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Model
Tesla Model 3 (GEN1)
Tesla Model 3
Starting price Unknown
Body type Sedan
World premiere Friday, April 1, 2016
Delivery start July 2017
Model status Discontinued
WLTP range 495-491 km (308-305 miles)
WLTP consumption 11.92-12.02 kWh/100km (5.2-5.2 mi/kWh )
WLTP consumption with charging loss 14.4 kWh/100km(4.3 mi/kWh )
EPA range 272-267 miles (438-430 km)
EPA consumption 4.613.5-4.5 mi/kWh (13.5-13.7 kWh/100km )
Basic trim CLTC range
90kmh/56mph consumption in perfect condition 16.5 kWh/100km(3.8 mi/kWh )
90kmh/56mph range in perfect condition 358 km (222 miles)
70mph/112kmh consumption in perfect condition 17.5 kWh/100km(3.6 mi/kWh )
70mph/112kmh range in perfect condition 337 km (209 miles)
120kmh/75mph consumption in perfect condition 17 kWh/100km(3.7 mi/kWh )
120kmh/75mph range in perfect condition 347 km (216 miles)
Top speed 225 kph (140 mph)
Peak power 208 kW (282.8 hp / 278.9 bhp)
Electrical torque output 420 nm (310.0 ft-lb)
0-100km/h (0-62 mph) 6.1 s
Drive type AWD
Motor setup One motor on front and one motor rear axle
Motor technology ASM front and PMSM rear
Front brake type Fixed caliper disc (4 pistons)
Rear brake type Floating caliper disc (1 pistons)
Front disc diameter 355 mm (13.98")
Rear disc diameter 355 mm (13.98")
Front disc type Ventilated cast iron
Rear disc type Cast iron
Blended brakes (regen on brake pedal)
Lift-up-regen (one-pedal-driving)
Lift-up-regen stopping mode(s) Hold, Roll or Creep
Lift-up-regen levels Standard / Low
Coasting
Adaptive regen when coasting
Number of suspension options 1 (standard)
Suspension type front Double wishbone
Suspension type rear Multi-link
Spring type front Coil Spring
Spring type rear Coil Spring
Adaptive damping front Not Available
Adaptive damping rear Not Available
Adjustable height front Not Available
Adjustable height rear Not Available
Ground clearance 140 mm (5.51")
Length 4694 mm (184.8")
Height 1443 mm (56.8")
Width excluding mirrors 1849 mm (72.8")
Width including mirrors 2088 mm (82.2")
Drag coefficient / Frontal area 0.23 / 2.22 m² (23.9 sq ft)
Wheelbase 2875 mm (113.2")
Turning circle 11.6 meter (456.7")
Curb weight 1760 kg (3880.1 lbs)
Max weight (GVWR) 2149 kg (4737.7 lbs)
Max roof cargo 70 kg (154.3 lbs)
Maximum load including weight driver 389 kg (857.6 lbs)
Max trailer weight braked 1000 kg (2204.6 lbs)
Trunk capacity 561 liter (19.8 cu-ft)
Trunk capacity with all rear seats folded 1234 liter (43.6 cu-ft)
HMI type Screen focus with stalks and limited buttons
Head-up display Not Available
Voice control Standard feature
Gesture control Unknown
Digital driver display No
Infotainment screen No
In-car navigation Standard feature
Apple CarPlay support Not Available
Android Auto support Not Available
Map provider Tesla Maps
Online map updates Yes
Real time traffic Yes
Route planning with charging planning Yes
Satellite image map No
Voice controlled Yes
Voice guiding Yes
LED matrix headlights Not Available
Auto dimming headlights Standard feature
Cornering lights Not Available
Swiveling headlights Not Available
Headlight washers Not Available
Anti-Lock Braking System Standard feature
Automatic emergency braking Standard feature
Automatic Emergency Steering Standard feature
Cross traffic alert (CTA) Standard feature
Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) Not Available
Drowsiness Alert Standard feature
Electronic stability control Standard feature
Blind spot monitoring Standard feature
Exit warning Not Available
Forward Collision Warning Standard feature
Lane departure warning Standard feature
Lane keeping Standard feature
Night Vision Not Available
Lane centering assist (LCA) / Autosteer Standard feature
Ultrasonic sensors N/A
Cameras
  • Top center windshield
  • Top center windshield
  • Top center windshield
  • Left front side
  • Right front side
  • Left B-pillar
  • Right B-pillar
  • Rear center
Radar sensors N/A
Lidar sensors N/A
ADAS processors
  • Tesla FSD Computer (HW3.0) — 72 TOPS
Battery gross 60 kWh
Battery net 59 kWh
Cathode Materials LFP
Nominal voltage 340 V
Battery weight 440 kg (970.0 lbs)
Pack configuration 106s1p
Battery type Prismatic
Battery chemistry LFP
Charging curve (click for full size) Charging curve (click for full size) - Tesla Model 3 (GEN1)
Max DC charging 170 kW
Charging time 0 - 100% 1 h 9 m 31 s
Average charging speed 0 - 100% 50.9 kW
Charging time 10-100% 1 h 7 m 12 s
Average charging speed 10-100% 47.4 kW
Charging time 10-80% 32 m 25 s
Average charging speed 10-80% 76.4 kW
Charging time 10-90% 42 m 13 s
Average charging speed 10-90% 67.1 kW
Preconditioning when navigating to charger Standard feature
Manual battery heating Not Available
Interior category Minimalistic
Interior quality Standard
Console design
Interior design
Standard Black
Interior colors: Black
Storage
  • Glove compartment Dash passenger side
  • Center console First row center console
  • Door pocket Left front door
  • Door pocket Right front door
Seating capacity 5
Front seats options 1
Number of adjustment ways (inc options) 6
Seat depth adjustment Standard electric feature
Seat height adjustment Standard electric feature
Backrest angle adjustment Standard electric feature
Seat cushion angle adjustment Not Available
Height adjustable headrest Standard feature
Length adjustable headrest Not Available
Adjustable thigh support Not Available
Memory Standard feature
Electric lumbar adjustment Standard electric driver, not available passenger
Seat ventilation Not Available
Massage function Not Available
Backrest angle adjustment Not Available
Seat heating Not Available
Seat ventilation Not Available
Massage function Not Available
Electric lumbar adjustment Not Available
Foldable seats Standard feature, outer seats
Paint colors 5
Wheel options 2
Wheel size (front/rear) 255/45R18 / 255/45R18
255/45R19 / 255/45R19
Available climate systems 1
Climate zones standard:Car
Preclimatization Standard feature
Pet mode Standard feature
Camping mode Standard feature
Airbags
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Knee driver
Seatbelts
  • en safety.seatbelt.position_driver.pretensioner_pyrotechnic
  • en safety.seatbelt.position_frontpassenger.pretensioner_pyrotechnic
  • Behind driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Middle without pretensioner
  • Behind passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner
Keyless entry Standard feature
Keyless go Standard feature
Use Phone as key Standard feature
Alarm system Standard feature
Dash cam Standard feature
Parking surveillance Standard feature
App name Tesla
Change charging target Yes
See car location Yes
Lock/unlock car Yes
Open/close windows No
Start/Stop Precondition Yes
Remote parking Yes
Schedule charging Yes
See driving history Yes
Trigger horn/lights Yes