Tesla Model 3 vs Tesla Model S
Price, range, battery, charging & specs compared — Sedan
More affordable
Tesla Model 3
₹67L cheaper
Longer range
Tesla Model S
560–660 km
More powerful
Tesla Model S
670–1020 bhp
Bigger battery
Tesla Model S
95–99 kWh
The Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model S are both electric sedans sold in India. The Tesla Model 3 is the more affordable option — about ₹67 Lakh cheaper (ex-showroom). On range, the Tesla Model S goes further on a full charge (560–660 km claimed). Here's how they compare on price, range, battery, power and charging.
Tesla Model 3 vs Tesla Model S — specs compared
| Spec | Tesla Model 3 | Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ₹77 - 99 Lakh ✓ | ₹1.44 - 1.9 Cr |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Range (claimed) | 438–584 km | 560–660 km ✓ |
| Battery | 60–79 kWh | 95–99 kWh ✓ |
| Max power | 283–510 bhp | 670–1020 bhp ✓ |
| Max torque | 420–741 Nm | – |
| Top speed | 201–262 km/h | 240–322 km/h ✓ |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| DC fast charging | 10-80% in ~27 min | 10-80% in ~30 min |
✓ marks the stronger value on that spec. Prices are ex-showroom, indicative and for reference only.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Tesla Model 3
if value matters most — it undercuts the Tesla Model S by about ₹67 Lakh.
Choose the Tesla Model S
if maximum range is the priority (560–660 km claimed).
Tesla Model 3 vs Tesla Model S — FAQs
Which is cheaper, Tesla Model 3 or Tesla Model S?+−
The Tesla Model 3 is more affordable, with an ex-showroom price of ₹77 - 99 Lakh — about ₹67 Lakh less than the Tesla Model S (₹1.44 - 1.9 Cr).
Which has more range, Tesla Model 3 or Tesla Model S?+−
The Tesla Model S has the higher claimed range at 560–660 km, versus 438–584 km for the Tesla Model 3.
Tesla Model 3 vs Tesla Model S: which should I buy?+−
Pick the Tesla Model 3 for value, or the Tesla Model S for maximum range. Use the side-by-side comparison and on-road price tools above to decide.