Competitively-Priced 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard Now In PH From P1.838M

The Tesla Model 3 Standard was unveiled near the end of 2025 in the North American market, fulfilling a long-standing promise that the American electric vehicle (EV) maker is set to make its models even more affordable. Well, after debuting in the North American market late last year, it has finally arrived in the Philippines with quite a price shock, and in a good way.

Priced from P1,838,000, the Model 3 Standard only costs slightly more than the P1,746,000 of the Corolla Altis Hybrid. Heck, it even undercuts the Civic e:HEV hybrid‘s P1,990,000 price tag. Oh, and remember the fully-electric BYD Seal it’s competing with? Yes, it’s even more affordable than the Seal RWD Advance‘s P1,998,000 price tag. Let the price war begin, it seems.

Now, you may also remember that a Model Y Standard was also revealed in North America, which also delivers on the same promise of a more affordable EV, but in a crossover package. Does it mean it’s also coming to the Philippines? We’ll have to wait and see, but for now, let’s focus on the Model 3 Standard first.

What exactly do you get, or not get, with the Tesla Model 3 Standard? Let’s start with what you do get. The Tesla Model 3 Standard still comes with the signature 15.4-inch central touchscreen, which gets a plethora of software features like the Tesla Arcade, the highly secure Sentry Mode, and the smartphone-based telematics through the Tesla app, among other novelties. It still comes with a panoramic sunroof, power-adjustable front seats, and even the necessary cameras for Full Self Driving (FSD). That’s because, as is, the Model 3 Standard still gets Basic Autopilot as standard, along with blind spot warning and lane departure warning.

As for exterior features, the adaptive LED headlights and LED taillights are retained. Even the powered trunk lid is retained, though the 18-inch wheels are now steelies with hubcaps as opposed to alloy wheels with aero covers. Opt for Diamond Black or Stealth Grey, and you’ll have to pony up P66,000 or P99,000, respectively. These are your only exterior options, apart from the P197,000 for the Enhanced Autopilot or P394,000 for FSD.

Even the performance and range stats of the Model 3 Standard are unchanged. Featuring a rear-wheel drive (RWD) layout, the Model 3 Standard has 534 kilometers of WLTP-rated range, a 201 kph top speed, and a 0-100 kph time of 6.2 seconds. Of course, you also get additional access to the Tesla Supercharging and Destination Charging network.

What gets deleted from the features list in the Model 3 Standard includes the 8-inch secondary touchscreen for the rear occupants, the ventilated front seats, the ambient LED lighting, and the auto-dimming side mirrors. You also now get a combination of leatherette and textile upholstery (versus the full leatherette upholstery). A welcome change, in my opinion, is the manual adjustment for the steering column, since before, though it is power adjustable, it is a setting that you’ll have to dig through the infotainment. Then again, with the selectable driver profiles, the steering adjustment can be linked to the driver.

But wait a minute, what happens to the previous variant that was called the Standard Range RWD? Well, the introduction of this variant has also revised the Tesla Model 3 hierarchy for 2026. What used to be called the Standard Range RWD is now called the Premium RWD. Additionally, Tesla Philippines has also introduced a Premium Long Range RWD for P2,343,000, which has a larger battery that’s good for an impressive 750 kilometers of WLTP-rated range–the longest out of any Tesla model in the Philippines to date.

Late last year, Tesla Philippines revealed minor changes to the Model 3, and they also carry over to these new variants. These updates include the return of the turn signal stalk, the addition of a forward-facing bumper camera, and blacked-out Tesla badging.