2022 Tesla Model 3 EPA Fuel Economy Summary

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 with an estimated annual electricity charging cost of $550 to $650 based on standard 15,000 annual miles.

EPA Electric Range
272–358 mi
Certified full charge range
Combined Efficiency
113–132 MPGe
Combined city & highway MPGe
Energy Consumption
26–30 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 (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 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
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

$1.02–$1.19

Based on $0.16 per kWh electricity

Annual Fuel Consumption

3830–4473 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.