How to Draw a Tesla Model 3

Previously, the team at DrawCarz has shown the process of drawing other Tesla models, and now we will show how to draw a Tesla Model 3 – the most compact model of the Tesla company.

Unlike electric cars like the Tesla Model S or Model X, which target the luxury segment, the Tesla Model 3 is aimed at the niche of more affordable and compact cars.

Like the rest of our tutorials, this one will be super easy, but in the end, you will get a very realistic Tesla Model 3 drawing.

How to draw a Tesla Model 3: step-by-step tutorial

Step 1 – Define the compact EV sedan proportions

Let’s begin by sketching the silhouette of the electric car using very light and rough lines. Try to recreate the sketch as in the reference below. At this stage, also pay attention to how the long hood flows into the windshield. A well-balanced outline now will make the later details fall naturally into place.

Step 2 – Mark the Model 3 tires, headlamps, and windows

Now let’s sketch the most important, integral parts of the electric car. Start with tires by sketching them as perfect circles. Then create front and rear lights using simple smooth shapes. Complete this stage with an elegant window line.

Step 3 – Draw the side details of the Tesla Model 3

Above the wheels, draw the semicircular arches. Next, outline the doors and window outlines with light lines. At the same stage, add a rearview mirror as a small triangular shape. When sketching the doors, use smooth and flowing lines.

Step 4 – Darken the EV nose with the headlamp

From this stage on, we will start refining the details and gradually adding smaller elements. Begin with the front, carefully darkening the existing lines as shown in the example. Shape the visible headlight as a slim, elongated form that gives the car its characteristic futuristic look. Use firm strokes for the subtle intake cut below.

Step 5 – Outline the slim cabin glass and roofline

With smooth, clean lines, trace the sloping roof and the narrow window frame. At the same time, refine the rearview mirror and remove the unnecessary construction lines from this area. Pay attention to how the roof arcs in a continuous curve toward the rear, giving the car an aerodynamic, coupe-like silhouette.

Step 6 – Draw out the trunk lid, bumper, and taillight

Using neat and confident lines, outline the trunk lid and form the rear bumper and taillight. At this stage, your Tesla Model 3 drawing should look something like the reference below. Draw the taillight strip of the Tesla Model 3 as a narrow horizontal band, creating the familiar Tesla rear area.

Step 7 – Draw out the Tesla doors and L-shaped handles

At this point, we will finish the main body of the car. With sharp and precise lines, draw the doors of the Tesla Model 3 and add the L-shaped handles. Place the handles slightly above the side crease. Outline the design lines and erase the guidelines of the first three steps.

Step 8 – Draw in detail the Tesla Model 3 rims

First sketch the center of each rim, then draw the curved spokes extending outward toward the edges. Space the spokes evenly and let them bend, conveying the iconic Tesla’s turbine-inspired designs. You can repeat the shape as in our reference, or adjust the shapes for a more unique design.

Step 9 – Add simple tonal contrasts to your EV

To complete the drawing, use hatching and short strokes to add shadows and highlights in the areas indicated in the reference artwork. Find the darkest areas and shade them first. Then, add the mid-tones, and finish with highlights, adding them to the windows. If everything is done correctly, your Tesla Model 3 drawing is now finished.

Other Teslas to draw after the Model 3

Tesla’s design language is built on futuristic shapes and aerodynamic proportions. After drawing the Model 3, you can look at other Tesla models to see how this identity changes between sedans, SUVs, and sports cars.

In our Tesla Model S drawing tutorial, we illustrate the flagship sedan that set the standard for the brand. Its minimalist shapes and interior gave electric cars a premium look and helped establish Tesla as a serious manufacturer.

The Tesla Model X drawing tutorial shows how these ideas translate into an SUV. The Model X is a real all-terrain vehicle with the same smooth surfaces found across the Tesla lineup.

The Tesla Roadster drawing guide presents a completely different side of the brand. It takes Tesla’s clean design philosophy and applies it to a pure sports car format.

Together, the Model S, Model X, and Roadster highlight how Tesla adapts a consistent design language to very different vehicles. Comparing them to the Model 3 helps reveal the versatility and ambition of the brand’s approach.

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