This guide covers the refreshed Model 3 and Model Y only, since that’s what Tesla sells new today. Every number comes from tesla.com.

Best value: Model 3 (RWD)

From $36,990 before fees, with 321 mi of range and a 5.8 s 0–60. It’s the cheapest way into a new Tesla.

Most range: Model 3 Premium RWD

363 mi EPA est. Great if you take long highway trips.

Best all-rounder: Model Y Premium

The RWD gets 355 mi, and the AWD gets 327 mi with a 4.3 s 0–60. Both have 76 cu ft of cargo and an 8" rear touchscreen.

Big families: Model Y L Premium or seven-seat Model Y

The Model Y L has up to 6 seats and 89 cu ft of cargo, from $61,990 before fees. The Model Y Premium AWD can be configured with up to 7 seats.

Quickest: Model 3 Performance

2.9 s 0–60 with rollout subtracted. The Model Y Performance does 3.3 s and keeps SUV space.

Full spec tables

TrimRange (EPA est.)0–60CargoSeatsSupercharging max
Model 3 (RWD)321 mi5.8 s24 cu ft5225 kW
Model 3 Premium RWD363 mi4.9 s24 cu ft5250 kW
Model 3 Premium AWD346 mi3.8 s24 cu ft5250 kW
Model 3 Performance316 mi2.9 s24 cu ft5250 kW
TrimRange (EPA est.)0–60CargoSeatsSupercharging max
Model Y RWD321 mi6.8 s74 cu ft5225 kW
Model Y AWD294 mi4.3 s74.8 cu ft5225 kW
Model Y Premium RWD355 mi5.4 s76 cu ft5250 kW
Model Y Premium AWD327 mi4.3 s76 cu ftUp to 7250 kW
Model Y Performance306 mi3.3 s76 cu ft5250 kW
Model Y L Premium332 mi4.4 s89 cu ftUp to 6250 kW

Specs from tesla.com/model3 and tesla.com/modely, checked Oct 14, 2026. Tesla changes specs and prices often, so confirm in the configurator.

Still torn between the two? Read Model Y vs Model 3 (2026). For current news on supply and pricing, watch Model Y/3 Sold Out, New Battery & Roadster.

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