What Is the 2025 Tesla Model 3?
The Tesla Model 3 is an all-electric compact luxury sedan with single-motor rear-wheel drive or dual motor all-wheel drive. Like other Teslas, the Model 3 doesn’t have a traditional instrument panel; a 15.4-inch touchscreen houses almost all the car’s displays and controls, including the gear selector. All Model 3s are quick, but the AWD, sport-focused Performance trim truly ratchets up performance via its 510-horsepower powertrain, sport-tuned adaptive suspension, sport seats, and larger brakes and wheels. Like its larger Model S sedan and Model Y SUV stablemates, the Model 3 was a pioneering electric car, but more competitors have arrived on the market since the Model 3 launched for the 2017 model year. Its rivals include the BMW i4 Gran Coupe, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Hyundai Ioniq 6, Kia EV6 and Polestar 2.
What’s New on the 2025 Tesla Model 3?
After an extensive refresh for 2024 that included refreshed styling, a revamped interior with more controls integrated into the touchscreen, a softer-riding suspension and improvements to quietness, the only significant change to the Model 3 for 2025 is the discontinuation of its entry-level Standard Range trim.
How Much Range Does the 2025 Tesla Model 3 Have?
The Tesla Model 3’s EPA-estimated driving range runs from 298 to 363 miles, depending on battery pack and trim.
How Long Does It Take to Charge the 2025 Tesla Model 3?
It takes around 11 hours to charge a Model 3 to full on a standard 240-volt Level 2 charger but under 30 minutes on a 250-kilowatt Tesla Supercharger (to go from a 10% charge to 80%).
What Features in the 2025 Tesla Model 3 Are Most Important?
Standard features include:
- RWD
- 15.4-inch touchscreen
- Wireless charging
- 8-inch rear touchscreen
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Vinyl seating surfaces
- Panoramic glass roof
- Cabin preconditioning from phone
- Blind spot warning
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Lane departure warning
- Lane departure steering assist
- Adaptive cruise control
Available features include:
- AWD
- Sport-tuned adaptive suspension
- Upgraded brakes
- 20-inch wheels on performance tires
- Carbon-fiber rear spoiler
Should I Buy the 2025 Tesla Model 3?
The Tesla Model 3 pioneered the compact EV luxury sedan segment and continues to be an enticing choice for those who crave a combination of sports-sedan performance and gas-free driving. Its driving range is competitive, and Tesla’s extensive Supercharger public charging network still leads the industry. Last year’s comprehensive update brought lots of welcome improvements, though the Model 3’s unorthodox steering-wheel turn-signal controls and touchscreen-based gear selector work directly against the muscle memory most drivers have acquired using conventional versions of those controls — and consequently might be a deal breaker for some shoppers.
