Tesla Model 3 208 kW electric RWD automatic

2022
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Euro NCAP

See the safety results of the Tesla Model 3 by Euro NCAP

Results
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10.0 10 Clean Air Index
9.6 10 Energy Efficiency Index
9.8 10 Greenhouse Gas Index
Laboratory Tests NMHC NOX NH3 CO PN
10.010 Cold Test
10.010 Warm Test
10.010 Highway
10.010 Cold Ambient Test
Road Test
10.010 On-Road Drive
5.05 On-Road Short Trip
8.08 On-Road Heavy Load
5.05 On-Road Light Load
2.02 Congestion
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  • n.a.
  • good
  • adequate
  • marginal
  • weak
  • poor

Comments

Tesla only produces battery electric vehicles. Accordingly, Model 3 scores the maximum index of 10 in this part of the assessment as it doesn't emit any polluting exhaust gases.

Laboratory Tests Energy
10.010 Cold Test 16.5kWh100 km
10.010 Warm Test 15.9kWh100 km
9.810 Highway 21.1kWh100 km
8.810 Cold Ambient Test 28.5kWh100 km
Consumption Driving Range
Average 17.9kWh100 km 390km
Worst-Case 28.5kWh100 km 241km
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  • n.a.
  • good
  • adequate
  • marginal
  • weak
  • poor

Comments

Model 3 impresses with a very high energy efficiency, not only in the Cold and Warm WLTC+ laboratory tests but also in the challenging Highway Test. Here, the small frontal area and the aerodynamic shape work to the vehicle's advantage. At a winterly -7°C, however, consumption increases by 72% and the driving range is reduced to 241 km. In “normal” real world driving, figures below 16 kWh/100 km and ranges of up to 450 km can be expected. The measured charging/discharging efficiency from the charging socket to battery output is 89%, using Green NCAP's method of 11 kW AC charging.

Greenhouse Gases CO2 N2O CH4
10.010 Cold Test
10.010 Warm Test
10.010 Highway
9.310 Cold Ambient Test
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  • n.a.
  • good
  • adequate
  • marginal
  • weak
  • poor

Comments

The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Index is based on a Well-to-Wheel+ approach, meaning that the GHG emissions related to the supply of energy are added to those of the tailpipe. The vehicle's production is not yet included in the assessment due to the implicit limitations of generic data about global supply chains. Since the Model 3 is a purely electric car, its assessed GHG emissions originate only from the upstream processes of electricity supply – ca. 45‑80 g CO2-eq./km. Thanks to its low energy consumption and the relatively low GHG of EU electricity production, the Tesla scores a very high 9.8/10.

Our verdict

Tested here is Tesla Model 3 with a declared battery capacity of 60 kWh, single motor and rear wheel drive. With its power of 208 kW it attracts a young and sporty audience. Despite its relatively high mass – typical for electric vehicles – Model 3 demonstrates very low energy consumption figures and proves it has been designed with a special focus on efficiency and driving range. Indeed, in the Highway Test, the small Tesla gets the highest score of all Green NCAP tested vehicles so far, with a very impressive 21.1 kWh/100 km. Under cold winter conditions (WLTC+ test at -7°C), however, the consumption is increased by 72% and this limits the driving range significantly due to high demand for cabin heating and battery protection management strategies. The measured usable battery capacity of 61 kWh meets the declared value and allows a range of ca. 450 km under standard real-world conditions and moderate climatization demand.
Higher energy efficiency in cold weather conditions and further reduction of charging losses (tests consider 11 kW AC charging), would help the vehicle boost its sustainability result even more.
The absence of polluting exhaust gas emissions, the high energy efficiency and the relatively low greenhouse gas emissions of European average electricity production grant the Tesla an impressive Weighted Overall Index of 9.8 out of 10 and a well-deserved 5 Green stars.

Specifications

  • Tested Car LRW3E7FR0NC56XXXX
  • Publication Date 11 2022
  • Vehicle Class Large Family Car
  • Emissions Class Euro 6 AX
  • Tyres 235/45 R18
  • Mass 1,760 kg
  • System Power/Torque 208 kW/353 Nm
  • Declared Battery Capacity 60.0 kWh
  • Declared Driving Range Overall 491 km City 603 km
  • Declared Consumption 14.4 kWh/100 km