Tesla Model 3 (Highland) 2026
$54,990 CAD · 513 km range · 75 kWh · Sedan
The Tesla Model 3 Highland is the compact sedan that defined the modern EV category. The 2026 model carries forward the Highland updates: improved sound insulation, a redesigned rear bench, the simplified interior aesthetic. The Supercharger network access remains the practical advantage that every other compact EV is still trying to match. Real-world Canadian range falls roughly in line with the Long Range RWD's 629 km WLTP rating — expect 480-520 km of usable range in mixed driving at typical Canadian temperatures, dropping to 380-420 km in -15°C conditions. The base trim sits below the iZEV $55,000 cap, but the Long Range AWD pushes above. The discontinuation of stalks remains the most polarizing interior decision in any current EV; many owners adapt within a week, some never warm to it.
Best-fit buyer
Single-EV households doing daily commute plus occasional road trips. Anyone who wants the cheapest path into Supercharger network access. Buyers comfortable with the steering-wheel control layout.
Key trade-off
Long Range AWD trim exceeds the iZEV cap, costing $5,000 in rebate vs the base trim. The interior minimalism — including stalk removal — is polarizing.
Specs
Canadian Pricing & Rebates
MSRP: $54,990 CAD. Not eligible for federal iZEV rebate (Chinese-built EVs are excluded from the federal program).
See our complete Canadian EV incentives guide for province-by-province stacking math.
Highlights
- NO base trim in Canada — starts at LR AWD ~$54,990
- Does NOT qualify for EVAP rebate
- Supercharger network advantage
- Highland refresh with updated interior
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