Tesla Model 3 Rear Wheel Drive (2017): Price, Features, Mileage & Specs

Category: Sedan
Company: Tesla
Model: Tesla Model 3 Rear Wheel Drive
Launch Date: July 07, 2017
Fuel: Electric
Airbags: 6 Airbags: Dual front airbgs, Seat mounted side airbags, Curtain airbags
Power: 239 kW (320.50hp) @5525rpm
Range: 491 km (WLTP)
NCAP Rating: 5 Star (NHTSA)
Price: $42490 as on 16 October 2025

Engine

Fuel: Electric
Power: 239 kW (320.50hp) @5525rpm
Torque: 420Nm @325-5200rpm

* More torque means that the engine can produce more power and can accelerate more quickly.

Transmission: Single speed fixed gear
Gearbox ratio: 9:1

* This is also known as Gearbox.

Drivetrain: RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)

* This is a set of parts which transfer the engine power to the wheels so that the vehicle can drive.

Range: 491 km (WLTP)
Emission Standard: Zero emission vehicle (ZEV)
Misc: Motor voltage: 350V
Three types of keys: Phone key, Key card, Key fob
Motor type: Interior permanent magnet synchronous
Opening the door turns on the touchscreen and instrument panel
0-100 km/h in 6.1 seconds

Body

Tesla Model 3 Rear Wheel Drive Exterior Styling — Credit: Tesla

Length: 4694mm
Width: 2088mm (including mirrors), 1933mm (including folded mirrors), 1849mm (excluding mirrors)
Height: 1443mm
Ground Clearance: 140mm

* The minimum distance between the lowest part of the car and the ground. A higher ground clearance is usually better.

Wheelbase: 2875mm

* The distance between the centre of the front tyres and rear tyres. A longer wheelbase usually leads to a more comfortable and smoother ride.

Minimum Turning Radius: 5.3m

* The minimum radius needed for the car to make a semi circular U turn without skidding. A lower turning radius means that a car needs lesser space to make a U turn.

Kerb Weight: 1751kg (3862lbs)

* The weight of the car including all the standard equipments and all the fluids required, like coolant, engine oil, transmission oil, brake fluid, 90% full fuel tank etc.

Front Tyre: P235/45 R18 or P235/40 R19

* The first number represents width of the tyre, the second number is the sidewall height of the tyre, as a percentage of the width i.e. if it is 55 then it means the sidewall height is 55% of the width. The third number, after R represents the inner diameter of the tyre in inches.

Rear Tyre: P235/45 R18 or P235/40 R19

Front Suspension: Independent, double wishbone, coil spring/telescopic damper, sway bar

* The suspension system absorbs the impacts of the road and other bumps leading to a smoother and comfortable drive.

Rear Suspension: Independent, multi-link, coil spring/telescopic damper

* The suspension system absorbs the impacts of the road and other bumps leading to a smoother and comfortable drive.

Steering: Rack and pinion with electronic power steering
Speed sensitive
Number of turns to lock: 2.00
Height/ Tilt angle adjustable
Heated steering wheel
Colours: Pearl White multi coat, Solid Black, Midnight Silver metallic, Deep Blue metallic, Red multi coat

Safety

NCAP Rating: 5 Star (NHTSA)

* New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) is a way of testing the safety of cars and is between zero to five stars.

Airbags: 6 Airbags: Dual front airbgs, Seat mounted side airbags, Curtain airbags
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System): Yes

* ABS prevents the wheels from locking up and thus prevents the vehicle from skidding, especially in slippery conditions.

EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution): Yes

* EBD provides proportionate amount of braking force to each wheel so that braking is most efficient in emergency situations.

Traction Control System: Yes

* When a wheel starts slipping, this system works to reduce the speed of slipping wheel, so that the vehicle may gain more stability.

TPMS (Tyre Pressure Management System): Yes

* TPMS alerts when the tyre pressure is too low and may create unsafe driving conditions.

Engine Immobilizer: Yes

* This prevents the engine from being started unless the correct key is present.

Central Locking: Yes

* It allows all the vehicle doors to be locked automatically using one button.

Speed Sensitive Door Lock: Yes

* All the doors lock automatically when a certain speed is reached (usually around 15km/h).

Child Safety Lock: Yes

* This prevents the rear doors from being opened from the inside.

Parking Assistance: Visual and audio feedback
Front Brakes: Disc
Rear Brakes: Disc

Exterior Features

Tesla Model 3 Rear Wheel Drive Exterior View — Credit: Tesla

Headlamps: LED, Signature lights - series of LED lights along the rim of headlights
Automatic Headlamps: Yes

* The headlights turn on automatically when the surrounding area becomes dark.

DRL (Daytime Running Lights): Yes

* DRLs increase the vehicle visibility during the daytime.

Fog Lamps: LED fog lamps
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors): Electrically operated with auto fold, auto tilt when backing, auto dimming, power folding, heated
Tail Lamps: Auto tail lights

Interior Features

Seating Capacity: 5
Driver Armrest: Yes
Interiors: Anti-glare Mirror: Auto Dimming

Infotainment System

Type: Touch-screen Display
Size: 15 inch
Integrated Music System: Custom audio with immersive sound
Steering Mounted Controls: Yes
Connectivity: WiFi
Bluetooth: Yes
USB Port: Yes

Comfort

Air Conditioner: Fully automatic temperature control
Rear Air vents
Cabin air filters
Wireless Charging for devices: Yes

Battery

Battery: 60 kW
Lithium ion/ Lithium iron phosphate
High voltage battery:

Li-ion: voltage 360V DC
Lithium iron phosphate (LFP): 345V DC

Low voltage battery: 33 Ah or higher
Upto 270 km range in just 15 minutes on Tesla’s supercharger network
Wall connector: charging speeds upto 70km of range added per hour, 24 ft cable
Mobile connector: Using 110V it can povide upto 4.8km range per hour, using 240V outlet, it provides upto 48km range per hour

Other Features

Misc: Ultraviolet and infrared protection on all glass
Wireless smartphone charger in center console for two phones
Voice commands
Two USB-C charging ports in the front and rear
USB-A port in the glovebox with a 128GB portable storage device included
Standard connectivity: includes navigation, at no additional cost for eight years
Premium connectivity: includes navigation, live traffic visualization, satellite view maps, video streaming, music streaming, caraoke, internet browser, available free of cost for the first 30 days, then available on subscription basis
Autopilot: enables car to automatically steer, accelerate and brake within its lane, under driver’s active supervision
Navigate on Autopilot: active guidance from on-ramp to off-ramp
Auto lane change: automatically changes lanes while driving on the highway
Summon: automatically retrieve your car
Autopark: Parallel park and perpendicular park with a single touch
Automatic opening and closing rear liftgate
Location aware automatic garage door opener
Phone key
Full self driving capability as an add-on
Tesla mobile app:

Phone key keyless driving
Range and charging status
Climate control
Live GPS location
Schedule service
Monitor entire Tesla ecosystem including power flow from Powerwall or from Solar Roof and Solar Panels

OTA updates
Acceleration: 0-100 km/h in 6.1 seconds
Visit the official website for more information

Price

Price: $42490 as on 16 October 2025

Warranty

Vehicle Warranty: 80000 km, 4 years
Battery Warranty: 160000 km, 8 years

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The price of Tesla Model 3 Rear Wheel Drive is $42490 as on 16 October 2025. Do check the website of Tesla for the latest prices.

Tesla Model 3 Rear Wheel Drive is an Electric Sedan.

The range depends on driving conditions. As mentioned by Tesla the range is 491 km (WLTP).

The Tesla Model 3 Rear Wheel Drive has a power of 239 kW (320.50hp) @5525rpm and torque of 420Nm @325-5200rpm.

The Tesla Model 3 Rear Wheel Drive has 6 Airbags: Dual front airbgs, Seat mounted side airbags, Curtain airbags and has a NCAP rating of 5 Star (NHTSA).

Tesla Model 3 Rear Wheel Drive was launched on July 07, 2017.

The emission standard of Tesla Model 3 Rear Wheel Drive is Zero emission vehicle (ZEV).

Tesla Model 3 Rear Wheel Drive has a length of 4694mm, a height of 1443mm, a width of 2088mm (including mirrors), 1933mm (including folded mirrors), 1849mm (excluding mirrors) and a ground clearance of 140mm.

Tesla Model 3 Rear Wheel Drive is available in Pearl White multi coat, Solid Black, Midnight Silver metallic, Deep Blue metallic, Red multi coat colours.

Tesla Model 3 Rear Wheel Drive has a seating capacity of 5.