2025 Tesla Model 3
Used

Review and specifications

2025 Tesla Model 3

The Model 3's 2024 freshening brought a marked improvement in ride comfort, but the controls have become even more distracting. The swift acceleration and agile handling for this all-electric sedan remain. We recorded 334 miles during our 70-mph highway-range test of the Long Range all-wheel-drive version, which is quite impressive. Home charging is on the speedy side, at about 44 miles of range gained per hour. Though the front seats are comfortable, the rear seat is tight. Most controls, including the gear selector and adjusting the dash vents and side mirrors, are operated through the touchscreen. The turn signals are controlled via buttons on the steering wheel, which is very distracting. Tiny red LEDs at the base of the windshield pillars form a token BSW system, and RCTW is now standard. For 2026, a new Standard rear-wheel-drive base trim was introduced which gets less range and includes less features than higher trims. The Standard trim also includes a traditional turn signal stalk which is rumored to be returning to higher trims.

Market value
$37,775
Fuel
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
Model year 2025
Owner rating 5/5
Reliability 2/5
Data updated June 4, 2026

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Electric
Body style
sedan
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Direct, 1-speed
Category
Electric cars
Generation began
2024

Pricing

Current retail median
$37,775
Retail value range
$34,725 - $44,350
Original MSRP range
$36,990 - $54,990
Trade-in range
$31,985 - $41,290

Ratings

Road test score
83/100
Owner satisfaction
5/5
Would buy again
81%
Reliability
2/5

Road tests

0-30 mph
2 sec
0-60 mph
4.3 sec
60-0 mph braking
123 ft
Avoidance speed
55.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
186 in
Width
76 in
Height
57 in
Wheelbase
113 in
Weight
4,040 lb
Maximum load
915 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
6.5 in
Front leg room
43.5 in
Rear head room
4 in
Rear leg room
30 in
Luggage
2+1+1

Owner feedback

Comfort
5/5
Driving
5/5
Styling
5/5
Value
4/5

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
10/10
Greenhouse gas score
10/10
SmartWay
Elite

Brand context

About Tesla

<p>Tesla’s EVs balance range, performance, innovative technology, and price in ways that older, established manufacturers can rarely beat. The product range includes the popular Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV. Its range-topping Model S and Model X will be discontinued, leaving the Cybertruck as its flagship… until the roadster arrives. The company’s Supercharger network of charging stations has been a competitive advantage, although most of the industry has since adopted the charge standard. Reliability has been on the rise. However, purchasing a used Tesla can be a gamble.</p>

Vehicle ID: 33686 First published: December 5, 2024 Updated: June 4, 2026

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