2021 Tesla Model 3 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

3.1s

84 sedans (2021). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2021 Tesla Model 3: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
Trim	Engine	hp	Torque	Curb weight	hp per ton	lb per hp	0-60 and basis	Transmission	Drivetrain	MSRP
Performance AWD	Electric	455 hp	487 lb-ft	4,065 lb	224	8.9	3.1 sTested	Single-speed	AWD	$58,990
Long Range AWD	Electric	425 hp	475 lb-ft	4,065 lb	209	9.6	4.2 sTested	Single-speed	AWD	$50,990
Standard Range Plus RWD	Electric	271 hp	310 lb-ft	3,582 lb	151	13.2	5.3 sTested	Single-speed	RWD	$44,990

Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.

Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.

3 engines offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
Engine	Trims	hp	Cheapest trim	MSRP	Price step	Fuel a year	Fuel vs base
Electric	1	271 hp	Standard Range Plus RWD	$44,990	Base	$484	Base
Electric	1	425 hp	Long Range AWD	$50,990	+$6,000	N/A	N/A
Electric	1	455 hp	Performance AWD	$58,990	+$8,000	$608	+$124

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
Transmission	Trims	Cheapest trim	MSRP	Quickest 0-60
Single-speed	3	Standard Range Plus RWD	$44,990	3.1 s

Compared with the Standard Range Plus RWD: 271 hp, 142 MPGe, $44,990. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.

No rival beats it on both.

Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.

Most horsepower of any trim.

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

2021 Tesla Model 3: 0.4 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Tesla Model 3.

Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.