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Model 3

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535
PLANNED KM
450
HP
3.8s
0-100
250
kW DC

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In detail

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Source: Tesla official media

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Your market

UAE

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Confirmed markets

Saudi Arabia

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Tesla Model 3 2025

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Luxury in motion

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Tesla Model 3, as people actually see it

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An EV Gulf guide page — specifications and prices are for research and comparison, not a vehicle sale listing.

Technical Specs

Official range
753 km

CLTC · ≈655 km on the WLTP basis

Real Range (Gulf-tested)
535 km
Power
450 HP
Torque
493 Nm
0-100 km/h
3.8 s
Top Speed
200 km/h
Battery Capacity
78.4 kWh
DC Fast Charging
250 kW
AC Charging
11 kW
Fast-charge time (10–80%)
25 min
Price reference for comparison
Approximate price reference
≈ 166,000 AEDto ≈ 217,300 AED
VerifiedUpdated June 2026

This is an indicative new-model range by market and trim, not the price of a vehicle listed on EV Gulf.

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In the Gulf

Pros and cons from Gulf-specific experience (heat · Ramadan · infrastructure)

Gulf Pros

  • Supercharger network across KW, KSA, UAE
  • Highest residual value in the segment
  • Free OTA software updates

Watch out for

  • Low ground clearance — watch speed bumps

What sets it apart

Verified OEM technologies that make this model stand out — from crab walk to battery swap.

Tesla Vision: camera-only self-driving — the only automaker to drop radar and lidar entirely

Supercharger network: up to 250 kW on the world's largest fast-charging network — live in KSA, UAE and Kuwait

Sentry Mode: 360° cameras guard the parked car, record suspicious activity and alert your phone

📖 Complete Owner's Guide for Tesla Model 3

Voice commands matched to the car's actual market and language · Gulf tips · hidden hacks · ADAS · quick tasks.

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Guide to charging

What to know about charging your Tesla Model 3 in the Gulf.

Home charging · AC
11 kW
~ 8 hours from 0 to 100%

Ideal for overnight charging. The right Wallbox power depends on your market's electricity supply.

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Fast charging · DC
250 kW
Fast charging in 25 minutes

Compatibility depends on the car variant's port and the network. Check the connector and operator app before travelling; heat may reduce charging speed.

Charging cost (estimate)
≈ 23.402 AED
Full charge at home

An estimate based on home electricity rates in your market. Public charging usually costs more but is much faster.

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Before you buy

What would your week with Model 3 look like?

Try your daily driving and estimate energy, charging time and cost. No account or location sharing needed.

Where would you usually charge?

Indicative home rate for UAE; adjust to your bill.

Weekly driving
410 km
50Day 1
50Day 2
50Day 3
50Day 4
50Day 5
80Day 6
80Day 7
Energy from charger
66.8 kWh
Equivalent 20–80% sessions
2
Estimated time plugged in
9.5 hours
Weekly energy cost
AED 20.03
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How is this calculated?

Five regular days and two days off. Listed Gulf range: 535 km; battery: 78.4 kWh. Assumed charging efficiency: 90%. Home time uses the lower of charger and vehicle AC power; public charging assumes half peak power on average. Sessions are rounded-up weekly equivalents to replenish consumption, not a first-week itinerary; starting charge and habits change visit counts. Time excludes queues and travel to chargers. Heat, speed and air conditioning affect results.

Practical tips for Gulf drivers

EV ownership in the Gulf brings heat, Ramadan, sand and long roads. These are general practical tips; each model’s experience depends on its variant and market.

Summer heat (45-50°C)

Charge during cooler hours and use battery preconditioning if your variant supports it, following the owner manual.

Prayer times and charging

Choose a compatible station near your destination, and check access hours and operating status in the operator app before arrival.

Ramadan

Check station occupancy in the operator app and choose a quieter time when possible.

Sand and dust

Inspect the charge port and cooling vents after dusty conditions, and follow your car’s cleaning schedule.

Cross-border travel

For trips between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, use verified compatible chargers on your route, with a backup stop and a safe arrival reserve.

Insurance and maintenance

Compare insurance and maintenance schedules for the specific model and dealer. Prices and intervals vary between vehicles.

EV Gulf Score

Strong
Heat range35%61
Charging25%87
Value20%60
Dealer support20%90
How the score works (published formula)

A weighted average of four pillars from catalogue data only: Heat range 35% (from the Real-Range Index), Charging 25% (power + 10–80% time), Value 20% (price vs its body-class median), Dealer support 20% (Gulf markets with an official dealer). A pillar with no data is dropped and weights renormalise — no number is invented. Pure EVs only.

Real-Range Index

Curated estimate
Fair

Summer real range · 45°C

385–476 km

Typically ~457 km — that's 61% of the 753 km rated range.

Based on a vetted Gulf real-world range + the published heat model.

Method & ranking
Battery health
estimated
97%Excellent

Expected capacity after 1 year of Gulf heat, by a published degradation model.

78.4 kWh
Battery registry — method & reports
The numbers that matter here
At 130 km/h386 km51% of the official figure — 195 Wh/km · modeled, not measured
Same speed, 45°C summer287 kmHeat Score 61/100 — Fair
10 minutes of charging+113 kmFrom the claimed 25-minute charge
A full charge at home≈ 8 hOn a 11 kW wallbox — one overnight
The Field · Real-world

Owner experiences

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After-sales

Official agent in your market

Warranty, servicing and parts run through a factory-appointed agent.

Agent in UAE
Tesla UAE — direct sales

Dubai / Abu Dhabi

Vehicle warranty
4 years
Battery warranty
8 years
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Your agent & parts in UAE

Tesla direct (no dealer model)

Long-established: showrooms + service centers Dubai & Abu Dhabi; Supercharger network; Cybertruck deliveries from end-2025.

Warranty: 4 yearsBattery: 8 years / 160,000–240,000 km by model (global Tesla policy, 70% retention)

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Where to buy the Model 3

Tesla dealers in UAE — with official links.

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How it stacks up

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Tesla Model 3 vs its rivals

Same body and powertrain, closest on price

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    Battery78.4 kWh
    GULF RANGE
    535 km
    DC PEAK
    250 kW
    0–100 KM/H
    3.8 s
    POWER
    450 hp
    CHINA PRICE
    —
  2. XPeng P7XPeng
    Battery92.2 kWh
    GULF RANGE
    610 km
    DC PEAK
    451 kW
    0–100 KM/H
    3.7 s
    POWER
    593 hp
    CHINA PRICE
    —
  3. Hongqi EH7 760 Pro+ AWDHongqi
    Battery111 kWh
    GULF RANGE
    570 km
    DC PEAK
    365 kW
    0–100 KM/H
    3.5 s
    POWER
    619 hp
    CHINA PRICE
    ¥309,800
  4. Polestar 2 Long Range Single MotorPolestar
    Battery82 kWh
    GULF RANGE
    590 km
    DC PEAK
    205 kW
    0–100 KM/H
    6.2 s
    POWER
    299 hp
    CHINA PRICE
    ¥329,800
  5. Stelato S9 BEV Max RWDStelato
    Battery100 kWh
    GULF RANGE
    610 km
    DC PEAK
    —
    0–100 KM/H
    6 s
    POWER
    309 hp
    CHINA PRICE
    ¥329,800

China list price before shipping & duties · range on the stated test cycle

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