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2025 Tesla Model 3 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

2.9s

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Model 3: 2.9 s1.9 s9.2 sQuicker on the left
79 sedans (2025). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

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

2025 Tesla Model 3: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
Performance AWDElectric510 hp546 lb-ft4,054 lb2527.92.9 sTestedSingle-speedAWD$54,990
Long Range AWDElectric425 hp475 lb-ft4,034 lb2119.54.2 sTestedSingle-speedAWD$47,490
Standard RWDElectric271 hp310 lb-ft3,759 lb14413.95.5 sEstimateSingle-speedRWD$36,990
Long Range RWDElectric295 hp309 lb-ft4,034 lb14613.75.5 sEstimateSingle-speedRWD$42,490

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

4 engines offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
Electric1271 hpStandard RWD$36,990Base$502Base
Electric1295 hpLong Range RWD$42,490+$5,500N/AN/A
Electric1425 hpLong Range AWD$47,490+$5,000$537+$35
Electric1510 hpPerformance AWD$54,990+$7,500$631+$129

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-speed4Standard RWD$36,9902.9 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the Standard RWD: 271 hp, 137 MPGe, $36,990. 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

2025 Tesla Model 3: 0.6 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2025 Tesla Model 3.

2025 Tesla Model 32.9 s2025 Tesla Model Y3.5 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2025 Tesla Model 3 and 2025 Tesla Model Y
Measure2025 Tesla Model 32025 Tesla Model Y
TrimPerformance AWDPerformance AWD
0-602.9 s3.5 s
BasisTestedTested
Horsepower510 hp455 hp
Curb weight4,054 lb4,416 lb
hp per ton252206
lb per hp7.99.7
MSRP$54,990$51,490

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