Starts at $38,990
2024 Model 3 Selector
2024 Tesla Model 3
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MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2024 Tesla Model 3 that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
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The entry-level Model 3 RWD is one of those cars that would be quite appealing if its siblings weren't so much better. For one thing, the standard-range battery pack tops out at a 170 kW charge rate, whereas the long-range battery gets up to 250 kW. For another, the long-range battery gets slightly better warranty coverage. Overall, this is still a quick and satisfying car to drive with plenty of range for most people, but the rest of the Model 3 lineup is so good that we'd recommend giving the base model a miss.
The Long Range RWD is the pick of the litter in our book, delivering serious acceleration along with the best range of any Model 3. For around $43k before any tax credits are applied, it's a hard package to top.
The Long Range AWD is a close second for us among the Model 3 variants, edged out by the Long Range RWD on account of the latter's 22 extra miles of range and significantly lower base price. But the AWD version does give you appreciably more punch when you hit the throttle, and it still lives up to the "Long Range" label. Note how light these Model 3 configurations are, by the way, with the Long Range AWD being the first to cross the 4,000-pound threshold. So many EVs today weigh much more than their gas counterparts, but the Long Range AWD is only about 80 pounds heavier than the BMW M340i xDrive, a close competitor on the gas side.
If you prefer to prioritize just plain silly acceleration over maximum range, the latest Model 3 Performance will be hard to resist. Rated at 303 miles of range, the M3P has the second-lowest range rating of the 2024 Model 3 quartet. But once you feel the difference when you peg the throttle, you might think 303 is just fine.
What are the different versions of the 2024 Model 3, and how much do they cost? Select a version below or just hit the button to see our full 2024 Model 3 specs and model data.
| Version | Price | Fuel | Range | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range RWD | $38,990 | Electric | 272 mi | 257 hp | 266 lb-ft |
| 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | $42,490 | Electric | 363 mi | 286 hp | 322 lb-ft |
| 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | $47,490 | Electric | 341 mi | 425 hp | 475 lb-ft |
| 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance | $54,990 | Electric | 303 mi | 510 hp | 547 lb-ft |
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Josh has been reviewing cars professionally since joining Edmunds.com fresh out of grad school in 2008. Prior to founding MotorDonkey, he spent 15 years shaping Edmunds' expert automotive content in various capacities, starting as an associate editor and ultimately serving as a senior editor before wrapping up with a five-year term as the company's first-ever director of content strategy. Josh is a card-carrying member of the Motor Press Guild and a lifelong car nut who has driven, compared and critiqued thousands of cars in his career. Helping people find their perfect car never gets old—seriously!
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