Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD 2026

Starting price: $54,990

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Ownership summary

Verdict:

Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD 2026 works best as an AWD electric sedan for drivers who want stronger acceleration alongside usable EV range. The range story is the difference between 314 mi official, about 262 mi in mixed use and about 216 mi in cold highway driving.

In daily use, home charging takes about 7 h 48 min from 0-100%; on trips, the 10-80% DC estimate is about 26 min (est.), which should make highway stops manageable. The practical side is documented with 5 seats, 21 cu ft cargo and 8 years / 120,000 miles battery warranty. No major range or charging limitation stands out from the available data. Range confidence is high, while specs completeness is partial.

Best fit
Daily drivingRoad tripsHome chargingFamily use

Main caveatNo major range or charging limitation stands out from the available data.

Range reality

Official EPA range
314 mi
BEVDB mixed estimate
262 mi
Cold highway estimate
216 mi
Official vs BEVDB gap
-52 mi / -16%

Charging reality

Home charging
0-100% 7 h 48 min
Fast charging
10-80% 26 min (est.)
10-80% range added
184 mi Based on BEVDB combined consumption

Practical ownership

Seats
5
Trunk cargo
21 cu ft
Battery warranty
8 years / 120,000 miles

Data quality

Range confidence
High
Specs completeness
Partial
Estimate basis
EPA data + BEVDB model
Missing key data
Safety rating, Payload
City - Mild Weather301 miles
City - Cold Weather209 miles
Highway - Mild Weather264 miles
Highway - Cold Weather216 miles

Estimates of actual range. The values given here are BEVDB estimates calculated from EPA data and usable battery capacity, based on the BEVDB model. The BEVDB real-range card uses four fixed reference scenarios: City (Mild), Highway (Mild), City (Cold), and Highway (Cold). Mild means +20°C (70°F) without intensive climate-control use; cold means -10°C (14°F) with cabin heating. City speed is 50 km/h (30 mph), and highway speed is 110 km/h (70 mph). These figures are not official test results. Actual range will vary depending on speed, temperature, road conditions, road profile, load, tires, and driving style.

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Nominal Capacity82.1 kWh
Usable Capacity79 kWh
Battery TypeLi-ion
Architecture400 V
Warranty Period8 years
Warranty Mileage120000 miles
Cathode MaterialNCA

Source: Manufacturer

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Home / Destination

Charging TypeNACSNACS icon
Port LocationRear Left
Charge Power11.5 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)7 h 48 min
Charge Speed (mild)20 miles/hour
Charge Speed (cold)20 miles/hour

Fast Charging

Fast Charging PortNACSNACS icon
Port LocationRear Left
Charge Power (max)250 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)128 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)26 min
Charge Speed (mild)300 miles/hour
Charge Speed (cold)230 miles/hour
Autocharge SupportedYes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge SupportedNo Data
Supported ProtocolNo Data

Preconditioning

Preconditioning PossibleYes
Automatically using NavigationYes
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Home / destination charging — 0–100%

AC full charge: fastest ~7h 50m
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
Level 1 · 120V / 12A1.4 kW64h 5m3 mi/h
Level 1 · 120V / 16A1.9 kW47h 15m4 mi/h
Level 2 · 240V / 32A7.7 kW11h 40m16 mi/h
Level 2 · 240V / 40A9.6 kW9h 20m20 mi/h
Level 2 · 240V / 48A11.5 kW7h 50m24 mi/h

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~26 min
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
DC 50 kWNACS connector50 kW avg.1h 5m117 mi/h
DC 150 kWNACS connector126 kW avg.26 min295 mi/hLimited by charger
DC 250+ kWNACS connector128 kW avg.26 min298 mi/hVehicle-limited above 250 kW

Fast-charging times may use BEVDB estimates when measured 10–80% data is unavailable. Lower-power charger scenarios are estimated from the vehicle's 10–80% charging profile.

Estimated charging times are based on usable battery capacity, charging power and vehicle charging limits. Peak DC power is usually reached only briefly; average 10–80% power is more useful for estimating real charging time. Actual charging speed can vary by charger output, battery temperature, state of charge, weather, software and battery condition.

Acceleration2.9 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed163 mph
Total Power380 kW
Total Torque547 lb-ft
EPA Consumption30.2 kWh/100 mi
DriveAWD
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Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
Exterior Outlet(s)-
Interior Outlet(s)-

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2H via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2G via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
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BEVDB model

Combined real range (estimate)262.2 miles
Combined Energy Use (estimate)30 kWh/100 mi

BEVDB estimates use EPA-rated (or derived) consumption and usable battery capacity to model city/highway ranges; the combined value is a weighted mix of city/highway and mild/cold scenarios. See the methodology and data sources for inputs, official source boundaries, fallback rules, and versioning.

EPA

EPA Range314 mi
MPGe City117 MPGe
MPGe Highway106 MPGe
MPGe Combined111 MPGe
Energy Use30.2 kWh/100 mi

Source: EPA

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Side crash:No Data
Front crash:No Data
Rollover resistance:No Data
Safety rating:No Data
Rating year:No Data
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Length185.9 in
Width72.8 in
Width with Mirrors82.2 in
Height56.3 in
Wheelbase113.2 in
Weight4054 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)No Data
Max. PayloadNo Data
Cargo Volume21 ft³
Cargo Volume MaxNo Data
Cargo Volume Frunk3.1 ft³
Roof Load150 lbs
Tow Hitch PossibleNo
Towing Weight UnbrakedNo
Towing Weight BrakedNo
Vertical Load MaxNo
Have questions about Dimensions and Weight?
Price$54,990
Seats5
LATCHLATCH
Turning Circle38.4 ft
PlatformTesla Model 3 / Y platform
EV Dedicated PlatformYes
Car BodySedan
Roof RailsNo
Heat PumpYes
HP Standard EquipmentYes

Reminder: Range and energy consumption figures are estimates. Actual results may vary depending on weather, driving style, terrain, and other conditions. Review the BEVDB methodology for estimate boundaries and source labels. If this model page looks wrong, use Contact and include this page URL plus an official source link when possible.