Model 3 RWD (CATL 6L)

The Tesla Model 3 RWD (CATL 6L) is a 5-seat saloon with rear-wheel drive, sold new from 2021 to 2023, when it cost £42,990 in the UK, and now only available second-hand. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 6.1 seconds, quicker than 55% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 249 miles (400 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 46% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 45th of 48 saloons.

It uses around 4.3 mi/kWh (143 Wh/km), more efficient than the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 57 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 100 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 291 miles (468 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it does not support vehicle-to-load (V2L). The battery uses LFP chemistry, which manufacturers generally allow to be charged to 100% routinely.

Second-hand, a 2021 example is estimated at £11,800–£14,600 and a 2023 one at £16,300–£18,100, based on typical EV depreciation. After typical battery wear, a 2021 car should still manage about 225 miles of real-world range. These are estimates, not valuations: check real prices before you buy.