Comparisons of the 2024 LR “Highland” with the 2023 prior generation Model 3. All information is for the USA market. (Nov-2024)
The Model 3 LR Highland started production in January 2024. The 2023 Model 3 LR ended production in December 2023.
 Model 3 LR2023 |
Specifications
Item | Model 3 LR2023 | Model 3 LR AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Model Year | 2023 | 2025 |
Code Name | Bluestar | Highland |
| EPA Range | 358 mi | 346 mi |
EPA MPGe Combined | 131 | 130 |
| EPA Efficiency | 26 kWh/100 mi | 26 kWh/100 mi |
| Battery Energy | 82 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Battery Usable | 77 kWh | 77 kWh |
Battery Software Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery Main Cell Style | 2170 | 2170 |
| Battery Main Cell Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
Battery Main Chemistry | NCA | NCA |
| Battery Main Cell Vendor | Tesla/Panasonic | Tesla/Panasonic |
High-Voltage Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Battery 12V Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
Low-Voltage Architecture | 16 V | 16 V |
Charging Rate, DC Max | 250 kW | 250 kW |
Charging Rate DC Alternate | 150 kW | 150 kW |
Charging Rate, AC | 11.5 kW | 11.5 kW |
Charging Systems | Tesla, NACS | Tesla, NACS |
Charging Systems, Optional | CHAdeMO, CCS | CHAdeMO, CCS |
Maximum Speed | 145 mph | 125 mph |
0 to 60 mph | 4.2 sec | 4.2 sec |
Paint Colors | 5 | 6 |
Peak Power | 346 hp | 346 hp |
Cd | .23 | .23 |
Maximum Regen | 50 kW | 50 kW |
Cargo Space | 23 cu. ft. | 24 cu. ft. |
| Vehicle Width, with mirrors | 82.2 in. | 82.2 in. |
| Vehicle Width, folded mirrors | 76.1 in. | 76.1 in. |
| Vehicle Width, excluding mirrors | 72.8 in. | 72.8 in. |
| Vehicle Length | 185 in. | 186 in. |
Vehicle Height Normal | 56.8 in. | 56.7 in. |
Ground Clearance Maximum | 5.5 in. | 5.4 in. |
Turning Radius | 233 in. | 233 in. |
| Towing Capability | 0 lbs. | 0 lbs. |
| Seats (standard/optional) | 5 | 5 |
Warranty - General | 4 year/50 k mi | 4 year/50 k mi |
Warranty - Restraint Systems | 5 year/60 k mi | 5 year/60 k mi |
Warranty - Drive unit and Battery | 8 year/120 k mi | 8 year/120 k mi |
Weight, Curb | 4,034 lbs. | 4,030 lbs. |
Payload | 826 lbs. | 826 lbs. |
Date when Info Collected | 31-Dec-2023 | 6-Dec-2024 |
Prices and Options
Vehicle options can mostly be purchased with the vehicle but some options are also available after the vehicle purchase. Options and pricing can change, so consult the Tesla order page for the most current information.
Item | Model 3 LR2023 | Model 3 LR AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Full Self-Driving | $12,000 | $8,000 |
| Homelink | $350 | $350 |
Interior Color White | $1,000 | $2,000 |
Mobile Charging Cable | $230 | $250 |
Paint - Black | $1,500 | $1,500 |
Paint - Blue | $1,000 | $1,000 |
Paint - Grey | 0 | |
Paint - Pearl White | $1,000 | $1,000 |
Paint - Red | $2,000 | |
Paint - Stealth Grey | 0 | |
Paint - Ultra Red | $2,000 | |
Wheels - Low-Profile | $1,500 | $1,000 |
| EVERY OPTION TOTAL** | $17,080 | $13,600 |
Item | Model 3 LR2023 | Model 3 LR AWD |
|---|---|---|
Base Price | $45,990 | $47,790 |
Price with every option | $63,070 | $61,390 |
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Feature Differences
This is a list of feature differences, where one vehicle offers something different than another.
Item | Model 3 LR2023 | Model 3 LR AWD |
|---|---|---|
5G | ✘ | ✓ |
Audio Speakers, cabin | 13 | 17 |
Audio Subwoofers | 1 | 2 |
Auto Shift | ✘ | ✓ |
Autopilot Computer | HW3 | HW4 |
Bioweapon Defense Mode | ✘ | ✓ |
Camera Resolution | 1.2 MP | 5.0 MP |
Climate Zones | 2 | 3 |
Display, Main Size | 15 in. | 15.3 in. |
| Displays Area, Combined | 101 sq. in. | 132 sq. in. |
Extensive Sound Insulation | ✘ | ✓ |
Fog Lights | ✓ | ✘ |
HEPA air filtration | ✘ | ✓ |
Interior Accent Lighting | ✘ | ✓ |
Matrix Headlights | ✘ | ✓ |
| Multiple Bluetooth Device Support | ✘ | ✓ |
RGB Ambient Lighting | ✘ | ✓ |
Seats - Auto Heat/Cool | ✘ | ✓ |
Seats - Cooled Front | ✘ | ✓ |
| Seats - Perforated | ✘ | ✓ |
| Steering Wheel Selection Controls | 11 | 15 |
Steering Wheel Stalks | 2 | 0 |
Supports CCS with Adapter | ✓ | ✘ |
| Ventilation control, Rear | Manual | Touch |
Video on 2nd Row Display, when Driving | ✘ | ✓ |
Highland Changes
The 2024 Model 3 Highland includes the following changes over the prior models (beyond those listed above):
- The front fascia is a bit more rounded and is more aerodynamic
- The rear fascia and trunk lid is changed
- The front fog lights were removed
- New matrix headlight design and new DRL (Daytime Running Lights)
- New sleeker taillights design includes amber turn signals
- New dashboard and door panels
- New perforated seat coverings and other seat comfort improvements
- Improved premium interior materials
- Major changes to the suspension for a smoother quieter ride
Common Features
 Model 3 LR2023 |
Assisted Driving | Notes | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-Lane Change | Assists lane change when Auto-steer active | optional |
| Auto-Park | For parallel and perpendicular parking | optional |
| Lane Keeping | Maintains within a marked lane | ✓ |
| Navigate on Autopilot | Actively guides your car from a highway on-ramp to off-ramp | optional |
| Smart Summon | Car navigates parking lots to come to you | optional |
| Summon | Moves your car in and out of a tight space using the mobile app or key | optional |
| Traffic and Stop Sign Control | Slows and stops at red lights and stop signs | optional |
| Traffic Aware Cruise Control | Matches the speed of your car to that of the surrounding traffic | ✓ |
Charging | Notes | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Charge Port Door Auto-Close | Closes after charge connector removed | ✓ |
| Destination Charging Costs | Using Tesla's network of destination connections | free |
| Fastest DC Charging | At V3/V4 Superchargers | ✓ |
| Lightest Connectors | Easy to handle | ✓ |
| Mobile Charging Cable | With 20' Cable | optional |
| Precondition Schedule | Determines optimum start time for ending charging at departure time | ✓ |
| Schedule Charging | Allows home charging at lowest rates | ✓ |
| Simple Plug-in and Charge | No special cards or cumbersome interactions | ✓ |
| Supercharger Connections | Worldwide as of Jul-2023 | 50,000 |
| Supercharger Costs | Using Tesla's network of Superchargers | fee |
| Supports CHAdeMO with Adapter | Optional adapter is no longer sold by Tesla | ✓ |
| Supports J1772 with Adapter | For L2 AC Charging, included with vehicle | ✓ |
Connectivity | Notes | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity Free Trial Period | Included with new purchase | 1 month |
| Cost per Year | Optional, can use phone data instead | $100 |
| Free Navigation and Routing | Free service via cellular | ✓ |
| Karaoke | With connectivity or WiFi | ✓ |
| Live Traffic Visualization | With connectivity | ✓ |
| LTE | Cellular | ✓ |
| Over-the-Air Updates | Free, often with new features and enhancements | ✓ |
| Tesla Theater | For Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok | ✓ |
| Video Streaming | With connectivity or WiFi | ✓ |
| Web Browser | Access internet web pages | ✓ |
Exterior | Notes | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acoustic Glass | For noise reduction | ✓ |
| Body Material - Fenders and Trunk | Exterior metal body panels | Steel |
| Body Material - Hood and Doors | Exterior metal body panels | Aluminum |
| Body Material - Side Frame | Exterior metal body trim and sill | Steel |
| Brake Hold | Automatically applies brakes when stopped | ✓ |
| Chrome Delete | Black instead of chrome | ✓ |
| Even DRL LED Illumination | Daytime Running Lights | ✓ |
| Glass Roof | Easy to clean, provides more open feeling | ✓ |
| Liftgate - Open Height Memory | Limit how far the liftgate opens | ✓ |
| Liftgate - Powered Open and Close | ✓ | |
| Mirrors - Auto Dimming Sides | Detects headlights behind you | ✓ |
| Mirrors - Auto-Tilt | Tilts down when in reverse | ✓ |
| Mirrors - Side Heated | ✓ | |
| Mirrors - Side Power Folding | ✓ | |
| No-Fade Performance | Improved Battery Thermal Management | ✓ |
| Parking Sensors Type | Determines distance to close objects and walls | Camera |
| Puddle Lights when Door Open | Lights mounted under door | ✓ |
| Rear Door Wide Opening | Provides easier access | ✓ |
| Rear Turn lights - Amber | Improved clarity of action | ✓ |
| Single Frunk Latch Design | Only requires a single hook | ✓ |
| Unlock - via FOB | With walk-away locking | optional |
| Unlock - via Keycard | Tap near b-pillar to unlock | ✓ |
| Unlock - via Phone | ✓ | |
| Wheel Lugs | Use more for high torque | 5 |
| Wiper Blade Defroster | Prevents blades from sticking to windshield | ✓ |
Interior | Notes | Value |
|---|---|---|
| All LED lighting | Improved longevity, lower power consumption | ✓ |
| Audio - Immersive Sound | Creates a surround sound environment | ✓ |
| Audio - Multi-Band Equalizer | 5 bands | ✓ |
| Audio - Subwoofer Volume | Separate from equalizer | ✓ |
| Audio Power | Peak-Power, all channels | 560 W |
| Auto-Locking Glovebox | Glovebox locked when vehicle locked | ✓ |
| Automatic Keyless Entry | No keys needed | ✓ |
| Automatic Wipers | Manual and automatic modes | ✓ |
| Carpeted Floor Mats | For front and rear | ✓ |
| Center Rear Seat Headset Adjustable | Allows headreast to be down when not in use | ✓ |
| Climate - Remain On | Camp and Dog modes | ✓ |
| Coat Hooks | Fold out | ✓ |
| Cupholders | 4 | |
| Dashcam Viewer | View dashcam video in the car | ✓ |
| Display Orientation, Center | Landscape | |
| Door Pockets | ✓ | |
| Driver Profiles with Auto-select | Keyed to your phone and FOB | ✓ |
| Easy Access Profile | Adjusts seat and steering wheel for entry and exit | ✓ |
| Electronic Door Releases | Touch button door release | ✓ |
| Homelink Auto Open/Close | GPS based, multi-location | Optional |
| Homelink Controls | For garage open/close | Optional |
| Homelink Text Identifiers | With user settable text descriptions | Optional |
| Interior Camera | For future features | ✓ |
| Lighted Vanity Mirror | Lights up when opened | ✓ |
| Mirror - Auto Dimming Rearview | Detects headlights behind you | ✓ |
| Multilingual Voice | Display, Voice Navigation, and Voice entry | ✓ |
| PIN to Drive Option | Enter a code before the vehicle starts | ✓ |
| PIN to Unlock Glovebox | Enter a code to access the glovebox | ✓ |
| Radio - FM | Analog radio | ✓ |
| Radio - FM-HD | Access digital FM HD channels | ✓ |
| Rear Seat Fold-Down Center Armrest | Includes 2 cupholders | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Height Adjustment | ✓ | |
| Seats - 40/60 Fold Down Rear | Greatly expands available space | ✓ |
| Seats - Adjustable Lumber Support | For front seats | Driver only |
| Seats - Front Driver Power | 12-way and driver profile memory | ✓ |
| Seats - Heated Front | Three levels | ✓ |
| Seats - Heated Rear | Individually selectable for each position | ✓ |
| Secondary Storage | Frunk and under Trunk | ✓ |
| Steering Feel Adjustable | Comfort, Standard, and Sport | ✓ |
| Steering Wheel - Heated | ✓ | |
| Streaming Audio without a Phone | Slacker, Spotify and TuneIn | ✓ |
| Tall Visors | Better to block front facing sun | ✓ |
| Tesla Arcade - Main | Wide range of games to play while parked | ✓ |
| Tesla Arcade - Rear | Games can be used anytime | ✓ |
| Ultra Leather Type Materials | Longer lasting, non-animal hides for seats and steering wheel | ✓ |
| USB Charge Ports | Used for charging devices | 5 |
| USB Charging Speed | Fast | |
| USB Music Player | Play ACC, AIFF, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV files | ✓ |
| USB Type | Glovebox has USB-A (S/X/3/Y) | USB-C |
| USB Version | USB 3 is much faster than older USB 2 | 3.0 |
| Valet Mode | Limits maximum speed and performance | ✓ |
| Ventilation Control, Front | Touch type is also saved in driver profile | Touch |
| Voice Activated Controls | With hundreds of commands | ✓ |
| Warm interior LED lighting | Warm white rather than Cool white | ✓ |
| Windows - Powered | One-touch | ✓ |
| Wireless phone charging | Qi charging standard, 15W | 2 |
Mobile App | Notes | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Roadside Assistance | ✓ | |
| Initiate Software Update | For over-the-air updates, when parked | ✓ |
| Notification - Break-In | ✓ | |
| Notification - Vehicle Unlocked | ✓ | |
| Notification - Windows Open | ✓ | |
| Remote Charging Control and Status | Set the charging limits, start/stop charging | ✓ |
| Remote Climate Control | Pre-heat or cool the cabin | ✓ |
| Remote Seat Heat/Steering Heat | Control on/off and levels | ✓ |
| Remote Unlock and Start Car | No keys in car are required | ✓ |
| Remote Vent Windows | Lower windows slightly to vent a hot cabin | ✓ |
| Security: Sentry/Valet/Speed limit | Set or unset remotely | ✓ |
| Setup a Service Appointment via App | Can include photos or video | ✓ |
| Show Vehicle Location | Displays location on a map | ✓ |
Navigation | Notes | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Load Address from Calendar | Single tap load address | ✓ |
| Maps - Charging locations | Shows available stalls and other info | ✓ |
| Maps - Free updates | For resident maps | ✓ |
| Maps - Pinch to zoom, shrink, and rotate | Easy to adjust map size | ✓ |
| Maps - Points of Interest | Select on/off | ✓ |
| Maps - Real-time Traffic Monitoring | Color coded traffic levels, requires connectivity | ✓ |
| Maps - Resident and Internet Maps | Keeps maps accurate | ✓ |
| Maps - Satellite View | Requires connectivity | ✓ |
| Route to Destination | Shows arrival time and progress | ✓ |
| Route via Needed Charge Points | ✓ | |
| Route with Waypoints | Set multiple stops for a route | ✓ |
| State-of-Charge at Destination | Automatic SOC determination | ✓ |
| Traffic Aware Routing | Determines the best route based on current traffic | ✓ |
| Voiced Direction Prompts | Enable or disable | ✓ |
Safety | Notes | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 360 Degree Driving Visualization | Shows cars, bicyclists and pedestrians | ✓ |
| Airbags | 8 | |
| All-Wheel Drive | Independent front/rear motors adds safety over clunky ICE AWD systems | ✓ |
| Antilock Brakes | Improves emergency stopping distance | ✓ |
| Auto - High Beam | Prevents blinding oncoming traffic | ✓ |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | Detects cars or obstacles that the car may impact | ✓ |
| Backup Camera | Wide angle | ✓ |
| Blind-spot Warning | With visual vehicle placement | ✓ |
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | ✓ |
| Electronic Fuses | Eliminates physical fuses and improves safety | ✓ |
| Electronic Stability Control | Far better than ICE, as motor control is almost instant | ✓ |
| Electronic Traction Control | Helps maintain traction on slippery road surfaces | ✓ |
| Five-star Crash Ratings | NHTSA 5-stars In every category | ✓ |
| Front Collision Warning | Warns of impending collisions with slower moving or stationary cars | ✓ |
| Lane Departure Avoidance | Applies corrective steering to keep your car in the intended lane | ✓ |
| Low Rollover Risk | Very low center of gravity | ✓ |
| Obstacle Aware Acceleration | Reduces acceleration when an obstacle is detected in front of your car | ✓ |
| Rear Seat ISO Child Seat Latches | For attachment of child seats | ✓ |
| Redundant Steering Power | For improved Autopilot operation | ✓ |
| Side Collision Warning | Warns of potential collisions with obstacles alongside the car | ✓ |
| Speed Assist | Warning if you exceed the speed limit | ✓ |
Internal | Notes | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Phone Connection | For hands-free talking, contacts, calendar | ✓ |
| Dashcam | Records four video streams | ✓ |
| Display Computer | Design generation | MCUZ |
| Heat Pump | Improves range in the cold | ✓ |
| Motors - Traction | 2 | |
| Sentry Mode | Theft reduction and records activity while parked | ✓ |
| Theft Alarm | Alarm sounds if doors, trunk or frunk open when locked | ✓ |
| Tire Pressure By Tire | Shows tire pressure for each specific tire | ✓ |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring | Warns if tire pressure is low or high | ✓ |
Sources
The information listed here has been obtained from the Tesla website, the vehicle manuals, EPA, and our own vehicle analysis. Tesla does not always send out notifications of changes, but we do our best to maintain current information. The last line of the specifications section shows the date when the information was collected for specific vehicles.