Tesla Model 3 or Tesla Model Y?
What are the main differences between the Tesla Model 3 and the Tesla Model Y?
Per model, the figures across all versions: the from-price of the cheapest version and the span of the rest. A dash means no official source confirms the value.
Tesla Model 3
- From-price
- €36,990 (price list January 2026)
- Body type
- Saloon
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Range (WLTP)
- 534–750 km
- Power
- 208–461 kW
- Fast charging 10-80 % (quickest version)
- not confirmed in an official source
- Boot space
- 415 litres (ANWB measurement)
- Euro NCAP
- 5 of 5 stars (2025)
- Versions in the price list
- 4
Tesla Model Y
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- From-price
- €40,990 (according to EV Database, checked on 26-10-2026)
- Body type
- SUV
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Range (WLTP)
- 534–657 km
- Power
- 220–461 kW
- Fast charging 10-80 % (quickest version)
- not confirmed in an official source
- Boot space
- 420 litres (ANWB measurement)
- Euro NCAP
- 5 of 5 stars (2025)
- Versions in the price list
- 5
How do the versions of the Tesla Model 3 and the Tesla Model Y compare?
The cheapest version of each model side by side, plus the version our review calls the best pick when that is a different one. Rows where the values differ are marked “differs”.
| Feature | Tesla Model 3 Model 3 Achterwielaandrijving (Standard) | Tesla Model Y Model Y Achterwielaandrijving (Standard) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| List pricediffersBrand price list, date with each price. Source: Tesla, 9 January 2026; EV Database, consulted 26 October 2026 | €36,990Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · price list January 2026 | €40,990Prijs Nederland zoals getoond in het EV Database NL-overzicht (oktober 2026, 'Bestelbaar sinds augustus 2026'); de pagina vermeldt niet wat de prijs omvat, en EV Database toont dezelfde € 40.990 ook voor de vorige uitvoering ('Uit productie (oktober 2025 - augustus 2026)'). Officiële Tesla Prijslijst January 2026 noemde voor 'STANDARD - Achterwielaandrijving' € 39.990 als consumentenadviesprijs inclusief bpm, 21% btw, bestemmings- en documentatiekosten € 980 en verwijderingsbijdrage € 20; ANWB (28-01-2026) en EV Update (04-02-2026) noemen ook € 39.990. Autoreview (s31, 02-05-2026) meldt: "Deze week zijn alle uitvoeringen van de Tesla Model Y 1000 euro duurder geworden. Met als gevolg dat de instapversie van 39.990 euro voortaan 40.990 euro moet kosten."; een exacte dag van de verhoging is niet gevonden. · according to EV Database, checked on 26-10-2026 |
| Fiscal value (company-car tax)List price incl. VAT and BPM. Source: Tesla, 9 January 2026; EV Database, consulted 26 October 2026 | not confirmed in an official source | not confirmed in an official source |
| Specifications | ||
| PowertrainFrom the version’s price list. Source: Tesla, 9 January 2026; EV Database, consulted 26 October 2026 | Electric, Rear-wheel drive | Electric, Rear-wheel drive |
| PowerdiffersSource: RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026 | 208 kW (283 hp) | 220 kW (299 hp) |
| 0-100 km/hdiffersSource: TopGear Nederland, 14 October 2026; EV Update, 10 October 2025 | 6.2 s | 7.2 s |
| Range or consumption (WLTP)differsSource: RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026 | 534 km13 kWh/100 km | 534 km13.1 kWh/100 km |
| Battery capacity (net)Source: EV Update, 5 December 2025; EV Update, 10 October 2025 | 60 kWh | 60 kWh |
| AC chargingSource: EV Update, 5 December 2025; EV Update, 10 October 2025 | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| DC fast charging (max.)Source: EV Update, 5 December 2025; ANWB, 28 January 2026 | 175 kW | 175 kW |
| Fast charging 10-80 %No confirmed source | not confirmed in an official source | not confirmed in an official source |
| Kerb weightdiffersSource: RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026 | 1,847 kg | 1,981 kg |
| Towing capacity (braked)differsSource: RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026 | 1,000 kg | 1,600 kg |
| Boot spacediffersSource: ANWB, 21 June 2024; ANWB, 7 November 2025 | 415 l | 420 l |
| Dimensions (l × w × h)differsSource: RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026 | 4,720 × 1,850 × 1,440 mm | 4,790 × 1,920 × 1,620 mm |
| Euro NCAPEuro NCAP, with the test year. Source: Euro NCAP, 21 May 2025; Euro NCAP, 19 November 2025 | 5 of 5 stars (2025) | 5 of 5 stars (2025) |
| Costs (computed) | ||
| Company-car tax per month (gross)Computed: 2026 rules (Belastingdienst), first admission 2026-10-28, no income, on the fiscal value above. Source: Tesla, 9 January 2026; EV Database, consulted 26 October 2026 | not confirmed in an official source | not confirmed in an official source |
| Road tax per quarterdiffersComputed: 2026 rates on kerb weight (Belastingdienst, since 1 July 2026), lowest to highest province. Source: RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026 | €214 – €234all provinces, 2026 | €252 – €276all provinces, 2026 |
| Electricity or fuel per 100 kmdiffersComputed: WLTP consumption (highest value) × home 2026-09 (electricity) or Euro95 2026-10-19 (CBS). Source: RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026 | €3.3713 kWh/100 km | €3.4013.1 kWh/100 km |
When do you choose the Tesla Model 3 and when the Tesla Model Y?
Choose the Tesla Model 3 if…
- You drive many kilometres and want an efficient electric saloon: 125 to 165 Wh/km according to RDW, depending on the version.
- You want a long range: the Premium Long Range rear-wheel drive reaches 750 km WLTP according to RDW.
- You want quick performance: from 6.2 seconds to 100 km/h for the entry version to 3.1 seconds for the Performance, according to TopGear.
- A low entry price matters to you: the Model 3 starts at € 36,990 (January 2026 price list).
Choose the Tesla Model Y if…
- You want a roomy electric SUV: ANWB measured 420 litres of boot space with the rear seats up and also mentions a front boot.
- You regularly tow a trailer or caravan: RDW lists 1,600 kg braked towing capacity for all versions.
- You drive many kilometres and value low energy use: 131 to 162 Wh/km according to RDW, depending on the version.
- Price matters to you: the entry version starts at € 40,990 (EV Database, checked on 26 October 2026).
These lists come from our own review of each model (compiled with the help of AI from the sources listed, facts checked automatically; we have not driven the cars). They are not a verdict on which of the two is better.
What do the Tesla Model 3 and the Tesla Model Y cost per month?
Example scenario: 5 years, 15,000 km a year, the cheapest version of each
In an example scenario of 5 years and 15,000 km a year, the Tesla Model 3 costs per month: electricity about €42 (WLTP consumption 13 kWh/100 km, €0.26 per kWh (home, CBS 2026-09)) and road tax €79 – €86 depending on the province, together €121 – €128 a month. That excludes depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance.
In an example scenario of 5 years and 15,000 km a year, the Tesla Model Y costs per month: electricity about €43 (WLTP consumption 13.1 kWh/100 km, €0.26 per kWh (home, CBS 2026-09)) and road tax €92 – €101 depending on the province, together €135 – €144 a month. That excludes depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance.
| Model | Electricity or fuel | Road tax | Together (excl. depreciation, insurance, maintenance) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3Model 3 Achterwielaandrijving (Standard) | €42 | €79 – €86 | €121 – €128 |
| Tesla Model YModel Y Achterwielaandrijving (Standard) | €43 | €92 – €101 | €135 – €144 |
Not included: depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance (those depend on you); a missing consumption or weight shows as a dash.
Are there used Tesla Model 3 or Tesla Model Y cars for sale?
- Tesla Model 3: 1 used car in our stock, from €33,398. See the used cars
- Tesla Model Y: 1 used car in our stock, from €37,840. See the used cars
Frequently asked questions
What do the Tesla Model 3 and the Tesla Model Y cost?
The Tesla Model 3 costs from €36,990 (price list January 2026) and the Tesla Model Y from €40,990 (according to EV Database, checked on 26-10-2026).
Which goes further, the Tesla Model 3 or the Tesla Model Y?
According to WLTP the Tesla Model 3 manages 534–750 km and the Tesla Model Y 534–657 km. The Tesla Model 3 goes the furthest.
How big is the boot of the Tesla Model 3 and the Tesla Model Y?
The boot of the Tesla Model 3 holds 415 litres (ANWB measurement) and the Tesla Model Y 420 litres (ANWB measurement).
How safe are the Tesla Model 3 and the Tesla Model Y according to Euro NCAP?
The Tesla Model 3 scored 5 of 5 stars (2025 test) and the Tesla Model Y 5 of 5 stars (2025 test).
Where can you read more about the Tesla Model 3 and the Tesla Model Y?
- All versions and specifications of the Tesla Model 3
- All versions and specifications of the Tesla Model Y
- Our review of the Tesla Model 3
- Our review of the Tesla Model Y
- Pick and compare versions yourself
Other comparisons
Sources
- RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: nieuwe Tesla personenauto's 2026 YTD per handelsbenaming (checked on 26 October 2026)
- RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: Tesla Model 3/Model Y nieuw geregistreerd vanaf 2026-06-01, per kenteken (massa, maten, trekgewicht, zitplaatsen, topsnelheid; laagst geprijsde exemplaren per variant/uitvoering gebruikt) (checked on 26 October 2026)
- RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen brandstof (join op kenteken uit s5): netto_max_vermogen_elektrisch, elektrisch_verbruik_enkel_elektrisch_wltp, actie_radius_enkel_elektrisch_wltp (checked on 26 October 2026)
- Tesla: Tesla Prijslijst 2026 (PDF, gedrukt 'PRIJSLIJST January 2026'; HTTP Last-Modified 2026-01-09) (document date 9 January 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
- TopGear Nederland: Tesla vernieuwt de Model 3 opnieuw en maakt vooral twee uitvoeringen interessanter (document date 14 October 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
- EV Update: Tesla Model Y Premium concurreert nog scherp qua prijs, maar er is meer dan dat (document date 29 May 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
- EV Update: Tesla Model Y Standard officieel bevestigd voor Nederland: dit zijn de prijzen en specificaties (document date 10 October 2025, checked on 26 October 2026)
- EV Update: Tesla Model Y Standard nu ook met Long Range en 657 km WLTP (document date 9 January 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
- EV Update: Tesla introduceert Model 3 Standard: goedkoopste Tesla nu te bestellen in NL (document date 5 December 2025, checked on 26 October 2026)
- EV Update: Tesla Model 3 en Y krijgen grotere actieradius en nieuwe functies (document date 3 October 2025, checked on 26 October 2026)
- EV Database: EV Database Nederland: overzicht elektrische auto's (Tesla-rijen: status, bereik, verbruik, accu, prijs) (checked on 26 October 2026)
- Euro NCAP: Tesla Model Y 2025 safety rating (rating published 2025-11-19) (document date 19 November 2025, checked on 26 October 2026)
- Euro NCAP: Tesla Model 3 2025 safety rating (rating published 2025-05-21) (document date 21 May 2025, checked on 26 October 2026)
- ANWB: Tesla Model Y I 1e facelift - Auto Testrapport (78.4 kWh Premium Long Range RWD) (document date 7 November 2025, checked on 26 October 2026)
- ANWB: Tesla Model Y I 1e facelift - Auto Review (62.5 kWh Standard RWD) (document date 28 January 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
- ANWB: Vergelijk Tesla Model Y Standard & Volkswagen ID.3 Limited Edition (document date 30 January 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
- ANWB: Tesla Model 3 I 2e facelift - Auto Testrapport (75 kWh Long Range AWD) (document date 21 June 2024, checked on 26 October 2026)
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