Global EV Comparison: Tesla Model 3 Performance vs Model 3 Performance

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General Info

The Tesla Model 3 Performance (2024-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €56990. The Tesla Model 3 Performance (2018-2024) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €23650 on the used car market.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Sedan.

Property Tesla Model 3 Performance Tesla Model 3 Performance
Years of Production 2024-… 2018-2024
Current Status Produced Discontinued
Country of Manufacture China, USA China, Germany, USA
Body Style Sedan Sedan
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (New) €56990 - Price Europe (New)
Price Europe (Used) €56990 €23650
GCC Score 7.1 7.3

Range and Efficiency

The Tesla Model 3 Performance (2018-2024) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Tesla Model 3 Performance (2024-…).

Property Tesla Model 3 Performance Tesla Model 3 Performance
Range (EPA) 476 km 507 km
Range (WLTP) 528 km 567 km
Range (GCC) 451 km 489 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 78.1 kWh 82 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 75 kWh 76 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 16.6 kWh/100 km 15.5 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.01 km/kWh 6.43 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 8 8.8

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 250 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property Tesla Model 3 Performance Tesla Model 3 Performance
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 250 kW 250 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 (Tesla) CCS Type 2 (Tesla)
Charging Score 7.2 7.3

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Tesla Model 3 Performance (2024-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Tesla Model 3 Performance Tesla Model 3 Performance
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type IM (front), PMSM (rear) IM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 461 kW 377 kW
Motor Power (hp) 618 hp 506 hp
Motor Torque 741 Nm 660 Nm
0-100 km/h 3.1 s 3.3 s
Top Speed 262 km/h 261 km/h
Performance Score 7.2 6.7

Dimensions

The Tesla Model 3 Performance (2024-…) and Tesla Model 3 Performance (2018-2024) are about the same size.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Tesla Model 3 Performance Tesla Model 3 Performance
Length 4720 mm 4695 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2089 mm 2088 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1849 mm 1850 mm
Height 1431 mm 1445 mm
Wheelbase 2875 mm 2875 mm

Cargo and Towing

Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.

Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.

Property Tesla Model 3 Performance Tesla Model 3 Performance
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1851 kg 1847 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 594 l 561 l
Cargo Volume (Max) - Cargo Volume (Max) 1235 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 88 l 88 l
Cargo and Towing Score 4.6 4.7
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