Tesla Model 3
First generation · 2017–present · 10 model years · 11 trims
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
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
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | |||||||
| Standard · Sedan | Rear: AC permanent magnet synchronous, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive; front (AWD): AC induction, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive | 225 | — | Single speed fixed gear | RWD | 147/130 (139) | $36,990 |
| Premium RWD · Sedan | Rear: AC permanent magnet synchronous, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive; front (AWD): AC induction, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive | 225 | — | Single speed fixed gear | RWD | 145/128 (137) | $42,490 |
| Premium AWD · Sedan | Rear: AC permanent magnet synchronous, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive; front (AWD): AC induction, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive | 88 | — | Single speed fixed gear | AWD | 133/122 (128) | $47,490 |
| Performance · Sedan | Rear: AC permanent magnet synchronous, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive; front (AWD): AC induction, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive | 88 | — | Single speed fixed gear | AWD | 117/106 (111) | $54,990 |
| 2025 | |||||||
| Long Range RWD · Sedan | Rear: AC permanent magnet synchronous, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive; front (AWD): AC induction, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive | 192 | — | Single speed fixed gear | RWD | 145/128 (137) | $42,490 |
| Long Range AWD · Sedan | Rear: AC permanent magnet synchronous, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive; front (AWD): AC induction, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive | 85 | — | Single speed fixed gear | AWD | 133/122 (128) | $47,490 |
| Performance · Sedan | Rear: AC permanent magnet synchronous, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive; front (AWD): AC induction, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive | 85 | — | Single speed fixed gear | AWD | 113/104 (109) | $54,990 |
| 2024 | |||||||
| RWD · Sedan | Rear: AC permanent magnet synchronous, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive; front (AWD): AC induction, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive | 192 | — | Single speed fixed gear | RWD | 140/125 (132) | $38,990 |
| Long Range RWD · Sedan | Rear: AC permanent magnet synchronous, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive; front (AWD): AC induction, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive | 192 | — | Single speed fixed gear | RWD | 145/128 (137) | $42,490 |
| Long Range AWD · Sedan | Rear: AC permanent magnet synchronous, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive; front (AWD): AC induction, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive | 84 | — | Single speed fixed gear | AWD | 137/124 (130) | $47,490 |
| Performance · Sedan | Rear: AC permanent magnet synchronous, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive; front (AWD): AC induction, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive | 85 | — | Single speed fixed gear | AWD | 117/107 (112) | $54,990 |
| 2023 | |||||||
| RWD · Sedan | Rear: AC permanent magnet synchronous, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive; front (AWD): AC induction, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive | 192 | 420 lb-ft | Single speed fixed gear | RWD | 138/126 (132) | $40,240 |
| Long Range AWD · Sedan | Rear: AC permanent magnet synchronous, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive; front (AWD): AC induction, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive | 98 | — | Single speed fixed gear | AWD | 134/126 (131) | $47,240 |
| Performance · Sedan | Rear: AC permanent magnet synchronous, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive; front (AWD): AC induction, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive | 131 | — | Single speed fixed gear | AWD | 118/107 (113) | $53,240 |
| 2022 | |||||||
| RWD · Sedan | Rear: AC permanent magnet synchronous, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive; front (AWD): AC induction, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive | 192 | 420 lb-ft | Single speed fixed gear | RWD | 138/126 (132) | $46,990 |
| Long Range AWD · Sedan | Rear: AC permanent magnet synchronous, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive; front (AWD): AC induction, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive | 98 | — | Single speed fixed gear | AWD | 134/126 (131) | $57,990 |
| Performance · Sedan | Rear: AC permanent magnet synchronous, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive; front (AWD): AC induction, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive | 131 | — | Single speed fixed gear | AWD | 118/107 (113) | $62,990 |
| 2021 | |||||||
| Standard Range Plus · Sedan | Rear: AC permanent magnet synchronous, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive; front (AWD): AC induction, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive | 198 | 420 lb-ft | Single speed fixed gear | RWD | 150/133 (142) | $37,990 |
| Long Range AWD · Sedan | Rear: AC permanent magnet synchronous, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive; front (AWD): AC induction, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive | 98 | — | Single speed fixed gear | AWD | 141/127 (134) | $46,990 |
| Performance · Sedan | Rear: AC permanent magnet synchronous, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive; front (AWD): AC induction, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive | 131 | — | Single speed fixed gear | AWD | 118/107 (113) | $54,990 |
| 2020 | |||||||
| Standard Range Plus · Sedan | Rear: AC permanent magnet synchronous, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive; front (AWD): AC induction, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive | 211 | 420 lb-ft | Single speed fixed gear | RWD | 148/132 (141) | $37,990 |
| Long Range AWD · Sedan | Rear: AC permanent magnet synchronous, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive; front (AWD): AC induction, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive | 147 | — | Single speed fixed gear | AWD | 124/116 (121) | $46,990 |
| Performance · Sedan | Rear: AC permanent magnet synchronous, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive; front (AWD): AC induction, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive | 147 | — | Single speed fixed gear | AWD | 118/107 (113) | $54,990 |
| 2019 | |||||||
| Standard Range · Sedan | Rear: AC permanent magnet synchronous, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive; front (AWD): AC induction, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive | 211 | 420 lb-ft | Single speed fixed gear | RWD | 138/124 (131) | $36,500 |
| Standard Range Plus · Sedan | Rear: AC permanent magnet synchronous, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive; front (AWD): AC induction, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive | 211 | 420 lb-ft | Single speed fixed gear | RWD | 140/124 (133) | $38,500 |
| Mid Range · Sedan | Rear: AC permanent magnet synchronous, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive; front (AWD): AC induction, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive | 211 | 420 lb-ft | Single speed fixed gear | RWD | 128/117 (123) | $41,500 |
| Long Range RWD · Sedan | Rear: AC permanent magnet synchronous, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive; front (AWD): AC induction, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive | 211 | 420 lb-ft | Single speed fixed gear | RWD | 136/123 (130) | $44,500 |
| Long Range AWD · Sedan | Rear: AC permanent magnet synchronous, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive; front (AWD): AC induction, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive | 147 | — | Single speed fixed gear | AWD | 120/112 (116) | $48,500 |
| Performance · Sedan | Rear: AC permanent magnet synchronous, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive; front (AWD): AC induction, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive | 147 | — | Single speed fixed gear | AWD | 120/112 (116) | $59,500 |
| 2018 | |||||||
| Long Range RWD · Sedan | Rear: AC permanent magnet synchronous, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive; front (AWD): AC induction, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive | 202 | 420 lb-ft | Single speed fixed gear | RWD | 136/123 (130) | $44,000 |
| Mid Range · Sedan | Rear: AC permanent magnet synchronous, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive; front (AWD): AC induction, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive | 202 | 420 lb-ft | Single speed fixed gear | RWD | 128/117 (123) | $47,200 |
| Long Range AWD · Sedan | Rear: AC permanent magnet synchronous, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive; front (AWD): AC induction, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive | 147 | — | Single speed fixed gear | AWD | 120/112 (116) | $54,000 |
| Performance · Sedan | Rear: AC permanent magnet synchronous, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive; front (AWD): AC induction, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive | 147 | — | Single speed fixed gear | AWD | 120/112 (116) | $64,000 |
| 2017 | |||||||
| Long Range · Sedan | Rear: AC permanent magnet synchronous, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive; front (AWD): AC induction, liquid-cooled, variable frequency drive | 192 | 420 lb-ft | Single speed fixed gear | RWD | 131/120 (126) | $44,000 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | ★★★★★ |
| 2025 | 3 | — |
| 2024 | 5 | Not rated |
| 2023 | 12 | ★★★★★ |
| 2022 | 18 | ★★★★★ |
| 2021 | 22 | ★★★★★ |
| 2020 | 21 | ★★★★★ |
| 2019 | 22 | ★★★★★ |
| 2018 | 19 | ★★★★★ |
| 2017 | 16 | Not rated |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.