Model 3 · 2020

2020 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus

250 miles of range (EPA), a 49 kWh battery and Supercharging at up to 170 kW. Below: what that means for charging time and running costs, what each model year is worth now, and calculators that open with this car already chosen.

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EPA range

250 mi

Usable battery

49 kWh

10–80% Supercharging

≈ 20 min

Per mile at home

4.6¢

vs 11.3¢ in a gas car

Specs

EPA range: 250 miles
Usable battery: 49 kWh (53.1 kWh gross)
Efficiency: 240 Wh/mile (4.2 miles/kWh)
Peak Supercharging: 170 kW
Onboard AC charger: 7.7 kW
0–60 mph: 5.3 s
Drive: RWD
Seats: 5
Cargo space (max): 23 cu ft
Battery chemistry: NCA — Panasonic 2170 NCA
Built in: Fremont
Price new (approx.): $37,990

Same pack; US model-year 2020 rating 250 mi. UK cars from this period showed about 240 mi at 100% when new. From late 2020 UK cars came from Shanghai with LFP — check the VIN (LRW = Shanghai).

Charging and running costs

Supercharger, 10% → 80%: about 20 min (34 kWh, ≈ $16)
Home charger, empty → full: about 7 hours at 7.7 kW
A full charge at home: ≈ $9.43 at 17.5¢/kWh
Per mile, home charging: 4.6¢
Per mile, Supercharging: 11.5¢ at $0.48/kWh
Per mile, gas car (28 mpg): 11.3¢

Estimates from the specs and U.S. average prices, including about 10% charging losses at home. Supercharging slows as the battery fills, so times vary with the site, the weather and the battery's temperature.

What it's worth now

Approximate value today in average condition with typical mileage, from the depreciation curves our calculators use.

Year	Value now	Of new
2020	$15,200	40%

Based on an approximate price new of $37,990. Options, mileage, condition and the local market move real prices a lot.

Run the numbers for this car

Each calculator opens with the 2020 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus already chosen.

Total cost of ownershipEvery cost of owning this car over the years you keep it Real-world rangeMiles at your speed, temperature and load Charging timeMinutes from any % to any % on any charger Battery health checkTurn the range it shows at 100% into battery health Trade-in valueWhat this car is worth, three ways of selling Depreciation forecastIts value year by year from here Insurance estimateA ballpark premium by state, age and record Home vs Supercharger costYour monthly charging bill for any mix

Battery and warranty

Chemistry: NCA (Panasonic 2170 NCA).
Battery and drive unit warranty: 8 years or 100,000 miles, with at least 70% of the battery's capacity guaranteed.
VIN, 7th character: F = LFP (Shanghai-built cars, and all Model 3s from 2024). E = nickel-based — but on Fremont-built cars before 2024, E just means “electric”, so use the touchscreen check.
VIN, 11th character: plant — C = Shanghai, F = Fremont. VINs starting LRW are Shanghai-built, 5YJ Fremont-built.

Questions

What is the range of the 2020 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus?

It was rated at 250 miles (EPA) when new. Real-world range is usually 10–25% lower, and less again in cold weather or at highway speeds; the range calculator works it out for your conditions.

How big is the battery in the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus?

About 49 kWh usable (53.1 kWh gross), NCA chemistry (Panasonic 2170 NCA).

How long does the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus take to charge?

About 20 minutes from 10% to 80% on a Supercharger (it peaks at 170 kW). About 7 hours from empty to full on a 7.7 kW home charger.

How much is a 2020 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus worth now?

Roughly $15,200 in average condition with typical mileage, about 40% of its approximate price new. Mileage, condition, options and the local market move this a lot; the trade-in calculator gives a range for your car.

What does the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus battery warranty cover?

The battery and drive unit are covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, with at least 70% of the battery's capacity guaranteed.

Figures are approximate public values (EPA, WLTP, EV Database, Tesla) as of 2026-10; see Methodology. Not affiliated with Tesla, Inc.