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Tesla

Tesla Model 3 Standard Range pack (2019-2021)

Lithium-ion (cathode not published) cells · 54.4 kWh · used in 2 model variants.

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Pack reference

Lithium-ion (cathode not published) · 350 volts and 378 kg for 2019-2020; 360 volts and 375 kg for 2021
About the pack
Capacity
54.4 kWh
as published
Fast charge
170 kW
peak
Warranty floor
70%
capacity floor at 8 yr / 100k mi

Pack overview

ChemistryLithium-ion (cathode not published)
Cell supplierNot published
Cell formatNot published
Voltage (nominal)350 V
CoolingLiquid
Architecture350 volts and 378 kg for 2019-2020; 360 volts and 375 kg for 2021
Warranty 8 yr / 100k mi
Capacity floor70%

Known issues

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Tesla publishes no capacity for this pack. Its California certification sheets list a 378 kg battery at 144 Wh/kg for 2019 and 2020, about 54.4 kWh, and the Standard Range Plus delivered 52.6 to 54.7 kWh in full-discharge tests.
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The 2019-2020 Standard Range and Standard Range Plus are listed with the same battery weight and the same curb weight, and the Standard Range delivered less in the discharge test (50.2 kWh).
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For 2021 the Standard Range Plus is listed at 360 volts and 375 kg and gained a heat pump. Cars built with the later lithium-iron-phosphate pack were certified as the 2022 Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive.
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Tesla's warranty covers this battery for 8 years or 100,000 miles with at least 70% capacity retention, a shorter mileage term than the Long Range cars' 120,000.
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Tesla listed a 170 kW peak Supercharging rate and a 32-amp on-board charger for the Standard Range Plus in 2020 and 2021.

How this pack ages (industry context)

Industry fleet aggregates: 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs / 21 models (Geotab, 2026), and 95% range retention at 5 years on average across 30,000+ vehicles (Recurrent, 2026).

OEM warranty floor on this pack: 8 yr / 100k mi to 70% capacity.

Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. Individual results vary materially with climate, charging behavior, and DC fast-charge frequency.

Vehicles using this pack

Battery-Related NHTSA Recalls

Recalls affecting battery, charging, electric propulsion, or thermal-event systems on vehicles using this pack, as of the last complaint-data run. Each campaign names the model generation it was filed against; the summary gives the model years covered.

23V434000 Jun 19, 2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The pyrotechnic battery disconnect may be defective.

Consequence: A defective battery disconnect may not isolate the vehicle's high voltage battery after a crash or fault detection, increasing the risk of electrical shock and injury.

Filed against: Tesla Model 3 2019-2020; Tesla Model 3 2021-2021

For TWD editorial coverage of major recall campaigns, see /recalls/.

Pack family

Tesla Model 3 Standard Range pack (2019-2021) is part of the tesla-2170 family. Related packs:

Frequently Asked Questions

What chemistry is the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range pack (2019-2021)?

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range pack (2019-2021) uses Lithium-ion (cathode not published) chemistry. Tesla has not named a cell supplier for this pack. Cell format has not been disclosed. Pack architecture: 350 volts and 378 kg for 2019-2020; 360 volts and 375 kg for 2021.

What is the warranty on this pack?

8 years or 100,000 miles, with capacity coverage to 70% of original. Specific terms vary by year and trim; check the manufacturer's warranty booklet for the exact vehicle.

How much does this pack degrade over time?

Industry-wide fleet aggregates show roughly 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs (Geotab, 2026), with about 95% range retention at five years on average across Recurrent's 30,000+ vehicle fleet (2026). Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range pack (2019-2021) battery warranty runs 8 years / 100,000 miles to a 70% capacity floor, which is the OEM-guaranteed minimum within that period. Individual results vary with climate, charging habits, and DC fast-charging frequency.

Which vehicles use the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range pack (2019-2021)?

Tesla Model 3 2019-2020 (Standard Range Plus and Standard Range (rear-wheel drive)); Tesla Model 3 2021-2021 (Standard Range Plus (rear-wheel drive)).

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