2027 Tesla Model 3 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim with a time
3.1 s
- Trim
- Performance AWD
- Power
- 510 hp
- Quicker than
- 86%
- of 2027 sedans
- Less power than
- 50%
- of 2027 sedans
Estimate from power and weight.
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
Source marks: one sourcemodel-level or estimate
| 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 | 3.1 sEstimate | Single-speed | AWD | $54,990 |
| Premium AWD | Electric | 425 hp | 475 lb-ft | 4,030 lb | 211 | 9.5 | 3.6 sEstimate | Single-speed | AWD | $47,490 |
| Premium RWD | Electric | 295 hp | 309 lb-ft | 3,891 lb | 152 | 13.2 | 5.3 sEstimate | Single-speed | RWD | $42,490 |
| RWD | Electric | 271 hp | 310 lb-ft | 3,759 lb | 144 | 13.9 | 5.5 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.
Engines offered
1 engine offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 4 | 271 to 510 hp | RWD | $36,990 | Base |
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-speed | 4 | RWD | $36,990 | 3.1 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the RWD: 271 hp, 111 MPGe, $36,990. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
No rival beats it on both.
Model 3 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
About the same: 2027 Tesla Model 3 3.1 s, 2027 Tesla Model Y 3.3 s.
| Measure | 2027 Tesla Model 3 | 2027 Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Performance AWD | Performance AWD |
| 0-60 | 3.1 s | 3.3 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Tested |
| Horsepower | 510 hp | 460 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,054 lb | Not listed |
| hp per ton | 252 | Not listed |
| lb per hp | 7.9 | Not listed |
| MSRP | $54,990 | $57,990 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ