2019 Tesla Model 3 EPA Fuel Economy Summary

The 2019 Tesla Model 3 is an all-electric vehicle EPA-certified for 220 to 310 miles of driving range per charge across 6 certified configurations. Efficiency ratings reach up to 133 MPGe combined with an estimated annual electricity charging cost of $550 to $650 based on standard 15,000 annual miles.

EPA Electric Range
220–310 mi
Certified full charge range
Combined Efficiency
116–133 MPGe
Combined city & highway MPGe
Energy Consumption
25–29 kWh/100m
Electricity needed per 100 miles
Annual Energy Cost
$550–650
EPA estimate @ 15,000 miles/yr

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (6 Variants)

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 Standard Range Plus Electricity Electric (BEV) Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 140 MPGe 124 MPGe 133 MPGe 240 mi $550
Model 3 Standard Range Electricity Electric (BEV) Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 138 MPGe 124 MPGe 131 MPGe 220 mi $600
Model 3 Long Range Electricity Electric (BEV) Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 136 MPGe 123 MPGe 130 MPGe 310 mi $600
Model 3 Mid Range Electricity Electric (BEV) Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 128 MPGe 117 MPGe 123 MPGe 264 mi $600
Model 3 Long Range AWD Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 120 MPGe 112 MPGe 116 MPGe 310 mi $650
Model 3 Long Range AWD Performance Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 120 MPGe 112 MPGe 116 MPGe 310 mi $650
EPA Test Methodology: Fuel economy estimates are determined by vehicle manufacturers in accordance with EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 600) and verified by EPA laboratories. Estimates assume 15,000 miles per year of driving (55% city, 45% highway) at prevailing fuel and electricity prices.

Deterministic Fuel Cost & Consumption Benchmarks

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

Fuel Cost per 25 Miles

$1.01–$1.16

Based on $0.16 per kWh electricity

Annual Fuel Consumption

3801–4358 kWh

Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles

5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle

Official EPA Benchmark

Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years

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.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.