Official: Tesla increases the range of the Model 3 in Europe
This page is translated from the original post "OFFICIEL : Tesla augmente l’autonomie de la Model 3 en Europe" in French.
- 04/10/2025 9:11
As of October 3, 2025, Tesla Europe has increased the range of some of its Model 3 models with a new battery.
The massive promotion campaign launched during the summer, by Tesla Europe, clearly had a purpose: to clear the stock of Model 3 vehicles ahead of an upcoming update. This information was cleverly masked by a subtle scenario: the launch of a Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive version in China, which everyone thought was just a copy of the model already sold in Europe since 2024. Wrong.
The new Tesla Model 3, still manufactured in China for the European market, will therefore be available from November 2025 with a new battery chemistry developed by LG Energy.
This means that the base version, the Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive, is not affected by this range increase because its battery is supplied by CATL.
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A few more kilometers
Nonetheless, let’s curb our enthusiasm from the start: while the increase in the Tesla Model 3 range is always welcome, it is not revolutionary. We are not talking about a massive jump in mileage but rather a slight gain and improved management of recharging performance.
This is particularly appreciated since there is no price increase accompanying it.
NEW RANGE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE 2026 TESLA MODEL 3
- Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive: 520 km (no gain)
- Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive: 750 km (+48 km)
- Model 3 Long Range All-Wheel Drive: 660 km (+20 km)
- Model 3 Performance: 571 km (+43 km)
It appears that the model most benefiting from this upgrade is the already very popular Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive, which becomes the king of long-distance travels.
With its charging power of 250 kW, it is truly built for the road, with an even greater range than a similarly sized gasoline sedan.
The Model 3 Performance also becomes more efficient, approaching its larger sibling, the Tesla Model Y Performance, whose 84 kWh battery provides it with a range of 580 km.
A thorny issue remains for the Tesla Model 3 in Europe, especially in France: its Chinese manufacturing prevents it from benefiting from ecological transition aid. Consequently, a Model Y Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive, priced at 46,990 euros in France, will cost its buyer less than a Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive listed at 44,990 euros, but it is ineligible for the €4,200 CEE Bonus. This problem will be further exacerbated by the upcoming arrival of a Low-Cost Model Y version…
A cruel dilemma! The 2026 model year of the Model 3 will not only feature its new LG Energy battery but also various small technological improvements listed here.
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