How many seconds does the Tesla Model3 take to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h?
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Tesla Model3 domestically produced version has a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 5.6 seconds, the imported long-range version has a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 4.6 seconds, and the imported high-performance version has a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 3.4 seconds. Introduction to 0-100 km/h acceleration: 0-100 km/h acceleration refers to the time it takes for a car to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h, which is the most intuitive reflection of a car's power. Among vehicles with the same displacement, those equipped with turbocharged engines have a significant advantage in the 0-100 km/h acceleration test, as they deliver more powerful output and have a very broad range of maximum torque output, enabling the vehicle to maximize its acceleration capability at very low RPMs. Significance of 0-100 km/h acceleration: On a superficial level, the shorter the time, the better the car's acceleration performance. On a deeper level, a shorter 0-100 km/h acceleration time indicates greater engine torque (torque is commonly understood as acceleration performance, or burst power, while power represents endurance), a lighter body (a heavy body will inevitably affect acceleration performance), as well as factors such as tires and aerodynamic drag.
When I drove the rear-wheel-drive Model 3, my actual test showed a 0-100km/h acceleration of just over 6 seconds. But the Performance version is truly ferocious - officially rated at 3.3 seconds, and during my test drives, full throttle literally pinned me to the seat while my phone nearly flew away. Opting for 20-inch wheels adds about 0.1 second but improves traction. After last year's OTA update, the launch feels even sharper, and I've experienced no wheelspin even in rainy conditions using acceleration mode. The instant torque without gearshift lag makes EV acceleration exhilarating, especially when you're first at traffic lights - you can instantly leave trailing cars dozens of meters behind.
Recently tested a 2023 Model 3 Performance for a friend, and it indeed achieves 0-100km/h in 3.3 seconds. What's interesting is that during launch control, the tires spin slightly for half a second before full power kicks in. The standard rear-wheel-drive version is rated at 6.1 seconds, but actual testing with AC on and two passengers yielded 6.3 seconds. Power is limited when battery level drops below 20% - at 30% charge, acceleration was 0.8 seconds slower. Winter acceleration is slower than summer, especially below 0°C before battery preheating, where the difference exceeds half a second. The Performance version's acceleration feel rivals million-dollar sports cars, even more impressive than the official figures.
