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TeslaModel 3 (2019-2022)

Used only
Saloon
Electric

£12,336Typical price

Test score

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When the Tesla Model 3 first launched, there was very little like it. As a sleek mid-sized electric saloon with lots of space, a decent driving range and a tech-focused interior, it has a lot going for it. Nowadays, there are plenty of rivals on the market – so is the Model 3 worth buying? We’ve put it through our full lab test to find out.

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What's included?

What is it?
What’s it like to drive?
What’s the performance like?
How reliable is the Tesla Model 3?
How comfortable and spacious is it?
How economical is it to run?
How safe is it?
Should I buy it?

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Comfort and practicality
Model reliability 0-4 years
Brand reliability 0-4 years

Dec 2025Last checked by Which?
Feb 2020First reviewed by Which?
Jun 2019Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

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Ease of driving

Overall
Visibility
Smoothness of power delivery
Driving stability
Cabin layout

Driving performance

Overall
Acceleration
Gearbox and transmission
Brakes

Comfort and practicality

Overall
Entry and exit
Seat comfort
Ride quality
Quietness
Build quality
Seat space
Boot space

Euro NCAP

Safety kit

Model reliability 0-4 years

How we test model reliability 0-4 years

How reliable this car is, based on the real life feedback of current owners as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years. A car cannot be a Best Buy if: It's available to buy new and has a 0-4-year model reliability score of two stars or less; or it's only available on the used market and has a 5-9-year model reliability score of two stars or less; or it's only available on the used market and launched less than five years ago and has a 0-4-year model reliability score of two stars of less.

Model reliability 5-9 years

How we test model reliability 5-9 years

Brand reliability 0-4 years

Overall
Electric car reliability

How we test brand reliability 0-4 years

Our reliability ratings are based on the feedback from tens of thousands of UK motorists, as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years.

Brand reliability 5-9 years

Overall
Electric car reliability

Pricing
Target price (based on total PCP value)	£12,336 - £26,249

General
Car body style	Saloon
Size and body style	Saloon
Class	Large
Luxury	No
Convertible	No
Availability	Used only
Used price	£13,500
Fuel type	Electric
Tested fuel efficiency	2.98 to 3.69mi/kWh
Length	4,694 to 4,720mm
Width (excluding wing mirrors)	1,849 to 1,850mm
Width (including wing mirrors)	2,085mm
Height	1,441 to 1,443mm
Driver max height
Second-row passenger max height
Boot space with seats up
Boot space with seats down
Number of seats	5
Folding rear seats	Yes
Isofix attachments	Yes
Turning circle	12.1 m
On sale date	01 June 2019

Latest tested engine
Fuel type	Electric
Battery capacity
Energy required for full charge
Charging losses
Tested fuel efficiency (mi/kWh)
Cost per mile	7.85p per mile
Official Euro emission level	Electric - N/A

Engine two
Engine and trim name	Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel	Electric
Battery capacity
Energy required for full charge
Charging losses
Transmission	Single-speed automatic
Driven wheels	Rear-wheel-drive (RWD)
Tested fuel efficiency (mi/kWh)
Cost per mile	7.31p per mile

Engine three
Engine and trim name	Model 3
Fuel type	Electric
Battery capacity
Energy required for full charge
Charging losses
Transmission	Single-speed automatic
Driven wheels	Rear-wheel-drive (RWD)
Tested fuel efficiency (mi/kWh)
Cost per mile	7.13p per mile
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	0
Tested electric range (miles)
Official Euro emission level	Electric - N/A
Braked tow load (KG)	1000kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	19 July 2022
Car test programme	2017

Engine four
Engine and trim name	Standard range plus
Fuel type	Electric
Battery capacity
Energy required for full charge
Charging losses
Transmission	Single-speed automatic
Driven wheels	Rear-wheel-drive (RWD)
Tested fuel efficiency (mi/kWh)
Cost per mile	8.28p per mile
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	0
Tested electric range (miles)
Official Euro emission level	Electric - N/A
Braked tow load (KG)	1000kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	24 October 2019
Car test programme	2017

Engine five
Engine and trim name	Long Range AWD
Fuel type	Electric
Battery capacity
Energy required for full charge
Charging losses
Transmission	Single-speed automatic
Driven wheels	Four-wheel-drive (4WD)
Tested fuel efficiency (mi/kWh)
Cost per mile	8.83p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£45
Annual fuel cost
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	0
Tested electric range (miles)
Official Euro emission level	Electric - N/A
Braked tow load (KG)	1000kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	13 May 2019
Car test programme	2017

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Model reliability 5-9 years

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Brand reliability 5-9 years

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