Model 3 RWD (Highland)

The Tesla Model 3 RWD (Highland) is a 5-seat saloon with rear-wheel drive, not sold in the UK, but on sale from €37,970 in Germany and €36,990 in the Netherlands. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 6.2 seconds, quicker than 54% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 286 miles (460 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 63% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 39th of 48 saloons.

It uses around 4.8 mi/kWh (130 Wh/km), more efficient than the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 60 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 110 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 337 miles (543 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.