Tesla Model 3 Performance

April 2022 - October 2023

£57,990Price from

75.0 kWh *Useable Battery

285 miReal Range

263 Wh/miEfficiency

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Price from (last known) £57,990

Availability Not available to order
Available to order from April 2022
Available to order until October 2023
Annual VED £0
Congestion Charge £0
Insurance Group N/A
Price shown is the last known On The Road price: it includes VAT, first year VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery.

Real Range between 205 - 410 mi

City - Cold Weather 270 mi
Highway - Cold Weather 205 mi
Combined - Cold Weather 235 mi
City - Mild Weather 410 mi
Highway - Mild Weather 265 mi
Combined - Mild Weather 330 mi
Indication of real-world range in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 70 mph is assumed. The actual range will depend on speed, style of driving, weather and route conditions.
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Long Distance Suitability
3.5 / 5

First Leg Distance 209 mi
Charging Stop 0mi
Second Leg Distance 128 mi
Total Distance 337 mi
First Leg Duration 3h 4min
Charging Stop 15 min
Second Leg Duration 1h 52min
Total Duration 5h 11min
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The 'long distance suitability' is a 5-star rating that indicates how suitable a vehicle is for long trips. The rating is based on the 1-Stop Range: the total distance a vehicle can cover with one charging stop of 15 minutes.

Battery

Nominal Capacity 78.1 kWh
Battery Type Lithium-ion
Number of Cells 4416
Architecture 400 V
Warranty Period 8 years
Warranty Mileage 120,000 mi
Useable Capacity* 75.0 kWh
Cathode Material NCM
Pack Configuration 96s46p
Nominal Voltage 357 V
Form Factor Cylindrical
Name / Reference LG M50

Charging

Home / Destination

Charge Port Type 2
Port Location Left Side - Rear
Charge Power † 11 kW AC
Charge Time (0->285 mi) † 8h15m
Charge Speed † 36 mph

Rapid Charging

Charge Port CCS
Port Location Left Side - Rear
Charge Power (max) 250 kW DC
Charge Power (10-80%) 124 kW DC
Charge Time (28->228 mi) 27 min
Charge Speed 440 mph
Autocharge Supported Yes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge Supported No
Supported Protocol -

Battery Preconditioning

Preconditioning Possible Yes
Automatically using Navigation Yes
Click here for all charging information
† This can only be achieved using a 3-phase grid connection. The majority of homes and charge points do not have this connection. In practice charge power will often be 7.4 kW, allowing for a charge time of 12 hours and a charge speed of 24 mph.
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Performance

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph * 3.4 sec
Top Speed 162 mph
Electric Range 285 mi
Total Power * 393 kW (527 hp)
Total Torque * 487 lb-ft
Drive AWD
* Acceleration is estimated as the manufacturer specification of 3.3 sec has a 1 foot rollout subtracted. This does not comply with industry standards and makes comparison between vehicles impossible. A correction has been applied to include the rollout.

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 285 mi
Vehicle Consumption 263 Wh/mi
CO2 Emissions 0 g/km
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent 154 mpg

WLTP Ratings

Range 340 mi
Rated Consumption 266 Wh/mi
Vehicle Consumption 221 Wh/mi
CO2 Emissions 0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent 152 mpg
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent 183 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 between 183 - 366 Wh/mi

City - Cold Weather 278 Wh/mi
Highway - Cold Weather 366 Wh/mi
Combined - Cold Weather 319 Wh/mi
City - Mild Weather 183 Wh/mi
Highway - Mild Weather 283 Wh/mi
Combined - Mild Weather 227 Wh/mi
Indication of real-world energy use in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 70 mph is assumed. The energy use will depend on speed, style of driving, climate and route conditions.
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Safety (Euro NCAP)

Safety Rating
Adult Occupant 96%
Child Occupant 86%
Rating Year 2019
Vulnerable Road Users 74%
Safety Assist 94%
For more details on the safety rating of this vehicle, visit euroncap.com

Dimensions and Weight

Length 4694 mm
Width 1849 mm
Width with mirrors 2088 mm
Height 1443 mm
Wheelbase 2875 mm
Weight Unladen (EU) 1919 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) 2232 kg
Max. Payload 388 kg
Cargo Volume 561 L
Cargo Volume Max 977 L
Cargo Volume Frunk 88 L
Roof Load 70 kg
Tow Hitch Possible No Data
Towing Weight Unbraked 0 kg
Towing Weight Braked 0 kg
Vertical Load Max No Data

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 2022-23

BIK Tax Rate 2%
P11D Value from £57,935
Benefit in Kind (BIK) £1,159
BIK @ 20% £19 pcm
BIK @ 40% £39 pcm
BIK @ 45% £43 pcm

Financial Year 2023-24

BIK Tax Rate 2%
P11D Value from £57,935
Benefit in Kind (BIK) £1,159
BIK @ 20% £19 pcm
BIK @ 40% £39 pcm
BIK @ 45% £43 pcm

Financial Year 2024-25

BIK Tax Rate 2%
P11D Value from £57,935
Benefit in Kind (BIK) £1,159
BIK @ 20% £19 pcm
BIK @ 40% £39 pcm
BIK @ 45% £43 pcm
Go to the Model 3 on the official Tesla website.
* = estimated value. Average energy consumption and range based on moderate drive style and climate. Real-life values may differ significantly. Pricing information might not be actual for some regions. No rights can be derived from the information on this site.

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 Performance. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full.

Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196)
Charging Point Max. Power Power Time Rate
Wall Plug (2.3 kW) 230V / 1x10A 2.3 kW 38h30m 7 mph
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) 230V / 1x16A 3.7 kW 24 hours 12 mph
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) 230V / 1x32A 7.4 kW 12 hours 24 mph
3-phase 16A (11 kW) 400V / 3x16A 11 kW 8h15m 35 mph
3-phase 32A (22 kW) 400V / 3x16A 11 kW † 8h15m 35 mph

† = Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.

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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 Performance.

  • 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)
Charging Point Max. Power Avg. Power Time Rate
CCS (50 kW DC) 50 kW 45 kW † 74 min 160 mph
Supercharger v2 Shared (75 kW DC) 75 kW 65 kW † 51 min 230 mph
Supercharger v2 (150 kW DC) 150 kW 100 kW † 33 min 360 mph
CCS (175 kW DC) 175 kW 110 kW † 30 min 390 mph
Supercharger v3 (250 kW DC) 250 kW 124 kW † 27 min 440 mph
CCS (350 kW DC) 250 kW † 124 kW † 27 min 440 mph
This vehicle supports Autocharge
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.

Long Distance Suitability

How suitable an electric car is for long trips depends not only on the range. How quickly the car can charge plays an almost equally important role. Whether an EV is suitable for long trips depends on the battery capacity, efficiency, and fast charging capability.

To easily compare cars among each other, a benchmark has been established that combines these factors into the total distance a vehicle can cover with one 15-minute charging stop: the '1-Stop Range'. Based on the 1-Stop Range, the 5-star rating is determined. The result of the benchmark is shown in the graph below.

1-Stop Range

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5-Star Rating

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Revision of Rating

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Tesla Model 3 Performance
3.5 / 5

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5
241 mi
3h 32min
15 min
147 mi
2h 9min
209 mi
3h 4min
15 min
128 mi
1h 52min
337 mi (5h 11min)
185 mi
2h 42min
15 min
113 mi
1h 39min
298 mi (4h 36min)
0 mi
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200
300
400
Mild Weather
388 mi 1-Stop Range
Average Conditions
337 mi 1-Stop Range
Cold Weather
298 mi 1-Stop Range

All about the Tesla Model 3 Performance

No longer available

This electric vehicle is no longer in production and not available to buy new. The Tesla Model 3 Performance was available from April 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 Performance.

A new model of the Tesla Model 3 Performance (2022) is available: Tesla Model 3 Performance (2024).

Pricing

The Tesla Model 3 Performance had a Recommend Retail Price (RRP) of £57,000 and an On The Road Price (OTR) of £57,990. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery.

Drivetrain and Performance

The Tesla Model 3 Performance is a full electric vehicle (BEV). The estimated maximum power of the Tesla Model 3 Performance is 393 kW (527 hp). The estimated maximum torque is 487 lb-ft. The Tesla Model 3 Performance is all wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in an estimated 3.4 seconds. The top speed is 162 mph.

Battery and Charging

The battery of the Tesla Model 3 Performance has a total capacity of 78.1 kWh. The usable capacity is 75 kWh (estimate). A range of about 285 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 205 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 410 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 8 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 12 hours and a charge rate of 24 mph. Charging the car using a regular wall plug will take around 38 hours 30 minutes.

Rapid charging is possible through a CCS Supercharger connection. The maximum rapid charge power is 250 kW. The battery can't be charged continuously at this power. In an average rapid charge session the average charge power will be around 124 kW. This charges the battery from 10% to 80% in around 30 minutes. A rapid charge like this will add about 195 miles of range.

Energy Consumption

The combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the Tesla Model 3 Performance is about 263 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 154 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 366 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 183 Wh per mile.

CO2 Emission

The Tesla Model 3 Performance 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.

Go to the Model 3 on the official Tesla website.

Preceding model

The model shown on this page is the successor of the Tesla Model 3 Performance, which was available to order from November 2020 until April 2022. The previous model was £2000 more expensive, had 5 mi more range, same acceleration and was similar in energy consumption.

Preceding model Tesla Model 3 Performance

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