2026 Tesla Model 3 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

2.9s

69 sedans (2026). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

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

2026 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	510 hp	546 lb-ft	4,054 lb	252	7.9	2.9 sTested	Single-speed	AWD	$54,990
Premium AWD	Electric	425 hp	475 lb-ft	4,034 lb	211	9.5	4.2 sTested	Single-speed	AWD	$47,490
RWD	Electric	271 hp	310 lb-ft	3,759 lb	144	13.9	5.5 sEstimate	Single-speed	RWD	$36,990
Premium RWD	Electric	295 hp	309 lb-ft	4,034 lb	146	13.7	5.5 sEstimate	Single-speed	RWD	$42,490
Standard RWD	Electric	271 hp	N/A	3,897 lb	139	14.4	5.7 sEstimate	Single-speed	RWD	$36,990

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.

4 engines offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
Engine	Trims	hp	Cheapest trim	MSRP	Price step	Fuel a year	Fuel vs base
Electric	2	271 hp	RWD	$36,990	Base	N/A	Base
Electric	1	295 hp	Premium RWD	$42,490	+$5,500	N/A	N/A
Electric	1	425 hp	Premium AWD	$47,490	+$5,000	$537	N/A
Electric	1	510 hp	Performance AWD	$54,990	+$7,500	$603	N/A

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	5	RWD	$36,990	2.9 s

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.

Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.

Most horsepower of any trim.

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

2026 Tesla Model 3: 0.4 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 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.