The 2020 Tesla Model 3 is an all-electric vehicle EPA-certified for 220 to 330 miles of driving range per charge across 8 certified configurations. Efficiency ratings reach up to 141 MPGe combined.
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) | 148 MPGe | 132 MPGe | 141 MPGe | 250 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 | 330 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 Performance AWD (18in) Electricity | Electric (BEV) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 124 MPGe | 116 MPGe | 121 MPGe | 322 mi | $650 | — |
| Model 3 Long Range AWD Electricity | Electric (BEV) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 124 MPGe | 116 MPGe | 121 MPGe | 322 mi | $650 | — |
| Model 3 Long Range Performance AWD (19in) Electricity | Electric (BEV) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 119 MPGe | 112 MPGe | 116 MPGe | 304 mi | $650 | — |
| Model 3 Long Range Performance AWD (20in) Electricity | Electric (BEV) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 118 MPGe | 107 MPGe | 113 MPGe | 299 mi | $650 | — |
Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles
Based on $0.16 per kWh electricity
Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles
Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years
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NHTSA consumer defect complaint filings by affected component.
Official safety recall notices, defects, and free repair instructions.
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2020 Tesla Model 3
The all-electric 2020 Tesla Model 3 delivers an EPA-certified driving range of 220 to 330 miles per full battery charge across 8 certified configuration(s).
Combined energy efficiency reaches up to 141 MPGe under EPA dynamometer laboratory test cycles.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model, estimated annual fueling and energy costs range between $550 and $650 for the 2020 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.
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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