Tesla Model 3
Produced from 2017–2023, the Tesla Model 3 (2017–2023) is catalogued here with 3 powertrains. 3 electric, spanning 283 to 498 hp. The quickest version, the Performance AWD, covers 0–100 km/h in 3.1 seconds. Externally it measures 4694 × 1849 × 1443 mm on a 2875 mm wheelbase. Full engine, transmission, performance, economy and weight data is compared trim-by-trim below, with EPA and NHTSA sources cited at the bottom of the page.
Generation Quick Facts: The Tesla Model 3 (2017–2023) was manufactured from 2017 – 2023 (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 model years) as a sedan. Across 3 verified powertrains, power outputs range from 283 to 498 hp.
Power range
283–498 hp
Quickest 0–100
3.1 s
Max range
602 km
Length
4.69 m
01Decision support
Which Model 3 suits you?
Performance · quickest
Performance AWD
0–100 km/h in 3.1s · 462 hp
Genuinely quick, with hot-hatch pace from a family body.
Sweet spot · balance
Performance AWD
462 hp
Sits mid-range for power without paying the fuel or price tax of the flagship trim. Usually the best value on the used market.
023 powertrains (3 electric)
Full specifications
| Specification | Standard Range PlusElectric | Performance AWDElectric | Long Range AWDElectric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine code | 3D1 e-motor | 3D1+3D5 e-motors | 3D1+3D3 e-motors |
| Fuel type | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Displacement | — | — | — |
| Aspiration | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Cylinders | Single motor | Dual motor | Dual motor |
| Power & Performance | |||
| Power | 283 hp / 211 kW | 462 hp / 345 kW | 498 hp / 371 kW |
| Torque | 420 Nm / 310 lb-ft | 660 Nm / 487 lb-ft | 660 Nm / 487 lb-ft |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.3 s | 3.1 s | 4.2 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h (140 mph) | 261 km/h (162 mph) | 233 km/h (145 mph) |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | |||
| Transmission | Single-speed | Single-speed | Single-speed |
| Gears | — | — | — |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Economy & Emissions | |||
| City | — | — | — |
| Highway | — | — | — |
| Combined | — | — | — |
| Electric range | 491 km (305 mi) | 567 km (352 mi) | 602 km (374 mi) |
| Battery | 55.0 kWh | 82.0 kWh | 82.0 kWh |
| CO₂ emissions | — | — | — |
| Weight & Body | |||
| Curb weight | 1,745 kg (3,847 lbs) | 1,847 kg (4,072 lbs) | 1,844 kg (4,065 lbs) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Model years | 2017–2023 | 2017–2023 | 2017–2023 |
0Exterior
Dimensions
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Width
1,849 mm
72.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Wheelbase
2,875 mm
113.2 in
Curb weight spans 1,745–1,847 kg depending on powertrain. Battery and AWD hardware add the most mass.
05Long-tail answers
Model 3: questions answered
What engines and trims are available on the Tesla Model 3 (2017–2023)?
The Tesla Model 3 (2017–2023) lineup offers 3 electric: Standard Range Plus (283 hp), Performance AWD (462 hp), Long Range AWD (498 hp).
How quick is the Tesla Model 3 (2017–2023) from 0 to 100 km/h?
The fastest trim, the Performance AWD, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.1s, reaching a top speed of 261 km/h (162 mph) with the Performance AWD.
What model years are included in the Tesla Model 3 (2017–2023)?
The Tesla Model 3 (2017–2023) was produced from 2017 – 2023, spanning the following model years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023.
What are the exterior dimensions of the Tesla Model 3 (2017–2023)?
4694 mm long, 1849 mm wide, 1443 mm tall on a 2875 mm wheelbase (184.8 in overall length).
Sources for this page
- EPA fuel-economy records: Tesla Model 3Certification data, 2017–2023
- NHTSA vehicle file: recalls, complaints and investigations2017 Tesla Model 3, official safety record
- NHTSA vPIC vehicle databasePowers our VIN decoder, the federal manufacturer registry
- Tesla official: data sheets and archiveManufacturer-published specifications
Figures on this page are compiled from the sources above and cross-checked against manufacturer data sheets. US-market EPA cycle where noted; European WLTP values are measured differently and are not directly comparable.
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