Tesla's Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive (LR RWD) has far exceeded its advertised EPA-rated range of 363 miles (584 km), with a real-world test achieving 408 miles (656 km) on a single charge. The said accomplishment was shared by a X/Twitter user, David (@dkrasniy), whose post displayed the car's dashboard metrics and drew a fair amount of attention from EV enthusiasts and skeptics alike.
The image from the post reveals that the 408-mile trip was completed with an energy consumption of 184 Wh/mile, an efficiency well above typical everyday driving. The dashboard also indicates a total energy usage of 75 kWh for the trip, which aligns closely with the Model 3’s battery capacity.
When the Model 3 LR RWD was reintroduced earlier this year, Tesla advertised a 363-mile EPA-rated range, making it one of the longest-range configurations in the Model 3 lineup. The car was marketed as a balance between affordability and extended range, priced at $42,490 in the U.S. The model comes equipped with Tesla’s latest efficiency improvements, with an advanced powertrain software. Granted, the advertised range has been beaten before, but these new numbers are something else.
The 408-mile result surpasses the EPA rating by over 12%. For reference, most EVs rarely exceed their rated range in real-world scenarios due to factors such as weather, terrain, and driving speed. The dashboard image (below) also shows additional metrics from the trip.
This should raise interesting points for potential buyers, as the car continues to make a strong case for long-range electric vehicles. While not all drivers will achieve the same results as shown in the test, this real-world example puts valuable insights into the vehicle’s potential on the table. Plus Tesla's new lease buyout policy - which applies to the Model 3 as well - will make this EV a far more enticing deal.