2024 Tesla Model 3 EPA Fuel Economy Summary

The 2024 Tesla Model 3 is an all-electric vehicle EPA-certified for 272 to 363 miles of driving range per charge across 5 certified configurations. Efficiency ratings reach up to 137 MPGe combined with an estimated annual electricity charging cost of $550 to $700 based on standard 15,000 annual miles.

EPA Electric Range
272–363 mi
Certified full charge range
Combined Efficiency
112–137 MPGe
Combined city & highway MPGe
Energy Consumption
25–30 kWh/100m
Electricity needed per 100 miles
Annual Energy Cost
$550–700
EPA estimate @ 15,000 miles/yr

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (5 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 Long Range RWD Electricity Electric (BEV) Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 145 MPGe 128 MPGe 137 MPGe 363 mi $550
Model 3 RWD Electricity Electric (BEV) Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 140 MPGe 125 MPGe 132 MPGe 272 mi $550
Model 3 Long Range AWD Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 137 MPGe 124 MPGe 130 MPGe 342 mi $600
Model 3 Long Range AWD-E Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 133 MPGe 122 MPGe 128 MPGe 341 mi $600
Model 3 Performance AWD Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 117 MPGe 107 MPGe 112 MPGe 303 mi $700
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

$0.98–$1.20

Based on $0.16 per kWh electricity

Annual Fuel Consumption

3690–4513 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.