Tesla Model 3: real-world range vs WLTP
The Tesla Model 3 has an official WLTP range of 237 mi–398 mi from a 79 kWh usable battery. Lab figures rarely match the road, so here is what to really expect — and a calculator to tune it to your weather, route and battery health.
What range to really expect
Winter (−10 °C)
264 mi
66% of WLTP
Warm weather (30 °C)
378 mi
95% of WLTP
Motorway
311 mi
78% of WLTP
City
430 mi
108% of WLTP
Estimates for an as-new battery, based on the Tesla Model 3 (2025). Cold weather and motorway speeds cut range the most; town driving recovers some through regenerative braking.
Trims & specifications
| Trim | Year | WLTP range | Usable battery | WLTP consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Range RWD EU | 2025 | 398 mi | 79 kWh | 13.6 kWh/100 km |
| Long Range AWD EU | 2025 | 391 mi | 79 kWh | 14 kWh/100 km |
| Performance AWD EU | 2025 | 328 mi | 79 kWh | 16.7 kWh/100 km |
| RWD EU | 2025 | 323 mi | 62 kWh | 13.2 kWh/100 km |
| Long Range RWD | 2024 | 398 mi | 75 kWh | 13.2 kWh/100 km |
| RWD | 2024 | 319 mi | 57 kWh | 13.2 kWh/100 km |
| Performance AWD EU NCA | 2022 | 340 mi | 82.1 kWh | 16.5 kWh/100 km |
| Performance AWD EU NCM | 2022 | 340 mi | 79 kWh | 16.5 kWh/100 km |
| Standard Range Plus RWD EU | 2020 | 254 mi | 52.4 kWh | 14 kWh/100 km |
| Standard Range RWD EU | 2020 | 237 mi | 52.4 kWh | 16 kWh/100 km |
Estimate Tesla Model 3 range for your conditions
Estimated real range
Estimated real range
359 mi
90% of rated
Rated range
398 mi
Real-world use
4.55 mi/kWh
Where the range goes
Your car & conditions
Optional — pick make, model and trim to fill the values below, or edit any field for a custom one.
How to read these numbers
Each estimate takes the Tesla Model 3 WLTP range and applies a transparent derate for temperature, driving profile, climate use and battery health. They are guides, not guarantees — your own efficiency, tyres, load and route all matter, so use the calculator above to match your situation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the real range of the Tesla Model 3 in winter?
- In cold weather (around −10 °C) with the heating on, expect roughly 264 mi from the Tesla Model 3 — well below its WLTP rating, because batteries lose capacity in the cold and cabin heating draws extra power.
- How far does the Tesla Model 3 go on the motorway?
- At sustained motorway speeds the Tesla Model 3 manages about 311 mi. High speed is the single biggest drain on an EV, so motorway range is noticeably shorter than the WLTP figure.
- Why is the Tesla Model 3 real range lower than WLTP?
- WLTP is measured in a controlled lab cycle. Real driving adds cold or hot weather, higher speeds, climate control and an ageing battery — together they typically cut range by 20–40%, which is what these estimates reflect.