At a glance
Here is how the two models stack up on the specs that matter most.
| Specification | Air Grand Touring | Model 3 Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 830 km | 549 km |
| Battery | 112 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Efficiency | 13.5 kWh/100km | 14.9 kWh/100km |
| 0-100 km/h | 3 s | 4.2 s |
| Fast charge 10-80% | ~25 min | ~22 min |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Price | $110,000 | $44,990 |
| Rating | 4.7/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Estimated running cost / year | $304 | $335 |
The Air Grand Touring wins 5 of 8 categories, making it our pick in this head-to-head.
Range & efficiency
The Air Grand Touring is rated for 830 km of range versus 549 km for the Model 3 Long Range. That is a difference of about 281 km, which matters most if you do regular long trips.
The Air Grand Touring consumes about 13.5 kWh per 100 km versus 14.9 kWh for the Model 3 Long Range - so the Air Grand Touring is the cheaper and greener option per kilometre.
Performance
The Air Grand Touring reaches 100 km/h in 3 seconds versus 4.2 for the Model 3 Long Range. Air Grand Touring is the quicker car, though real-world feel also depends on power delivery and weight.
Charging
Fast charging from 10-80% takes about 25 minutes in the Air Grand Touring and 22 minutes in the Model 3 Long Range. Model 3 Long Range spends less time at the plug on road trips.
Space & comfort
The Air Grand Touring seats 5 and the Model 3 Long Range seats 5. Check the full spec sheet for cargo volume.
Price & running costs
The Air Grand Touring lists at $110,000 and the Model 3 Long Range at $44,990. At 15,000 km per year, estimated running costs are about $304/yr versus $335/yr.
Verdict
The Air Grand Touring is our pick, taking 5 of 8 categories in this head-to-head. It leads on the longer range (830 km vs 549 km), the larger battery (112 kWh vs 82 kWh) and the lower consumption (13.5 kWh/100km vs 14.9 kWh/100km). That said, the Model 3 Long Range is still the better buy if you are on a tighter budget (it is $65,010 cheaper), or you fast-charge daily and value the shorter 10-80% time.