The 2022 Tesla Model 3 is an all-electric vehicle EPA-certified for 272 to 358 miles of driving range per charge across 3 certified configurations. Efficiency ratings reach up to 132 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 RWD Electricity | Electric (BEV) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 138 MPGe | 126 MPGe | 132 MPGe | 272 mi | $550 | — |
| Model 3 Long Range AWD Electricity | Electric (BEV) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 134 MPGe | 126 MPGe | 131 MPGe | 358 mi | $600 | — |
| Model 3 Performance AWD Electricity | Electric (BEV) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 118 MPGe | 107 MPGe | 113 MPGe | 315 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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Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2022 Tesla Model 3
The all-electric 2022 Tesla Model 3 delivers an EPA-certified driving range of 272 to 358 miles per full battery charge across 3 certified configuration(s).
Combined energy efficiency reaches up to 132 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 2022 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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