Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive electric RWD automatic

2024
98%

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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
9.7 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

With no tailpipe emissions, the Tesla naturally scores the full 10 points in the Clean Air part of the assessment.

Laboratory Tests Energy
10.010 Cold Test 15.2kWh100 km
10.010 Warm Test 14.8kWh100 km
9.910 Highway 20.8kWh100 km
9.010 Cold Ambient Test 26.9kWh100 km
Consumption Driving Range
Average 16.9kWh100 km 409km
Worst-Case 26.9kWh100 km 251km
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  • n.a.
  • good
  • adequate
  • marginal
  • weak
  • poor

Comments

The new Model 3 consumption values in the standard Cold and Warm Lab Tests – 15.2 and 14.8 kWh/100 km, respectively – are among the lowest results Green NCAP has ever recorded. The same is true for the 26.9 kWh/100 km measured in the -7°C Cold Ambient Test, where the car managed to keep the electricity demand low despite the quick cabin heat-up and provision of high thermal comfort. But the new Model 3 has even more to offer – the lowest On-Road Drive consumption with 14.2 kWh/100 km (same as the supermini Dacia Spring tested in 2022) and a new Highway Test record of 20.8 kWh/100 km.

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

Comments

The Greenhouse Gas 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. Following this approach, the estimated GHG emissions of the fully electric Model 3 originate only from the upstream processes of electricity supply – only ca. 43 g CO2 eq./km in the standard Lab Test and reaching 76 g CO2 eq./km in the Cold Ambient Test. Thanks to the low energy consumption of the vehicle and the relatively low CO2 emissions of European electricity production, the Model 3 scores a high 9.8/10 in this part of the assessment.

Our verdict

In 2022 Green NCAP tested a Tesla Model 3 for the first time and the vehicle set new standards for energy efficiency. Today, the result of the new Model 3 are even more impressive. Tested here is the rear wheel drive version. Its mass of 1,763 kg doesn't make it a light-weight, but the efficient powertrain in combination with the extremely optimised aerodynamics helps it not only keep its image as one of the most efficient electric vehicles without any compromise on comfort, but to set a new record value once again – only 20.8 kWh/100 km in the BAB130 Highway Test. Green NCAP confirmed a usable battery capacity of 60 kWh, which allows the small Tesla to go for 324 km of high dynamic high speed Highway driving. The mixed driving type real-world On-Road Drive was performed on a dry road in sunny weather with a favourable temperature of 20°C. Under such conditions, the Model 3 recorded a consumption of only 14.2 kWh/100 km, corresponding to a range of 475 km. The short Urban Trip needed just 12.4 kWh/100 km and could be repeated for 547 km in total. In the Cold Ambient Test at -7°C, not only is the low consumption figure impressive, but also the fact that the thermal management system reached 18°C at the front passenger's headrest in only 3 minutes, clearly not sacrificing comfort to increase driving range.
The new Model 3 again is a reason for Tesla engineers to be proud of their achievement. It receives an Average Score of 98% and collects 5 Green stars.

Specifications

  • Tested Car LRW3E7FS9RC20XXXX
  • Publication Date 12 2024
  • Vehicle Class Large Family Car
  • Emissions Class AX
  • Tyres 235/45R18
  • Mass 1,763 kg
  • System Power/Torque 208 kW/350 Nm
  • Declared Battery Capacity 60.0 kWh
  • Declared Driving Range Overall 513 km City 652 km
  • Declared Consumption 13.2 kWh/100 km
  • Heating Concept Waste heat & Heat pump