Tesla Model 3 Specifications: Full Specs, Range, Price and Key Features

A Tesla Model 3 sedan on the road — the low, aerodynamic shape that helps it travel further on every charge.

The Tesla Model 3 is Tesla's compact electric sedan and the most affordable car in the company's current United States lineup, offering a blend of long range, quick acceleration, and access to the Supercharger network at a price that undercuts most rival electric sedans.

The current generation, a heavily refreshed version first released in late 2023, keeps the same low-slung sedan shape while adding a quieter cabin, sharper styling, and more standard equipment than the original car that first reached buyers in 2017.

For 2026, Tesla sells the Model 3 in four United States versions: Standard, Premium rear-wheel drive, Premium all-wheel drive, and Performance, with EPA-estimated range from 316 to 363 miles depending on the version you choose.

Here are the full specifications, key features, and price of the 2026 Tesla Model 3, including the important 2026 changes to its touchscreen, performance figures, and driver-assistance features.

Key Highlights of Tesla Model 3

1. Up to 363 miles of EPA-estimated range. The Premium rear-wheel-drive version travels furthest on a single charge, at 363 miles, while the Standard manages 321 miles, the Premium all-wheel drive manages 346 miles, and the Performance manages 316 miles after its October 2026 update.

2. Quick acceleration at every price point. Even the cheapest Model 3 reaches 60 mph in a claimed 5.8 seconds, the Premium all-wheel drive now does it in 3.8 seconds, and the Performance sprints to 60 mph in just 2.9 seconds with a 163 mph top speed.

3. A larger 16-inch touchscreen for 2026. Every Model 3 sold in the United States now uses a larger 16-inch center touchscreen, replacing the previous 15.4-inch screen, while Premium versions also add an 8-inch touchscreen for rear passengers.

4. Fast Supercharging on long trips. The Standard charges at up to 225 kW and the other versions at up to 250 kW, so a short Supercharger stop can add roughly 170 to 195 miles of range in about 15 minutes depending on the version.

5. A genuinely practical sedan body. The Model 3 seats five adults, carries 19.8 cubic feet of cargo behind the rear seats plus a 3.1 cubic foot front trunk, and folds its rear seats down for longer items when extra space is needed.

6. Software that keeps improving after purchase. Over-the-air updates add features, refine the interface, and improve efficiency over time, so a Model 3 bought today can gain new functions without a visit to a service center.

Design and Display

The Model 3 is a four-door sedan with a smooth, closed-off front end, slim LED headlights, and a sloping glass roof that runs from the windshield to the rear of the car, giving it a drag coefficient of just 0.219 Cd.

That slippery shape is not only about looks, because low aerodynamic drag directly helps the car travel further on the highway, where electric cars normally use energy fastest and range drops most quickly.

At 185.8 inches long and 72.8 inches wide excluding the mirrors, the Model 3 is easy to place in traffic and in parking spaces, while its 113.2-inch wheelbase gives it a stable, planted feel at highway speed and reasonable rear legroom for a car of this size.

Ground clearance is about 5.5 inches on most versions, which suits paved roads and city driving, although the lower Performance version sits slightly closer to the ground at about 5.0 inches.

The Model 3 proves that an affordable electric car can still look fast standing still.

Inside, the cabin is deliberately minimal, with almost every control moved to the center touchscreen and no traditional instrument cluster behind the steering wheel.

The October 2026 update enlarged that center screen to 16 inches on every version, and Tesla says the new display also offers higher pixel density, which should make maps, menus, and camera views look sharper than before.

Premium versions add a second, 8-inch touchscreen for rear passengers, plus ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and a 15-speaker sound system on the all-wheel-drive version, while the Standard keeps a simpler setup with seven speakers and no rear screen.

Every version gets an all-glass roof, heated front seats, and a wireless charging pad setup, although the Standard uses a more basic suspension tune than the cars above it.

Performance

The Standard uses a single rear motor that produces a tested 286 horsepower, which is more than enough for confident merging and overtaking, and Tesla claims a 0 to 60 mph time of 5.8 seconds for this version.

Independent testing by MotorTrend recorded a slightly quicker 5.4-second run, which suggests the official figure is conservative, and the Standard still feels brisk in everyday driving because electric motors deliver their torque instantly from a standstill.

Moving up to the Premium rear-wheel drive brings a claimed 4.9-second sprint to 60 mph, while the Premium all-wheel drive adds a front motor and, after the October 2026 update, now reaches 60 mph in 3.8 seconds instead of the previous 4.2 seconds.

The Performance tops the range with a claimed 2.9-second sprint, a 163 mph top speed against 125 mph for the other versions, and peak power of 528 horsepower according to Tesla, plus adaptive damping, larger brakes, and a Track Mode for drivers who want to explore the car on a closed circuit.

All versions use a single-speed transmission, as is normal for electric cars, and all-wheel-drive versions add traction in rain, snow, and on steep wet hills that rear-wheel-drive cars cannot match.

The trade-off is efficiency, because the dual-motor cars use slightly more energy per mile, which is why the longest-range Model 3 is actually the single-motor Premium rear-wheel-drive version rather than the most powerful car in the lineup.

Battery and Charging

Tesla does not publish official battery capacities for the Model 3, but independent tests put the Standard at about 62 kWh of usable energy from a lithium iron phosphate battery, while the Premium and Performance versions use a larger pack of roughly 80 kWh.

The smaller Standard battery explains both its lower price and its shorter range, while the larger packs in the Premium versions unlock the headline 346- and 363-mile EPA figures.

Charging at home uses an 11 kW AC connection, which can refill the battery overnight, and every Model 3 uses the North American Charging Standard port for both home charging and public fast charging.

On the road, the Supercharger network remains one of the strongest reasons to choose a Tesla, because it is widespread, reliable, and now open to many other brands, which also means planning a long trip is far simpler than it once was.

For fast charging, the Standard peaks at 225 kW while the Premium and Performance versions peak at 250 kW, and Tesla quotes up to about 170 miles added in 15 minutes for the Standard and up to about 195 miles for the Premium rear-wheel-drive version.

Real charging speed always tapers as the battery fills, so the fastest stops come when you arrive with a low battery and leave at around 80 percent, rather than waiting for a full charge every time.

A heat pump is standard across the range, and it helps the car use less energy for heating in cold weather, which protects winter range better than the resistive heaters used in many older electric cars.

Regenerative braking also recovers energy whenever you lift off the accelerator, which reduces brake wear in daily driving and adds a small amount of range back in stop-and-go traffic.

Autopilot and Safety

Driver assistance changed significantly for the Model 3 in 2026, so buyers should check exactly what is included before ordering, because the old standard package no longer works the way it did for most of the past seven years.

In January 2026, Tesla removed its standard Autopilot package, including Autosteer lane-centering, from new Model 3 and Model Y orders in North America, leaving Traffic-Aware Cruise Control as the standard driver-assistance feature on new cars.

Drivers who want lane-centering, highway navigation assistance, automatic lane changes, self-parking, and city-street driving assistance must now subscribe to Full Self-Driving (Supervised), which costs 99 dollars per month and has been subscription-only for new orders since February 14, 2026.

Full Self-Driving (Supervised) is still a Level 2 driver-assistance system, not a fully self-driving car, so the driver must stay attentive, keep hands on the wheel, and be ready to take over at any moment.

Separate from those optional features, the Model 3 keeps standard collision-avoidance equipment such as automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and blind-spot monitoring, and its camera-based Tesla Vision system watches the road around the car.

Independent crash-prevention evaluations of the recent Model 3 have shown strong performance in car-to-car and pedestrian scenarios, which matches the car's reputation as one of the safer small sedans you can buy.

Interior and Technology

The cabin seats five adults, with 42.7 inches of front legroom and 35.2 inches of rear legroom, plus an all-glass roof that makes the interior feel brighter and more open than the low roofline suggests.

Front headroom is about 40.3 inches with the glass roof and rear headroom is about 37.7 inches, so tall rear passengers should try the back seat before buying, as the sloping roofline costs some space compared with a taller crossover.

Cargo space is a genuine strength for a sedan, with 19.8 cubic feet behind the rear seats, a 3.1 cubic foot front trunk for charging cables or small bags, and 22.9 cubic feet in total with five passengers aboard according to Tesla's own measurements.

Folding the rear seats expands that space further for flat-pack furniture, sports gear, or luggage on a longer trip, and the powered trunk lid makes loading heavy items easier than a manual boot lid.

Connectivity runs through the center touchscreen, with navigation, streaming media, and vehicle controls built in, plus a 30-day trial of Premium Connectivity on every Model 3 and free Premium Connectivity listed for the Performance version.

Over-the-air software updates also mean the interface, features, and even some driving characteristics can change after delivery, which is still one of the most distinctive parts of owning a Tesla compared with a conventional car.

Tesla Model 3 Full Specifications

Price and Availability

The 2026 Tesla Model 3 starts at 36,990 dollars for the Standard, rising to 42,490 dollars for the Premium rear-wheel drive, 47,490 dollars for the Premium all-wheel drive, and 54,990 dollars for the Performance, with all prices quoted before the 1,640-dollar destination and order fee.

Adding that fee brings the starting prices to 38,630 dollars for the Standard, 44,130 dollars for the Premium rear-wheel drive, 49,130 dollars for the Premium all-wheel drive, and 56,630 dollars for the Performance, before taxes, registration, and any options such as larger wheels or extra paint colors.

Buyers should budget on the full fee-inclusive price rather than the headline figure, and they should also note that the federal new clean vehicle tax credit is no longer available for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025, according to Internal Revenue Service guidance, so no federal credit should be subtracted from the 2026 prices above.

State and utility incentives may still apply in some areas, so it is worth checking local offers before ordering, because they vary widely and can still lower the real cost of the car.

The Model 3 is on sale now in the United States through Tesla's online ordering system, with delivery estimates varying by version, and the Premium rear-wheel-drive version is the pick for most buyers because it offers the longest range and the nicer cabin for 5,500 dollars more than the Standard.

Drivers who face snow or steep wet hills should choose the Premium all-wheel drive instead, while the Performance is best reserved for buyers who truly value its 2.9-second acceleration, adaptive suspension, and Track Mode over maximum range and the lowest running costs.