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Tesla Model 3

Saloon2024+

Tesla Model 3 RWD

The Tesla Model 3 RWD is among the more affordable saloons in this comparison. Estimated charging costs are about 1.8p a mile on an off-peak tariff, about £1,907 a year below the petrol equivalent using the assumptions shown here.

What owners say: Excellent driving dynamics with responsive steering, handling, and smooth one-pedal regenerative braking. Removal of physical stalks for wipers and turn signals creates safety concerns and requires constant touchscreen interaction while driving.

MSRP

£37,990

Used from £26,699 · £30,299 avg

Range

332 mi

Battery

60kWh

Charge

175kW

Tesla Model 3

Specifications

Dimensions

Length4.72m (4721mm)
Width1.93m (1933mm)
Width (inc. mirrors)2.09m (2088mm)
Height1.44m (1440mm)
Ground Clearance137mm

Data notes

Methodology

Distinctive measurements from verified UK catalogue data.

  • 2nd-largest boot among saloon EVs in our catalogue at 682 L.
  • At 4,721 mm, shorter than 90% of saloon EVs in our UK catalogue.
  • Uses 130 Wh/km on the WLTP cycle, more efficient than 100% of saloon EVs we track.

EVcarsguide Scores

Ranked against similar EVs

6
/10 avg
Running costs
Excellent8.8
Family friendly
Very good7.1
Value for money
Good6.4
Motorway range
Good5.5

Scores calculated from verified specs. How it works

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What the Critics Say

8.5/10

6 reviews

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Euro NCAP Safety

Tested 2025

Adult Occupant90%
Child Occupant93%
Vulnerable Road Users89%
Safety Assist87%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)

What Owners Say

Balanced

Owners Love

  • Excellent driving dynamics with responsive steering, handling, and smooth one-pedal regenerative braking
  • Superior touchscreen interface that is intuitive, responsive, and readable in sunlight
  • Growing Supercharger network offers reliable charging infrastructure with competitive pricing

Watch Out For

  • Removal of physical stalks for wipers and turn signals creates safety concerns and requires constant touchscreen interaction while driving
  • Automatic windshield wipers frequently malfunction in light rain and drizzle due to camera-based Tesla Vision system
  • Unreliable indicator stalk (on older models with stalks) frequently malfunctions or doesn't respond consistently

Owner Tips

  • Test drive the specific model configuration before ordering to experience controls, door handles, and touchscreen usability in real driving conditions
  • Use home charging with EV-specific energy tariffs to maximize cost savings; home charging is significantly cheaper than public chargers
  • Plan road trips using Tesla navigation which automatically routes through Superchargers based on real-time availability and charging needs

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Used Tesla Model 3 RWD Listings

£32,646

(2025)

via car360.co.uk

£30,299

(2025)

via car360.co.uk

£29,699

(2025)

via car360.co.uk

£26,699

(2024)

via car360.co.uk

£27,599

(2024)

via car360.co.uk

£29,082

(2024)

via car360.co.uk

£42,899

(2026)

via car360.co.uk

£33,899

(2024)

via car360.co.uk

£46,995

(2026)

via rsymons.co.uk

£38,995

(2025)

via rsymons.co.uk

£40,444

(2026)

via castleev.co.uk

£39,888

(2025)

via castleev.co.uk

£28,444

(2024)

via castleev.co.uk

£27,699

(2024)

via brownsofrichmond.co.uk

£27,350

(2024)

via brownsofrichmond.co.uk

£27,990

(2024)

via anchorcars.co.uk

£37,990

(2025)

via anchorcars.co.uk

£42,899

(2026)

via car360.co.uk

£33,899

(2024)

via car360.co.uk

£30,299

(2025)

via car360.co.uk

Listings are from independent dealers' own websites. We have no commercial relationship with them.

Size Overview

Tesla Model 3
4.72m
1.44m

Length

4.72m

Width

1.93m

Height

1.44m

Size category: Large

Battery Health Estimator

Estimated condition if buying used

96.1%
est. battery health
3 years old
New12 yrs
State of Health (SoH)Excellent
50%100%
Summer range
271 mi
436 km · WLTP 332 mi
Winter range
201 mi
323 km · WLTP 332 mi
Est. useable capacity55.3 kWh/ 57.5 kWh new
Battery warranty~5 yrs remainingor 161k km
High confidence

LFP chemistry - excellent longevity, safe to charge to 100%

Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery - safe to charge to 100%

Estimates based on battery chemistry and age. Model-specific data. Actual health varies with charging habits, climate, and usage.

Detailed degradation forecast

After 3 years, the Tesla Model 3 RWD is estimated to retain around 96.1% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 271 miles in summer and 201 miles in winter. After 5 years, the Tesla Model 3 RWD is estimated to retain around 94.3% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 266 miles in summer and 197 miles in winter. After 8 years, the Tesla Model 3 RWD is estimated to retain around 91.6% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 258 miles in summer and 191 miles in winter. The battery is covered by a 8-year warranty or 161,000 km, whichever comes first. This car uses a Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery. LFP batteries can safely be charged to 100% without accelerating degradation.

Estimates based on battery chemistry, age, and real-world driving data. Actual results vary with charging habits, climate, and usage patterns.

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Company-car tax (BiK)

2026-27 · 4% band

P11D value£37,990
Basic (20%)£25/mo
Higher (40%)£51/mo
Additional (45%)£57/mo

Via salary sacrifice at an estimated £546/mo gross, a 40% taxpayer on £70,000 pays about £367/mo all-in (net lease + BiK).

Used prices by year

Asking prices seen at UK independent EV dealers in the last 8 weeks

Tesla Model 3 used asking prices by model year
YearMedianRangeListings
2026£41,672£39,888 to £46,9954
2025£31,995£29,499 to £39,88814
2024£27,990£26,699 to £33,89911

Years with fewer than 2 listings in that time are left out.

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