TeslaModel 3 (2019-)

Available new
Large
Electric

£48,490Typical price

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Tesla has made a big impact in the world of electric vehicles. While its Model S and Model X are big, expensive offerings, the Model 3 – launched in the UK in 2019 and updated in 2021– takes aim at the mass market with its keener pricing and smaller size (although it’s still a large car). Claiming a lengthy range and plenty of performance, is this the car to tempt you to go electric? Read our full Tesla Model 3 review to find out.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Comfort and practicality
Model reliability 0-4 years
Brand reliability 0-4 years

Jan 2023Last checked by Which?
Feb 2020First reviewed by Which?
Jun 2019Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

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21 Mar 2023

Ease of driving

Overall
Visibility
Smoothness of power delivery
Driving stability
Cabin layout

How we test ease of driving

To find out how easy a car is to drive, we assess cars across a number of areas from visibility and handling to the layout of the cabin and how smoothly the engine delivers its power.

Performance

Overall
In-gear acceleration
Brakes
Electric car range

How we test performance

We test braking distances and whether the effectivess of the brakes fade with repeat use. Performanc is based on in-gear acceleration.

Comfort and practicality

Overall
Entry and exit
Seat comfort
Ride quality
Quietness
Seat space
Boot space (large cars, SUVs and MPVs)

How we test comfort and practicality

Comfort and practicality includes how easy it is, or not, to get in and out of the car and the maximum height of occupants. We also measure road, wind and engine noise and assess how well the car deals with bumps from large potholes to jittery surfaces like cobble stones.

Euro NCAP

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Model reliability 0-4 years

How we test model reliability 0-4 years

How reliable this car is, based on the real life feedback of current owners as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years.

Brand reliability 0-4 years

Overall
Electric car reliability

How we test brand reliability 0-4 years

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Brand reliability 5-9 years

General
Class	Large
Luxury	No
Convertible	No
Availability	Available new
New price	£48,490 - £61,490
Fuel type	Electric
Tested fuel efficiency	2.98 to 3.69mi/kWh
Length	4,694mm
Width (excluding wing mirrors)	1,849mm
Width (including wing mirrors)	2,085mm
Height	1,443mm
Driver max height
Second row passenger max height
Boot space with seats up	385 litres
Boot space with seats down	720 to 795 litres
Folding rear seats	Yes
Isofix attachments	Yes
Turning circle	12.1 m
On sale date	01 June 2019

Latest tested engine
Engine name	Model 3
Fuel type	Electric
Capacity and power	60kWh (283hp)
Transmission	Single-speed automatic
Driven wheels	Rear-wheel-drive (RWD)
Tested fuel efficiency (mi/kWh)
Cost per mile	9p per mile
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	0
Well-to-wheel (WTW) CO2 (g/km)	84
Tested electric range (miles)
Official Euro emission level	Electric - N/A
Braked tow load (KG)	1000kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	19 July 2022
Test programme	2017

Engine two
Engine name	Standard range plus
Fuel	Electric
Capacity and power	58kWh (306hp)
Transmission	Single-speed automatic
Driven wheels	Rear-wheel-drive (RWD)
Tested fuel efficiency (mi/kWh)
Cost per mile	10.4p per mile
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	0
Well-to-wheel (WTW) CO2 (g/km)	107
Tested electric range (miles)
Official Euro emission level	Electric - N/A
Braked tow load (KG)	910kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	24 October 2019
Car test programme	2017

Engine three
Engine name	Long Range AWD
Fuel type	Electric
Capacity and power	75kWh (440hp)
Transmission	Single-speed automatic
Driven wheels	Four-wheel-drive (4WD)
Tested fuel efficiency (mi/kWh)
Cost per mile	11.2p per mile
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	0
Well-to-wheel (WTW) CO2 (g/km)	114
Tested electric range (miles)
Official Euro emission level	Electric - N/A
Braked tow load (KG)	1000kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	13 May 2019
Car test programme	2017

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