Tesla Model 3 RWD vs Tesla Model 3 LR RWD: charging cost, time & specs in Malaysia
A side-by-side comparison of the Tesla Model 3 RWD and Tesla Model 3 LR RWD for buyers in Malaysia: battery, charging speed, realistic range and what each costs to charge at home and at a public DC station.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Tesla Model 3 RWD | Tesla Model 3 LR RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Usable battery capacity | 60 kWh | 84 kWh |
| DC fast-charge power (peak) | 170 kW | 250 kW |
| Real 10–80% DC time | 24 minutes | 28 minutes |
| AC charge power (onboard) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Manufacturer-claimed range | 520 km (WLTP) | 692 km (WLTP) |
| Realistic range estimate | 442 km | 588 km |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | NMC |
Charging cost comparison
| Scenario | Tesla Model 3 RWD | Tesla Model 3 LR RWD |
|---|---|---|
| At home (AC) 20% → 80% | RM 15.99 | RM 22.39 |
| Public DC 20% → 80% | RM 50.40 | RM 70.56 |
What the numbers say
- Faster to 80%: Tesla Model 3 RWD (about 4 minutes sooner).
- Goes further on a charge: Tesla Model 3 LR RWD (about 146 km more, realistic).
- Cheaper to charge at home: Tesla Model 3 RWD (saves about RM 6.40).
- Cheaper at a public DC charger: Tesla Model 3 RWD (saves about RM 20.16).
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to charge, the Tesla Model 3 RWD or the Tesla Model 3 LR RWD?
- At a public DC charger (20–80%), the Tesla Model 3 RWD is the cheaper of the two at about RM 50.40.
Which charges faster, the Tesla Model 3 RWD or the Tesla Model 3 LR RWD?
- The Tesla Model 3 LR RWD reaches 80% sooner, taking about 12 minutes on DC fast charging.
What is a BEV, and how is it different from an EV, PHEV, and HEV?
- EV (electric vehicle) is an umbrella term for any vehicle driven by an electric motor. A BEV (battery electric vehicle) is a fully electric car powered entirely by its battery and charged from the electricity grid, with no petrol engine — this is the type this calculator is built for. A PHEV (plug-in hybrid) pairs a petrol engine with a battery you can charge from the grid. An HEV is an ordinary hybrid that can't be plugged in; its battery recharges itself while you drive. There are also FCEVs, which run on hydrogen fuel cells. This calculator is for cars you charge from the grid (BEVs, and PHEVs in electric mode), so ordinary hybrids like the BYD M6 DM or Nissan Kicks e-Power aren't included.