2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard Exterior PhotosMarc Urbano - Car and Driver (Marc Urbano - Car and Driver)Read the full storyThe Tesla Model 3 Standard begs the question: Are you willing to sacrifice some niceties in order to save $5000?Unless a keen eye catches the new front-facing lower camera, you'd have a hard time telling the Model 3 Standard's front fascia apart from any other.Marc Urbano - Car and Driver (Marc Urbano - Car and Driver)The battery loses approximately 10 percent of its capacity compared with the Premium RWD (formerly known as Long Range RWD).Marc Urbano - Car and Driver (Marc Urbano - Car and Driver)The EPA estimates a range of 321 miles with the standard 18-inch wheels, and 303 miles with the optional 19-inchers.Marc Urbano - Car and Driver (Marc Urbano - Car and Driver)The Model 3 Standard makes 286 horsepower from its single rear-mounted electric motor, which is good for a 5.4-second sprint to 60 mph at our test track.Marc Urbano - Car and Driver (Marc Urbano - Car and Driver)AdvertisementAdvertisementThe Model 3 Standard will set you back $38,630, which is $5500 less than the Model 3 Premium RWD.Marc Urbano - Car and Driver (Marc Urbano - Car and Driver)Keep going to check out more pictures of the Tesla Model 3 Standard.Marc Urbano - Car and Driver (Marc Urbano - Car and Driver)Marc Urbano - Car and Driver (Marc Urbano - Car and Driver)Marc Urbano - Car and Driver (Marc Urbano - Car and Driver)AdvertisementAdvertisementMarc Urbano - Car and Driver (Marc Urbano - Car and Driver)Marc Urbano - Car and Driver (Marc Urbano - Car and Driver)Marc Urbano - Car and Driver (Marc Urbano - Car and Driver)Marc Urbano - Car and Driver (Marc Urbano - Car and Driver)AdvertisementAdvertisementMarc Urbano - Car and Driver (Marc Urbano - Car and Driver)Greg Pajo - Car and Driver (Greg Pajo - Car and Driver)Greg Pajo - Car and Driver (Greg Pajo - Car and Driver)Greg Pajo - Car and Driver (Greg Pajo - Car and Driver)AdvertisementAdvertisementGreg Pajo - Car and Driver (Greg Pajo - Car and Driver)Greg Pajo - Car and Driver (Greg Pajo - Car and Driver)Greg Pajo - Car and Driver (Greg Pajo - Car and Driver)Greg Pajo - Car and Driver (Greg Pajo - Car and Driver)AdvertisementAdvertisementGreg Pajo - Car and Driver (Greg Pajo - Car and Driver)Greg Pajo - Car and Driver (Greg Pajo - Car and Driver)Greg Pajo - Car and Driver (Greg Pajo - Car and Driver)Greg Pajo - Car and Driver (Greg Pajo - Car and Driver)AdvertisementAdvertisementGreg Pajo - Car and Driver (Greg Pajo - Car and Driver)Greg Pajo - Car and Driver (Greg Pajo - Car and Driver)Greg Pajo - Car and Driver (Greg Pajo - Car and Driver)You Might Also LikeGift Guide: Best Ride-On Electric Cars for KidsFuture Cars Worth Waiting For: 2025–2029