Batteries for Tesla Model 3 EV Performance AWD 462 hp (electric, from 2018)
Which battery does a Tesla Model 3 EV Performance AWD need?
Specifications and battery: EV Performance AWD (462 hp)
Tesla Model 3 EV Performance AWD (462 hp, electric, from 2018): depending on the equipment, it takes a conventional 45 Ah, 330 A battery (237 × 127 × 227 mm) or a 38 Ah, 460 A AGM battery (237 × 129 × 227 mm). Measure your current battery before choosing. In every case the positive terminal is on the right.
- Brand
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Tesla
- Model
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Model 3 (5YJ3)
- Built
- 06/2018 - 2026
- Power
- 340 kW / 462 hp
- Fuel
- Electric
- Body type
- Saloon
- Drive
- All-wheel Drive
- Engine codes
- 3DU, 3D3, 3D5
Battery for this engine
| Version | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Size (L×W×H) | Polarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depending on equipment 1 | Conventional | 45 Ah | 330 A | 237 × 127 × 227 mm | + on the right |
| Depending on equipment 2 | AGM | 38 Ah | 460 A | 237 × 129 × 227 mm | + on the right |
This engine shares its battery with the EV (238 hp), EV (256 hp), EV (261 hp), EV (275 hp) and 17 more: the compatible batteries are exactly the same.
Data: vehicle specifications and the battery manufacturer's application catalogue.
Battery analysis for your Tesla Model 3 EV Performance AWD
Quick answer You need an Lead-acid battery of 45 Ah. Our recommendation: TUDOR TB454.
Prices and availability updated on 20/10/2026
Based on the batteries we found for your vehicle, our experts help you pick the right one.
📋 What we found
For your Tesla Model 3 EV Performance AWD we found 5 compatible batteries. This list includes 1 Start-Stop battery, 2 conventional batteries (non Start-Stop) and 2 auxiliary batteries.
⚡ Starter or auxiliary battery
We detected an auxiliary battery among the compatible ones. The auxiliary is NOT your main car battery: it is a smaller secondary battery that powers sensitive electronics. Don't mix them up when buying. Usually what fails is the starter battery (the main one), but the auxiliary can also fail. If your vehicle shows intermittent electronic errors but starts fine, it may be the auxiliary; if cranking is weak, it is usually the starter battery.
Does your Tesla Model 3 EV Performance AWD have a Start-Stop system? It shuts the engine off at short stops (traffic lights, jams) and restarts it automatically when you release the brake/clutch. If your dashboard has an "A-OFF" button or an engine icon with a circular arrow, it has it.
How do I know if my car has Start-Stop?
What happens if I fit a conventional battery in a Start-Stop car?
🔋 Technology (AGM / EFB)
✓ All Start-Stop batteries in the list are AGM — the most advanced technology. Perfect if your current battery was AGM or EFB: AGM always replaces both. Remember to register it via OBD if your car has a BMS (BMW, Audi, VAG, Mercedes…) so the alternator charges it correctly.
📊 View AGM vs EFB vs Conventional — full comparison
⭐ Our recommendation
For your Tesla Model 3 EV Performance AWD it's the recommended battery: TUDOR TB454. Its specs: Lead-acid technology, 45 Ah capacity, 237×127×227 mm dimensions.
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Verified selection
- Class: Car Batteries
- Brand: Tesla
- Model: Model 3
- Engine: EV Performance AWD
Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries
AGM or EFB battery for start-stop vehicles and for cars with high energy demand (many electrical consumers, frequent starts). More charge cycles, better charge recovery and longer service life.
Does your car have Start-Stop?
Start-Stop switches the engine off at traffic lights. If your car has it, it needs an AGM or EFB battery.
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Compare the technologies available for your car
A higher technology withstands more charge and discharge cycles, according to manufacturers. If your car has Start-Stop, it needs EFB or AGM.
- Conventional (lead-acid) For normal use in cars without Start-Stop. from €83.20 View EXIDE EB454
- AGM Up to 3× more cycles than a conventional battery. The highest performance, ideal with lots of electrical equipment. from €214.50 +€131.30 View OPTIMA YTR-2.7
Why we recommend the TUDOR TB454
For €6.70 more: Highest Ah.
| RecommendedTUDOR TB454 | CheapestEXIDE EB454 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold cranking | 330 A | 330 A |
| Capacity | 45 Ah | 45 Ah |
| Technology | PLOMO/ACIDO | PLOMO/ACIDO |
| Why | Highest Ah | — |
| Price | €89.90 | €83.20 |
| Category | Make | Reference | Capacity | Cold cranking | Dimensions | Technology | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries | OPTIMA | YTR-2.7 | 38 Ah | 460 A | 237×129×227 mm | AGM ESPIRAL | €214.50 | More info |
Conventional Battery
This is a standard or conventional battery for vehicles without a start-stop system
Auxiliary Battery
Auxiliary battery for vehicles equipped with start-stop systems. It supports the main battery in functions such as engine start, the start-stop system, or additional electrical support.
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Frequently asked questions
- Tesla Model 3 EV Performance AWD (462 hp, electric, from 2018): depending on the equipment, it takes a conventional 45 Ah, 330 A battery (237 × 127 × 227 mm) or a 38 Ah, 460 A AGM battery (237 × 129 × 227 mm). Measure your current battery before choosing. In every case the positive terminal is on the right. Compatible batteries offer 38 Ah, 460 A (CCA), 12 V, case 51R (BCI). Browse the compatible battery list below.
- If your Tesla Model 3 Ev Performance Awd has start-stop, regenerative braking or many electrical accessories, you will need an AGM or EFB battery. Check your vehicle's technical specifications.
- To find the exact battery you need, you need to know the make, model, and engine. If your car has a Start-Stop system (the engine shuts off at traffic lights), you need an AGM or EFB battery. An AGM battery can only be replaced with another AGM battery. However, an EFB battery can be replaced with either another EFB or an AGM battery, as the latter is superior.
- The standard battery is the conventional type. The EFB battery withstands start/stop cycles better. The AGM battery is the most durable and is mandatory in cars with Start-Stop and regenerative braking. Never replace an AGM battery with an EFB or standard battery.
- Use the search tool by selecting your vehicle's make and model. Our system automatically filters compatible part numbers verified by our technicians. If you have any questions, contact us via WhatsApp.
- All our batteries come with the legal guarantee provided by consumer law against manufacturing defects. If a battery has a manufacturing defect, it will be replaced at no cost to the user.
- Under normal circumstances, batteries usually arrive within 1 to 2 days of ordering. However, there are some cases where delivery may take a little longer: peak seasons (Black Friday, Christmas, etc.), palletized shipments, occasional stock shortages, etc.
- In mainland Spain and Portugal delivery takes 24 working hours if you order before 6:00 pm and the battery is in stock; for the Balearic Islands and other EU destinations allow 2 to 5 days. Batteries are shipped fully charged and ready to install.
- ⚠ Then you need a battery designed for Start-Stop (EFB or AGM). We have hidden the conventional batteries from the list: fitting them in your car would ruin the battery within months and could damage the alternator. The batteries below are built for the frequent charge/discharge cycles of Start-Stop. 💡 Great. You can buy either a conventional or a Start-Stop (EFB or AGM) battery: a Start-Stop battery is perfectly valid in a non-Start-Stop car and is actually more robust (longer life, better cold-start performance). It is just a bit pricier. On vehicles older than year 2000, an EFB is preferable to an AGM: legacy alternators charge at a fixed voltage without temperature compensation, and an AGM needs a more precise charging profile to avoid losing life quickly — an EFB tolerates the classic alternator profile better. 💡 If in doubt, play it safe: buy a Start-Stop battery (EFB or AGM). It works in Start-Stop cars and non-Start-Stop cars alike, lasts longer and avoids any risk. You only pay a few euros more than a conventional one.