Tesla Model 3 Performance

Available since May 2024

£59,990Price from

75.0 kWh *Useable Battery

305 miReal Range

246 Wh/miEfficiency

PLEASE NOTE
Total Power is currently listed at 460 kW in line with homologation. Unconfirmed reports indicate that the actual power output will be limited by the battery to 340 or 380 kW, depending on the battery installed.
Acceleration has been standardised to include 1ft rollout to allow for direct comparison between vehicles.
This listing will be updated when more details are confirmed.

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Price from £59,990

Availability	Available to order
Available to order since	May 2024
Available to order until	-

Lease (BCH) from £883 pcm

Annual VED	£0
Congestion Charge	£0
Insurance Group	N/A

Price shown is On The Road Price: it includes VAT, first year VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery. Contract hire estimate by e-car lease t/a CarLease (UK) Ltd who are a credit broker not a lender. Offer based on a business contract hire usership agreement, 6+35 profile, 10,000 miles per annum, excluding optional maintenance package and subject to VAT. Prices subject to terms and conditions.

Real Range between 220 - 440 mi

City - Cold Weather	285 mi
Highway - Cold Weather	220 mi
Combined - Cold Weather	250 mi

City - Mild Weather	440 mi
Highway - Mild Weather	285 mi
Combined - Mild Weather	355 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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Performance

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph *	3.2 sec
Top Speed	163 mph
Electric Range	305 mi

Total Power	461 kW (618 hp)
Total Torque	547 lb-ft
Drive	AWD

* Acceleration is estimated as the manufacturer specification of 3.1 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.

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->305 mi) †	8h15m
Charge Speed †	38 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 (30->244 mi) *	27 min
Charge Speed *	470 mph
Autocharge Supported	Yes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge Supported

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 26 mph.

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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	305 mi
Vehicle Consumption	246 Wh/mi

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent	165 mpg

WLTP Ratings

Range	328 mi
Rated Consumption	269 Wh/mi
Vehicle Consumption	229 Wh/mi

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent	151 mpg
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent	177 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 170 - 341 Wh/mi

City - Cold Weather	263 Wh/mi
Highway - Cold Weather	341 Wh/mi
Combined - Cold Weather	300 Wh/mi

City - Mild Weather	170 Wh/mi
Highway - Mild Weather	263 Wh/mi
Combined - Mild Weather	211 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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Dimensions and Weight

Length	4720 mm
Width	1849 mm
Width with mirrors	2089 mm
Height	1431 mm
Wheelbase	2875 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)	1929 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)	2271 kg
Max. Payload	417 kg

Cargo Volume	594 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	No Data
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 2024-25

BIK Tax Rate	2%
P11D Value from	£59,935
Benefit in Kind (BIK)	£1,199

BIK @ 20%	£20 pcm
BIK @ 40%	£40 pcm
BIK @ 45%	£45 pcm

Financial Year 2025-26

BIK Tax Rate	3%
P11D Value from	£59,935
Benefit in Kind (BIK)	£1,798

BIK @ 20%	£30 pcm
BIK @ 40%	£60 pcm
BIK @ 45%	£67 pcm

Financial Year 2026-27

BIK Tax Rate	4%
P11D Value from	£59,935
Benefit in Kind (BIK)	£2,397

BIK @ 20%	£40 pcm
BIK @ 40%	£80 pcm
BIK @ 45%	£90 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.

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BYD SEAL 82.5 kWh RWD Design £14,295 less expensive 5 mi less range 84% slower acceleration 14% less energy efficient 30% slower rapid-charging

BMW i4 xDrive40 £3,010 more expensive Similar range 59% slower acceleration 9% less energy efficient Similar rapid-charging speed

Range comparision based on electric range only. Rapid charging comparison based on rapid charge rate. Comparisons can be based on estimates.

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	8 mph
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW)	230V / 1x16A	3.7 kW	24 hours	13 mph
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW)	230V / 1x32A	7.4 kW	12 hours	25 mph
3-phase 16A (11 kW)	400V / 3x16A	11 kW	8h15m	37 mph
3-phase 32A (22 kW)	400V / 3x16A	11 kW †	8h15m	37 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.

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)

Charging Point	Max. Power	Avg. Power	Time	Rate
CCS (50 kW DC)	50 kW	45 kW †	74 min	170 mph
Supercharger v2 Shared (75 kW DC)	75 kW	65 kW †	51 min	250 mph
Supercharger v2 (150 kW DC)	150 kW	100 kW †	33 min	380 mph
CCS (175 kW DC)	175 kW	110 kW †	30 min	420 mph
Supercharger v3 (250 kW DC)	250 kW	124 kW †	27 min	470 mph
CCS (350 kW DC)	250 kW †	124 kW †	27 min	470 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.

All about the Tesla Model 3 Performance

Pricing

The Tesla Model 3 Performance has a Recommend Retail Price (RRP) of £59,000 and an On The Road Price (OTR) of £59,990. 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 maximum power of the Tesla Model 3 Performance is 461 kW (618 hp). The maximum torque is 547 lb-ft. The Tesla Model 3 Performance is all wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in an estimated 3.2 seconds. The top speed is 163 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 305 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 220 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 440 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 26 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 (expected). 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 210 miles of range.

Energy Consumption

The combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the Tesla Model 3 Performance is about 246 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 165 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 341 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 170 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 April 2022 until October 2023. The previous model was £2000 less expensive, had 20 mi less range, 6% slower acceleration and was 7% less energy efficient.

Preceding model Tesla Model 3 Performance

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