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2021–2023 · Europe
Model 3
2021 refresh
An update to the original body with a heat pump and dark exterior trim. The stalks remained; check the equipment and battery in the individual car.
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European Group of Cars. The family of official management: 2017-2023. Common EU Guideline Table 2017–2023; not a separate specification for each year. The year of registration and model year may vary. In 2023, Highland appeared in Europe: distinguish cars by execution, not just by year. Data checked 2 October 2026.
Key changes
- Updating the former body with a heat pump and dark exterior finish. The steering levers are saved; equipment and battery need to be specified for a particular car.
- Separate steering levers of turn signals and gear selection are preserved.
- Separate trunk cover: large luggage should be tried on during inspection.
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Tesla refers to this performance as Refresh with Chrome-Delete: black pens and edging instead of chrome.
Separate steering levers of turn signals and gear selection are preserved.
Salon with horizontal central screen; there is no separate dashboard in front of the driver.
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The photo shows an individual car. Photo date, first registration and model year may differ; check equipment on the car itself.
Specifications and equipment
Body and dimensions
- Length
- ≈ 4,695 mmCommon EU Guideline Table 2017–2023; not a separate specification for each year.Tesla Model 3 2017–2023, Europe – Sizes
- Width without mirrors
- ≈ 1,850 mmTesla Model 3 2017–2023, Europe – Sizes
- Width with mirrors
- ≈ 2 088 mmTesla Model 3 2017–2023, Europe – Sizes
- Height
- ≈ 1,445 mmTesla Model 3 2017–2023, Europe – Sizes
- Wheelbase
- ≈ 2875 mmTesla Model 3 2017–2023, Europe – Sizes
Cabin and everyday use
- Boot access
- Separate trunk coverThe electric drive is described by the management as equipment-dependent equipment; availability is checked.Tesla Model 3 2017–2023, Europe – Back boot
- Main display
- Horizontal centre screenTesla Model 3 2017–2023, Europe – Salon
- Driver display
- There is no separate instrument screenTesla Model 3 2017–2023, Europe – Salon
- Rear display
- No regular back screen.Tesla Model 3 2017–2023, Europe – Salon
- Controls and gear selection
- Two steering levers: turn signals on the left, gear selection on the right.Tesla Model 3 2017–2023, Europe – Salon
- Heating
- Heat pumpFor borderline cars, check for a pump in additional vehicle information; the year of registration does not determine the equipment.Tesla Model 3 DIY – Parts and EquipmentTesla Model 3 2017–2023, Europe – Climate System
- Fast charging in Europe
- CCS - European versionCompatible with the European V3 Supercharger. For imported cars from other regions, check the connector separately.Tesla: European Supercharger and CCS network
Changes and equipment checks
Model 3: key transitions
The selection includes three versions: the early European Model 3, the 2021 update and the Highland. At the boundaries of periods, first recognize the body and interior, then check the equipment.
- 2019–2020
First performance in the selection
Two steering levers and a horizontal screen; there is no separate dashboard and a standard rear screen. Early interior and exterior decoration can be considered in the card 2019-2020. Check the presence of a heat pump for additional information about the car.
- 2021–2023
Renovation of the cabin, old levers
A dated snapshot of the 2021 update shows a matte center console. Two steering levers retained. Different batteries and equipment can be hidden behind externally similar cars: the year of registration does not replace the check of equipment.
- April 2022
Transition of European cars to Tesla Vision
Tesla puts the transition of Model 3 and Model Y, built for Europe, to a system without radar by April 2022. This refers to production for the market, not to first registration. Check the presence of ultrasonic parking sensors separately.
- 2023+
Highland: New salon and management
The manual family is called 2024+, although the updated Model 3 appeared in Europe in 2023. The direction of movement is selected on the screen; the rear screen depends on the execution. The current manual describes both the turnkey buttons and the option with a lever.
What to check when buying
- Compare the year of production, the supply market and equipment with the documents. The date of first registration alone does not determine the equipment.
- Compare range and acceleration with the same standard of measurement: the exact version of the drive, battery and wheels matters.
- Check the presence of a heat pump in “Management → Software → More information about the car”. For border cars, the year of registration does not determine the equipment.
- Open and close the trunk. The electric drive could be installed later: the appearance of the body does not confirm the factory equipment.
Primary sources
Specifications come from Tesla documents. The grouping by year and buying advice are editorial; changes within a period are noted separately.
Tesla Model 3 2017–2023, Europe – SizesTesla Model 3 2017–2023, Europe – SalonTesla Model 3 2017–2023, Europe – Back bootTesla Model 3 DIY – Parts and EquipmentTesla Model 3 2017–2023, Europe – Climate SystemTesla Shop UK — 2021–2023 Model 3 18-inch winter packageTesla: European Supercharger and CCS networkPhoto rights and terms are listed below each image.
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