USA EV Comparison: Tesla Model 3 Tesla Model 3 vs Model 3 Performance vs Porsche Taycan 4S Plus
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in imperial units (mi, lb). To see metric units (km, kg), switch website version to Global.
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General Info
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Tesla Model 3 | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Porsche Taycan 4S Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2018-2024 | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China, USA | China, Germany, USA | Germany |
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price USA (New) | $54990 | - Price USA (New) | $126065 |
| Price USA (Used) | $43400 | $15500 | $118905 |
| GCC Score | 7.1 | 7.2 | 6.8 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Tesla Model 3 | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Porsche Taycan 4S Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 296 mi | 315 mi | 295 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 328 mi | 352 mi | 399 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 280 mi | 304 mi | 309 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 78.1 kWh | 82 kWh | 105 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 75 kWh | 76 kWh | 97 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 26.8 kWh/100 mi | 25 kWh/100 mi | 31.4 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.73 mi/kWh | 4 mi/kWh | 3.19 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.9 | 8.7 | 7.6 |
Charging
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Tesla Model 3 | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Porsche Taycan 4S Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11.5 kW | 11.5 kW | 9.6 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 250 kW | 250 kW | 320 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 800 V |
| Charge Port | Tesla (NACS) | Tesla (NACS) | CCS Type 1 |
| Charging Score | 7.2 | 7.3 | 8.2 |
Performance
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Tesla Model 3 | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Porsche Taycan 4S Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 461 kW | 377 kW | 440 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 618 hp | 506 hp | 590 hp |
| Motor Torque | 547 lb-ft | 487 lb-ft | 524 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 2.9 s | 3.1 s | 3.5 s |
| Top Speed | 163 mph | 162 mph | 155 mph |
| Performance Score | 7.2 | 6.8 | 6.9 |
Dimensions
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Tesla Model 3 | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Porsche Taycan 4S Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.8 in | 184.8 in | 195.4 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 82.2 in | 82.2 in | 84.4 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 72.8 in | 72.8 in | 77.4 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 56.9 in | 54.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 113.2 in | 114.2 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Tesla Model 3 | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Porsche Taycan 4S Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 4054 lb | 4072 lb | 4979 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 21 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 34.5 ft3 | 43.6 ft3 | - Cargo Volume (Max) |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 3.1 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 | 3 ft3 |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.9 |
