Comparison
GMC Sierra EV vs Tesla Model 3
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range GMC Sierra EV 410 mi vs 363 mi
Best value Tesla Model 3 $96,495 vs $42,490
Faster charging Tesla Model 3 50 min vs 36 min
Weighted profile Tesla Model 3 3.6 vs 5.7
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
GMC Sierra EV
410 mi vs 363 mi
Value winner
Tesla Model 3
$117/mi vs $235/mi
Charging winner
Tesla Model 3
36 min vs 50 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model 3
246 Wh/mi vs 495 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | GMC Sierra EV | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Sierra EV | Long Range RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $96,495 | $42,490 |
| Range | 410 mi | 363 mi |
| Efficiency | 495 Wh/mi • 2.02 mi/kWh | 246 Wh/mi • 4.07 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 215 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Body type | Truck | Sedan |
| DC max | 350 kW | 208 kW |
| AC max | 19 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 50 min | 36 min |
| Roadtrip score | 72.9 | 79.7 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 91 mi | 97 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 235 $/mi | 117 $/mi |
| Top speed | 106 mph | 125 mph |
| Tow rating | 10,000 lb | 2,205 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose GMC Sierra EV if you want the longer rated range (410 mi vs 363 mi).
- Choose Tesla Model 3 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 36 min vs 50 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Tesla Model 3 looks better ($117/mi vs $235/mi).
Weighted verdict
Tesla Model 3 has the stronger weighted profile (5.7 vs 3.6).
GMC Sierra EV3.6 Tesla Model 35.7 350 kW50 min 208 kW36 min
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