Tesla Model 3
The Tesla Model 3 is a battery electric powered mid-size sedan with a fastback body style built by Tesla, Inc., introduced in 2017. The vehicle is marketed as being more affordable to more people than previous models made by Tesla. The Model 3 was the world's top-selling plug-in electric car for three years, from 2018 to 2020, before the Tesla Model Y, a crossover SUV based on the Model 3 chassis, took the top spot.
Photo & info: WikipediaSpecifications
From Wikipedia — confirm against the actual car before purchase.- Motor
- Rear: Internal permanent magnet, synchronous reluctance (IPM-SynRM)
- Battery
- 57.5, 79 or 82 kWh lithium ion (LFP and lithium-NMC)
- Range
- 272 mi ()
- Charging
- AC onboard charger
- Transmission
- Single-speed fixed (9:1 ratio)
- Drivetrain
- Rear-motor, rear-wheel drive
- Chassis code
- BlueStar
- Body
- 4-door sedan
- Class
- Mid-size car
- Wheelbase
- 113 in
- Length
- 184 in (pre-facelift)
- Width
- 72 in
- Height
- 56 in (pre-facelift)
- Assembly
- 🇺🇸 United States: Fremont, California (Fremont Factory)
- Designer
- Franz von Holzhausen
- Related
- Tesla Model Y
Photos
Real cars from Wikimedia Commons — colours and trims as photographed.
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Photos: Wikimedia Commons — click any for full resolution & licence.
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