Tesla Model 3 2023

Starting price: €44,668

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Ownership summary

Verdict:

Tesla Model 3 2023 fits the role of a RWD electric sedan for daily driving, home charging and family use, with range and charging as the core ownership questions. The range story is the difference between 513-554 km official, about 382 km in mixed use and about 303 km in cold highway driving.

In daily use, home charging takes about 5 h 56 min from 0-100%; on trips, the 10-80% DC estimate is about 22 min (est.), which should make highway stops manageable. The practical side is documented with 5 seats, 594-977 L cargo and 8 years / 160,000 km battery warranty. The top WLTP number is optimistic compared with the BEVDB mixed estimate. Range confidence is high and the tracked ownership specs are complete.

Best fit
Daily drivingHome chargingFamily use

Main caveatThe top WLTP number is optimistic compared with the BEVDB mixed estimate.

Range reality

Official WLTP range
513-554 km
BEVDB mixed estimate
382 km
Cold highway estimate
303 km
Mixed vs top official
-172 km / -31%

Charging reality

Home charging
0-100% 5 h 56 min
Fast charging
10-80% 22 min (est.)
10-80% range added
270 km Based on BEVDB combined consumption

Practical ownership

Seats
5
Cargo
594-977 L
Battery warranty
8 years / 160,000 km

Data quality

Range confidence
High
Specs completeness
Complete
Estimate basis
WLTP data + BEVDB model
Missing key data
None of the tracked key fields
City - Mild Weather460 km
City - Cold Weather318 km
Highway - Mild Weather381 km
Highway - Cold Weather303 km

Estimates of actual range. The values given here are BEVDB estimates calculated from WLTP 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 Capacity60 kWh
Usable Capacity57.5 kWh
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Architecture400 V
Warranty Period8 years
Warranty Mileage160000 km
Cathode MaterialLFP

Source: Manufacturer

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Home / Destination

Charging TypeType 2Type 2 icon
Port LocationRear Left
Charge Power11 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)5 h 56 min
Charge Speed (mild)70 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)50 km/h

Fast Charging

Fast Charging PortCCS Combo 2CCS Combo 2 icon
Port LocationRear Left
Charge Power (max)170 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)108 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)22 min
Charge Speed (mild)780 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)600 km/h
Autocharge SupportedYes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge SupportedNo
Supported Protocol-

Preconditioning

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

AC full charge: fastest ~5h 55m
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
Wall plug · 230V / 10A2.3 kW28h 25m15 km/h
1-phase 16A · 230V / 16A3.7 kW17h 40m24 km/h
1-phase 32A · 230V / 32A7.4 kW8h 50m47 km/h
3-phase 16A · 400V / 3x16A11 kW5h 55m70 km/h
3-phase 32A · 400V / 3x32A11 kW5h 55m70 km/hLimited by vehicle

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~22 min
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
CCS 50 kWCCS connector50 kW avg.48 min362 km/h
CCS 150 kWCCS connector108 kW avg.22 min783 km/hLimited by charger
CCS 350 kWCCS connector108 kW avg.22 min783 km/hLimited by vehicle

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.

Acceleration6.1 sec (0-100 km/h)
Top Speed201 km/h
Total Power208 kW (283 PS)
Total Torque420 Nm
DriveRWD
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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)382 km
Combined Energy Use (estimate)14.9 kWh/100 km

BEVDB estimates use WLTP-rated (or derived; falls back to NEDC when WLTP is missing) 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.

WLTP Ratings (best case)

Range554 km
Rated Consumption13.2 kWh/100 km

WLTP Ratings (worst case)

Range513 km
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Safety Rating5/5
Adult Occupant96%
Child Occupant86%
Rating Year2019
Vulnerable Road Users74%
Safety Assist94%

Source: Euro NCAP

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Length4694 mm
Width1849 mm
Width with Mirrors2089 mm
Height1441 mm
Wheelbase2875 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)1836 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)2200 kg
Max. Payload439 kg
Cargo Volume594 L
Cargo Volume Max977 L
Cargo Volume Frunk88 L
Roof Load70 kg
Tow Hitch PossibleYes
Towing Weight Unbraked750 kg
Towing Weight Braked1000 kg
Vertical Load Max55 kg
Have questions about Dimensions and Weight?
Price€44,668
Seats5
IsofixYes, 2 seats
Turning CircleNo Data
PlatformTESLA 3/Y
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.