electric16.0 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km–82
2019Electric motor190 kW (258 PS)Electric16.0 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km–48
2019Electric motor205 kW (279 PS)Electric16.6 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km–14
2019Electric motor255 kW (347 PS)Electric16.6 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km–12

United Kingdom 36 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric range
2025–2026RWD (H6LR)Electric motor208 kW (283 PS)Electric13.2 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km513 km
2025–2026RWD (H6MR) · RWD (H6MNFb)Electric motor208 kW (283 PS)Electric13.8 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km520 km
2025–2026RWD Long Range (H5LRP)Electric motor208 kW (283 PS)Electric12.5–13.6 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km640–702 km
2025–2026RWD Long Range (H5MRP)Electric motor208 kW (283 PS)Electric12.6–13.6 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km691–750 km
2026RWD Standard (HB6MNFb6)Electric motor208 kW (283 PS)Electric12.2 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km572 km
2026RWD Standard (HB6MNFb8)Electric motor208 kW (283 PS)Electric13.0 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km534 km
2026RWD Long Range (H5MNGb) VHElectric motor235 kW (320 PS)Electric13.6 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km691 km
2026RWD Long Range (H5MNGb) VLElectric motor235 kW (320 PS)Electric12.6 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km750 km
2025–2026Long Range (H5LDB)Electric motor366 kW (498 PS)Electric14.0 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km629 km
2025–2026Long Range (H5MDB) · Long Range AWD (H5MAFb)Electric motor366 kW (498 PS)Electric14.3 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km660 km
2025–2026Performance (H5LDP)Electric motor461 kW (627 PS)Electric16.7 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km528 km
2025–2026Performance (H5MDP) · Performance (H5MAKp)Electric motor461 kW (627 PS)Electric16.5 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km571 km
2024RWD Long Range (H5LRB)Electric motor283 kW (385 PS)Electric12.5–13.6 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km640–702 km
2024RWD (H6LR)Electric motor283 kW (385 PS)Electric13.2 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km513 km
2024Long Range (H5LDB)Electric motor320 kW (435 PS)Electric12.5–13.6 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km640–702 km
2024Long Range (H5LDP)Electric motor498 kW (677 PS)Electric14.0 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km629 km
2024Performance (H5LDP)Electric motor627 kW (852 PS)Electric16.5 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km528 km
2023Long Range (E5LDB)Electric motor–Electric14.7 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km602 km
2023Performance (E5LDP)Electric motor–Electric16.5 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km547 km
2023RWD Long Range (E5LR#Qb1)Electric motor–Electric14.4 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km620 km
2023RWD (E6LR)Electric motor208 kW (283 PS)Electric14.4 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km491 km
2021–2022Long Range (E3CD#Gb1) · Long Range (E5D##b1)Electric motor–Electric14.8 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km580 km
2021–2022Long Range (E3LD#Gb1)Electric motor–Electric14.7 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km640 km
2021–2022Performance (E3LD##p)Electric motor–Electric16.5 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km567 km
2021–2022Performance (E5D#Gp)Electric motor–Electric16.5 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km514 km
2021–2022Standard Range Plus (E1CR#Gb1)Electric motor–Electric14.2 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km430 km
2021–2022Standard Range Plus (E1LR#Gb1)Electric motor–Electric14.0 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km448 km
2021–2022Standard Range Plus (E6R#Gb1)Electric motor–Electric14.2 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km448 km
2020Long Range (E3DB)Electric motor–Electric16.0 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km560 km
2020Performance (E3DP)Electric motor–Electric16.6 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km530 km
2020RWD Long range battery (E3R)Electric motor–Electric14.7 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km600 km
2020Standard Range Plus (E1R)Electric motor–Electric14.9 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km409 km
2019Long Range (E3DB)Electric motor–Electric16.0 kWh/100 km WLTP–560 km
2019Performance (E3DP)Electric motor–Electric16.6 kWh/100 km WLTP–530 km
2019RWD Long range battery (E3R)Electric motor–Electric14.7 kWh/100 km WLTP–600 km
2019Standard Range Plus (E1R)Electric motor–Electric14.9 kWh/100 km WLTP–409 km

France 2 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearbox
2026MODEL 3 (88Kw)Electric motor88 kW (120 PS)ElectricContinuously variable (CVT)
2026MODEL 3 (153Kw)Electric motor153 kW (208 PS)ElectricContinuously variable (CVT)

United States 2 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric range
2018–2027Electric motorElectricAutomaticAll-wheel drive109–134 MPGe EPA0 g/km480–576 km
2017–2026Electric motorElectricAutomaticRear-wheel drive123–142 MPGe EPA0 g/km354–584 km

Canada 14 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric range
2026Mid-sizeElectric motor208 kW (283 PS)ElectricAutomatic15.3 kWh/100 km 5-cycle0 g/km463 km
2024–2026Mid-sizeElectric motor280 kW (381 PS)ElectricAutomatic16.2–16.4 kWh/100 km 5-cycle0 g/km549–570 km
2024–2026Mid-sizeElectric motor380 kW (517 PS)ElectricAutomatic18.4–19.2 kWh/100 km 5-cycle0 g/km478–505 km
2025Mid-sizeElectric motor225 kW (306 PS)ElectricAutomatic15.3 kWh/100 km 5-cycle0 g/km584 km
2025Mid-sizeElectric motor296 kW (402 PS)ElectricAutomatic16.1 kWh/100 km 5-cycle0 g/km550 km
2022–2024Mid-sizeElectric motor192 kW (261 PS)ElectricAutomatic15.8 kWh/100 km 5-cycle0 g/km438 km
2018–2024Mid-sizeElectric motor202 kW (275 PS)ElectricAutomatic15.4–17.1 kWh/100 km 5-cycle0 g/km418–499 km
2023–2024Mid-sizeElectric motor276 kW (375 PS)ElectricAutomatic16.1–16.6 kWh/100 km 5-cycle0 g/km534–549 km
2021–2023Mid-sizeElectric motor293 kW (398 PS)ElectricAutomatic15.6–16.6 kWh/100 km 5-cycle0 g/km536–576 km
2021–2023Mid-sizeElectric motor321 kW (436 PS)ElectricAutomatic18.6 kWh/100 km 5-cycle0 g/km507 km
2021–2022Mid-sizeElectric motor191 kW (260 PS)ElectricAutomatic14.8–18.6 kWh/100 km 5-cycle0 g/km146–423 km
2019–2020Mid-sizeElectric motor211 kW (287 PS)ElectricAutomatic14.9–17.1 kWh/100 km 5-cycle0 g/km151–531 km
2018–2020Mid-sizeElectric motor335 kW (455 PS)ElectricAutomatic17.4–18.0 kWh/100 km 5-cycle0 g/km499–518 km
2018–2020Mid-sizeElectric motor358 kW (487 PS)ElectricAutomatic17.4–18.6 kWh/100 km 5-cycle0 g/km481–518 km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.