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.

Tesla Model 3 Standard Range RWD — electric car Ireland 2026
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€36,990 After SEAI + VRT grants
491km WLTP ~395km real-world
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 capacity60 kWh
WLTP range491 km
Real-world range (Ireland)~395 km
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)6.1s
Top speed225 km/h
Torque375 Nm
DrivetrainRWD
Max DC charge rate170 kW
Max AC charge rate11 kW
ConnectorsCCS · Type 2
Boot capacity594 L
Towing capacity1,000 kg
Seats5
Dimensions
Length4,694 mm
Width1,850 mm
Height1,443 mm
Battery warranty8 years / 160,000 km
CO₂ emissions0 g/km
🏁 WLTP range491km
🇮🇪 Real-world (Irish)~395km

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
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
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.

📐 Dimensions & practicality

Length4,694 mm
Width1,850 mm
Height1,443 mm
Boot capacity594 L
Towing (braked)1,000 kg
Seats5
Battery warranty8 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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