Rank #2 2025 Sedan

Tesla Model 3

Tesla Model 3 is a compact electric sedan for shoppers prioritizing efficiency range and Tesla charging access at a lower entry price than Model Y.

Tesla Model 3

Buying notes for Tesla Model 3

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Tesla Model 3 sits in the Tesla EV lineup as a sedan with verified primary-trim metrics for range, charging, price, and utility.

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Charging reality

Primary-trim charging is tracked at up to 208 kW DC, with connector data shown when published.

Value read

The current primary trim works out to about $117 per mile of rated range.

Range 363 mi Rated range
MSRP $42,490 Starting
Fast charge 208 kW Peak DC
10-80% 36 min DC estimate
Primary trimLong Range RWD • RWD
ChargingNACS • 36 min 10-80%
Battery82 kWh usable • 400 V
Dimensions185.8 in L • 72.8 in W • 56.7 in H • 113.2 in WB
0-60 mph 4.9 s Performance
Seats 5 Adults
Cargo 21 cu ft Max cargo
Road trip 79.7 Composite score
Trim Long Range RWD
MSRP (USD) $42,490
Range 363 mi
Efficiency 246 Wh/mi • 4.07 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 82 kWh
Battery (gross) 85.3 kWh
Seats 5
Drivetrain RWD
Body type Sedan
DC fast charging (max) 208 kW
AC charging (max) 11 kW
Connector (DC) NACS
Connector (AC) NACS
Architecture (V) 400 V
10-80% (DC) 36 min
Avg DC power (10-80%) 96 kW
Miles added (15 min, est.) 97 mi
Heat pump Yes
Preconditioning Yes
Plug & Charge Yes
0-60 mph 4.9 s
Top speed 125 mph
Cargo 21 cu ft
Towing 2,205 lb
Weight 4,065 lb
Length 185.8 in
Width 72.8 in
Height 56.7 in
Wheelbase 113.2 in

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