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Used Tesla Model 3: what to check
Fast charging and long range. The warranty follows the car when the ownership transfer is completed through Tesla. Years covered: 2019 to 2023 (before the late-2023 update).
Typical asking prices: About £16,000 (2019) to £22,200 (2023) (average asking prices on AutoUncle UK, 8 to 15 October 2026). Prices vary with mileage, battery and condition.
Versions and battery sizes
ev-database: Standard Range Plus Jul 2019-Dec 2021 (several battery variants); Long Range AWD Jul 2019-Oct 2023; Performance Jun 2019-Oct 2023; RWD Jan 2022-Oct 2023; Long Range RWD Apr-Oct 2023. Highland facelift from Oct 2023.
Batteries
SR+ (2019-20) 53.1 kWh gross (est.) / 49.0 usable; SR+ (2020-21) 51-52.5 kWh usable; LR AWD (2019-20) 73.5 usable; LR AWD (2020-22) 72.0 usable; LR AWD (2022-23) 78.1 gross / 75.0 usable (est.); RWD (2022-23) 60.0 gross / 57.0 usable (estimates) (ev-database.org/uk).
Real-world range
ev-database EVDB real range: SR+ 2019-20 195 mi (cold 165, mild 230); SR+ 2020-21 215 mi; RWD 2022-23 245 mi (cold 205, mild 290; estimates); LR AWD 2019-20 280 mi; LR AWD 2020-22 285 mi; LR AWD 2022-23 300 mi (cold 250, mild 345); Performance 270-290 mi.
Charging
AC 11 kW (3-phase; typically 7.4 kW at home), Type 2 inlet. DC CCS: SR+ (2019-20) max 170 kW (10-80% avg 87 kW); RWD 2022-23 max 170 kW est. (avg 100 kW); LR AWD 2022-23 max 250 kW (avg 124 kW) (ev-database).
Battery warranty
Tesla UK (current page): Model 3 RWD 8 years/100,000 miles; Model 3 Long Range/Performance variants 8 years/120,000 miles; minimum 70% battery capacity retention. Tesla says earlier purchases are covered by the warranty in effect at purchase date. ev-database: SR+ and RWD 8 yrs/100,000 mi; LR AWD 2022-23 8 yrs/120,000 mi.
Does the warranty transfer?
Tesla UK: the New Vehicle Limited Warranty (which includes Battery and Drive Unit cover) 'will follow your vehicle' and transfers when ownership transfer is completed through Tesla.
Known issues to check
- Carwow (6 Sep 2022): inconsistent build quality and panel gaps; early piano-black console trim (replaced by matte black in the 2021 facelift); synthetic leather can crack; check glass roof for cracks and brakes for corrosion.
- Recalls listed by Carwow include rear-view camera harness, a low-voltage fault affecting audio/eCall, and speedometer display - check by registration on GOV.UK.
- Check that paid options such as Enhanced Autopilot/FSD are actually on the car (Carwow).
Asking prices in detail
AutoUncle UK (Model 3, as of 15 Oct 2026): average asking price by model year 2019 £16,032 (range £12,074-£19,720); 2020 £16,963; 2021 £19,264; 2022 £20,443; 2023 £22,219 (2023 may include early Highland). Motoring Research (5 Aug 2026): 'from £12,500'.
Before you buy
- Get an independent battery health (state of health) report, or ask the seller for a recent one
- Check how much battery warranty is left (years and miles from first registration) and whether it transfers to you
- For a Renault Zoe or early Nissan Leaf, check whether the battery is owned or hired
- Check recalls on GOV.UK and that any battery recall work has been done
- Check the MOT history and mileage on GOV.UK
- Check the rapid-charging plug (CCS or CHAdeMO) and that rapid charging is fitted at all
- Make sure both charging cables are with the car
- Ask for the service history: some warranties need servicing on time
- Test drive from a full charge and watch the range estimate and any warnings
- Remember the Electric Car Grant is for new cars only
What a battery health report shows and where to get one
Sources
- ev-database.org/uk/car/1177/Tesla-Model-3-Standard-Range-Plus
- ev-database.org/uk/car/1555/Tesla-Model-3-RWD
- ev-database.org/uk/car/1591/Tesla-Model-3-Long-Range-AWD
- ev-database.org/uk/
- tesla.com/en_gb/support/vehicle-warranty
- carwow.co.uk/used-cars/guides/used-tesla-model-3-buying-guide
- autouncle.co.uk/en-gb/used-cars/Tesla/Model%203
- motoringresearch.com/slideshow/the-cheapest-used-electric-cars-from-just-2500/
Researched 2026-10-16 from the sources listed. Where sources disagree we say so. General information, not advice: confirm the warranty terms for the specific car with the manufacturer or a franchised dealer.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a used Tesla Model 3?
Average asking prices on AutoUncle UK in mid-October 2026: About £16,000 (2019) to £22,200 (2023). Prices vary with mileage, battery size and condition.
Does the battery warranty transfer to a new owner?
Tesla UK: the New Vehicle Limited Warranty (which includes Battery and Drive Unit cover) 'will follow your vehicle' and transfers when ownership transfer is completed through Tesla.
What should I check on a used Tesla Model 3?
Get a battery health report, check the remaining battery warranty and whether it transfers, check recalls and MOT history on GOV.UK, and make sure both charging cables come with the car.
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