Tesla pushes the Model 3 to over 700 kilometres of range
Tesla has named the new version of its electric saloon ‘Maximum Range Rear-Wheel Drive’ and highlights that this model boasts the longest range in the Model 3 lineup. Specifically, the US-based electric car manufacturer states that the new version has an energy consumption of 12.5 kWh per 100 km and a WLTP range of 702 kilometres. In Germany, the Model 3 ‘Maximum Range Rear-Wheel Drive’ will be available from €44,990, with deliveries starting in November. In the UK, it will be priced from £44,990 (approximately €53,500).
Tesla hasn’t specified the exact reasons behind the improved range. In one of its rather rare press releases, the company simply stated that the Model 3 with a range of 702 kilometres is ‘the most efficient electric vehicle currently offered in Europe’. Furthermore, Tesla added: ‘Such superior range at an affordable price is the culmination of our ongoing engineering efforts to enhance energy efficiency while simultaneously reducing costs.’
The Model 3 series itself is now seven years old. Tesla launched its first electric saloon for the mass market back in 2017, branding it as the ‘Model 3’. Over the years, many versions have come and gone. The current selection in the German configurator is as follows:
| Model 3 | RWD | Long Range RWD | Long Range AWD | Performance AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 513 km | 702 km | 629 km | 528 km |
| Top Speed | 201 kph | 201 kph | 201 kph | 262 kph |
| Sprint 0-100 km/h | 6.1 sec | 5.2 sec | 4.4 sec | 3.1 sec |
| Consumption (kWh/100km) | 13.2 | 12.5 | 14 | 16.7 |
| Price including transfer fee | 40,970 euros | 45,970 euros | 50,970 euros | 59,470 euros |
It is worth noting that Tesla displays some inconsistencies in two areas of the table. In its press release, the company quotes a price of €44,990 and an energy consumption of 12.5 kWh/100 km for the new single-motor, long-range variant. However, the configurator lists a price of €45,970, and a consumption figure of 14.4 kWh/100 km in an energy overview. As soon as Tesla responds to these slightly contradictory details, we will update this information accordingly.
Source: Information via email, tesla.com (Germany Configurator), tesla.com (UK Configurator)
5 Comments