Tesla Model 3 2017–2023 car dimensions: 4694 mm long, 1850 mm wide and 1443 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,684 kg. Braked towing is 1,000 kg.
Cabin centres on a 15-inch touchscreen for nearly all controls, with dual-zone automatic climate. No Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. phone links by Bluetooth. Standard Autopilot gives traffic-aware cruise, lane keep assist and automatic emergency braking. Blind-spot warnings and a reversing camera are fitted. Ultrasonic parking sensors came on earlier cars. later ones use camera-only park assist.
Rear boot holds 561 litres behind the seats plus an 88-litre front trunk, for 649 litres total with five seats in use. Rear seats fold 60/40 to open a longer flat load floor.
Towing package is available in many markets outside the US, rated 1000 kg braked and 750 kg unbraked on non-Performance cars. US models were not factory-rated for towing in this generation. Payload varies by battery and drivetrain. the car is built as a passenger sedan rather than a work vehicle.
The cabin is minimalist and open, dominated by a large central touchscreen that handles nearly all controls. A fixed tinted glass roof runs the length of the car for an airy feel and good light. Front seats are power adjustable and heated on most versions, with lumbar support. Rear seats fold 60/40 and offer heating on higher grades. Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard, with simple vents and seat heaters controlled via the screen. Materials feel premium on higher interiors with clean surfaces and good visibility.
Fully electric. charges via home wall connector, destination chargers or Superchargers. no gasoline.
Serviced as-needed. cabin air filter every 2 years. brake fluid check every 4 years. tire rotation every 6,250 miles.
NHTSA 5-star overall safety rating across years and variants.
Euro NCAP 5-star rating with 96% adult occupant and 94% safety assist scores.
Standard automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane departure warning and basic Autopilot.
As a pure electric car the Model 3 needs no fuel stops. You charge at home overnight or use public Superchargers for longer trips. Range varies by battery and conditions but the car shows remaining energy clearly on the screen.
Tesla recommends service only as needed rather than fixed annual visits. Key items include cabin air filter replacement every two years, brake fluid health checks every four years, yearly wiper blades and tire rotations every 6,250 miles. Brake pads last longer thanks to regenerative braking. A/C desiccant bag replacement applies every six years on earlier cars without heat pumps.
Crash tests give the Model 3 strong marks. It earned five stars from NHTSA in every category and five stars from Euro NCAP, with top scores for adult protection and active safety assists. Standard equipment includes multiple airbags, automatic emergency braking, collision warnings and lane-keeping aids. The low battery pack helps stability.
Daily ownership is simple. Software updates arrive over the air and add features or fixes. Keep tires rotated and inflated, clean cameras as needed and monitor the maintenance summary on the touchscreen. The car alerts you to most issues and mobile service is often available.
Length 4694 mm, Width 1850 mm, Height 1443 mm, Wheelbase 2875 mm (Model 3 2017–2023)
Sources: manufacturer data, Tesla Model 3 Owner's Manual 2017-2023, auto-data and EV sites.