The Tesla Model 3 is a five-seat electric saloon offered with rear- or all-wheel drive, 279-454 bhp and a WLTP range of up to 466 miles. This page explains the powertrain, the three trims and what each one adds, so you can pick the right version before you look at the live lease deals below.
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The Tesla Model 3 is a five-seat electric saloon. One body, one fuel, and a short list of versions - which makes it one of the simpler cars on the market to specify.
Everything in the range is electric, with a 62.5-84.7 kWh battery, 279-454 bhp, an automatic gearbox and a WLTP range of up to 466 miles. Rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, depending on the version.
Three trims to weigh up: the Model 3 entry model, the Premium, and the Performance at the top. It suits company car drivers, commuters and families who can charge at home or at work and want a car that behaves like a piece of consumer tech.
Tesla Model 3 key facts
| Body style | Saloon |
|---|---|
| Powertrains | Electric (279–454 bhp) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Boot | 594 litres, 977 litres seats folded |
| Electric range (WLTP) | up to 466 miles |
| Braked towing | up to 1,000 kg |
| Manufacturer warranty | 4 years / 60,000 miles |
| Euro NCAP | 5 stars |
Manufacturer data for the versions we currently offer. Last updated 19 September 2026.
The Model 3 is Tesla's electric saloon, on sale in its current form since 2023, and it's the car that pushed electric saloons into the mainstream in the UK. Reviewers consistently praise its efficiency, its charging network access and its software, and consistently flag the minimalist cabin and screen-led controls as things you either take to or you don't.
Practically, it's a proper family car rather than a novelty: five seats, a 594-litre boot with the rear seats up, 977 litres with them folded, and 4.72 metres of length. Euro NCAP gave it five stars, with 90% for adult occupant protection. Tesla covers it with a 4-year / 60,000-mile warranty, and the battery for 8 years with a guarantee of 70% of capacity.
Because the standard kit list is long on every version, so there's very little to agonise over at order stage - and because an electric saloon with this much range suits the fixed-term, fixed-mileage shape of a lease rather well.
Every Model 3 has adaptive cruise control, a fixed panoramic glass roof, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, an electrically adjustable driver's seat, a powered tailgate, keyless entry and start, wireless phone charging and built-in navigation. On safety, all versions get blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, autonomous emergency braking, automatic high beam, LED headlights and rain-sensing wipers - which is how it earned 87% for safety assist from Euro NCAP.
Efficiency sits between 3.8 and 4.8 miles per kWh depending on version, and if you're new to this, our electric car guide covers the jargon in plain English.
There's one: electric. No petrol, no diesel, no hybrid, so the whole range needs plugging in - and every version drives as an automatic.
Battery capacity runs from 62.5 to 84.7 kWh and power from 279 to 454 bhp, with a WLTP range of 332 to 466 miles depending on the version you pick. Rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The quickest version reaches 62 mph in 2.9 seconds; top speed is up to 163 mph.
Charging is where the Model 3 earns its keep. The best version takes up to 250 kW on a rapid charger, covering 0-80% in about 30 minutes, and a full charge at home on an 11 kW supply takes around 10 hours - fine overnight. Our guide to charging an electric car explains the practicalities.
| Electric | |
|---|---|
| Boot | 594 litres |
| Power | 279–454 bhp |
| Seats | 5 |
| Battery | 62.5–84.7 kWh |
| 0–62 mph | 2.9–6.2 s |
| Braked towing | 500–1000 kg |
| Electric range (WLTP) | 332–466 miles |
Two everyday trims and one performance version, all sharing the same saloon body and a choice of seven paint colours including Stealth grey, Quicksilver and Ultra red.
The entry car starts at 279 bhp with rear-wheel drive, on 18-inch Photon alloy wheels, with LED headlights, navigation, the panoramic roof, textile and vegan leather upholstery, a wi-fi hotspot and power-folding mirrors. A fixed towbar is available as a factory option. Deals on this trim come and go, so ask our team what's live.
Premium keeps the 18-inch Photon wheels and adds ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, customisable wrap-around ambient lighting and the 15-inch centre touchscreen with an 8-inch second-row display for passengers. Its entry version is 315 bhp, rear-wheel drive, and a fixed towbar is again optional.
The Premium is currently available from £468.22 a month.
Then there's the performance Model 3. The Performance produces 454 bhp through all-wheel drive and rides on 20-inch Warp alloy wheels - the quickest car in the range.
The Performance is currently available from £693.29 a month. Against the Premium, that is currently £225.07/mo more expensive.
Specifications from Tesla's UK vehicle data and Euro NCAP; equipment, range and availability vary by version, so check the individual deal before you order.
Page updated 19 September 2026 by First Vehicle Leasing. Prices and availability shown on this page are live and change as deals are refreshed.
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