In-depth reviews

Tesla Model 3 Saloon Performance AWD 4dr Auto

Doors	4
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Electric
Engine Capacity - CC	1
Trim	Performance
Price	£60,570
Battery Capacity	79
Engine Power - BHP	460
Acceleration	2.9
Top Speed	163 mph
Length	4724 mm
Width	1933 mm
Height	1431 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	594 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1839 kg

Driver Convenience

15" Center touchscreen and 8" Second row display
3 steering modes (Comfort, standard, sport)
Acceleration modes (Chill, standard)
Adjusting opening height of powered trunk
Automatic blind spot camera
Autosteer
Blind spot collision warning chime
Brake wear indicator
Calendar and web conferencing - Zoom, agenda synchronisation
Car wash mode
Controlling speed assist with speed limit warning
Cruise control light
Dual wireless phone charger
e-Call (emergency call)
Interior emergency trunk release
Lane assist with Emergency lane departure avoidance
Lane keep assist
Navigation system
Park assist with visual and audio feedback
PAS
Powered rear trunk
Reversing camera
Smartphone connectivity
Software updates over WiFi
Tesla profile
Track mode v3
Traffic-aware cruise control
Trip computer
Video recording
Voice control for media, navigation, climate control, contacts, app and settings

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

11 kW AC onboard charger
Adaptive suspension
AWD Performance drive
Bespoke performance chassis
Energy app
Scheduled charging
Scheduled departure

Entertainment

17 speakers, dual subwoofers and dual amplifiers
3 x USB-C ports with each up to 65W
DAB Digital radio
Media storage
Music and video streaming, caraoke and internet browser
Music, FM radio and media over bluetooth connection
Steering wheel mounted controls
Tesla mobile app

Exterior Features

Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automated High beam assist
Automatic headlights and wipers
Body coloured bumpers
Dynamic brake lights
Electric adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors
Electric front windows
Frunk cargo volume 88l
Frunk opening hood with no power
Interior emergency release for frunk
LED 3rd brake light
LED daytime running lights
LED front fog lights
LED Headlights
LED rear lights
License plate lights
Panoramic roof
Parking lights
Rear boot
Rear electric windows
Rear fog lights
Rear side wing doors
Side marker lights
Turn signals
Windscreen washer jets

Interior Features

12V power outlet
3 seat bench in 2nd row
Adjustable rear center seat head support
Advanced climate controls (Touchscreen adj front vents, cabin overheat protection, preconditioning, dog and camp mode, rear vents, cabin air filters)
Center console
Coat hangers
Customizable ambient lighting
Dome lights
Driver and front passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Easy entry system
Folding rear seats
Glovebox with pin
Heated and ventilated seats with individual controls integrated into HVAC
Heated rear seats with individual controls
Heated steering wheel
Horn and scroll button on steering wheel
Integrated rear head support
Isofix child seat anchor points
Overhead console
Power adjustable front seats with driver lumbar support and integrated head support
Power adjustable steering wheel
Rear console
Single front passenger seat
Sport seats

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seat belts
ABS
Adjustable shoulder anchor height
Airbag status indicator
Airbag warning indicator
Automatic emergency braking and front collision avoidance warning
Brake disc wipe technology
Cabin camera determining driver inattentiveness and view cabin from tesla app
Collision avoidance assist with multi collision braking and obstacle aware acceleration
Curtain airbags
Driver airbag
Electric child locks
ESC - Electronic Stability Control + traction control
Front passenger airbag
Front passenger occupant detection
Hydraulic brake boost compensation
Hydraulic brake fade compensation
Knee airbags
Locking rear windows
Pedestrian warning
Regenerative braking system
Seat belt reminder
Seat mounted far side airbag
Seatbelt pretensioners
Smart garage connectivity
Stopping modes (Creep, hold, roll)
Tyre pressure monitor
Window left open notifications

Security

Auto drive away locking
Car left open notifications
Dashcam
Driver door unlock mode
Hands free key card
Interior locking and unlocking
Keyless entry and keyless start
Phone key with ultra wideband capability
Pin to drive
Sentry mode
Tilt/Intrusion system
Unlock on park
Valet mode
Walk away door lock

Wheels

20" Warp alloy wheels

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	79
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	454
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	11
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	107
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	50
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)	36
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change	0-80
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW	120
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins)	27
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change	0-80
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW	250
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Left Side Rear
Coupler/Connector Type	CCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	250
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	120000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb	528
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb	328

Emissions - ICE

Engine and Drive Train

Engine capacity (cc)	1
Gears	1 SPEED
Transmission	AUTO

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	48D
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	90
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	93
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	89
NCAP Safety Assist %	87
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	4
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 60 mph (secs)	2.9
Engine Power - BHP	460
Top Speed	163 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

N/A

Tyres

Tyre Size Front	235/35 R20
Tyre Size Rear	275/30 R20
Wheel Style	WARP
Wheel Type	20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1431 mm
Length	4724 mm
Wheelbase	2875 mm
Width	1933 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2089 mm

Weight and Capacities

Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	977 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	594 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1839 kg
No. of Seats	5

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