Model 3 (2024 and newer): Specs & Capacities

Rear-Wheel Drive and Long Range: length 185.8 in (4,720 mm), height 56.7 in (1,440 mm), ground clearance 5.4 in (138 mm). Performance: length 185.9 in (4,724 mm), height 56.3 in (1,431 mm), ground clearance 5.0 in (128 mm). All versions share a 113.2 in (2,875 mm) wheelbase and a width of 82.2 in (2,089 mm) with mirrors, 76.1 in (1,933 mm) folded. Tesla says values are approximate and vary with options.

Tesla lists 3.1 cu ft (88 L) in the front trunk and 21 cu ft (594 L) behind the second row, for a maximum total of 24.1 cu ft (682 L) with five passengers. The manual does not split these by version. Depending on configuration, such as wheel choice, the open rear trunk can reach about 6.5 ft (2 m) high, so we check clearance under low ceilings.

With the towing package, we 1) remove the hitch receiver's dust cover, 2) turn the key to Open, pull the locking cylinder out about 0.2 in (0.5 cm) and turn it to Unlock, 3) push the hitch in until the cylinder locks, pull down to check, then lock and remove the key. A bike or other carrier may hold 121 lbs (55 kg) including itself, on 18 or 19 in tires. Tesla warns the cylinder can pinch fingers.

With the towing package, Tesla lists 1,650 lbs (750 kg) without trailer brakes and 2,200 lbs (1,000 kg) with them, and tongue weight of 4–10% of the trailer, never over 200 lbs (100 kg). The manual gives no figures per version; the hitch label or Certificate of Conformity overrides it. Tesla lists towing pressures of 42 psi (290 kPa) only for 235/45R18 and 235/40R19 tires and says not to tow on other tires.

The Tire and Loading Information label on the door pillar, seen with the front door open, gives the maximum vehicle capacity weight. We 1) take that figure, 2) add up the weight of the driver and passengers, 3) subtract it; the rest is what is left for cargo and luggage. A trailer's load reduces it further. Tesla warns that overloading affects braking and handling, and says never to exceed the GVWR or either axle rating (GAWR).

Tesla's Model 3 manual says a roof rack needs a Tesla mounting accessory and a Tesla-approved roof rack system. The loading page gives no roof load figure. Whatever we carry, Tesla warns that overloading affects braking and handling, and says never to load the car above its GVWR or either axle rating (GAWR). Tesla also prefers loose items in the trunk, since they can hurt occupants in a collision or hard braking.

We can see the VIN on the touchscreen in Controls > Software, on a plate at the top of the dashboard that is visible through the windshield, and on the Vehicle Certification label on the door pillar when the driver's door is open. On cars built at Gigafactory Shanghai, it is also stamped on the floor: we move the front right seat back and lift the carpet to see it.

Tesla's Model 3 specifications list the low voltage battery at 15.5 V with a 6.9 Ah capacity, and the page does not name its chemistry. The high voltage battery is a separate, liquid-cooled lithium-ion pack with a nominal voltage of 355 V DC. The specifications page lists the same battery values for every version, including Rear-Wheel Drive, Long Range and Performance.