1st generation (original, pre-Highland) · Compact EV sedan
2017–2023 Tesla Model 3 Specifications
Every maintenance specification shared across the 2017–2023 Tesla Model 3: which oil and how much, battery group, factory tire sizes, wiper lengths, service intervals, and the failures recorded against this generation.
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Quick facts
- Engine oil
- None, fully electric
- Battery
- Group 85B24LS (JIS; 12V 45 Ah) through ~Nov 2021 production; 16V Li-ion after
- Tire size
- 235/45R18 (base trim)
- Wiper blades
- 26" / 19"
- Cabin filter
- Tesla 1107681-00-A (two filters per car, sold as a pair; later revisions -00-B/-00-C interchange)
- Key fob battery
- CR2032 (optional accessory key fob). The standard key card and phone key have no battery to replace.
2017–2023 Tesla Model 3 maintenance guides
Oil & filter
Viscosity, capacity, filter part numbers, change interval
Battery
BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded
Tires & wheels
Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque
Wiper blades
Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths
Air & cabin filters
Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals
Bulbs
Headlight, fog and marker bulb types
Brakes
Rotor diameters, pad references, service notes
Fluids
Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities
Service schedule
What's actually due at every mileage interval
Problems & reliability
Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid
Key fob battery
Which coin cell the remote takes
Specs
Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy
Which powertrains came in the 2017–2023 Tesla Model 3?
| Powertrain | Model years | Trims | Oil | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Motor RWD (Long Range RWD / Mid Range / Standard Range Plus / RWD) | 2017–2023 | Long Range RWD (2017–2019), Mid Range (2018–2019), Standard Range / SR+ (2019–2021), RWD with LFP battery (2022–2023) | — | None (EV) |
| Dual Motor Long Range AWD | 2018–2023 | Long Range AWD | — | None (EV) |
| Dual Motor Performance AWD | 2018–2023 | Performance (20-in Über Turbine wheels, bigger front brakes, lowered suspension, track mode) | — | None (EV) |
Year-by-year changes
- 2017US deliveries began July 2017, Long Range RWD only (310 mi), 18-in Aero or 19-in Sport wheels
- 2018Dual Motor Long Range AWD and Performance added mid-year; Mid Range RWD (264 mi) added in October
- 2019Standard Range and Standard Range Plus launch (Feb); Long Range RWD and Mid Range dropped during the year; Autopilot made standard
- 2021Major running refresh: heat pump replaces the PTC heater, chrome delete, powered trunk, new center console, double-pane front glass, 82 kWh pack on LR/Performance, ranges rise (SR+ 263 mi, LR 353 mi, Performance 315 mi)
- 2022SR+ renamed 'RWD' with a 272-mi LFP battery (charge to 100% weekly). Cars built after ~Dec 2021 switch the 12V lead-acid accessory battery for a 16V Li-ion unit
- 2023Final year of the original body; carryover, with the original-generation production ending late 2023 for the Highland changeover
Model years in this generation
Year pages cover what changed that year, the engines offered, and the problems documented against it. For the full nameplate history, see the Tesla Model 3 guide.
Sources
- Tesla DIY Guide, Replacing the Low Voltage Lead-Acid Battery (85B24LS spec, Li-ion transition dates)
- Tesla Model 3 Owner's Manual, Maintenance Service Intervals
- Tesla Support, Vehicle Maintenance (cabin filter, brake fluid, desiccant, rotation intervals)
- Tesla DIY Guide, Replacing Wiper Blades (26 in / 19 in)
- Tesla DIY Guide, Replacing Cabin Filters
- NHTSA Part 573 report, recall 22V-702 (window automatic reversal)
- NHTSA ODI resume, investigation PE22-002 (unexpected brake activation, 2021–2022 Model 3/Y)
- Consumer Reports, Tesla heat pump recall 22V-050 details
- Wheel-Size.com, 2018 Tesla Model 3 OE fitments and 42 psi pressures
- Tesla Model Y/3 Owner's Manual, Wheels and Tires (129 ft-lb lug torque)
- Tesla Motors Club, 16V Li-ion low-voltage battery (15.5 V / 6.9 Ah) documentation thread