Tesla restructured the Model 3 lineup in October 2025: a lower-priced, decontented Standard joined the range and the Long Range trims were renamed Premium. If you're comparing against older reviews, "Premium" is the former Long Range.
| Variant | 0-60 mph | EPA range | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| PerformanceQuickest | 2.9 s | 309 mi | $54,990 |
| Premium AWD | 4.2 s | 346 mi | $47,490 |
| Premium RWD | 4.9 s | 363 mi | $42,490 |
| Standard | 5.8 s | 321 mi | $36,990 |
0-60 figures are Tesla's quoted specs; only the Performance's 2.9 s subtracts rollout. Quarter-mile figures are independent instrumented tests (Car and Driver / MotorTrend) where they exist — the Standard hasn't been formally tested yet. Tesla doesn't publish horsepower for non-Performance trims; database figures for those are third-party estimates.
| Vehicle | 0-60 mph | From |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y (quickest: Performance) | 3.3 s | $57,990 |
| Tesla Model S (quickest: Plaid) | 1.99 s | $124,990 |
| Tesla Cybertruck (quickest: Cyberbeast) | 2.6 s | $99,990 |
Four versions: Standard ($36,990, RWD, 5.8 s, 321-mi EPA), Premium RWD ($42,490, 4.9 s, 363-mi — the range champ), Premium AWD ($47,490, 4.2 s, 346-mi) and Performance ($54,990, 2.9 s with rollout subtracted, 510 hp, 309-mi). There is no Standard AWD — the dual-motor Standard exists only on the Model Y side of the showroom.
Where outlets have strapped test gear to the current powertrains, the cars generally beat their stickers: Car and Driver ran the Performance to 60 in 2.8 s (11.0 s quarter-mile at 125 mph), and the carried-over Premium powertrains tested at 4.0 s (MotorTrend, AWD) and 4.6 s (C/D, RWD) in their pre-rename Long Range form. The new Standard hasn't been instrument-tested yet; Edmunds' first drive pegged it informally at "under 6 seconds," in line with Tesla's 5.8.
How fast is the cheapest Model 3?
The $36,990 Model 3 Standard does 0-60 in 5.8 seconds by Tesla's spec — quicker than most gas compacts, and it still returns a 321-mile EPA range.
Which Model 3 should I buy for acceleration per dollar?
The Premium AWD at $47,490 runs 4.2 s — 70% of the Performance's thrust for $7,500 less. If you want the full 2.9-s experience, only the Performance's track-tuned dual motors, 510 hp and adaptive suspension deliver it.
Does the Model 3 Performance really do 2.9 seconds?
Yes — with the drag-strip rollout convention Tesla footnotes. Car and Driver actually beat it, recording 2.8 s with rollout. From a dead stop without rollout, figure roughly 3.1-3.2 s.
What happened to the Model 3 Long Range?
It was renamed. In the October 2025 lineup restructure, Long Range RWD/AWD became Premium RWD/AWD, and a decontented Standard was added below them at $36,990.