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2022 Tesla Model 3 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

3.1s

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Model 3: 3.1 s2.6 s10.6 sQuicker on the left
90 sedans (2022). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

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

2022 Tesla Model 3: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
Performance AWDElectric455 hp487 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A3.1 sTestedSingle-speedAWD$62,990
Long Range AWDElectric425 hp475 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A4.2 sTestedSingle-speedAWD$57,990
RWDElectric271 hp310 lb-ft3,648 lb14913.55.4 sEstimateSingle-speedRWD$46,990
Standard Range Plus RWDElectric271 hp310 lb-ft3,648 lb14913.55.4 sEstimateSingle-speedRWD$46,990
Standard RWDElectric271 hp310 lb-ft3,648 lb14913.55.8 sTestedSingle-speedRWD$46,990

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.

Engines offered

3 engines offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
Electric3271 hpRWD$46,990Base$520Base
Electric1425 hpLong Range AWD$57,990+$11,000$525+$5
Electric1455 hpPerformance AWD$62,990+$5,000$608+$88

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

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

Transmission

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
Single-speed5RWD$46,9903.1 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the RWD: 271 hp, 132 MPGe, $46,990. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.

No rival beats it on both.

Model 3 by year

2.5 s3.0 s3.5 s4.0 s4.5 s5.0 s5.5 s201720192021202320252026
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
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Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

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

Compare with

2022 Tesla Model 3: 0.4 s quicker to 60.

2022 Tesla Model 33.1 s2022 Tesla Model Y3.5 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2022 Tesla Model 3 and 2022 Tesla Model Y
Measure2022 Tesla Model 32022 Tesla Model Y
TrimPerformance AWDPerformance AWD
0-603.1 s3.5 s
BasisTestedTested
Horsepower455 hp455 hp
Curb weightN/A4,416 lb
hp per tonN/A206
lb per hpN/A9.7
MSRP$62,990$69,990

What this cannot tell you

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

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.

How values are checked