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2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance

United StatesElectricAWDSedan

Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
2021
Make
Tesla
Model
Model 3
Variant
Performance
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Electric
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
Automatic (Fixed)

Powertrain

Engine Name
Performance Single Speed
Engine Configuration
Electric
Power (hp)
513 hp
Power (kW)
377 kW
Torque
660 Nm (487 lb-ft)
Top speed
261 km/h (162 mph)
0–60 mph
3.5 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
3.7 seconds
Electric range
530 km (329 mi)
Battery
75 kWh

Dimensions

Length
4,694 mm (184.8 in)
Width
1,849 mm (72.8 in)
Height
1,443 mm (56.8 in)
Wheelbase
2,875 mm (113.2 in)
Curb weight
1,931 kg (4,257 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Configuration
Type of Electric Car
Electric
Electric Engine Power
377 kW
Electric Engine Horsepower (Metric)
513 hp
Torque
660 Nm (487 lb-ft)
Front Engines
Yes
Rear Engines
Yes
Battery Capacity, Gross
75 kWh
Battery Capacity, Net
72 kWh
Type of Battery
Li-ion
AC Charge Type
  • Single-phase
  • Three-phase
Charging Plugs
Type 2 (CCS)
Engine Configuration › Front Engines
Power (kW)
137 kW
Horsepower
186 hp
RPM at Max Power
6,380 rpm
Number of Engines
1
Engine Configuration › Rear Engines
Electric Power (kW)
202 kW
Horsepower
275 hp
RPM at Max Power
5,000 rpm
Number of Engines
1
Engine Configuration › Charge AC
Charge Time
7.75 h / 465 min
Charge Power
11 kW
Charge Ampere
16 A
Engine Configuration › Charge DC
Charge Time, to 80%
29 min
Charge Power
250 kW

Brakes

Parking Brake
Electric
Auto Hold
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brake Caliper Pistons
  • Front (4)
  • Rear (1)
Brakes Material
Steel
Front Brakes
Diameter
320 - 355 mm (12.6 - 14.0 in)
Width
25 mm (1.0 in)
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Diameter
335 mm (13.2 in)
Width
20 mm (0.8 in)
Cooling
Solid

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
Double Wishbone
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Multi-link

Energy & Range

Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Emission Class
A+
WLTP Consumption
Energy consumption
13.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
530 km (329 mi)
Emission WLTP
CO₂, Combined
0 g/km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Width, with Mirrors
2,088 mm (82.2 in)
Track, Front
1,580 mm (62.2 in)
Track, Rear
1,580 mm (62.2 in)
Turning Circle
11.8 m
Ground Clearance
140 mm (5.5 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
1,006 mm (39.6 in)
Head Room, Rear
958 mm (37.7 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,085 mm (42.7 in)
Leg Room, Rear
894 mm (35.2 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,356 mm (53.4 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,331 mm (52.4 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
2,305 kg (5,082 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
0 kg (0 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 8%
0 kg (0 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
0 kg (0 lb)
Cargo Capacity
449 kg (990 lb)
Max Roof Load
70 kg (154 lb)
Max Towbar Download
0 kg (0 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Monocoque
Body Material
  • Aluminium
  • Steel
Protective Moldings
Yes
Chassis › Protective Moldings
Sides
Bottom-Strip
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Pop-out

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Folding
Electrical (Automatic Parking Fold)
Automatic Anti-glare
  • Driver side
  • Passenger side
Heated
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Convex
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Convex
Windscreen Wipers
Intermittent Control
Yes
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front
2
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered (Safety Lock)
Heated Windows
  • Front
  • Rear
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
One-touch up/down
  • Driver
  • Passenger
  • Rear
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Glass Roof
Tow Hook
Front
Normal Roof
Yes
Spoiler
Fixed
Antenna
Roof-integrated
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Material
Glass
Shading
Tinted Glass

Lights

Main Beam
LED
Low Beam
LED
Rear Lights
LED
Daytime Running Light
LED
Fog Lights
Yes
Special Features
  • Automatic Headlight Activation
  • Main Beam Assist
  • Come Home/Leaving Lights
Fog Lights
Front
LED

Colour

Finish
Pearl Effect

Rims & Tires

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Direct
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
114.3
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
64.1
Central Bore (CB), rear
64.1
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Tightening Torque
175 Nm
Rim Material
Alloy
Rim Type
Disc Wheel

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer › Display
Type
Colour
Shape
Cockpit
Climate Control
Climate Control
Automatic
Number of Climate Zones
2
Air Condition
Yes
Pollen Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Auto Defog System
Yes
Controls
Touchscreen
Climate Control › Air Condition
Refrigerant
  • R1234yf
  • R134A
Connectivity
Radio
  • FM
  • DAB
  • Internet Radio
Bluetooth
  • Phone
  • Audio
Connectivity › Media Inputs
USB
USB-C
Connectivity › Media Inputs › USB
Placement
  • Front
  • Rear
Number of Ports
4 pcs
Displays
Center Display
15"
Center Display Controls
Touchscreen
Displays › Center Display
Type
Colour
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
14 pcs
Subwoofer
Yes
Speakers › Subwoofer
Number of Subwoofers
1 pcs
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Anti-glare
Automatic
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
  • Light
  • Lockable (Electrical)
Armrest Hatch
Front
Door
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
  • Rear
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Rear
2
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Placement
Middle Console
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Rear
Placement
Armrest
Lights
Read Light
  • Front
  • Rear
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Rear
Carpets
  • Front
  • Rear
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
  • Center Display
  • Instrument Cluster

Steering Wheel

Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Power Steering
Electric
Number of Spokes
3
Material
Leatherette
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Media
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel › Media
Voice Command
Yes
Volume
Scrolling Wheel
Adjustments
Tilt
Powered
Telescope
Powered

Trunk

Total Trunk Volume
630 litres
Rear Trunk
Yes
Front Trunk
Yes
Automatic Open
  • Button on Trunk Door
  • From Inside Car
Carpet
Rug
Flat Surface
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
Under Rear Window
Rear Trunk
Volume
542 litres
Depth
1,065 mm (41.9 in)
Depth, Back Seat Collapsed
1,845 mm (72.6 in)
Width
995 mm (39.2 in)
Width, Between Wheel Arches
945 mm (37.2 in)
Height
513 mm (20.2 in)
Sill Height
665 mm (26.2 in)
Front Trunk
Volume
88 litres
Depth
380 mm (15.0 in)
Width
720 mm (28.3 in)
Height
230 mm (9.1 in)

Design

Pedals
Aluminium

Seats

Colour & Material
Upholstery
Leatherette
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Powered
Seat Height
Powered
Backrest Angle
Powered
Lumbar Support
Powered
Front Seats
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Total
12
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Total
12
Power Seat, Driver
Yes
Power Seat, Passenger
Yes
Heated Seats
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Armrest
Middle
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Powered
Seat Height
Powered
Backrest Angle
Powered
Lumbar Support
Powered
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Areas
  • Cushion
  • Backrest
Second Seat Row
Armrest
Yes
Collapsible
Manual
Features
Heated Seats
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
On Top of Backrest
Split Fold Ratio
60/40
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Centre Seat
Yes
Second Seat Row › Headrests › Centre Seat
Height Adjustment
Yes

Features

Comfort Features

Keyless Entry
Yes
Keyless Start
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Speed Limiter
Yes
Autonomous Driving
Optional
Cameras
  • Front
  • Sides
  • Rear
Wireless Phone Charger
Front
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Queue Assist
Cameras
View Location
Center Display

Other Features

GPS
Navigation
Horn
Dual Note
GPS
Map-update
Internet

Safety & Security

Airbags

Total Number of Airbags
12
Feature
Frontal Airbag
Side Chest Airbag
Side Head Airbag
Side Pelvis Airbag
Curtain Airbag
Airbag cut-off Switch

Seat Belt

Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Centre Rear Seat
Rear Centre Seat Belt
Yes
Feature
Seat Belt Reminder
Belt Pretensioner
Belt Load Limiter

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Yes
Lane Assist System
Yes
Speed Assist
Yes
Parking Assist
Yes
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
Yes
Lane Assist System
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Yes
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
Yes

Brake Systems

Autonomous Emergency Brake System (AEB)
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Brake System (AEB)
Car-to-car
Yes
Pedestrian
Yes
Cyclist
Yes
City
Yes
Inter-urban
Yes

Sensors

Parking Sensors
  • Front
  • Rear
Blind Spot Detection (BLIS)
Yes
Light Sensor
Yes
Rain Sensors
Yes

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Child Safety Locks
Yes

Safety Testing

General
Test Year
2019
Adult Occupant
96 %
Child Occupant
86 %
Vulnerable Road Users
74 %
Safety Assist
94 %
Overall
5/5 stars
Test Year
2019
ANCAP Safety Rating
5
Adult Occupant
Total Points
36.7 /38
Frontal Impact
15.7 /16
Lateral Impact
15.3 /16
Rear Impact
1.7 /4
Protection
96 %
Protection
36.7
Full Width
7.7
Frontal Offset
8
Side Impact
8
Pole
7.29
Whiplash Protection (Front)
1.21
Whiplash Protection (Rear)
0.5
AEB (City)
4
Child Occupant
Total Points
42.3 /49
Crash Test Performance
  • 15.3
  • 8 /16
Safety Features
7 /13
CRS Installation Check
12 /12
Protection
87 %
Protection
42.9
Dynamic (Front)
15.28
Dynamic (Side)
8
Child Restraint Installation
11.6
On-Board Features
8
Vulnerable Road Users
Total Points
35.7 /49
Pedestrian
  • 12.1
  • 6
  • 6
AEB Vulnerable Road Users
11.6 /18
AEB Pedestrian
5.6 /9
AEB Pedestrian (assesment)
Good
AEB Cyclist
6 /9
AEB Cyclist (assesment)
Good
Safety Assist
Speed Assistance (points)
2.8 /3
Speed Assistance (assesment)
Good
Lane Support (points)
4 /4
Lane Support (assesment)
Good
Emergency Lane Keeping (assesment)
Good
Lane Keep Assist (assesment)
Good
Human Machine Interface (assesment)
Good
Safety Assist
94 %
Safety Assist
12.4
Speed Assistance System
2.88
Seat Belt Reminders
3
Lane Support System
4
AEB (Interurban)
2.47
Pedestrian
Protection
74 %
Protection
35.7
Head Impact
12.13
Upper Leg Impact
6
Lower Leg Impact
6
AEB VRU (Pedestrian)
5.56
AEB VRU (Cyclist)
6
IIHS
Test Year
2019
Award
Top Safety Pick+
Small Overlap Front: Driver Side
Good
Small Overlap Front: Passenger Side
Good
Moderate Overlap Front
Good
Side
Good
Roof Strength
Good
Head Restraints & Seats
Good
Front Crash Prevention: Vehicle-to-vehicle
Superior
Front Crash Prevention: Vehicle-to-pedestrian
Advanced
Headlight
Good
Latch Ease of Use
Acceptable

Child Protection

Isofix
  • Passenger: -
  • Rear: Yes

Other

Warranty

Manufacturer
80,000 km / 4 years
Powertrain
80,000 km / 4 years
Paintwork
20,000 km / 1 years
Hybrid Components
160,000 km / 8 years
EV Battery
160,000 km / 8 years

Identification

VIN Location
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Pillar
B-Pillar, Left
Passenger Seat
Under

Car Classification

American Classification
Entry-Level Luxury Car
British Classification
Compact Executive Car
Australian Classification
Medium Car
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Executive Car

ACRISS

Type
4-5 Doors (D)

Awards

Golden Steering Wheel
Middle and Luxury
2019

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