Tesla Model 3 RWD (2021–2023)

No longer sold new: built 2021–2023. Costs are for buying one used.

€437/month€0.35 per kilometre · Purchase price (est.): €24,147 · Adjust assumptionsTotal cost over 4 years: €20,988

Depreciation 62 %
Energy 20 %
Insurance 11 %
Maintenance & tyres 6 %

Used purchase prices are modelled estimates (residual curve, labelled) — not offers. ↺ = the model line's median listing price from our own weekly collection (asking prices, median age shown).

Car warranty at this age: about 1 yr left, as long as the odometer stays under 80,000 km.

333 km in winter437 km in mild weather · real-world range
2 charging stops · +28 min600 km long trip
−47 %Value lost in 3 years
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In the Midsize class: strong on Cost · Compactness (footprint) — weaker on Range
~28% lower energy cost than a comparable petrol/diesel
✓ Price checked on 18 Jul 2026

What moves the number?

High mileage (25,000 km/yr)€518/month
No home charging€478/month

Total cost per month

€437/month · €0.35 per kilometreTotal cost over 4 years: €20,988

DepreciationAnchored€28762 %
EnergyCalibrated€9420 %
Vehicle taxOfficial€0
InsuranceCalibrated€5211 %
Maintenance & tyresModel€296 %
THG bonusMarket-€25
Total€437

Adjust assumptions

New or usedestimated price: €24,147

Holding period (months)

Annual mileage

Home charging

Home electricity price (€/kWh)Regional default: €0.34/kWh · Rapid (DC): €0.60/kWhPostcode (insurance)No-claims class (SF)Financed (% of price)Include tow-bar package in TCO (+€1,350)Surcharge for this exact version · Source checked on 27 Sept 2026Apply 2026 purchase grant

With your assumptions

437 km / 333 kmReal-world range (base value; no sourced option effect)
€437Total cost per month
€24,147 · −47 %Residual after 3 yr (modelled)
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Estimate, assumptions as of 01 Jan 2026 — all adjustable; sources in the methodology. · Evidence classes: Official = rule or official value · Anchored = published market figure · Calibrated = model tuned to measured data · Model = documented estimate · Market = current market rate

Value over time Anchored

The curve follows a published 3-year residual value: ecomento.de + autobild.de 03.06.2026 (Bähr & Fess).

Market Used market week 40, 2026: median listing €29,999 at Ø 76,007 km and Ø 3.3 yr (37 listings, our own collection). Listings sit 32 % above our estimate for 3.3 yr (asking, not transaction prices). Market Radar →

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The lessor bears the residual-value risk: at return you only pay for excess mileage or damage.

Monthly rate (€)Gross list price (€)

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For comparison: electric lease offers enquired on LeasingMarkt.de in 2025 averaged 0.61 (private and business, new and used). Under 0.5 counts as a top deal. Source: LeasingMarkt.de, Leasing-Rückspiegel 2025 and guide "Leasingfaktor"

Specifications

Costs & consumption

List price: €45,560
Used (3 yr, est.): €24,147 (−47%)
Consumption (WLTP): 14.4 kWh/100 km
CO₂ emissions: 0 g/km (WLTP)
Efficiency class: A
Model years: 2021–2023

Battery & charging

Battery: 62.0 kWh
Battery chemistry: LFP
Range (WLTP): 491 km
Max DC charge: 170 kW
Max AC charge: 11 kW (3ph)
Charge port (DC): CCS
DC charge time (10-80%): 21 min
Architecture: 400 V
Heat pump: Standard

Performance

Power: 208 kW
Torque: 420 Nm
0–100 km/h: 6.1 s
Top speed: 225 km/h
Drivetrain: RWD
Weight: 1,825 kg
Gross weight (GVWR): 2,149 kg
Payload: 324 kg
Towing capacity: 1,000 kg
Towing (unbraked): 750 kg
Tow hitch possible: Yes, €1,350 extra
Tongue load (tow hitch): 100 kg

Space & practicality

Dimensions (L×W×H): 4694 × 1849 × 1443 mm
Footprint (L×W, excl. mirrors): 8.68 m²
Turning circle: 11.6 m
Wheelbase: 2875 mm
Boot: 561 L
Frunk (front boot): 88 L
Seats: 5
Roof load: 68 kg

🔋 LFP battery: fine to charge to 100% routinely and very long-lived (cycle-durable); slightly lower energy density and a bit weaker in the cold.

Price checked on 18 Jul 2026 · ADAC Autokatalog (Tesla Model 3 RWD, Grundpreis/Bruttolistenpreis; Katalogseite 322475)

Price history: 1 check since 18 Jul 2026 · unchanged

Checked on	List price	Source
18 Jul 2026	€45,560	ADAC Autokatalog (Tesla Model 3 RWD, Grundpreis/Bruttolistenpreis; Katalogseite 322475)

Each point is a dated price check. A step can be a manufacturer price change or a corrected source — the source is named. Nothing is overwritten.

Technical data checked on 18 Jul 2026 · ADAC Autokatalog — Tesla Model 3 (02/22–09/23; netto 62,0 kWh / 491 km / 208 kW)

Technical data checked on 27 Sept 2026 · ADAC Autokatalog — Tesla Model 3 (ab 02/22): Drehmoment 420 Nm; Frunk 88 l; Anhängelast gebremst 1000 kg; Anhängelast ungebremst 750 kg; Hochvolt 400 V (maschineller Abgleich, gleiche Version)

Technical data checked on 27 Sept 2026 · ADAC Autokatalog — Tesla Model 3 (ab 02/22)

Warranty checked on 18 Jul 2026 · Tesla — Neuwagen-Garantie 4 Jahre / 80.000 km (Fahrzeug; HV-Batterie 8 J./160.000 km separat)

Safety (Euro NCAP)

★★★★★ · 2019

Adult occupant: 96%
Child occupant: 86%
Vulnerable road users: 74%
Safety assist: 94%

Safety data checked on 18 Jul 2026 · Euro NCAP — Tesla Model 3 (2019, 5 Sterne; getestet am Vor-Facelift Model 3, Wertung zum 01/2026 ausgelaufen)

Check before you buy

Model-year-specific points that affect value or reliability. All documented model-year issues →

ImportantSuspension — recall

Suspension recalls: loose control-arm bolts (Model 3 2019–2021 / Model Y 2020–2021) or cracking steering knuckles (Model Y 2020–2022) can let the arm come loose — instability, crash risk.

Check: Check by VIN against the suspension recalls. Originally US campaigns (NHTSA 21V912 and others) — ask for the German/KBA status specifically; the affected parts are the same worldwide.

Source checked on 22 Jul 2026 · RepairPal / Autoblog (Tesla Aufhängungs-Rückrufe)

NoteHeat-pump valve (Octovalve) sticks

On the first heat-pump model years the electronic expansion valve can stick open in the cold — the compressor stops and the cabin has no heating/demist. Software recall (22V026); physically faulty valves sometimes need a "Supermanifold" replacement.

Check: Check that the software update (22V026) is installed, and test the heating in the cold. Pre-2021 cars (resistive heating) are not affected.

Source checked on 22 Jul 2026 · InsideEVs / Consumer Reports (Tesla Wärmepumpen-Rückruf)

EV details

459 km1-stop range

21 minCharge 10–80%

437 km / 333 kmReal-world range (mild/cold)−24% in winter

Distance with one ~15-min fast charge at 110 km/h (modelled).

Is it enough for your day-to-day?

Your distance per daykm

One charge lasts 5 days in winter (−10 °C) and 7 days in mild weather.

Using real-world range, charged to 80 %, 10 % reserve: 306 km per charge in mild weather, 233 km in winter.

600 km long trip

2 charging stops · +28 minmild

3 charging stops · +46 mincold

Fixed reference (roughly Munich–Berlin): leave full, arrive with a 10% reserve, and charge only what the rest of the trip needs (80% max — past that the curve goes flat). Modelled from real-world range and the charging curve.

Mild means ≈ 23 °C, cold ≈ −10 °C without pre-heating — the same for every car, so the figures compare.

What does charging cost?

	€/kWh	Full charge	per 100 km
Home (wallbox)	€0.34	€23	€5.97
Public AC	€0.50	€34	€8.79
DC fast charging	€0.60	€40	€10.54

Prices from the open assumptions (adjustable in the calculator); consumption = mild real-world incl. charging losses.

Charging curve (DC)

LFP: affordable & durable, fine to charge to 100% daily, weaker in cold.

Buying used? Check battery health (SoH) →

Modelled estimate from battery, charge power and chemistry.

Versions of this model

Same nameplate, different battery, power or trim — sorted by list price. Δ = monthly cost against this car.

Version	Battery	Range (WLTP)	Power	Max DC charge	List price	Consumption (WLTP)	€/month	Δ/month
Tesla Model 3 RWD (2025–)	64.5 kWh	534 km	208 kW	175 kW	€36,990	13.0 kWh/100 km	€595	+€157
Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (2025–)	83.0 kWh	750 km	235 kW	250 kW	€44,990	13.6 kWh/100 km	€702	+€265
Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (2024–2025)	79.0 kWh	702 km	235 kW	250 kW	€44,990	13.6 kWh/100 km	€591 used	+€154
Tesla Model 3 RWD (2021–2023) · this car	62.0 kWh	491 km	208 kW	170 kW	€45,560	14.4 kWh/100 km	€437 used	—
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (2019–2020)	52.0 kWh	409 km	225 kW	120 kW	€46,390	14.3 kWh/100 km	€293 used	−€145
Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD (2023–2025)	79.0 kWh	629 km	324 kW	250 kW	€49,990	14.0 kWh/100 km	€646 used	+€209
Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD (2025–2026)	83.0 kWh	660 km	324 kW	250 kW	€49,990	14.3 kWh/100 km	€771	+€334
Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD (2019–2020)	78.0 kWh	560 km	324 kW	250 kW	€52,980	16.0 kWh/100 km	€328 used	−€110
Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD (2021–2023)	79.0 kWh	602 km	324 kW	250 kW	€54,560	14.7 kWh/100 km	€501 used	+€64
Tesla Model 3 Performance (2025–2026)	83.0 kWh	571 km	338 kW	250 kW	€58,490	16.5 kWh/100 km	€896	+€459
Tesla Model 3 Performance (2024–2025)	79.0 kWh	528 km	338 kW	250 kW	€58,490	16.7 kWh/100 km	€753 used	+€315

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