Tesla model 3 RWD 18 inch wheels. Is it possible to get 300+ miles in it

Yeah if you aren’t driving above 70mph

Need to drive like a grandma for max range with max regen and coasting. No heater on for winter, range killer. Summer, no AC. Can't just drive it like you just stolen it or constant 70+ mph for two hours at a time and expect to get 300 miles of range.

It’s not a matter of how far you can drive? It’s a matter of, how slow are you willing to drive?

Thank you so it is possible to get 300+ Because of the range tests I have seen online they get 270 most of them didn’t see a single person get 300+ . I just wanted to make sure I made the right purchase.

What is the max real world you can get with this car in Uk winters ? I assume you use a similar car

In real world driving you will probably get closer to 270, I’m in the U.S and I get about 25% range loss in the winter in 30 degree weather

Is it possible.. absolutely. Is it likely based on how most people drive, no not at all.

You're going to have a bad time if you're expecting to get longer than the rated range. Your range will shrink over time. That max range assumes you're driving from 100% to 0% charge in ideal conditions, which is basically impossible to do. You do not want to make a habit of running the battery down to zero.

Ohh really thank you I only driven it for 100 miles just brought it 2 weeks ago. So you are telling me in UK summers I can get 310-320 miles of range mixed driving. I am not an aggressive driver either. I assume you have a similar car do you get 300+ of range ever ? Because most online range test I see them get about 270 miles. So what is the actual WLTP on the car although it doesn’t matter?

Also quick question the number of miles on the battery percentage on top of the screen isn’t actual miles is it ? I can get more miles than that right ? Currently at 93 percent it showing 275 miles.

Yeah thank you that’s what I am confused about I the the previous WLtP on this car was 344 miles but Tesla changed it to 323 now I am confused as to do I even benefit from the smaller wheels now? Or did they change the battery size to reduce the miles. The sales person with a standard range 2026 model 3 which is sorta similar to mine said he gets about 290 miles and could climb up in summers. So I don’t know if I should believe him or if I made a mistake with my purchase. If the WLTP IS REALLY 344 miles then am I wrong to expect 310-320 miles

The mileage at the top of the screen is simply a fraction of the cars total rated range according to how charged the battery is and it's total capacity. It does not take anything else into account (things like driving style or temperature) etc. So it's rare that you will actually get that range. If you enter a destination and set a "trip" then the car will give you a MUCH more accurate estimation of how much battery you will use to make that trip. I could get 300+ miles of range with my car and I have on some short drives, but in reality I never do as my drives usually involve highway speeds and although I am not an overly aggressive driver you need to be pretty conservative driver to get that rated mileage. Why are you so focused on the range of the car? I charge at home so I rarely care what my range is as I charge at home each night and electricity is fairly cheap for me.

Thank you it’s not the electricity price really we do some occasional family trips and they are usually around 300-350 miles and we want to do a Europe trip as well. I just don’t want to keep them waiting to charge.

My 2018 Model 3 would get its rated mileage (244 wh/mi, IIRC) at 70 mph on a calm, warm day with the AC on.  I’m pretty sure you’ll find the same with yours.  Cold, rain, wind, speed will all affect range, sometimes more than you expect.

Thank you when you say ranted milage do you the WLTP? I k it’s a dumb question

I get more than EPA but I drive in SoCal and rarely go faster than 65 mph. In fact, if it's going faster than 60mph, there's a really good chance FSD is driving.

Sit behind a truck doing 56mph and you will probably make 400

Well, that is possible but unlikely. You can bump the tire pressure, kkep the car clean, drive very chilll

I was thinking the same when I started looking at EVs. Reality is the family needs a bio break before the car needs to charge. While we mind our business the car is plugged in and usually ready before we are. We regularly overcharge by 8-12% on each break.

Same model, I've rarely gotten 270. It's usually 220 in good days. I don't stress about it.

I second this. Even in winter, if your range was 200 miles, someone is going to want a bio break after three hours. Even 15 minutes of charging at a low state of charge is going to get you more than enough range to get the rest of the way to 350 miles with a lot to spare. I worried about range when I got my car because I was regularly doing 400+ mile trips in winter. It never bothered me (or anybody) even a little bit to stop for a quick charge after three hours of driving. Usually you end up telling someone to hold it until you get to the supercharger. It really is a non-issue.

Realistically, at motorway speeds, I work on 200-215 winter and up to about 250 summer. Put 50k on mine over the last 3 years. Think my average is about 235wh/mile which is just over 4 miles per kWh. Well happy with that. Don't forget the standard has a relatively small battery.

My .02 and experience  2022 RWD pushed 300 last fall. Range shows as 262 miles full charge still now as it did then at 93k miles, but had a trip to the Minnesota Northwoods, right around 50 degrees, zero wind, roads were all around 55mph and I cruised 60 with a couple short 65mph zones where I did 70. Also had the 19 inch sport wheels with AMERICAN TOURER cheapo tires (came with the vehicle).  But yeah probably ideal weather since hardly any climate was used, trip was about 265 miles with 33 or so left showing on the estimate.  Could have pushed it even more but didn't want to clog up the 2 lane roads going the exact speed limit

Don't stress over range, it is just the change from ICE car to electric. Enjoy the vehicles features and if you're on a long trip just think you should stop anyway to refresh and stretch.

I have a 2025 RWD. I can get 330-340 in the summer and have seen 290 in the winter. Never use the brake pedal and pre condition in very cold weather, keep the aero covers on, and yes, it’s absolutely possible. Stick to 60mph on motorways and you can average 180wh/m or less in the summer even at those speeds.

Yea with those trips you will likely have to stop at least once more than you are thinking, even if you charge to 100% beforehand and be really efficient and make it there before you reach zero, you will likely want to charge before you park the car anyways. (you definitely don't want to park the car without enough charge left to reach the nearest supercharger unless you are SURE your destination has charging) For trips like that, that are slightly outside the regular range, you will find that a 15 minute charge at around the 3/4 trip point on the way there and then another at about the 1/3rd point on the way back for 15 minutes will probably suffice.

Ohh great thank you, is that 2025 RWD standard range or long range? Because I have a standard range 18 inch wheel. But That’s really good. you managed to get close to the WLTP range.

RWD when I bought mine was just the standard range LFP pack

Great thank you that’s filled me with bit more confidence in UK winters

If you drive at 65mph on a flat road with no winds, no ac or heat. Yes you should be able to get 300 miles. Just change it to percentage and charge when you can before 25%

I’m in the USA, and we don’t do WLTP here.  Our EPA has its own test procedures, which aren’t nearly as “optimistic” as the  WLTP - for example, the Model 3 is rated for 678 km (421 miles) under WLTP, but 552 km (343 miles) under EPA.   I was referring to EPA testing, and I think you are also. You should be able to get the rated range for your car in warm conditions; you’ll have to look up the specs on your car to know what that rated range is (the Model 3 comes in a variety of battery sizes with different rated ranges).

You’re not getting 300 miles practically. In the us, the RWD LR was EPA’d at 363 miles. You typically don’t charge to 100 unless you need the full range so assume 80% and if needed you charge at a supercharger at 10%. That’s 70% usable which is 254 miles. Now factor in battery degradation. My car is a 2024 and I’m at 90%. So now that 254 miles is now 228 miles. Then you have cold weather - so you will drop below 200 miles in practical usage.

Yes you can but must be good weather and not too fast.

There's so many factors at play here including elevation. If we're talking about going up a mountain in subzero temperatures/snowy conditions. Subtract 50% from the base of the mountain to the destination. If you just want to be safe a 300mile (EPA rated) will equate to 150 miles in sub zero temps. I drive a 2018 Model 3 LR RWD.

I got tired of watching it in kms/miles I switched it to battery % remaining. Winter Temps not good for battery or range.