Tesla Model 3
January 2022 - October 2023£42,990Price from
57.5 kWh *Useable Battery
250 mi *Real Range
230 Wh/mi *Efficiency
All specifications with * are estimates.
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Price from (last known) £42,990
| Availability | Not available to order |
| Available to order from | January 2022 |
| Available to order until | October 2023 |
| Annual VED | £0 |
| Congestion Charge | £0 |
| Insurance Group | N/A |
Real Range Estimation between 180 - 365 mi
| City - Cold Weather * | 230 mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather * | 180 mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather * | 205 mi |
| City - Mild Weather * | 365 mi |
| Highway - Mild Weather * | 240 mi |
| Combined - Mild Weather * | 295 mi |
Performance
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 6.1 sec |
| Top Speed | 140 mph |
| Electric Range * | 250 mi |
| Total Power | 208 kW (279 hp) |
| Total Torque * | 310 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear |
Battery
| Nominal Capacity * | 60.0 kWh |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion |
| Number of Cells | 106 |
| Architecture | 400 V |
| Warranty Period | 8 years |
| Warranty Mileage | 100,000 mi |
| Useable Capacity* | 57.5 kWh |
| Cathode Material | LFP |
| Pack Configuration | 106s1p |
| Nominal Voltage | 340 V |
| Form Factor | Prismatic |
| Name / Reference | CATL LFP60 |
Charging
Home / Destination
| Charge Port | Type 2 |
| Port Location | Left Side - Rear |
| Charge Power † | 11 kW AC |
| Charge Time (0->250 mi) † | 6h15m |
| Charge Speed † | 41 mph |
Rapid Charging
| Charge Port | CCS |
| Port Location | Left Side - Rear |
| Charge Power (max) * | 170 kW DC |
| Charge Power (10-80%) * | 100 kW DC |
| Charge Time (25->200 mi) * | 25 min |
| Charge Speed * | 420 mph |
| Autocharge Supported | Yes |
Plug & Charge
| Plug & Charge Supported | No |
| Supported Protocol | - |
Battery Preconditioning
| Preconditioning Possible | Yes |
| Automatically using Navigation | Yes |
Bidirectional Charging (V2X / BPT)
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)
| V2L Supported | No |
| Max. Output Power | - |
| Exterior Outlet(s) | - |
| Interior Outlet(s) | - |
Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)
| V2H via AC Supported | No |
| Max. Output Power | - |
| V2H via DC Supported | No |
| Max. Output Power | - |
Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)
| V2G via AC Supported | No |
| Max. Output Power | - |
| V2G via DC Supported | No |
| Max. Output Power | - |
Energy Consumption
EVDB Real Range
| Range * | 250 mi |
| Vehicle Consumption * | 230 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent * | 176 mpg |
WLTP Ratings (TEL)
| Range | 308 mi |
| Rated Consumption | 232 Wh/mi |
| Vehicle Consumption | 187 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Rated Fuel Equivalent | 175 mpg |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent | 216 mpg |
WLTP Ratings (TEH)
| Range | 305 mi |
| Rated Consumption | No Data |
| Vehicle Consumption | 188 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Rated Fuel Equivalent | No Data |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent | 215 mpg |
Rated = official figures as published by manufacturer. Rated consumption and fuel equivalency figures include charging losses.
Vehicle = calculated battery energy consumption used by the vehicle for propulsion and on-board systems.
NOTE: The fuel equivalency figures are shown in IMPERIAL MPG. Figures in US MPG will differ significantly.
Real Energy Consumption Estimation between 158 - 319 Wh/mi
| City - Cold Weather * | 250 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather * | 319 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather * | 280 Wh/mi |
| City - Mild Weather * | 158 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Mild Weather * | 240 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Mild Weather * | 195 Wh/mi |
Safety (Euro NCAP)
| Safety Rating | |
| Adult Occupant | 96% |
| Child Occupant | 86% |
| Rating Year | 2019 |
| Vulnerable Road Users | 74% |
| Safety Assist | 94% |
Dimensions and Weight
| Length | 4694 mm |
| Width | 1849 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 2088 mm |
| Height | 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2875 mm |
| Weight Unladen (EU) | 1835 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) | 2149 kg |
| Max. Payload | 389 kg |
| Cargo Volume | 561 L |
| Cargo Volume Max | 977 L |
| Cargo Volume Frunk | 88 L |
| Roof Load | 70 kg |
| Tow Hitch Possible | Yes |
| Towing Weight Unbraked | 750 kg |
| Towing Weight Braked | 1000 kg |
| Vertical Load Max | 55 kg |
Miscellaneous
| Seats | 5 people |
| Isofix | Yes, 2 seats |
| Turning Circle | 11.6 m |
| Platform | TESLA 3/Y |
| EV Dedicated Platform | Yes |
| Car Body | Saloon |
| Segment | D - Large |
| Roof Rails | No |
| Heat pump (HP) | Yes |
| HP Standard Equipment | Yes |
Company Car Tax Indication
Financial Year 2021-22
| BIK Tax Rate | 1% |
| P11D Value from | £42,935 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £429 |
| BIK @ 20% | £7 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £14 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £16 pcm |
Financial Year 2022-23
| BIK Tax Rate | 2% |
| P11D Value from | £42,935 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £859 |
| BIK @ 20% | £14 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £29 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £32 pcm |
Financial Year 2023-24
| BIK Tax Rate | 2% |
| P11D Value from | £42,935 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £859 |
| BIK @ 20% | £14 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £29 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £32 pcm |
Home and Destination Charging (0 -> 100%)
Charging is possible by using a regular wall plug or a charging station. Public charging is always done through a charging station. How fast the EV can charge depends on the charging station (EVSE) used and the maximum charging capacity of the EV. The table below shows all possible options for charging the Tesla Model 3. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full.
| Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196) |
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| Charging Point | Max. Power | Power | Time | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wall Plug (2.3 kW) | 230V / 1x10A | 2.3 kW | 29h30m | 8 mph |
| 1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) | 230V / 1x16A | 3.7 kW | 18h30m | 14 mph |
| 1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) | 230V / 1x32A | 7.4 kW | 9h15m | 27 mph |
| 3-phase 16A (11 kW) | 400V / 3x16A | 11 kW | 6h15m | 40 mph |
| 3-phase 32A (22 kW) | 400V / 3x16A | 11 kW † | 6h15m | 40 mph |
† = Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.
Rapid Charging (10 -> 80%)
Rapid charging enables longer journeys by adding as much range as possible in the shortest amount of time. Charging power will decrease significantly after 80% state-of-charge has been reached. A typical rapid charge therefore rarely exceeds 80% SoC. The rapid charge rate of an EV depends on the charger used and the maximum charging power the EV can handle. The table below shows all details for rapid charging the Tesla Model 3.
Tesla has not released details about rapid charging the Model 3. The information below is based on estimated values of the most likely rapid charging capabilities.
- Max. Power: maximum power provided by charge point
- Avg. Power: average power provided by charge point over a session from 10% to 80%
- Time: time needed to charge from 10% to 80%
- Rate: average charging speed over a session from 10% to 80%
| Combined Charging System (CCS Combo 2) |
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| Charging Point | Max. Power | Avg. Power | Time | Rate |
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| CCS (50 kW DC) | 50 kW | 45 kW † | 56 min | 180 mph |
| Supercharger v2 Shared (75 kW DC) | 75 kW | 65 kW † | 39 min | 260 mph |
| Supercharger v2 (150 kW DC) | 150 kW | 95 kW † | 27 min | 380 mph |
| CCS (175 kW DC) | 170 kW † | 100 kW † | 25 min | 420 mph |
| Supercharger v3 (250 kW DC) | 170 kW † | 100 kW † | 25 min | 420 mph |
| CCS (350 kW DC) | 170 kW † | 100 kW † | 25 min | 420 mph |
| This vehicle supports Autocharge |
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| This vehicle does not support Plug & Charge |
† = Limited by charging capabilities of vehicle
Autocharge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations.
Plug & Charge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations in accordance with ISO 15118.
Actual charging rates may differ from data shown due to factors like outside temperature, state of the battery and driving style.
All about the Tesla Model 3
No longer available
This electric vehicle is no longer in production and not available to buy new. The Tesla Model 3 was available from January 2022 until October 2023. Financial data like price, leasing and company car tax were applicable to the final year of availability of the Tesla Model 3.
A new model of the Tesla Model 3 (2021) is available: Tesla Model 3 (2023).
Pricing
The Tesla Model 3 had a Recommend Retail Price (RRP) of £42,000 and an On The Road Price (OTR) of £42,990. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery.
Drivetrain and Performance
The Tesla Model 3 is a full electric vehicle (BEV). The maximum power of the Tesla Model 3 is 208 kW (279 hp). The estimated maximum torque is 310 lb-ft. The Tesla Model 3 is rear wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 6.1 seconds. The top speed is 140 mph.
Battery and Charging
The battery of the Tesla Model 3 has an estimated total capacity of 60 kWh. The usable capacity is 57.5 kWh (estimate). An estimated range of about 250 miles is achievable on a fully charged battery. The actual range will however depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style.
For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in a range of around 180 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 365 mi.
Charging is done using a Type 2 connector and the on-board charger has a maximum power of 11 kW. This charges a fully depleted battery back to full in around 6 hours 15 minutes. However, a 3-phase grid connection is needed to achieve this. The majority of homes and charge points currently do not have this connection. In most cases the maximum charging power will be 7.4 kW, allowing for a charge time of 9 hours 15 minutes and a charge rate of 27 mph. Charging the car using a regular wall plug will take around 29 hours 30 minutes.
Rapid charging is possible through a CCS Supercharger connection (expected). The maximum rapid charge power is 170 kW. The battery can't be charged continuously at this power. In an average rapid charge session the average charge power will be around 100 kW. This charges the battery from 10% to 80% in around 30 minutes. A rapid charge like this will add about 175 miles of range.
Energy Consumption
The estimated combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the Tesla Model 3 is about 230 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 176 mpg in a traditional petrol car.
The actual energy consumption will depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style. For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in an energy use of around 319 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 158 Wh per mile.
CO2 Emission
The Tesla Model 3 emits no CO2 during driving. This only includes direct emissions from the vehicle itself. The energy needed to charge the battery might have been (partly) generated by the use of fossil fuels. Vehicles with an internal combustion engine will always emit CO2 during driving. Additionally, CO2 is emitted during the production and transport of fossil fuels.
More information from Tesla
The link below will open the page of the Model 3 on the official Tesla site.
Preceding model
The model shown on this page is the successor of the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus LFP, which was available to order from November 2020 until December 2021. The previous model was £2000 less expensive, had 35 mi less range, 8% faster acceleration and was 6% less energy efficient.
Preceding model Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plu 
Preceding model
The model shown on this page is the successor of the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus, which was available to order from February 2021 until December 2021. The previous model was £2000 less expensive, had 35 mi less range, 8% faster acceleration and was 3% less energy efficient.