2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard
All photo credits
- Photo: Tesla Model 3 RWD Facelift Midnight Silver Metallic - front by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2026 Tesla Model 3 Highland Premium Long Range RWD by Chanokchon, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Tesla Model 3 (2023), long range, Japan, left-side by Kazyakuruma, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2026 Tesla Model 3 Highland Premium Long Range RWD (Rear) by Chanokchon, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Upgraded Tesla Model 3 - 2023 - Interior by Mpelas199, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard is a 225-hp with a single speed fixed gear and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $36,990 MSRP and is rated at 139 mpg combined.
It makes 225 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 147 mpg city and 130 mpg highway (139 mpg combined).
The Model 3 measures 185.8 inches long on a 113.2-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Electric |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $36,990 |
| MSRP with Destination | $38,380 |
| Destination Charge | $1,390 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Rear: AC permanent magnet synchronous, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive; front (AWD): AC induction, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive |
| Horsepower | 225 hp |
| Injection Type | Liquid-cooled lithium-ion (Li-ion) high-voltage battery |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Single speed fixed gear |
| Final Drive | 9.03 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 147 MPG |
| Highway | 130 MPG |
| Combined | 139 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Electricity |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent double wishbone, coil spring/telescopic damper |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link, coil spring/telescopic damper |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Sway bar |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | Four-piston fixed, with ABS |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.6 in (320 mm) ventilated |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.2 in (335 mm) ventilated |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 x 8.5J |
| Wheels Rear | 18 x 8.5J |
| Tires Front | 235/45R18 |
| Tires Rear | 235/45R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 185.8 in |
| Width | 72.8 in |
| Height | 56.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in |
| Front Track | 62.4 in |
| Rear Track | 62.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 24.1 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.3 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.7 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 54.2 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 52.3 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (6.8 % risk) |
Other tested variants (3)
- 2026 TESLA MODEL 3 4 DR BEV RWD EARLY RELEASE: 5 ★ overall
- 2026 TESLA MODEL 3 4 DR BEV AWD: 5 ★ overall
- 2026 TESLA MODEL 3 4 DR BEV AWD EARLY RELEASE: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Tesla MODEL 3. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jun 18, 2025 · SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The fasteners attaching the seat back to the seat bottom may have been improperly tightened.
Consequence: The seat may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service Centers will inspect and tighten or replace the seat assembly fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-13-003.
NHTSA campaign 25V410000
29 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2026 Tesla MODEL 3 BEV
Owner Complaints
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2026 Tesla MODEL 3 BEV (9 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Unknown Or Other | 10 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 |
| Steering | 7 |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 |
| Lane Departure | 4 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2026 TESLA MODEL 3 BEV. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.