Tesla Model 3 Standard vs Premium 2026 - Which Drives Better?
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Tesla Model 3 Standard vs Premium 2026 – Which Drives Better?
00:00 - Introduction & Model Comparison
01:21 - Technical Specifications & Batteries
02:38 - Weight, Tires & Aerodynamics
03:42 - Suspension Differences Explained
04:59 - Driving the Long Range RWD
06:21 - LR RWD Interior & Settings
07:50 - LR RWD Steering & Performance
10:48 - Insulation & Sound Quality
12:28 - LR RWD Suspension Test
15:13 - Highway Driving & Stability
22:38 - Regeneration & One Pedal Drive
25:03 - City Driving Performance
29:58 - LR RWD Consumption Results
30:37 - Driving the Standard RWD
31:49 - Standard RWD Interior & Seats
33:32 - Standard RWD City Driving
36:53 - Standard RWD Suspension Test
40:35 - Standard RWD Highway Performance
48:45 - Which One Should You Buy?
56:52 - Self-Parking & Final Consumption
57:34 - Final Verdict: Standard vs Long Range
In this video, I take the Tesla Model 3 Standard 2026 and Tesla Model 3 Premium Long Range RWD 2026 on the same route, on the same day, to find out which one actually drives better.
We compare both cars in city driving, highway driving, on bumps and different road surfaces, looking closely at the differences in ride comfort, suspension, steering, acceleration, handling, road noise and energy consumption.
The Tesla Model 3 Standard uses a 60 kWh usable LFP battery and produces 279 hp, while the Premium Long Range RWD has a 79 kWh usable battery, 315 hp and up to 750 km WLTP range. Both cars are rear-wheel drive, but they use different battery technologies and have important differences that can affect the driving experience.
Tesla Model 3 Standard 2026
• 279 hp
• 60 kWh usable LFP battery
• 534 km WLTP range
• 0–100 km/h: 6.2 seconds
• Rear-wheel drive
• Up to 175 kW DC charging
• 1,822 kg
Tesla Model 3 Premium Long Range RWD 2026
• 315 hp
• 79 kWh usable LG 5M battery
• Up to 750 km WLTP range
• 0–100 km/h: 5.2 seconds
• Rear-wheel drive
• Up to 250 kW DC charging
• 1,847 kg
But the biggest question is: does the Premium actually feel better to drive?
I also explain which Model 3 makes more sense depending on how you use your car. If you mainly drive in the city, the Standard can offer an excellent price-to-performance ratio. If you regularly drive long distances and need more range, the Premium Long Range RWD becomes much more interesting.
Watch until the end to see which Tesla Model 3 I would choose for different types of drivers.
Which one would you choose — Standard or Premium? Let me know in the comments!
#TeslaModel3 #TeslaModel3Standard #TeslaModel3Premium #Tesla2026 #TeslaModel3Review #TeslaModel3Comparison #Tesla #ElectricCars #EV #TeslaLongRange
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20 Comments
the lfp battery is what I am afraid of during the winters though! But i've heard this new get lfp is not so bad.
Range should be similar since premium you have to charge to 80%
Tesla Model 3 Standard vs Premium 2026 - Which Drives Better?
SDA Dan Cars
21,281 views
✅ Tesla Referral Code : http://ts.la/stupinean5809
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Tesla Model 3 Standard vs Premium 2026 – Which Drives Better?
00:00 - Introduction & Model Comparison
01:21 - Technical Specifications & Batteries
02:38 - Weight, Tires & Aerodynamics
03:42 - Suspension Differences Explained
04:59 - Driving the Long Range RWD
06:21 - LR RWD Interior & Settings
07:50 - LR RWD Steering & Performance
10:48 - Insulation & Sound Quality
12:28 - LR RWD Suspension Test
15:13 - Highway Driving & Stability
22:38 - Regeneration & One Pedal Drive
25:03 - City Driving Performance
29:58 - LR RWD Consumption Results
30:37 - Driving the Standard RWD
31:49 - Standard RWD Interior & Seats
33:32 - Standard RWD City Driving
36:53 - Standard RWD Suspension Test
40:35 - Standard RWD Highway Performance
48:45 - Which One Should You Buy?
56:52 - Self-Parking & Final Consumption
57:34 - Final Verdict: Standard vs Long Range
In this video, I take the Tesla Model 3 Standard 2026 and Tesla Model 3 Premium Long Range RWD 2026 on the same route, on the same day, to find out which one actually drives better.
We compare both cars in city driving, highway driving, on bumps and different road surfaces, looking closely at the differences in ride comfort, suspension, steering, acceleration, handling, road noise and energy consumption.
The Tesla Model 3 Standard uses a 60 kWh usable LFP battery and produces 279 hp, while the Premium Long Range RWD has a 79 kWh usable battery, 315 hp and up to 750 km WLTP range. Both cars are rear-wheel drive, but they use different battery technologies and have important differences that can affect the driving experience.
Tesla Model 3 Standard 2026
• 279 hp
• 60 kWh usable LFP battery
• 534 km WLTP range
• 0–100 km/h: 6.2 seconds
• Rear-wheel drive
• Up to 175 kW DC charging
• 1,822 kg
Tesla Model 3 Premium Long Range RWD 2026
• 315 hp
• 79 kWh usable LG 5M battery
• Up to 750 km WLTP range
• 0–100 km/h: 5.2 seconds
• Rear-wheel drive
• Up to 250 kW DC charging
• 1,847 kg
But the biggest question is: does the Premium actually feel better to drive?
I also explain which Model 3 makes more sense depending on how you use your car. If you mainly drive in the city, the Standard can offer an excellent price-to-performance ratio. If you regularly drive long distances and need more range, the Premium Long Range RWD becomes much more interesting.
Watch until the end to see which Tesla Model 3 I would choose for different types of drivers.
Which one would you choose — Standard or Premium? Let me know in the comments!
#TeslaModel3 #TeslaModel3Standard #TeslaModel3Premium #Tesla2026 #TeslaModel3Review #TeslaModel3Comparison #Tesla #ElectricCars #EV #TeslaLongRange
DISCLAIMER: This video and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we will receive a small commission.