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Tesla Model 3 Highland Performance ★★★★½

Available to order since April 2024


Tesla Model 3 Highland Performance ★★★★½75 kWh* Useable Battery

 Tesla Model 3 Highland Performance ★★★★½490 km Real Range Tesla Model 3 Highland Performance ★★★★½153 Wh/km Efficiency

Tesla Model 3 Highland Performance ★★★★½262 km/h Top Speed

 Tesla Model 3 Highland Performance ★★★★½3.4 Sec 0-100km Tesla Model 3 Highland Performance ★★★★½760 km/h Fastcharge

The Model 3 Highland Performance represents the latest generation of Tesla’s sporty AWD sedan, boasting over 500 horsepower, adaptive suspension, and premium features like sport seats, 20” Warp wheels and Track Mode V3 as standard. Notably, the facelift enhances both design and efficiency while maintaining a competitive starting price—£59,990 in the UK, with similar European pricing around €58,500, and a base U.S. price near $55,000.

The car’s official power rating is 460 kW, but in real-world use, output may be battery-dependent. Reports suggest some versions will deliver up to 340 kW, while higher-capacity packs may allow 380 kW. To give a fair performance comparison, acceleration times now include a 1-foot rollout, which is the same standard used across other vehicles. This information will be updated once final manufacturer details are confirmed.

Combined Efficiency 153 Wh/km
Total System Power 461 kW (627 PS) † see note
Total Torque 741 Nm
0–100 km/h 3.4 s* (rollout-corrected)
Top Speed 262 km/h
Drive AWD (dual-motor)

* standardizes 0–100 with 1-ft rollout correction to enable fair comparison. † Page notes homologation at 460 kW with unconfirmed reports of lower battery-limited output depending on pack.

Price & Regional Availability

Country/Region MSRP Order/On-Sale Status / Notes
United Kingdom £59,990 Since May 2024 Available to order
The Netherlands €58,490 Since Apr 2024 Available to order
Germany €58,470 Since Apr 2024 Available to order
USA $55,000 Since Apr 2024 Available to order
Canada CAD $59,990-79,990 (2025) Since Apr 2024 Available to order
China 339,500 Yuan (US $46,300) Since January 2025 Available to order
Mexico Not Available Not Available Not Available
Chile CLP 49,990,000 Since August 2024 Available to order

Prices shown are recommended retail prices for the specified countries and do not include any indirect incentives. Pricing and included options can differ by region. Dates shown are order dates. Click on a country for more details.

Real-World Range Estimates

Condition City Highway (110 km/h) Combined
🌤️ Mild Weather 715 km 465 km 570 km
🌦️ Average Weather — — 490 km
❄️ Cold Weather 460 km 355 km 410 km

Indication of real-world range in several situations. Cold weather: “worst-case” (−10 °C with heating). Mild weather: “best-case” (23 °C without A/C). Highway assumes 110 km/h. Actual range depends on speed, driving style, weather and route conditions.

Long Distance Suitability (1-Stop Range)

First Stop Distance 363 km First Stop Duration 3h 18min
Charging Stop 0km Charging Stop 15 min
Second Stop Distance 222 km Second stop Duration 2h 1min
Total Distance 585 km Total Duration 5h 34min
Weather 1-Stop Range
🌤️ Mild Weather 676 km
🌦️ Average Weather 585 km  →  ★★★★☆
❄️ Cold Weather 516 km
Tesla Model 3 Highland Performance ★★★★½
419 km 3h 49m 256 km 2h 20m
363 km 3h 18m 222 km 2h 1m
320 km 2h 54m 196 km 1h 47m
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The “long distance suitability” is a 5-star rating indicating how suitable a vehicle is for long trips. It’s based on the 1-Stop Range: total distance with one 15-minute fast-charging stop. 2025 thresholds: 0★ <200 km; 1★ 200–325; 2★ 325–450; 3★ 450–575; 4★ 575–700; 5★ >700 km. Half-stars interpolate linearly.

Battery Details

Nominal / Usable Capacity 78.1 kWh / 75.0 kWh*
Battery Type / Cathode Lithium-ion • NCM
Architecture / Nominal Voltage 400 V • 357 V nominal
Number of Cells / Pack Config 4416 cells • 96s46p
Form Factor / Name Cylindrical • LG M50
Warranty 8 years / 192,000 km

* estimated where marked.

Charging Overview

Category Details
Home / Destination (AC) Type 2 (left-rear); onboard charger 11 kW. 0→full ≈ 8 h 15 m via 11 kW; ≈ 61 km/h.
Fast DC (CCS) CCS (left-rear); peak 250 kW; average 124 kW (10→80%). 10→80% ≈ 27 min; up to ~760 km/h session rate.
Plug & Charge Not supported (ISO 15118).
Autocharge Supported.
Battery Preconditioning Supported; automatic when navigating to a DC fast charger.

Home & Destination Charging (0 → 100%)

Charging is possible by using a regular wall plug or a charging station. Public charging is always done through a charging station. How fast the EV can charge depends on the charging station (EVSE) used and the maximum charging capacity of the EV. The table below shows all possible options for charging the Model 3 Performance. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full. Charging in Europe varies by country (1-phase vs 3-phase availability).

Europe — Type 2 (Mennekes IEC 62196)
Charging Point Max. Power Power Time (0→100%) Rate
Wall Plug (230 V / 1×10 A) 2.3 kW 2.3 kW 38 h 30 m 13 km/h
1-Phase 16 A (230 V) 3.7 kW 3.7 kW 24 h 20 km/h
1-Phase 32 A (230 V) 7.4 kW 7.4 kW 12 h 41 km/h
3-Phase 16 A (400 V) 11 kW 11 kW 8 h 15 m 59 km/h
3-Phase 32 A (400 V) 22 kW 11 kW † 8 h 15 m 59 km/h

† limited by onboard charger.

Fast Charging (10 → 80%)

Connector: Combined Charging System (CCS Combo 2). Rapid charging enables longer trips by adding as much range as possible in the shortest time. Charging power drops significantly after ~80% SoC; typical rapid sessions end at or before 80%

Charging Point Max. Power Average Power Time (10→80%) Rate
CCS 50 kW 50 kW 45 kW † 74 min 270 km/h
Supercharger v2 Shared (75 kW) 75 kW 65 kW † 51 min 400 km/h
Supercharger v2 (150 kW) 150 kW 100 kW † 33 min 620 km/h
CCS 175 kW 175 kW 110 kW † 30 min 680 km/h
Supercharger v3 (250 kW) 250 kW 124 kW † 27 min 760 km/h
CCS 350 kW 250 kW † 124 kW † 27 min 760 km/h

† Limited by vehicle. Autocharge supported. Plug & Charge not supported. Actual rates vary with temperature, battery state, site load, and driving style.

Claimed Charging Specs (Manufacturer)

Max. Power = maximum charge power during session • Charge From/To = SoC window • Time = session duration.

Max. Power Charge From Charge To Time
250 kW No data No data No data

Performance & Drivetrain

Total Power / Torque 461 kW (627 PS) • 741 Nm
0–100 km/h 3.4 s* (rollout-corrected)
Top Speed 262 km/h
Drive AWD (dual-motor)

* We apply a 1-ft rollout correction for comparability; manufacturer quote is 3.1 s without standardization.

Energy Consumption & Efficiency

Standard / Basis Range Rated Consumption Vehicle Consumption Fuel-eq.
Real Range 490 km — 153 Wh/km 1.7 L/100 km (veh.)
WLTP 528 km 167 Wh/km 142 Wh/km 1.9 / 1.6 L/100 km

TEL = Test Energy Low | TEH = Test Energy High (if provided). Rated = official figures incl. charging losses. Vehicle = calculated battery energy used for propulsion and on-board systems.

Real Energy Consumption Estimation

Scenario City Highway Combined
❄️ Cold Weather 163 Wh/km 211 Wh/km 183 Wh/km
🌤️ Mild Weather 105 Wh/km 161 Wh/km 132 Wh/km

Indication of real-world energy use in several situations. Cold: −10 °C with heating. Mild: 23 °C without A/C. Highway assumes 110 km/h. Energy use depends on speed, style, climate and route conditions.

Safety Rating

Region Rating Details
Europe (Euro NCAP) — (category scores) Adult 90% • Child 93% • VRU 89% • Assist 87% (rating year 2025)
North America — NHTSA / IIHS for this exact spec not listed on database page
South America — Latin NCAP not listed

Regional safety ratings vary by test year and configuration; check Euro NCAP, NHTSA, IIHS, or Latin NCAP for official results.

Dimensions & Weight

L × W × H 4720 × 1849 × 1431 mm (width with mirrors 2089 mm)
Wheelbase 2875 mm
Weight Unladen (EU) / GVWR / Payload 1929 kg / 2271 kg / 417 kg
Cargo Volume (seats up / max / frunk) 594 L / 977 L / 88 L
Roof Load 70 kg
Tow Hitch / Towing Not listed • 0 kg un/braked
Platform TESLA 3/Y • EV-dedicated
Body / Segment / Roof Rails Sedan • D – Large • No
Heat Pump Yes (standard)

Dimensions & weight

Bidirectional Charging (V2X / BPT)

Capability Status Meaning
V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) No Power external devices from the vehicle
V2H (Vehicle-to-Home) No Home backup / whole-home power
V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) No Export to grid
BPT (Battery Power Transfer) No Umbrella term for bidirectional features

Miscellaneous

Seats / ISOFIX 5 seats • ISOFIX ×2
Turning Circle No data

* = estimated where indicated. Average energy consumption and range assume moderate drive style and climate. Real-life values may differ significantly. Pricing may not reflect all regions. No rights can be derived from the information on this site.

Preceding Model

Metric 2022–2023 Model 3 Performance 2024– (Highland) Model 3 Performance Δ (New − Prev)
Real Range ~460 km 490 km +30 km
0–100 km/h ~3.6 s (std.) 3.4 s (rollout-corr.) ~6% quicker*
Efficiency (Vehicle) ~165 Wh/km 153 Wh/km ≈ 7% better

The previous model had 30 km less range, ~6% slower acceleration and was ~7% less energy-efficient.

  • Methodologies differ; we standardizes rollout for comparability.

1-Stop Range Definition ⚡

The 1-Stop Range is calculated using the standardized driving profile and assumptions outlined below.

It represents the total distance covered in two trip stops, separated by a single 15-minute fast-charging session.
For vehicles without fast-charging capability, only the distance of the first stop is considered.

🚗 Driving Profile

  • Begin with a fully charged battery
  • Stop 1: Drive until the battery reaches 10% state-of-charge (SoC)
  • Perform a 15-minute fast charge
  • Stop 2: Continue driving until the battery again reaches 10% SoC

📋 Assumptions

  • Driving speed, climate, and environmental conditions are based on Real Range Highway data
  • No additional time required to initiate or stop the charging session
  • The charging station always delivers the maximum power requested by the vehicle
  • The battery is assumed to be in optimal health and condition

⚠️ Important Note : In real-world driving, it is practically impossible to replicate these conditions exactly.
This benchmark should therefore be viewed as a comparative metric, designed to evaluate vehicles under standardized conditions rather than predict exact trip distances.

5-Star Rating Definition

The 1-Stop Range represents the distance a vehicle can travel after a single 15-minute charging stop. To highlight the influence of temperature, this range is calculated under three identical weather conditions used in the Real-World Range benchmark. The 1-Stop Range in combined conditions is the basis for the ★ star rating, which offers a quick and comparable measure of long-distance suitability across different vehicles. This rating helps drivers immediately see whether a car is practical for extended trips relative to its peers.

Assignment of Stars in 2025

  • ☆  0 less than 200 km
  • ★ from 200 km to 325 km
  • ★★ from 325 km to 450 km
  • ★★★ from 450 km to 575 km
  • ★★★★ from 575 km to 700 km
  • ★★★★★ more than 700 km

Based on 2025 thresholds: 3 stars awarded for 490 km average. Half-stars interpolated. Vehicles with a rating between these values receive a rating based on a linear scale.

Fast Charging (10 -> 80%)

Rapid charging enables longer journeys by adding as much range as possible in the shortest amount of time. Charging power will decrease significantly after 80% state-of-charge has been reached. A typical rapid charge therefore rarely exceeds 80% SoC. The rapid charge rate of an EV depends on the charger used and the maximum charging power the EV can handle.

  • Max. Power: maximum power provided by charge point
  • Avg. Power: average power provided by charge point over a session from 10% to 80%
  • Time: time needed to charge from 10% to 80% Rate: average charging speed over a session from 10% to 80%
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