Tesla Model 3 in Saudi Arabia: RWD vs Premium Long Range RWD vs Premium Long Range AWD vs Performance

Saudi Arabia: The Tesla Model 3 in Saudi Arabia comes in four trims, with WLTP range from 572 km to 750 km and 0-100 km/h times from 6.2 to 3.1 seconds. The Premium Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive leads on range at 750 km on 18-inch wheels, while the Performance is the quickest. Every trim seats five, offers 682 litres of cargo and carries an 8-year battery and drive unit warranty.

So, choosing the best variant depends on balancing long desert highway stretches, daily commutes, and how much speed you want under your right foot.

Tesla Model 3 Trims in Saudi Arabia at a Glance

Trim	Drive	Range (WLTP)	0-100 km/h	Official consumption	Max Supercharging
Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive	RWD	572 km	6.2 s	12.2 kWh/100 km	175 kW
Model 3 Premium Long Range RWD	RWD	750 km (18-inch) or 691 km (19-inch)	5.2 s	13.6 kWh/100 km	250 kW
Model 3 Premium Long Range AWD	Dual motor AWD	660 km	3.8 s	14.3 kWh/100 km	250 kW
Model 3 Performance	Dual motor AWD	600 km	3.1 s	15.8 kWh/100 km	250 kW

Tesla Model 3 Full Specs Compared

Specification	RWD	Premium LR RWD	Premium LR AWD	Performance
Curb weight	1,772 kg	1,747 kg	1,824 kg	1,851 kg
Cargo	682 L	682 L	682 L	682 L
Wheels	18"	18" or 19"	18" or 19"	20" Warp wheels
Seating	5	5	5	5
Centre touchscreen	16"	16"	16"	15.4"
Rear touchscreen	None listed	8"	8"	8"
Ground clearance	138 mm	138 mm	138 mm	128 mm
Length	4,720 mm	4,720 mm	4,720 mm	4,720 mm
Height	1,440 mm	1,441 mm	1,441 mm	1,431 mm
Width, mirrors folded / extended	1,850 / 2,089 mm	1,933 / 2,089 mm	1,933 / 2,089 mm	1,933 / 2,089 mm

Range, Efficiency and Charging

Charging and range detail	RWD	Premium LR RWD	Premium LR AWD	Performance
Max Supercharging	175 kW	250 kW	250 kW	250 kW
Range added in 15 minutes	Up to 286 km	Up to 311 km	Up to 275 km	Up to 243 km
Payment	Pay per use	Pay per use	Pay per use	Pay per use

What the numbers show

The 19-inch wheels cut the Premium Long Range RWD from 750 km to 691 km. That is a loss of 59 km, or about 8%, which is our calculation. Adding a second motor costs range. The Premium Long Range AWD rates 660 km, which is 90 km below the RWD with the same battery tier and 18-inch wheels. The base RWD adds exactly half its rated range in 15 minutes, 286 of 572 km. The Premium Long Range RWD adds about 41% of its range in the same time, which is also our calculation.

Performance and Acceleration

The 0-100 km/h times span a wide range:

• Rear-Wheel Drive: 6.2 seconds
• Premium Long Range RWD: 5.2 seconds
• Premium Long Range AWD: 3.8 seconds
• Performance: 3.1 seconds

Performance is twice faster then the base trim. For that, it sacrifices range, resulting in the shortest of the three upper trims at 600 km, the highest consumption at 15.8 kWh/100 km and the slowest 15-minute charge gain. It also sits lower, at 128 mm of ground clearance against 138 mm on the others.

Model 3 Size, Cargo and Interior Tech

All four trims share a 4,720 mm length and 682 litres of cargo space. The cabin seats five. The base trim lists a single 16-inch centre touchscreen. The other three add an 8-inch rear touchscreen for back-seat passengers. Extended-mirror width is 2,089 mm on every trim, so check parking spaces before you buy.

Warranty

Coverage	RWD	Other three trims
Basic vehicle	4 years or 80,000 km	4 years or 80,000 km
Battery and drive unit	8 years or 160,000 km	8 years or 192,000 km

Both warranties end at whichever limit comes first.

Which Tesla Model 3 Trim Should You Buy?

Choose the Rear-Wheel Drive for the entry trim. It offers 572 km of range and the lowest consumption at 12.2 kWh/100 km.

Choose the Premium Long Range RWD for maximum range. At 750 km with 18-inch wheels, it also adds the rear screen and 250 kW charging.

Choose the Premium Long Range AWD if you want strong acceleration at 3.8 seconds and dual-motor traction, and accept 660 km of range.

Choose the Performance if 3.1 seconds matters most. Expect lower range, higher consumption, and 20-inch wheels.

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