Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD 2026

Starting price: $36,990

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Usable battery
69.5 kWh
Nominal battery
No Data
Drive
RWD
Real range (combined)
286 miles
AC charging
7.7 kW
DC fast charging
225 kW

Ownership summary

Verdict:

Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD 2026 fits the role of a Rear-Wheel Drive electric sedan for daily driving, road trips and home charging, with range and charging as the core ownership questions. The range story is the difference between 321 mi official, about 286 mi in mixed use and about 225 mi in cold highway driving.

In daily use, home charging takes about 10 h 15 min from 0-100%; on trips, the 10-80% DC estimate is about 33 min (est.), which should make highway stops manageable. The practical side is documented with 5 seats, 21 cu ft cargo and 8 years / 100,000 miles battery warranty. The main caveat is that cold highway range is much lower than the mixed-weather estimate. Range confidence is high, while specs completeness is partial.

Best fit

Daily drivingRoad tripsHome chargingFamily use

Main caveatCold highway range is much lower than the mixed-weather estimate.

Range reality

Official EPA range: 321 mi
BEVDB mixed estimate: 286 mi
Cold highway estimate: 225 mi
Official vs BEVDB gap: -35 mi / -11%

Charging reality

Home charging: 0-100% 10 h 15 min
Fast charging: 10-80% 33 min (est.)
10-80% range added: 202 mi Based on BEVDB combined consumption

Practical ownership

Seats: 5
Trunk cargo: 21 cu ft
Battery warranty: 8 years / 100,000 miles

Data quality

Range confidence: High
Specs completeness: Partial
Estimate basis: EPA data + BEVDB model
Missing key data: Safety rating, Payload, Roof load

Real Range

City - Mild Weather	345 miles
City - Cold Weather	225 miles
Highway - Mild Weather	281 miles
Highway - Cold Weather	225 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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Battery

Nominal Capacity	No Data
Usable Capacity	69.5 kWh
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Architecture	400 V
Warranty Period	8 years
Warranty Mileage	100000 miles
Cathode Material	No Data

Source: Manufacturer

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Charging

Home / Destination

Charging Type	NACS
Port Location	Rear Left
Charge Power	7.7 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)	10 h 15 min
Charge Speed (mild)	20 miles/hour
Charge Speed (cold)	10 miles/hour

Fast Charging

Fast Charging Port	NACS
Port Location	Rear Left
Charge Power (max)	225 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)	89 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)	33 min
Charge Speed (mild)	240 miles/hour
Charge Speed (cold)	180 miles/hour
Autocharge Supported	No Data

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge Supported	No Data
Supported Protocol	No Data

Preconditioning

Preconditioning Possible	Yes
Automatically using Navigation	Yes

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Charging Times

Home / destination charging — 0–100%

AC full charge: fastest ~10h 15m

Charging option	Power used	Approx. time	Range per hour	Notes
Level 1 · 120V / 12A	1.4 kW	56h 25m	3 mi/h	—
Level 1 · 120V / 16A	1.9 kW	41h 35m	5 mi/h	—
Level 2 · 240V / 32A	7.7 kW	10h 15m	19 mi/h	—
Level 2 · 240V / 40A	7.7 kW	10h 15m	19 mi/h	Limited by vehicle
Level 2 · 240V / 48A	7.7 kW	10h 15m	19 mi/h	Limited by vehicle

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~33 min

Charging option	Power used	Approx. time	Range per hour	Notes
DC 50 kWNACS connector	50 kW avg.	58 min	137 mi/h	—
DC 150 kWNACS connector	89 kW avg.	33 min	244 mi/h	Limited by charger
DC 250+ kWNACS connector	89 kW avg.	33 min	244 mi/h	Vehicle-limited above 250 kW

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.

Performance

Acceleration	5.8 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed	125 mph
Total Power	No Data
Total Torque	No Data
EPA Consumption	24.3 kWh/100 mi
Drive	RWD

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Bidirectional Charging (V2X / BPT)

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-
Exterior Outlet(s)	-
Interior Outlet(s)	-

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-
V2H via DC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-
V2G via DC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

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Energy Consumption

BEVDB model

Combined real range (estimate)	286.5 miles
Combined Energy Use (estimate)	24.1 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 Range	321 mi
MPGe City	147 MPGe
MPGe Highway	130 MPGe
MPGe Combined	139 MPGe
Energy Use	24.3 kWh/100 mi

Source: EPA

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Safety

Side crash:	No Data
Front crash:	No Data
Rollover resistance:	No Data
Safety rating:	No Data
Rating year:	No Data

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Dimensions and Weight

Length	185.8 in
Width	72.8 in
Width with Mirrors	82.2 in
Height	56.7 in
Wheelbase	113.2 in
Weight	3759 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)	No Data
Max. Payload	No Data
Cargo Volume	21 ft³
Cargo Volume Max	No Data
Cargo Volume Frunk	3.1 ft³
Roof Load	No Data
Tow Hitch Possible	No Data
Towing Weight Unbraked	No Data
Towing Weight Braked	No Data
Vertical Load Max	No Data

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Miscellaneous

Price	$36,990
Seats	5
LATCH	LATCH
Turning Circle	38.4 ft
Platform	No Data
EV Dedicated Platform	Yes
Car Body	Sedan
Roof Rails	No
Heat Pump	Yes
HP Standard Equipment	Yes

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.