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TESLA MODEL 3 Common
As of 2026 Q1, 139,524 TESLA MODEL 3s remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2019 Q2. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 20,462 (17.2%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 139,524 on the road.
Rarer than 3% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the MODEL 3
The Tesla Model 3 is a battery electric powered mid-size sedan with a fastback body style built by Tesla, Inc., introduced in 2017. The vehicle is marketed as being more affordable to more people than previous models made by Tesla. The Model 3 was the world's top-selling plug-in electric car for three years, from 2018 to 2020, before the Tesla Model Y, a crossover SUV based on the Model 3 chassis, took the top spot. In June 2021, the Model 3 became the first electric car to pass global sales of 1 million. A facelifted Model 3 with revamped interior and exterior styling was introduced in late 2023...
TESLA MODEL 3 — questions & answers
How many TESLA MODEL 3 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 139,524 TESLA MODEL 3 were still registered in the UK — 138,399 licensed and on the road, plus 1,125 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the TESLA MODEL 3 rare?
The TESLA MODEL 3 is common, with 139,524 still on the road, making it rarer than 3% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the TESLA MODEL 3 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of TESLA MODEL 3 on UK roads rose by 20,462 (17.2%).
What fuel do most TESLA MODEL 3 use?
Most TESLA MODEL 3 run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the TESLA MODEL 3 peak?
The TESLA MODEL 3 peaked at 139,524 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2019 Q2.