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Tesla Model 3

An efficient electric sedan with strong range, mature software, and broad fast-charging access.

Also sold as Model 3 Highland.

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Official range

up to750 kmWLTP

Rapid charging

up to250 kW

About 15 minutes for up to 282 km claimed

Drawn from the manufacturer figures below. Scale shared with every electric car in the file.

Official range

up to750 kmWLTP

Market or version specific

Battery

Not officially disclosed

Local check needed

Rapid charging

up to250 kW

Published reference

Efficiency

from13.2 kWh/100 km

Market or version specific

Is the Tesla Model 3 worth considering?

Our view. Still one of the clearest long-distance EV choices. Check controls, insurance, and the exact regional specification before buying.

How far can it go?

The published reference is Up to 750 km (WLTP, version dependent). Compare it only with figures from the same test cycle.

Against other electric cars in the file, on a 0–800 km scale

Tesla Model 3 Up to 750 km
BYD Seal 460–570 km
BYD Atto 3 Up to 420 km
BYD Dolphin Surf 220–322 km
MG MG4 EV Up to 530 km
Kia EV3 Up to 605 km
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Up to 570 km
Volkswagen ID.4 Up to 571 km
Tesla Model Y Up to 622 km

Speed, temperature, wind, elevation, tyres, load and cabin heating or cooling all change real-world range. How EPA, WLTP and CLTC differ.

How quickly does it charge?

The highest published DC figure is Up to 250 kW. About 15 minutes for up to 282 km claimed. A peak rate is reached briefly; the average across a session is lower.

Home charging time depends on the energy added, the car’s AC limit, the charger and the supply. Estimate a session with this car’s battery.

What to check before buying

Who is it for?: Drivers with dependable charging who want an electric daily car.
What needs checking?: Range, charging speed, and equipment can change by version and market.
What is the evidence?: 1 cited source, with range cycles and regional variations kept visible.

Evidence record

4 figures, each linked to where it starts. A published value is not automatically the right value for every trim or country.

Figure	Value	Condition	Source
Official range	Up to 750 km	Market or version specific WLTP, version dependent	Official manufacturer overview Checked 28 July 2026
Battery	Not officially disclosed	Local check needed Capacity and availability can change by version	Official manufacturer overview Checked 28 July 2026
Rapid charging	Up to 250 kW	Published reference About 15 minutes for up to 282 km claimed	Official manufacturer overview Checked 28 July 2026
Efficiency	From 13.2 kWh/100 km	Market or version specific Official figure; testing standard can differ by market	Official manufacturer overview Checked 28 July 2026