Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD vs Premium Long Range RWD
Verdict
Between the Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD and Tesla Model 3 Premium Long Range RWD, the RM16,000 gap buys a 78.4 kWh battery instead of 62.5 kWh, lifting range from 520 km to 750 km and cutting 0-100 km/h from 6.1 to 5.2 seconds. Both are rear-driven five-seat sedans with the same 4,720 mm length, 594-litre boot, seven airbags and AEB, so the Premium RWD is already the rational buy for city-heavy use. The Long Range RWD earns its money if you regularly cover intercity distances and want fewer charging stops.
Pick the Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD if a 520 km range, 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time and lower RM280 annual road tax already cover your usage.
Pick the Tesla Model 3 Premium Long Range RWD if the 750 km range and 5.2-second sprint matter enough to pay RM16,000 more and RM85 extra road tax yearly.
Key differences
- Price: RM169,000 vs RM185,000
- Battery: 62.5 kWh vs 78.4 kWh
- EV range: 520 km vs 750 km
- 0-100 km/h: 6.1 s vs 5.2 s
- Top speed: not stated vs 201 km/h
- Road tax: RM280/year vs RM365/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 169,000✓ | RM 185,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 s | 5.2 s✓ |
| Top speed | — | 201 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 62.5 kWh | 78.4 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 520 km | 750 km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,720 mm | 4,720 mm |
| Width | 2,089 mm | 2,089 mm |
| Height | 1,441 mm | 1,441 mm |
| Boot space | 594 L | 594 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4 | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 280✓ | RM 365 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Premium RWD
- RM16,000 cheaper to buy
- 520 km EV range is still long
- Same 594-litre boot, seven airbags and AEB
- Smaller 62.5 kWh battery
- 230 km less stated range
- Slower 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time
Premium Long Range RWD
- Larger 78.4 kWh battery
- 750 km stated EV range
- Quicker 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Costs RM16,000 more
- RM365 annual road tax is RM85 higher
- Same 594-litre boot and five-seat cabin
Premium RWD vs Premium Long Range RWD FAQ
Is the Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD or Tesla Model 3 Premium Long Range RWD better?
The Tesla Model 3 Premium Long Range RWD is better for range and acceleration, with 750 km and 5.2 seconds to 100 km/h. The Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD is better value if 520 km is enough.
What is the price difference?
The Tesla Model 3 Premium Long Range RWD costs RM16,000 more than the Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD.
How much extra range does the Tesla Model 3 Premium Long Range RWD give?
It gives 230 km more stated EV range: 750 km versus 520 km for the Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD.