Tesla Model 3 vs Lexus ES Comparison

    Tesla Model 3

    Lexus ES

    2025 Tesla
    Model 3
    vs
    2025 Lexus
    ES
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Rating
    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2025 Tesla Model 3 RWD review
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    CarExpert Rating
    Not Rated
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    Tell us about your car
    Based on the Tesla Model 3 REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
    Based on the Lexus ES
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    LuxuryLuxury
    City drivingCity driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    NA
    50L - 60L
    240 to 408 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    4 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $54,900 - $80,900
    $62,140 - $80,170
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    CarExpert's Take

    Scott Collie
    Contributor
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Impressive efficiency
    • Much improved refinement
    • Still sharply priced alongside rivals
    Misses
    • Camera-based parking is a step backwards
    • Touch-based transmission selector is fiddly
    • Where's the head-up display?
    NA

    Colours Available

    Pearl White Multi-Coat is standard, with the following finishes are optional:

    • Solid Black ($1500)
    • Deep Blue Metallic ($1500)
    • Stealth Grey ($2300)
    • Ultra Red ($2600)

    The ES is available in the following colours:

    • Sonic Quartz (excludes F Sport)
    • Titanium
    • Sonic Iridium
    • Sonic Chrome
    • Graphite Black
    • Vermillion
    • Glacial Ecru
    • Radiata Green
    • Deep Blue (excludes F Sport)
    • White Nova (F Sport only)
    • Cobalt Mica (F Sport only)

    Specs

    Type
    -GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT
    Size (cc)
    -2487
    Size (L)
    -2.5L
    Cylinders
    -4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    -16
    Power
    188kW - 343kW152kW - 160kW
    Power RPM
    -6600
    Torque
    350Nm - 681Nm221Nm - 243Nm
    Torque RPM
    -3600 - 4000
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    --

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