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MODEL 3 — 3/4 FRONT
2023+ · Sedan
Estimated

Tesla Model 3

The default answer for most EV shoppers: efficient, quick, and plugged straight into the Supercharger network.

From
$42,000
EPA range
272 mi
0–60
5.8s
Owner rating
4.5
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Decoder Score
Good
66
/ 100
Weighted across all eight factors below.
Range73
EPA rates it at 272 miles — solid for daily use.
Charging59
Peaks around 170 kW DC — a normal fast-charge stop.
Value79
About $154 per mile of range — strong value.
Family51
5 seats and 23 cu ft of cargo — fine for most families.
Performance57
5.8s to 60 mph with 283 hp — plenty brisk.
Road trip69
Blends real range, 170 kW charging and 4.1 mi/kWh efficiency — workable with planning.
Used buyer59
Used prices start near $24,000 — heavy depreciation works in your favor.
Ownership confidence65
Owners rate it 4.5/5 with 2 known issues to check.
EPA RANGE
272 mi
→
REAL WORLD
~223 mi
Estimated at ~82% of EPA for mixed driving.
DC FAST
170 kW
→
10–80%
~23 min
Approximate; real speed tapers.

Range

EPA is a lab figure. Here's the realistic band.

190 worst223 mi realistic272 best
EPA range
272 miEstimated
Est. real-world
223 miEstimated
Efficiency
4.1 mi/kWh

Charging

Plug types, speeds and what they mean.

DC fast charging
170 kW
Level 2 (home)
11 kW
10–80% fast charge
~23 minEstimated
Plug type
NACS
NACS (Tesla)
Compatible
CCS
No

Performance

0–60 mph
5.8s
Horsepower
283 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Battery
60 kWh

Interior & practicality

Seats
5
Cargo space
23 cu ft
Towing
Not rated

Battery & warranty

Battery warranty
8 yr / 100,000 mi
Vehicle warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Federal tax credit
May qualifyEstimated
Pros
  • Access to the Supercharger network
  • Excellent efficiency
  • Strong software and OTA updates
Cons
  • Firm ride
  • Minimalist interior not for everyone
  • Build quality varies
Best for

Commuter, Road Trip

Not ideal for

Families needing 3 rows

Real-world ownership notes

What owners and forums flag — verify on any specific car.

Early paint/panel gaps
Cabin rattles

What will it cost to charge?

Pre-filled for this EV — edit anything.

Vehicle (pre-fills battery)
Where are you charging?

240V home charger — the everyday default.

Battery size60 kWh
Current charge20 %
Target charge80 %
Electricity price$/kWh
Charging speedkW
Charging loss%
Miles / monthmi
This charge costs
$6.40
36.0 kWh added · 3 hr 27 min · +148 mi
Cost / mile$0.04
Cost / 100 mi$4.34
Est. monthly$43
Est. annual$520
About $82/mo cheaper than gas
vs a 28 mpg car at $3.50/gal — edit assumptions above.
    Assumptions
  • · Electricity at $0.16/kWh
  • · 10% charging loss
  • · 4.1 mi/kWh efficiency
  • · 1,000 miles/month for projections
  • · Steady AC charging speed

What range will you really get?

Pre-filled for this EV.

Vehicle (pre-fills EPA range)
EPA rangemi
Temperature70 °F
Cruising speed65 mph
Highway mix60 %
Climate control
Terrain
Passenger / cargo load0 %
Battery degradation0 %
Starting charge100 %
Arrival reserve10 %
Realistic range
251 mi
215 worst251 mi realistic281 best
Usable this trip226 mi
Safe road-trip leg213 mi
Lost to cold-0 mi
Lost to speed-16 mi
What's eating your range
Speed & driving-16 mi
Climate control-5 mi
    Assumptions
  • · EPA baseline 272 mi
  • · 70°F ambient
  • · 65 mph, 60% highway
  • · climate low, 0% degradation
  • · 15% arrival buffer for road-trip planning

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