# Tesla Model 3 battery: what each engine takes, with prices

> The Tesla Model 3 has run through 1 generations between 2017 and 2025, and we cover every one of them with 2 compatible batteries: 38 to 45 Ah, 330 to 460 A of cold cranking, from 47.95 € with VAT.

## Which battery does a Tesla Model 3 take?

It depends on the engine. Tesla Model 3 owners mostly buy Varta B32 Dynamic SLI 45Ah (47.95 €), Optima YTR-2.7 Yellow Top 38Ah (214.50 €) and Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah (74.95 €) from us. The table shows the recommended battery for each engine with its price (VAT included) and a link to its page; with your number plate or VIN we tell you the exact one in seconds.

## Recommended battery for each Tesla Model 3 engine

| Engine | Generation | Recommended battery | Price | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV AWD (361 kW / 491 CV) | Model 3 (2017–2025) | Varta B32 Dynamic SLI 45Ah | 47,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/tesla/model-3-5yj3/ev-awd-361-kw-491cv |
| EV Perfomance AWD (393 kW / 534 CV) | Model 3 (2017–2025) | Optima YTR-2.7 Yellow Top 38Ah | 214,50 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/tesla/model-3-5yj3/ev-perfomance-awd-393-kw-534cv |
| EV AWD (366 kW / 498 CV) | Model 3 (2017–2025) | Optima YTR-2.7 Yellow Top 38Ah | 214,50 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/tesla/model-3-5yj3/ev-awd-366-kw-498cv |
| EV AWD (258 kW / 351 CV) | Model 3 (2017–2025) | Optima YTR-2.7 Yellow Top 38Ah | 214,50 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/tesla/model-3-5yj3/ev-awd-258-kw-351cv |
| EV AWD (324 kW / 441 CV) | Model 3 (2017–2025) | Optima YTR-2.7 Yellow Top 38Ah | 214,50 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/tesla/model-3-5yj3/ev-awd-324-kw-441cv |
| EV (175 kW / 238 CV) | Model 3 (2017–2025) | Optima YTR-2.7 Yellow Top 38Ah | 214,50 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/tesla/model-3-5yj3/ev-175-kw-238cv |
| EV (188 kW / 256 CV) | Model 3 (2017–2025) | Optima YTR-2.7 Yellow Top 38Ah | 214,50 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/tesla/model-3-5yj3/ev-188-kw-256cv |
| EV (192 kW / 261 CV) | Model 3 (2017–2025) | Optima YTR-2.7 Yellow Top 38Ah | 214,50 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/tesla/model-3-5yj3/ev-192-kw-261cv |
| EV (202 kW / 275 CV) | Model 3 (2017–2025) | Optima YTR-2.7 Yellow Top 38Ah | 214,50 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/tesla/model-3-5yj3/ev-202-kw-275cv |
| EV (208 kW / 283 CV) | Model 3 (2017–2025) | Optima YTR-2.7 Yellow Top 38Ah | 214,50 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/tesla/model-3-5yj3/ev-208-kw-283cv |
| EV (220 kW / 299 CV) | Model 3 (2017–2025) | Optima YTR-2.7 Yellow Top 38Ah | 214,50 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/tesla/model-3-5yj3/ev-220-kw-299cv |
| EV (225 kW / 306 CV) | Model 3 (2017–2025) | Optima YTR-2.7 Yellow Top 38Ah | 214,50 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/tesla/model-3-5yj3/ev-225-kw-306cv |
| EV (239 kW / 325 CV) | Model 3 (2017–2025) | Optima YTR-2.7 Yellow Top 38Ah | 214,50 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/tesla/model-3-5yj3/ev-239-kw-325cv |
| EV (357 kW / 485 CV) | Model 3 (2017–2025) | Optima YTR-2.7 Yellow Top 38Ah | 214,50 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/tesla/model-3-5yj3/ev-357-kw-485cv |
| EV AWD (153 kW / 208 CV) | Model 3 (2017–2025) | Varta B32 Dynamic SLI 45Ah | 47,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/tesla/model-3-5yj3/ev-awd-153-kw-208cv |
| EV AWD (288 kW / 392 CV) | Model 3 (2017–2025) | Optima YTR-2.7 Yellow Top 38Ah | 214,50 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/tesla/model-3-5yj3/ev-awd-288-kw-392cv |
| EV AWD (350 kW / 476 CV) | Model 3 (2017–2025) | Optima YTR-2.7 Yellow Top 38Ah | 214,50 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/tesla/model-3-5yj3/ev-awd-350-kw-476cv |
| EV AWD (355 kW / 482 CV) | Model 3 (2017–2025) | Optima YTR-2.7 Yellow Top 38Ah | 214,50 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/tesla/model-3-5yj3/ev-awd-355-kw-482cv |
| EV AWD (360 kW / 490 CV) | Model 3 (2017–2025) | Optima YTR-2.7 Yellow Top 38Ah | 214,50 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/tesla/model-3-5yj3/ev-awd-360-kw-490cv |
| EV Performance AWD (338 kW / 460 CV) | Model 3 (2017–2025) | Optima YTR-2.7 Yellow Top 38Ah | 214,50 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/tesla/model-3-5yj3/ev-performance-awd-338-kw-460cv |
| EV Performance AWD (339 kW / 461 CV) | Model 3 (2017–2025) | Optima YTR-2.7 Yellow Top 38Ah | 214,50 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/tesla/model-3-5yj3/ev-performance-awd-339-kw-461cv |
| EV Performance AWD (340 kW / 462 CV) | Model 3 (2017–2025) | Optima YTR-2.7 Yellow Top 38Ah | 214,50 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/tesla/model-3-5yj3/ev-performance-awd-340-kw-462cv |
| EV Performance AWD (377 kW / 513 CV) | Model 3 (2017–2025) | Optima YTR-2.7 Yellow Top 38Ah | 214,50 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/tesla/model-3-5yj3/ev-performance-awd-377-kw-513cv |
| EV Performance AWD (461 kW / 627 CV) | Model 3 (2017–2025) | Optima YTR-2.7 Yellow Top 38Ah | 214,50 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/tesla/model-3-5yj3/ev-performance-awd-461-kw-627cv |

## Tesla Model 3 generations

Not every generation uses the same battery. If your year fits more than one, tell them apart by body style or let the plate resolve it.

| Generation | Years | Body | Batteries | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 3 | 2017–2025 | berlina | 26 | /gb/car-batteries/tesla/model-3-5yj3 |

## Best-selling batteries for the Tesla Model 3

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car battery Varta B32 Dynamic SLI 12V 45Ah 330A | 12 | 45 | 330 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 47,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-b32-12v-45ah-330a |
| Auxiliary battery Optima YTR-2.7 Yellow Top 12V 38Ah 460A AGM | 12 | 38 | 460 | AGM ESPIRAL | 214,50 | — | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-optima-yellow-top-ytr-27-8073-176-12v-38ah |

## How to know which battery your Tesla Model 3 takes

Easiest of all is the number plate lookup: those few characters tell us the precise variant, the engine and the original battery, so you need not check anything else.

You can also work it out yourself: find the registration date in the vehicle documents and locate it in the table. If the year overlaps two generations, the body style — hatch, estate or coupé — tells them apart.

One last check: the label on the fitted battery gives you the reference capacity and cold cranking. Match or improve those numbers, and make sure the case size and polarity suit your battery tray.

## Start-Stop: which battery your Model 3 needs

The later Model 3 generations run Start-Stop, which puts the battery through hundreds of micro-cycles a day. These cars require EFB (basic Start-Stop) or AGM (Start-Stop with regenerative braking): fitting a conventional battery instead cuts service life to a few months and the ECU may disable the function. Rule of thumb: never downgrade from the technology fitted at the factory.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which battery does a Tesla Model 3 take?
It depends on the engine. Tesla Model 3 owners mostly buy Varta B32 Dynamic SLI 45Ah (47.95 €), Optima YTR-2.7 Yellow Top 38Ah (214.50 €) and Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah (74.95 €) from us. The table shows the recommended battery for each engine with its price (VAT included) and a link to its page; with your number plate or VIN we tell you the exact one in seconds.

### How much does a Tesla Model 3 battery cost?
Between 47.95 € and 214.50 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (AGM, lead-acid). Start-Stop versions (AGM or EFB) sit at the top of the range because they withstand many more cycles.

### How do I know which generation my Model 3 is?
By the registration year: Model 3 (2017-2025). If your year falls in the overlap between two generations, tell them apart by body type (hatchback, estate or coupé) or use the plate finder, which settles it with no doubt.

### How do I know the battery in my Tesla Model 3 is worn out?
Typical signs: sluggish cranking in the cold, headlights dimming on start-up, a battery warning on the dash or electronics resetting. A workshop can check resting voltage (below 12.4 V means discharged) and cranking capacity in a minute.

### How quickly can I get a battery for my Tesla Model 3?
Standard delivery to mainland Spain and Portugal takes 1-2 working days; other EU countries 4-7 working days. Each product page shows the exact lead time and whether express delivery is available.

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Updated: 2026-11-05 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/tesla/model-3