About the Tesla Model 3
The Model 3 is an electric four-door sedan developed by Tesla. The Model 3 Standard Range Plus version delivers an EPA-rated all-electric range of 250 miles (402 km) and the Long Range versions deliver 322 miles (518 km). The Model 3 carries full self-driving hardware, with periodic software updates, adding functionality.
Tesla Model 3 Specs
| Horsepower | 283 hp – Standard-Range (11/2021+) 283 hp – Standard-Range Plus 279 hp – Standard-Range 283 hp – Mid-Range 283 hp – Long-Range (RWD) 346 hp – Long-Range (AWD) 450 hp – Long-Range Performance (AWD) |
| Torque | 330 lb-ft – Standard-Range (11/2021+) 330 lb-ft- Standard-Range Plus 330 lb-ft- Standard-Range 330 lb-ft- Mid-Range 330 lb-ft- Long-Range (RWD) 376 lb-ft- Long-Range (AWD) 471 lb-ft – Long-Range Performance (AWD) |
| Battery | 54, 62, 75 or 82 kWh Lithium Ion (Li-ion) Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePo) |
| Transmission | 1-Speed Fixed Gear |
| Curb Weight | 3552 lbs – Standard-Range (11/2021+) 3627 lbs – Standard-Range Plus 3885 lbs – Standard-Range 3686 lbs – Mid-Range 3805 lbs – Long-Range (RWD) 4072 lbs – Long-Range (AWD) 4072 lbs – Long-Range Performance (AWD) |
| 0 to 60 mph | 5.8 seconds – Standard-Range (11/2021+) 5.3 seconds – Standard-Range Plus 5.3 seconds – Standard-Range 5.2 seconds – Mid-Range 5.0 seconds – Long-Range (RWD) 4.2 seconds – Long-Range (AWD) 3.1 seconds – Long-Range Performance (AWD) |
| Total Range (EPA) | 220 miles – Standard-Range (11/2021+) 240-263 miles – Standard-Range Plus 272 miles – Standard-Range 264 miles – Mid-Range 310-330 miles – Long-Range (RWD) 310-358 miles – Long-Range (AWD) 299-322 miles – Long-Range Performance (AWD) |
Tesla Model 3 Models
| Model | Years Produced |
| Standard Range RWD | 3/2019 – 11/2020 |
| Standard Range Plus RWD | 3/2019 – 11/2021 |
| Standard Range RWD | 11/2021 – Today |
| Mid Range RWD | 10/2018 – 3/2019 |
| Long Range RWD | 7/2017 – 11/2018, 3/2019 – 6/2019 |
| Long Range AWD | 6/2018 – Today |
| Long Range AWD Performance | 6/2018 – Today |
History of the Tesla Model 3
Limited production of the Model 3 began in mid-2017, with the official launch & delivery of the first 30 cars occurring July 28, 2017. As of March 2020, the Tesla Model 3 was the best-selling electric car in the world, with more than 500,000 units delivered.
For more information, visit the Tesla Model 3 Wikipedia page.
Tesla Model 3 Batteries
Drive Battery | 12V Battery | Key Fob Battery
Drive Battery / Traction Battery
Drive Battery Specs
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion (Li-ion) Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePo) |
| Battery Energy | 60 kWh – Standard-Range (11/2021+) 54 kWh – Standard-Range Plus 54 kWh – Standard-Range 62 kWh – Mid-Range 82 kWh – Long-Range (11/2021+) 75 kWh – Long-Range (up to 2020) 82 kWh – Long-Range Performance (11/2021+) 75 kWh – Long-Range Performance (up to 2020) |
2021 Tesla Battery Changes
Starting in 2021, there were two notable changes with the OEM battery packs found in the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y.
- The battery chemistry changed from Nickel Cobalt Aluminum (NCA) to Lithium-Iron Phosphate (LiFP).
- Battery cells were now prismatic.
Cobalt is expensive to mine and iron is ubiquitous. Switching to LiFP prismatic cells saves space when compared to their cylindrical NCA counterparts.
This new chemistry does come with a small penalty, with an EPA range rating of approximately 10 fewer miles (253 vs 263).
Drive Battery FAQs
How much do Tesla Model 3 replacement drive batteries cost?
The price of a Tesla Model 3 replacement battery is upwards of $12,000, not including labor, shipping, an taxes.
Tesla Model S Battery Module bare cells can cost around $1400 for 18650 cells (24V).
Where can I find a replacement battery pack for a Tesla Model 3?
Tesla – Likely the best source of a replacement battery for your Model 3 is the source of your Model 3 itself. Check with Tesla first, especially if you are worried about a warranty or lien requirements. Tesla has a great Tesla Service Center locator at tesla.com/findus.
Junkyards! When a Tesla Model 3 is wrecked, it goes to the wrecking yard. Often the batteries are still usable as even a light impact can send a vehicle to the scrap heap.
Car-part.com – Allows you to search wrecking yards all over the nation and has a great list of replacement batteries available.
eBay – If you can’t find a replacement at your local yard, and want to find something more reputable online, you might check ebay.
“Tesla Model 3 Battery Pack” on Ebay
GreenTec Auto – Established in 2012, with 3 brothers working at their father’s auto repair shop, GreenTec Auto’s mission is to create effective and sustainable solutions for you and your vehicle. “Nothing ends up in a landfill.” With over 20 service centers across the United States, there is sure to be a location near you.
GreenTecAuto.com: Tesla Model S
SecondLife-EVBatteries.com – Based in the UK, Second Life EV Batteries came about from running their own electrical projects that required quality lithium batteries. They are advocates for the mantra of “Reuse, Repurpose & Recycle” and are keen to get batteries repurposed into a new useful application rather than allowing them to be discarded in landfill.
SecondLife-EVBatteries.com: Tesla Model 3 Pack
How long does it take to charge a Model 3 battery on a home charger?
In real-world testing, it has taken some about 22.5 hours to charge from 20% to 100%:
What is the Tesla Model 3’s IPM-SynRM technology?
Also known as PMa-SynRM (Permanent Magnet assisted Syncrhonous Reluctance Motor), the IPM-SynRM electric motor found in later Model 3s pushed the bar forward from the standard induction (asynchronous) electric motors that Nikola Tesla himself pioneered.
These new motors achieve higher efficiencies at both higher and lower speeds by eliminating currents in the rotor bars that created heat and inefficiencies. The IPM-SynRM permanent magnet motors create greater take-off torque and reduce current in the rotor bars (aka: heat) at highway speeds.
We suggest watching Learn Engineering’s wonderful video on the subject here:
Tesla Model 3 Manuals, Guides, & Literature
Electric Vehicles and the Tesla Model 3: Expanded, Revised and Updated
This is a book about Electric Vehicles, in particular the Tesla Model 3. It covers the performance and technical information useful to the growing Electric Vehicle EV community that are different to those of a Combustion Engined Vehicle, including: Dynamics (power, speed, range, etc.), Battery, Charging, Motors and Drives, and Cooling and Heating. This edition is expanded, revised and updated from the first edition.
Author: Bricknell
Formats: Kindle, Paperback
Pages: 248
Language: English
He Said, She Said Tesla Model 3 Users Guide
Includes 2022 models, FSD Beta and LFP battery. Your most important Tesla Model 3 Accessory for NEW owners or Tesla curious. How-to, Tips, tricks, have it your way hacks. Detailed chapters offer gentle advice to newbies as well as technical discourse for savvy users. Topics: range, charging, basics, road trips, bells & whistles, customizing, safety, geek stuff, who to follow, Tesla lore as well as bibliography, footnotes, important links . An intuitive, easy-to-use Tesla Manual. Written by a writer & Software Engineer husband & wife team who enjoy a 2-Tesla household.
Authors: Scarborough, Piatt
Formats: Kindle, Paperback
Pages: 129
Language: English
Tesla Model 3ǀY – The Best Hidden Features and Essential Tips and Tricks
You will get to know tricks such as how to restart all systems, find out how much range is left, activate wipers by tapping one button, activate the parking brake, and many others.
Tesla, Elon Musk and the EV Revolution: An in-depth analysis of what’s in store for the company, the man, and the industry by a value investor and newly-minted Tesla owner
Value investor Vitaliy Katsenelson loves his Tesla Model 3, but does he love the stock? In this analysis, Vitaliy takes a thorough look at the effect of EVs on the auto industry, Tesla’s role in it, the man behind it all, and tries to answer the question of whether this is a stock a value investor should invest in.
Author: Katsenelson
Formats: Kindle, Paperback, Audiobook
Pages: 65
Listen Length: 1 hour and 44 mins
Language: English
Join a Tesla Model 3 Community
Looking for like-minded people to share your passion for the Tesla Model 3? How about helpful advice from fellow Tesla owners and mechanics? Try out one of the following discussion boards or groups below:
TeslaOwnersOnline.com / Model 3 – A place to connect with actual Tesla Model 3 owners, find cars and parts for sale, and all the advice around owning a Tesla you would ever need.
TeslaMotorsClub.com – Tesla Motors Club is a place to discuss Tesla’s Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, Cybertruck, Roadster and anything else they dream up.
Reddit.com/r/TeslaMotors, Reddit.com/r/TeslaModel3 – For all the Redditors out there who happen to also be Tesla owners and enthusiasts, here’s the place for you!
MyElectricCarForums.com > Tesla Model 3 – A discussion forum for the Tesla Model 3. Jump into discussions around maintaining, modifying and troubleshooting your Tesla 3 electric vehicle.
Tesla Model 3 Reviews
“100% Electric” Decal
Add a little pride to your ride with this snazzy “100% electric” decal
