“I would share with them how much fun it is to drive and how cheap it is to operate if residential, off-peak charging is available to them.”
2023 Tesla Model 3: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2023 Tesla Model 3 is a carryover with no major lineup-wide changes. Its main significance is that it is the last pre-refresh model before the redesigned 2024 version arrived.
About the 2023 Tesla Model 3
1st generation (2017-2023 body), last pre-refresh year before the 2024 Highland update.
The Model 3 is Tesla’s core electric sedan: a smaller, more attainable Tesla built around strong range, quick acceleration, a very simple cabin, and easy access to the Supercharger network. Its main appeal is not traditional luxury trim but the combination of everyday usefulness, strong software integration, and sports-sedan quickness. Against rivals, its biggest differentiators are charging access, efficient packaging, and performance that feels quicker than many similarly priced sedans.
The Standard trim is the simple, efficiency-focused version, with rear-wheel drive, a 15-inch touchscreen, heated seats, and a glass roof. Long Range adds dual-motor all-wheel drive and the lineup’s longest driving range, while Performance emphasizes acceleration with a Tesla-estimated 3.1-second run from zero to 60 mph, Track Mode, and upgraded brakes.
2023 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 | 358 | 315 |
| MPGe Combined | 132 | 131 | 113 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| 360 Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| AM/FM Radio | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Subwoofer | |||
| USB Ports | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel | |||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2023 Tesla Model 3 redesigned?
No. The 2023 Model 3 kept the pre-refresh body and cabin, making it the final model year before the major 2024 redesign.
Did the 2023 Tesla Model 3 receive any major technology upgrades?
No model-wide technology upgrade was clearly tied to the 2023 model year. Tesla made some hardware changes during production, so individual cars may have small differences rather than one consistent update across the entire year.
Which 2023 Tesla Model 3 versions have all-wheel drive?
The 2023 Long Range and Performance versions have dual-motor all-wheel drive. The Standard version uses a single electric motor and rear-wheel drive.
How is the 2023 Tesla Model 3 different from the 2024 model?
The 2023 model uses the older exterior and cabin design, while the 2024 model received the major visible redesign and interior update. Shoppers comparing the two should treat 2023 as the last pre-refresh version.
Is the 2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance different from the other 2023 versions?
Yes. The 2023 Performance is the more driver-focused version, with a Tesla-estimated 3.1-second zero-to-60-mph time, Track Mode, upgraded brakes, and dual-motor all-wheel drive.
2023 Tesla Model 3 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2023 Tesla Model 3.
4.3
2023 Tesla Model 3
(856 reviews)
“Nice and comfortable car but needs some modifications for better functionality and comfort.”
“I have often been locked out of my Tesla Model 3 because it fails to recognize my phone key.”