Tesla Model 3: Soon 800 km of range
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- 16/09/2025 12:26
Tesla is preparing a Model 3 with a record range, thanks to the new battery offered on the Model Y L with 6 seats.
The recent release of the Tesla Model Y L, a six-seater SUV equipped with an even more efficient battery that boasts an increased range of around 15%, could signal a turning point for the Model 3. This advancement suggests the possibility that this new battery will soon be available across all Tesla models, including the famous electric sedan.
Launched this fall in China, the Model Y L features a 82 kWh battery pack supplied by LG Energy Solution. Its dual motor configuration combines performance with 751 km of range in the Chinese cycle. This is quite distant from 800 km in the WLTP cycle, but its all-wheel drive isn’t the configuration that offers the greatest range. For that, the Propulsion architecture provides the best base.
The Tesla Model 3, queen of efficiency
For the Model 3, which is lighter and more efficient than the Model Y, reaching 800 km in the WLTP cycle is therefore not unrealistic. Currently, the Model 3 Long Range Propulsion already offers 702 km in the WLTP cycle. With this update, surpassing the 750 km mark is within reach, and aiming for 800 km for real-world use becomes feasible.
This evolution represents a dual opportunity for Tesla. The Model Y remains a favorite among families while the Model 3 positions itself as the ideal electric sedan for long-distance trips, a segment where the competition struggles to keep up. Electric vehicles are no longer limited to urban travel, and with a range of 800 km, it becomes possible to travel smoothly without needing to stop every two hours to recharge.
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For all these reasons, Tesla cannot settle for a minor improvement in range. 800 km of range could revive the Model 3 and confirm the American manufacturer’s benchmark position in the electric vehicle world. It’s a matter of survival.
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