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Compare · November 2026
Tesla Model 3 vs. Tesla Model Y
The Tesla Model 3 starts at $36,990 and the Tesla Model Y at $39,990. Top EPA range is 363 vs. 357 miles.
The main differences
- Price: the Tesla Model 3 starts $3,000 lower with destination.
- Range: the Tesla Model 3 goes 6 miles farther at its best trim.
- Efficiency: the Tesla Model Y gets 3.7 mi/kWh, the Tesla Model 3 3.6.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Tesla Model 3 | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $36,990 | $39,990 |
| Destination | $1,640 | $1,640 |
| EPA range | 316–363 mi | 294–357 mi |
| Winter estimate | ~221–254 mi | ~206–250 mi |
| Efficiency | 3.6 mi/kWh | 3.7 mi/kWh |
| Battery | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Peak DC | 250 kW | 250 kW |
| 10–80% | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Charge port | NACS | NACS |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Battery warranty | 8 yr / 100,000 mi (Standard); 8 yr / 120,000 mi (Premium, Performance); 70% capacity | 8 yr / 100,000 mi (Standard, RWD); 8 yr / 120,000 mi (Premium, Performance); 70% capacity |
| NHTSA overall | 5 stars | 5 stars |