By Craig Hale
Last updated: 20 May 2025
Tesla Model 3 0-60 mph times might be high on your list when considering a used Model 3 – after all, Tesla doesn’t build slow cars.
Every Model 3 comes with exceptional performance figures, so it’s just a case of choosing between fast or faster.
Below, we’ve highlighted the technical specifications for the facelifted Tesla Model 3, codenamed ‘Highland’, which was introduced in 2024.
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Tesla Model 3 0-60, top speed and performance
Tesla can be very cagey about the specifications in shares, but at least we know exactly how fast each car gets to 60mph, its top speed and its maximum range in ideal conditions.
Total power output and battery capacities are best left to third parties who run tests to work this out for us. We’ve used EV Database as a source for our data.
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Tesla Model 3 RWD
0-60mph: 5.8 seconds
Top speed: 125mph
Driving range: 344 miles
Power: 279hp
Battery capacity: 60kWh
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Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
0-60mph: 4.9 seconds
Top speed: 125mph
Driving range: 436 miles
Battery capacity: 78.1kWh
Power: 315hp
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Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
0-60mph: 4.2 seconds
Top speed: 125mph
Driving range: 421 miles
Battery capacity: 78.1kWh
Power: 491hp
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Tesla Model 3 Performance
0-60mph: 2.9 seconds
Top speed: 163mph
Driving range: 328 miles
Battery capacity: 78.1kWh
Power: 618hp
What is the Tesla Model 3 like to drive?
Driving the Tesla Model 3 is a delightful experience, with facelifted models sold from 2024 onwards featuring softer suspension and better cabin insulation.
Like any electric car, the instant throttle response is the best part of the experience, where you’ll be able to pull away briskly from traffic lights or roundabouts.
When reviewing the Model 3, Sam Sheehan said: “Handling and road-holding is good – what really stands out is its incredible acceleration.”
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Tesla Model 3 driving tech
Apart from the mindblowing acceleration, driving a Tesla is all about the software, and you can configure exactly how you’d like to drive with a few system changes.
For example, you can configure the throttle response:
Standard – brisk acceleration
Chill – maximise range
Insane – maximum acceleration on Performance models only
Model 3 Performance cars also have a dedicated Track Mode, which improves cornering and ramps up the system cooling to help your car recover after spirited driving.
You can also make tweaks to the steering modes:
Comfort – soft and light steering
Standard – a solid middle ground
Sport – the stiffest setting
Finally, you can configure how the car comes to a stop, but regenerative braking remains strong in all settings, so you’ll need to regulate this with how much you lift off the throttle:
Creep – moves slowly like a regular automatic
Roll – it’ll roll in the direction of any gradient
Hold – comes to a complete stop
Discover used Tesla Model 3 cars for sale
Now that you know the Tesla Model 3 0 to 60 mph times, you can be better informed to make the right decision for you. Whether it’s the punchy rear-wheel drive version or the bonkers Performance edition, we’ve got plenty of used Tesla Model 3 options for you to sift through.
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