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2022 Tesla Model 3: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2022 Tesla Model 3 is the entry model’s switch to an LFP battery, along with its new Standard name and 272-mile EPA range. Otherwise, this is a quiet carryover year without a major redesign.
About the 2022 Tesla Model 3
1st generation (2017-2023), second year after the 2021 update and before the 2024 redesign.
Tesla positions the Model 3 as a sport-focused electric sedan that blends quick acceleration, long driving range, and a minimalist tech-heavy cabin into the brand’s most attainable car. For most shoppers, its appeal is simple: it feels faster and more modern than many similarly sized sedans, it can handle commuting or road trips with access to Tesla charging, and it offers a cleaner, more software-driven ownership experience than traditional rivals.
The Standard trim is the straightforward daily driver, with rear-wheel drive, a 272-mile range, a glass roof, and a large center touchscreen. Long Range pairs a 358-mile range with dual-motor AWD, while Performance emphasizes speed with a claimed 3.1-second 0-60 mph time, Track Mode, stronger brakes, and sport suspension.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The entry model adopted an LFP battery and received a 272-mile EPA range estimate as the former Standard Range Plus became the Standard trim. Long Range’s EPA estimate rose slightly to 358 miles.
2022 Tesla Model 3 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | AC Electric Motor | Dual Electric Motors | Dual Electric Motors |
| Transmission | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Single-Speed Fixed Gear |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Trunk/Cargo | 22.9 cu-ft | 22.9 cu-ft | 22.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 35.2 in | 35.2 in | 35.2 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 272 | 315 | 315 |
| MPGe Combined | 132 | 131 | 113 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| 360 Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| USB Ports | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel | |||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2022 Tesla Model 3?
The biggest change is the entry model’s adoption of an LFP battery. It also carries the Standard name instead of Standard Range Plus and has a 272-mile EPA range estimate.
Was the 2022 Tesla Model 3 redesigned?
No, the 2022 Model 3 was not redesigned. It followed the 2021 update and carried over without a major styling refresh, cabin redesign, safety overhaul, or structural change.
What happened to the Standard Range Plus trim for 2022?
The Standard Range Plus trim continued under the Standard name for 2022. The renamed entry model has rear-wheel drive, an LFP battery, and a 272-mile EPA range estimate.
How do the 2022 Model 3 trims differ?
The Standard is the rear-wheel-drive daily-driver version with a 272-mile EPA range. Long Range adds dual-motor AWD and a 358-mile range, while Performance has dual-motor AWD, a 315-mile range, Track Mode, stronger brakes, and a claimed 3.1-second 0-60 mph time.
Is the 2022 Tesla Model 3 meaningfully different from the 2021 model?
Only slightly. The clearest reasons to favor the 2022 model are the entry trim’s LFP battery and new Standard name, plus the Long Range trim’s small range increase; the broader design and feature set changed little.
2022 Tesla Model 3 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 Tesla Model 3.
4.4
2022 Tesla Model 3
(1,139 reviews)
“It is an extremely safe vehicle to have and it has great technological features. The self driving is scary at the beginning, but the updates vastly improve the driving. It's the best car that I've ever driven.”
“the cameras do not work properly when it rains, so do not rely on them when you are backing out/reverse gear in rain”