Tesla
Model 3 Standard Range RWD
Electric car · M1 · Updated 2026-03
Best-selling EV globally — full Supercharger network access, over-the-air updates, unrivalled tech.
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491WLTP range km60kWh battery
395Real range kmIrish conditions est.
170Max DC kWFast charging
6.1s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€36,990Net priceAfter grants
€120Motor tax/yrLowest BEV band
⚙️ Technical specifications
| Battery capacity | 60 kWh |
| WLTP range | 491 km |
| Real-world range (Ireland) | ~395 km |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 6.1s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h |
| Torque | 375 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Max DC charge rate | 170 kW |
| Max AC charge rate | 11 kW |
| Connectors | CCS · Type 2 |
| Boot capacity | 594 L |
| Towing capacity | 1,000 kg |
| Seats | 5 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,694 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,443 mm |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 160,000 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.
Tesla highlights
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Autopilot included
Advanced driver assistance standard on every Tesla
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Over-the-air updates
New features delivered wirelessly — no service visit needed
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Supercharger network
40+ Irish stations, plug-and-charge, no card required
💰 Irish pricing & incentives
List price (inc. 23% VAT)€42,990
SEAI Private Car Grant− €3,500
VRT relief− €2,500
Net price after grants€36,990
💡 Total savings of €6,000. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.
SEAI Private Car Grant €3,500
VRT relief €2,500
Motor tax €120/yr
Home charger grant €300
BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
| Estimated annual running costs (15,000km) | |
| Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh) | ~€440 |
| Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg) | ~€898 |
| Motor tax | €120/yr |
| Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L) | ~€2,260/yr |
💡 Cost comparison:
At an Electric Ireland night rate of €0.24/kWh, 15,000km of driving in the Model 3 costs approximately €440 in electricity — compared with ~€2,700 in petrol for an equivalent car.
🚘 Model 3 — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026
All prices are guide prices. Private buyer prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500) and VRT relief (€2,500). Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.
| Model / Trim | Battery & Range | Price After Grants |
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| Model 3 RWD Most Popular |
60kWh · 491km | €42,990€36,990 |
| Model 3 Long Range AWD Best Range |
82kWh · 629km | €51,990€48,490 |
| Model 3 Performance AWD Performance |
82kWh · 528km | €56,990€53,490 |
Prices include 23% VAT. Net prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500 where list price < €65,000) and VRT relief (capped at actual VRT due — 7% of OMSP, max €5,000 up to €40k, max €2,500 up to €50k, nil above €50k). Business buyers: SEAI car grant not available — VRT relief only. Always verify at seai.ie.
🇮🇪 Model 3 on Irish routes
Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).
🛣️ Dublin → Cork
260km · M8
✅ Single charge — 135km remaining
🛤️ Dublin → Galway
220km · M6
✅ Single charge — 175km remaining
🏝️ Dublin → Kerry
310km · M7/N21
✅ Single charge — 85km remaining
🌊 Dublin → Donegal
260km · N2/N14
✅ Single charge — 135km remaining
🔄 Cork → Dublin (return)
520km · Round trip
⚡ One rapid charge stop needed
🏠 Daily commute (avg)
50km · /day
✅ 7+ days between home charges
Based on ~395km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.
👥 Is the Model 3 right for you?
| First-time EV buyer | ✅ Excellent choice |
| Family with children | ✅ 5 seats, 594L boot |
| Daily commuter (<100km) | ✅ Perfect |
| Intercity driving | ✅ Dublin–Cork on one charge |
| Towing (trailer/caravan) | ⚠️ Light towing — 1,000kg |
| Private buyer (SEAI + VRT) | ✅ €6,000 total grants |
| Company car / BIK saving | ✅ BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026) |
| AWD / off-road capability | ⚠️ FWD/RWD only |
💡 Best for: Tech-forward commuter.
⚡ Charging guide
| 🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%) | ~9h |
| 🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%) | ~6h |
| ⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%) | ~50min |
| 🚀 170kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%) | ~15min |
| Connectors (DC) | CCS |
| Connectors (AC) | Type 2 |
🔌 Irish networks: Native Tesla Supercharger access — no adapter needed. 40+ Supercharger stations across Ireland and Northern Ireland with 150–250kW peak speeds.
Tesla's Supercharger network is the most reliable rapid-charging experience in Ireland. Plug in and charging starts automatically — no app, card or fuss required. Irish Supercharger locations include: Dublin Airside (Swords, 24 stalls), Dublin Leopardstown (12 stalls), Portlaoise M7 (8 stalls), Cork Mahon Point (12 stalls), Galway Liosbán (8 stalls), Limerick Parkway (8 stalls), Kilkenny (6 stalls) and Waterford (6 stalls). Check tesla.com/en_IE/supercharger for live availability.
Tesla's Supercharger network is the most reliable rapid-charging experience in Ireland. Plug in and charging starts automatically — no app, card or fuss required. Irish Supercharger locations include: Dublin Airside (Swords, 24 stalls), Dublin Leopardstown (12 stalls), Portlaoise M7 (8 stalls), Cork Mahon Point (12 stalls), Galway Liosbán (8 stalls), Limerick Parkway (8 stalls), Kilkenny (6 stalls) and Waterford (6 stalls). Check tesla.com/en_IE/supercharger for live availability.
📐 Dimensions & practicality
| Length | 4,694 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,443 mm |
| Boot capacity | 594 L |
| Towing (braked) | 1,000 kg |
| Seats | 5 |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 160,000 km |
🔋 Battery warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km. Manufacturer covers against capacity loss below 70%.
❓ Frequently asked questions — Tesla Model 3 Standard Range RWD
The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range RWD has an Irish list price of €42,990 (including 23% VAT). After the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500 and VRT relief of €2,500, the net cost is approximately €36,990. The range starts from €42,990 list price. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range RWD has a WLTP official range of 491km. In real-world Irish conditions — motorway speeds, Irish temperatures and typical mixed urban/rural driving — expect approximately 395km per charge. This is sufficient for Dublin to Cork (260km) on a single charge.
Yes. The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range RWD qualifies for the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500. New M1 BEV, list price €14k–€60k. Apply via seai.ie after purchase. VRT relief of €2,500 also applies, giving total state support of €6,000. Verify current eligibility at seai.ie.
Yes. Company car drivers benefit from the BIK (Benefit in Kind) OMV deduction of €20,000 in 2026, significantly reducing taxable BIK on EVs. Combined with zero motor tax (€120/yr) and lower fuel costs versus petrol, the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range RWD is one of the most tax-efficient company cars in Ireland. The SEAI grant of €3,500 also applies for private buyers.
At 15,000km per year: home charging at a €0.24/kWh night rate costs approximately €440. Public charging at €0.49/kWh costs approximately €898. Add €120 motor tax. Compare to approximately €2,700 in petrol for an equivalent combustion car.
Tesla sells direct — no franchised dealers. You configure and order online at tesla.com/ie, with delivery arranged from Tesla's Dublin service centre. All servicing and warranty support is handled through the Tesla app or Tesla's service centre.
Yes — Tesla Superchargers in Ireland are now open to non-Tesla EVs via the Tesla app with a CCS adapter. Tesla owners retain priority access and benefit from seamless plug-and-charge billing. Non-Tesla drivers pay per-kWh via the Tesla app at a slightly higher rate.
For most Irish drivers the RWD is the better value choice — its real-world range handles every Irish route comfortably. The Long Range AWD is worth the extra cost if you regularly drive Dublin–Cork return in a single day, want AWD for winter driving confidence, or want faster Supercharger speeds (250kW vs 170kW on the RWD). The AWD also qualifies for the €3,500 SEAI grant but not VRT relief — so the price gap after grants is around €11,500.
The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range RWD supports up to 170kW DC and 11kW AC charging. At a 7.4kW home wallbox, a full charge takes approximately 9 hours. At a 50kW ESB ecars rapid charger, 10–80% takes around 50 minutes. At the maximum 170kW DC rate, 10–80% takes approximately 15 minutes.
The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range RWD uses the Tesla Supercharger network natively, plus CCS for ESB ecars and Ionity rapid chargers.
Motor tax for the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range RWD is €120 per year — the lowest available band in Ireland (A1, 0g/km CO₂). All battery electric vehicles registered as private cars qualify for this rate, compared to €280–€700+/year for an equivalent petrol or diesel car.
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