Tesla 3/Y
third-generation platformThe most-produced EV platform in the world — with different battery families side by side. Standard and RWD on prismatic LFP cells from CATL, Long Range and Performance on cylindrical 2170 cells (first NCA from Panasonic, later NMC from LG), and in Texas and Berlin the structural 4680 pack in which the battery is part of the chassis.
Tesla 3/Y is the EV platform of Tesla, in production since 2017, with a 400V architecture. The Tesla 3/Y platform carries 2 models from 1 brand. The WLTP range of the current variants on Tesla 3/Y runs from 534 to 750 km.
Pick the car first, then the version — chemistry, battery and drive differ per version.
Platform schematic
Tesla Model 3
Premium RWD2025+ · Standard & Premium· verified| Battery (gross) | 82 kWh NMC |
|---|---|
| Battery (usable) | 79 kWh |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Power | 235 kW |
| Motors | 1× · 0 front / 1 rear |
| WLTP range | 750 km |
| Real range (estimate) | ±620 km |
| Max DC charging | 250 kW |
| 10 → 80% | ±28 min |
| Added per 10 min | ±155 km |
Charging speed per variant
peak DC charging power · 10 → 80%
Models on this platform
Platform evolution
- 2017Model 3 launchStart of Tesla's volume platform, with NCA cells in 2170 format
- 2020Model Y + heat pumpOctovalve, efficiency leap in winter
- 2021LFP entryIron phosphate for the entry versions, prismatic and from CATL
- 2023HighlandModel 3 refresh: quieter, more efficient, more range
- 2025JuniperModel Y refresh, with a structural 4680 version in Europe
- 2026Standard & PremiumNew trim structure for the Model 3 and Model Y in Europe
Frequently asked questions
- Which models are built on the Tesla 3/Y platform?
- The Tesla 3/Y platform carries Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y.
- Which group owns the Tesla 3/Y platform and how long has it been in production?
- The Tesla 3/Y platform was developed by Tesla, has been in production since 2017 and runs at 400V.
- Which variant on the Tesla 3/Y platform charges fastest?
- The Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD charges on the Tesla 3/Y platform at a peak of 250 kW and goes from 10 to 80% in ±28 minutes.
- What is the WLTP range on the Tesla 3/Y platform?
- The verified variants on the Tesla 3/Y platform reach a WLTP range of 534 to 750 km.
Comparable cars in stock
These electric cars from our stock ride on the same platform. Inspected, warranted and delivered road-ready across Belgium.
Prices and availability are updated daily on carmatch.be. Range according to WLTP.
Go to the stock on carmatch.beVerify the specifications of each version before purchase or customer use. Real-world range is a CarMatch estimate for mixed driving, not a manufacturer figure. Battery values are gross packs; charging times are approximations. Not a homologation document, not an offer.