Comparison

Tesla Model 3 vs Tesla Model S

Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.

Best range Tesla Model S 363 mi vs 410 mi
Best value Tesla Model 3 $42,490 vs $86,630
Faster charging Tesla Model S 36 min vs 31 min
Weighted profile Tesla Model S 2.7 vs 7.3

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
Tesla Model S
410 mi vs 363 mi
Value winner
Tesla Model 3
$117/mi vs $211/mi
Charging winner
Tesla Model S
31 min vs 36 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model 3
246 Wh/mi vs 271 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tesla Model S
92.6 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec Tesla Model 3 Tesla Model S
Trim used Long Range RWD Model S
MSRP (USD) $42,490 $86,630
Range 363 mi 410 mi
Efficiency 246 Wh/mi • 4.07 mi/kWh 271 Wh/mi • 3.69 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 82 kWh 96 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain RWD AWD
Body type Sedan Sedan
DC max 208 kW 250 kW
AC max 11 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 36 min 31 min
Roadtrip score 79.7 88.7
Miles added (15 min est.) 97 mi 120 mi
USD per mile of range 117 $/mi 211 $/mi
Top speed 125 mph 155 mph
Cargo 21 cu ft 25 cu ft
Tow rating 2,205 lb 3,527 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Tesla Model S if you want the longer rated range (410 mi vs 363 mi).
  • Choose Tesla Model S if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 31 min vs 36 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Tesla Model 3 looks better ($117/mi vs $211/mi).

Weighted verdict

Tesla Model S has the stronger weighted profile (7.3 vs 2.7).

Tesla Model 32.7 Tesla Model S7.3 208 kW36 min 250 kW31 min

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