2021 Tesla Model 3 EPA Fuel Economy Summary
The 2021 Tesla Model 3 is an all-electric vehicle EPA-certified for 263 to 353 miles of driving range per charge across 3 certified configurations. Efficiency ratings reach up to 142 MPGe combined with an estimated annual electricity charging cost of $550 to $650 based on standard 15,000 annual miles.
Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (3 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 RWD Electricity | Electric (BEV) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 150 MPGe | 133 MPGe | 142 MPGe | 263 mi | $550 | — |
| Model 3 Long Range AWD Electricity | Electric (BEV) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 141 MPGe | 127 MPGe | 134 MPGe | 353 mi | $550 | — |
| Model 3 Performance AWD Electricity | Electric (BEV) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 118 MPGe | 107 MPGe | 113 MPGe | 315 mi | $650 | — |
Deterministic Fuel Cost & Consumption Benchmarks
Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles
Fuel Cost per 25 Miles
Based on $0.16 per kWh electricity
Annual Fuel Consumption
Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles
5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle
Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years
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.