Model 3 RWD vs Long Range RWD
The Long Range costs more but adds rated range and faster peak DC charging. The RWD can still be the lower-cost choice for reliable home charging and shorter journeys.
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| Spec | Model Y Long Range AWD | Model 3 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £51,990 | £49,990 |
| Range (rated) | 391 mi | 410 mi |
| 0–60 mph | 4.6s | 4.2s |
| Top speed | 130 mph | 145 mph |
| Battery | 79 kWh | 79 kWh |
| Max charge rate | 250 kW | 250 kW |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| BIK 2025/26 | 3% | 3% |
| ULEZ compliant | ✓ | ✓ |
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Last updated 5 September 2026
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The Long Range costs more but adds rated range and faster peak DC charging. The RWD can still be the lower-cost choice for reliable home charging and shorter journeys.
The AWD offers more performance and traction, while the RWD has a lower purchase price and can avoid the Expensive Car Supplement threshold depending on options.
Within the current Model 3 and Model Y data used here, the Model 3 Long Range RWD has the highest rated range. Exact official figures can change with wheels, specification and homologation updates.
Use rated range to compare like with like, but use miles per kWh and the cold-weather calculator for cost and trip planning. Temperature, speed and wheel choice materially affect real range.
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