2017–2023 1st generation (original, pre-Highland)
2017–2023 Tesla Model 3 Specifications
Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the 2017–2023 Tesla Model 3, by engine and drivetrain.
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Key specifications for the 2017–2023 Tesla Model 3, by engine and drivetrain.
2017–2023 Tesla Model 3 key specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Fuel economy | EPA range by variant/year: 220–272 mi (Standard Range/SR+/RWD), 310–358 mi (Long Range), 299–315 mi (Performance). Efficiency ~113–141 MPGe. Curb weight 3,552–4,072 lbs depending on powertrain. Not rated for towing in the US (no factory tow package offered on Model 3). |
| Curb weight | 3,627 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in |
| 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 engines
| Engine | Trims | Power | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Motor RWD (Long Range RWD / Mid Range / Standard Range Plus / RWD) | Long Range RWD (2017–2019), Mid Range (2018–2019), Standard Range / SR+ (2019–2021), RWD with LFP battery (2022–2023) | 283 hp | Electricity (2022–2023 RWD uses an LFP pack, Tesla recommends charging to 100% at least weekly) |
| Dual Motor Long Range AWD | Long Range AWD | 346 hp | Electricity (NCA pack; Tesla recommends a daily charge limit of ~80–90%) |
| Dual Motor Performance AWD | Performance (20-in Über Turbine wheels, bigger front brakes, lowered suspension, track mode) | 450 hp | Electricity (NCA pack) |
Which Tesla Model 3 model years does this cover?
These specs specifications apply to every Tesla Model 3 built from 2017 through 2023 — the 1st generation (original, pre-Highland), compact ev sedan. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2017–2023 Tesla Model 3
- 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
2017–2023 Tesla Model 3 specs: common questions
What does a 2017–2023 Tesla Model 3 weigh?
- About 3,627 lbs at the curb, before passengers and cargo.
What gas mileage does a 2017–2023 Tesla Model 3 get?
- EPA range by variant/year: 220–272 mi (Standard Range/SR+/RWD), 310–358 mi (Long Range), 299–315 mi (Performance). Efficiency ~113–141 MPGe. Curb weight 3,552–4,072 lbs depending on powertrain. Not rated for towing in the US (no factory tow package offered on Model 3). on the EPA cycle.
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