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Tesla Model 3 Highland

Headline trim: Performance AWD — 510 bhp, 0-60 in 2.9s.

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Verdict
B
BHP
510 bhp
0–60
2.9 s
Top speed
163 mph
MPG
0 mpg (US)
Used
$41,000-$70,000

Strengths

  • Quieter cabin (acoustic glass)
  • Round steering wheel returns
  • Rear-passenger screen
  • New Performance variant 2025

Weaknesses

  • Indicator stalks removed
  • Stalkless gear-select divisive
  • Highland-only spares

Notable tech

  • Tesla 3rd-gen platform (refreshed)
  • Restyled front and rear
  • Acoustic glass all round
  • 60 kWh LFP (RWD) / 79 kWh NCM (Long Range / Performance)
  • Rear-passenger 8-inch screen
  • Stalkless indicator (touch-button on wheel)
  • Round wheel standard, yoke optional
  • Performance variant launched 2025

Common issues

  • Stalk removal
  • Rear screen rattles
  • Stalkless behaviour
  • Acoustic glass replacement cost

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across Highland's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

Pick two engines to compare
RWD
BHP282
Torque420 Nm
0–606.1 s
Top125 mph
Range344 miles
DriveRWD
Gearbox1AT
Long Range AWD
BHP434
Torque493 Nm
0–604.2 s
Top125 mph
Range390 miles
DriveAWD
Gearbox1AT
Performance AWD
BHP510
Torque660 Nm
0–602.9 s
Top163 mph
Range328 miles
DriveAWD
Gearbox1AT