Key Detail
The2023 Tesla Model 3RWD model, which uses a single-motor rear-wheel-drive set up, offers a 272-mile of driving range. Using the 58 kWh Li-ion battery package, the 2023 Model 3 Base RWD model produces an estimated 271 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque. As the company’s most affordable all-electric sedan, the Base RWD model takes 5.8 seconds to hit 0-60 mph and has an estimated top speed of 135 mph. The 2023 Tesla Model 3 RWD price starts at $44,630.
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2023 Tesla Model 3 RWD Specs And Features
Vehicle Overview | |
Manufacturer | Tesla M.C |
EPA Categorized | Mid-Size Car |
Class | Large-Size 4-door Sedan |
Drivetrain | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Door Type | Conventional |
Layout | Rear-Motor, Rear-Wheel-Drive |
Trim | Base RWD |
Price | $44,630 |
Powertrain (Engine or e-Motor/s) | |
Engine Order Code | None |
Powertrain Type | Electric Motors |
Number Of Cylinders | None |
Number Of Electric Motors | 1 |
Engine Type And Required Fuel | Electric |
Displacement (liters/cubic inches) | None |
Fuel system | None |
Cooling Sytem Capacity | N/A |
e-Motor/s And Battery | |
e-Motor/s | AC Permanent Magnet (Rear) |
Battery | Lithium Ion Traction Battery |
Capacity | 58 kWh |
Onboard Charger | 7.6 kW |
Charge Time (220/240V) | 8.5 hrs |
Performance | |
Maximum Horsepower @RPM | 271 Hp |
Maximum Torque @RPM | 310 lb-ft |
0-60 mph | 5.8 seconds |
Top Speed | 135 mph (est) |
Driving Range And Fuel Economy | |
Driving Range | 272 miles |
Range (Cty/Hwy) miles | N/A |
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined) MPG | None |
EPA Fuel Economy Equivalent (City/Highway/Combined) MPGe | 138/126/132 |
Exterior Dimensions | |
Wheelbase (inches) | 113.2 |
Length (inches) | 184.8 |
Width (without mirrors (inches)) | 72.8 |
Height (inches) | 56.8 |
Front Track Width (inches) | 62.2 |
Rear Track Width (inches) | 62.2 |
Minimum Ground Clearance (inches) | N/A |
Interior Dimensions | |
Passenger/Seating/Roomy capacity | 5 |
Total Passenger Volume (cubic feet) | 97 |
Front Head Room (inches) | 40.3 |
Front Leg Room (inches) | 42.7 |
Front Shoulder Room (inches) | 56.3 |
Front Hip Room (inches) | 53.4 |
Second Row Head Room (inches) | 37.7 |
Second Row Leg Room (inches) | 35.2 |
Second Row Shoulder Room (inches) | 54 |
Second Row Hip Room (inches) | 52.4 |
Wheels And Tires | |
Front Wheel Size (inches) | 18 X 8.5 Aero |
Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
Front Tire Size | P235/45WR18 All-Season |
Rear Wheel Size (inches) | 18 X 8.5 Aero |
Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
Rear Tire Size | P235/45WR18 All-Season |
Spare Wheel Size (inches) | N/A |
Spare Wheel Material | N/A |
Spare Tire Size | N/A |
Weights And Capacities | |
Fuel Capacity | None |
Cargo Capacity | 23 cu-ft |
Curb Weight | 3,648 lbs |
Towing Capacity | N/A |
GVWR | None |
Payload Capacity | None |
Tonnage | N/A |
Transmission | |
Transmission Order Code | N/A |
Transmission | 1 Speed Direct Automatic |
Transmission Type | Automatic |
Number Of Transmission Speeds | 1 |
First Gear Ratio (:1) | 9.00 |
Reverse Ratio (:1) | N/A |
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | N/A |
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (High (:1)) | N/A |
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (Low (:1)) | N/A |
Clutch Size | N/A |
Steering | |
Steering Type | Rack-Pinion |
Steering Ratio (:1) | N/A |
Turns, lock to lock | N/A |
Turning Diameter/Radius, curb to curb (feet) | 38.8 |
Turning Diameter/Radius, wall to wall (feet) | N/A |
Suspension | |
Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone |
Rear Suspension Type | Multi-Link |
Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm) | N/A |
Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm) | N/A |
Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches) | N/A |
Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches) | N/A |
Brakes | |
Brake Type | 4-Wheel Disc |
Anti-Lock-Braking System (ABS) | 4-Wheel |
Front Brake Rotors, Diameter x Thickness (inches) | 12.6 |
Rear Brake Rotors, Diameter x Thickness (inches) | 13.2 |
Rear Drums, Diameter x Width (inches) | N/A |
Towing | |
Maximum Towing Capacity (pounds) | N/A |
Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds) | N/A |
Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds) | N/A |
Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds) | N/A |
Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds) | N/A |
Exterior Features |
Clearcoat Paint |
Fixed Laminated Glass 1st and 2nd Row Sunroof |
Body-Colored Front Bumper |
Body-Colored Rear Bumper |
Black Fender Flares |
Black Side Windows Trim |
Black Door Handles |
Body-Colored Heated Auto Dimming Side Mirrors |
Fixed Rear Window With Defroster |
Light Tinted Glass |
Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers |
Black Side Windows Trim |
Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels |
Black Front Grille |
Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access |
Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam LED Signature Lights |
Auto-Leveling Auto High-Beam LED Headlights |
Front Fog Lamps |
Perimeter/Approach Lights |
LED Tallights |
Available Exterior Color/s | |
Deep Blue Metallic | |
Midnight Silver Metallic | |
Pearl White Multi-Coat | |
Red Multi-Coat | |
Solid Black |
Interior Features |
Roomy: 5 Passengers/Seats |
Power Adjustable Heated Front Black Material Leather Bucket Seats With Custom Driver Profile |
Heated Rear Seats |
4-Way Lumbar Support Front Seats |
8-Way Power Adjustable Driver And Passenger Seats |
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column |
Digital Gauge Cluster: Speedometer, Odometer, Traction Battery Level, Power/Regan |
Power Rear Windows |
Mobile Hotspot Internet Access |
Heated Steering Wheel |
Front And Rear Cup Holder |
Compass |
Proximity Key: Door And Power On |
Valet Function |
Remote Keyless Entry |
Cruise Control With Power Steering Wheel Controls |
Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning |
HVAC: Console Ducts |
Illuminated Locking Glove Box |
Driver Foot Rest |
Full Cloth Headliner |
Aluminum/Genuine Wood Instrument Panel |
Metal-Look Console |
Metal-Look Interior Accent |
Simulated Suede Door Trim Insert |
Premium Seat Trim |
Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror |
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors with Driver And Passenger Illumination |
Full Floor Console With Covered Storage and 1 12V DC Power Outlet |
Front And Rear Map Lights |
Fade-To-Off Interior Lights |
Full Carpet Floor Trim |
Cargo Area Concealed Storage |
Cargo Space Lights |
Air Filtration |
Memory Settings: Door Mirrors, Steering Wheel, Auto And HVAC |
FOB Controls: Cargo And Windows Access |
Tracker System |
Smart Device Intergration |
Instrument panel Covered Bin |
Driver, Passenger, Rear Door Bins |
Power 1st Row Windows With Front, Rear 1-Touch UP/DOWN |
Delayed Accessory Power |
Power Door Locks With Autolock Feature |
Driver Information Center |
Trip Computer |
Outside Temp Gauge |
Digital Appearance |
Front And Rear Center Armrests |
Fixed Front And Rear Head Restraints |
2 Seatback Storage Pockets |
Immobilizer |
1 12V DC Power Outlet |
Available Interior Color/s | |
Black & White | |
All Black |
Entertainment |
1 LCD Monitor In The Front |
15-inch Touchscreen Display |
Over-The-Air-Updates Available |
Regular Amplifier |
Window Grid Antenna |
Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity |
8 Speakers |
Radio With Clock, Seak-Scan, Steering Wheel Controls, Multi-Source Rear Controls And Voice Activation, Radio Data System And 128 GB Internal Memory |
Upgraded Audio System With 8 Speakers Including Active Road Noise Reduction, Immersive Sound Feature, 1 Subwoofer, 2 Amps, USB-A Port In The Glovebox, 4 USB-C Ports And Wireless Charging For 2 Smartphones, FM Radio, SiriusXM, Internet Streaming Radio, Gaming Computer With 10 Teraflops Of Processing Power And Wireless Controller, Standard Connectivity Is Available At No Additional Cost For 8 Years Following the Vehicle Originality |
Mechanical Features |
3 Skid Plates |
9.00 Axle Ratio |
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers |
Front Anti-Roll Bar |
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sending Steering |
Double Wishbone front Suspension With Air Springs |
Multi-link Rear Suspension With Air Springs |
Regenerative 4-Wheel Disc Brakes With 4-Wheel ABS |
Front And Rear Vented Discs |
Brake Assist |
Hill Hold Control And Electric Parking Brake |
Safety Features |
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) |
Antilock-Braking-System (ABS) And Driveline Traction Control |
Side Impact Beams |
Dual Stage Driver And Passengr Seat-Mounted Side Airbags |
Front And Rear Parking Sensors |
Blind Spot Monitoring |
Forward Collision Mitigation And Rear Collision Warning |
Lane Keeping Assist |
Lane Departure Warning |
Aerial View Camera System |
Collision Mitigation-Front |
Driver Monitoring Alert |
Low Tire Pressure Warning |
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags |
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags |
Airbag Occupancy Sensor |
Driver And Passenger Knee Airbag |
Restricted Driving Mode |
Power Rear Child Safety Locks |
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts |
Backup Camera |
Front View camera |
Left Side Camera And Right Side Camera |
Autopilot Camera |
Reader Sensors |
Package/s And Optional Features | |
Mibile Connectivity | $230 |
Wall Connectivity | $425 |
Full Self-Driving Capability | $15,000 |
Enhanced Autopilot | $6,000 |
Black & White Interior | $1,000 |
19" x 8.5" Sport Wheels | $1,500 |
Deep Blue Metallic Paint | $1,000 |
Red Multi-Coat Paint | $2,000 |
Solid Black Paint | $1,500 |
Midnight Silver Metallic | $1,000 |
Recalls |
N/A |
Warranty | |
Basic Warrenty Years | 4 |
Basic Warrenty Miles | 50,000 |
Powertrain Warrenty Years | 8 |
Powertrain Warrenty Miles | 100,000 |
Maintenance Warrenty Years | N/A |
Maintenance Warrenty Miles | N/A |
Roadside Warrenty Years | 4 |
Roadside Warrenty Miles | 50,000 |
Carrosion Warrenty Years | 12 |
Carrosion Warrenty Miles | Unlimited |
Traction Battery Warrenty Years | 8 |
Traction Battery Warrenty Miles | 100,000 |
IIHS Crash Test Result | |
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Overall Rating | |
Small Overlap Front: Driver-Side | |
Small Overlap Front: Passenger-Side | |
Moderate Overlap Front: Original Test | |
Moderate Overlap Front: Updated Test | |
Side: Original Test | |
Side: Updated Test | |
Roof Strength | |
Head Restraints & Seats |