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Tesla Model 3
General
| Brand: | Tesla |
| Model: | Model 3 |
| Variant(s): | |
| Trims: | Standard | Premium | Performance |
| MSRP range:1 | $37,000 - 55,000 USD |
| Parent: | Tesla |
| Tech partner: | |
| Market segment: | Upper-Mass Market Performance |
| Origin: | USA |
| Available: | now |
Body & Design
| Body style: | sedan |
| Body variant(s): | |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Door Type: | Conventional |
| Roof type: | Panoramic, Fixed tint |
| Roof shades: | None |
| Headlights: | Adaptive Matrix |
| Side mirrors: | Optical |
Performance
| Range WLTP:2 | km |
| Range EPA:2 | 272 - 341 mi |
| Top speed: | 125 - 163 mph |
| Acceleration: | 2.9 - 5.8 sec (0-60 mph) |
| Peak power: | 295 - 625 HP / 210 - 466 kW |
| Peak torque: | 308 - 547 ft/lbs |
| Drivetrain: | RWD | AWD |
| Motors: | 1 | 2 |
| Torque vectoring: |
Battery & Charging
| Chemistry: | NMC |
| Supplier: | LG, Panasonic |
| Capacity:3 | 69 - 82 kWH |
| Battery voltage: | 400 V |
| Peak charge rate:4 | 250 kW |
| Fast charge time (20-80%): | 47 min |
| AC charge rate:4 | 11 kW |
| Plug & Charge | yes |
| Heat Pump: | yes |
| Preconditioning: | yes |
| V2X: |
Chassis & Dynamics
| Steering type: | Mechanical |
| 4-wheel steering: | |
| Suspension: | Coil springs |
| Damping: | Passive |
| Torque vectoring: |
Platform & Software-defined
| Platform: | Tesla Gen 2 (Software-Centric) |
| E/E Architecture: | Centralized |
| Voltage class: | 400 V |
| OTA level: | Full-Vehicle |
| Telemetry level: | Continuous |
| Power electronics: | SiC-based |
| ADAS platform: | Tesla FSD (Software-Defined) |
| Inference compute: | AI4/AI5 |
| Vehicle OS | Tesla OS |
| App: | Tesla App |
Cabin Displays
(Driver instruments & center screen assumed)
| Head-up display: | |
| Passenger screen: | |
| Rear screen(s): | |
| Ceiling/cinematic screen: |
Seating & Comfort
| Seat comfort (front): | Heated + ventilated |
| Seat comfort (rear): | None |
| Lay-flat seats: | No |
| Captain's chairs: | |
| Leather available: | No |
| True vegan available: | Yes |
Cabin Experience
| Audio system brand: | None |
| Immersive sound: | OEM spatial audio |
| Ambient Lighting: | Dynamic |
| Shade control: | Electrochromic glass |
| Filtration: | HEPA |
| Fragrance system: | None |
| Refrigerator: | None |
Cabin Intelligence & Security
| Entry/Access: | Online account |
| Voice interface: | LLM voice assistant (Grok) |
| Cabin monitoring: | Occupant classification |
| Driver monitoring: | Camera+IR |
| Biometric zone: | None |
| Biometric mode: | None |
| Event recording: | Interior + exterior |
1 see EV Pricing: MSRP vs Real-World Cost
2 see EV Range: EPA vs WLTP vs CLTC and Top 10 Factors Impacting EV Range
3 see Battery Capacity: Gross vs Usable
4 see EV Charging: Speed, Rate, and Time
Fleet Readiness
The Tesla Model 3 demonstrate suitability for professional and fleet use based on charging behavior, uptime requirements, serviceability, and cost-per-mile considerations that determine whether fleets can scale reliably. See also Fleet Core 10.
Fleet Role Summary: Top global rideshare EV with highest real-world uptime.
Fleet Scores
Read the Fleet Scoring Framework.
Composite Fleet Readiness Score: = 91 / 100
FUS = 88 / 100 - Fleet Utility Score
Duty-cycle versatility, packaging, and real-world usefulness for fleet scenarios.
Minimal maintenance demands
Competitive pricing increases ROI
Stable long-term software durability
TCO = 91 / 100 - Total Cost of Ownership Score
Energy cost, maintenance expectations, uptime, and residual value assumptions.
Minimal maintenance demands
Competitive pricing increases ROI
Stable long-term software durability
CCS = 94 / 100 - Charging Convenience Score
Depot charging behavior, public network compatibility, and real-world turn-around speeds.
Native NACS enables seamless routing
11.5 kW AC strong for depot cycles
Thermal prep ensures predictable charging
DAX = 92 / 100 - Driver Assistance Experience Score
ADAS capability, stability, and driver workload reduction in fleet contexts.
ADAS stack highly refined
Fleet API supports deep integration
Driver fatigue reduced via smooth dynamics
Energy & Cost Context
Energy use assumption: 27 kWh / 100 miles in typical mixed urban duty cycles.
Depot energy cost assumption: $0.07 per kWh (off-peak commercial rate).
Estimated cost per full charge: ~ $5.60 (0-100% of usable capacity).
Telematics scope: Full (Tesla Fleet platform)