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EPA Electric Range
310 mi
Certified full-charge range
Combined Efficiency
126 MPGe
Combined city & highway MPGe
Energy Consumption
27–27 kWh/100m
Electricity needed per 100 miles
Annual Charging Cost
$600
EPA estimate @ 15,000 miles/yr
Laboratory Fuel Economy Certification

Executive Efficiency Findings

The 2017 Tesla Model 3 is an all-electric vehicle EPA-certified for 310 miles of driving range per charge across 1 certified configuration. Efficiency ratings reach up to 126 MPGe combined.

EPA Testing Standards: Ratings derived from official dynamometer laboratory tests under 40 CFR Part 600. Real-world fuel economy varies based on driving style, ambient temperature, cargo payload, and terrain.
Certified Powertrain Attributes
  • • Certified Configurations: 1 trim and powertrain permutation(s).
  • • All-Electric Range: 310 miles.
  • • Annual Energy Cost: $600 (15k mi/yr).
Certified Ratings Matrix

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (1)

Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations

Configuration / Model Powertrain Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Annual Fuel Cost CO2 (g/mi)
Model 3 Long Range Electricity Electric (BEV) Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 131 MPGe 120 MPGe 126 MPGe 310 mi $600 —
Operating Cost Economics

Standardized Energy Cost & Consumption Benchmarks

Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles

ENERGY UNIT 25 MI

Fuel Cost per 25 Miles

$1.07–$1.07

Based on $0.16 per kWh electricity

ANNUAL TOTAL 15K MI

Annual Fuel Consumption

4012–4012 kWh

Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles

5-YEAR VALUE SAVINGS

5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle

EPA Benchmark

Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years

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Search Intelligence

Quick Answers: EPA Fuel Economy, Electric Range & Energy Costs for the 2017 Tesla Model 3

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2017 Tesla Model 3

What is the electric driving range of the 2017 Tesla Model 3?

The all-electric 2017 Tesla Model 3 delivers an EPA-certified driving range of 310 miles per full battery charge across 1 certified configuration(s).

Combined energy efficiency reaches up to 126 MPGe under EPA dynamometer laboratory test cycles.

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database

What is the estimated annual fuel or energy cost for the 2017 Tesla Model 3?

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model, estimated annual fueling and energy costs range between $600 for the 2017 Tesla Model 3.

Calculated under AutoUtility's standardized methodology (15,000 miles per year, 55% city / 45% highway driving, $3.50/gallon regular gasoline, $0.16/kWh electricity) using official EPA dynamometer consumption ratings.

Source: AutoUtility Operating Cost Model (EPA-Certified Baseline)
Official US Government Data Provenance

Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database under 40 CFR Part 600.

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