2026 Tesla Model 3 EPA Fuel Economy Summary
The 2026 Tesla Model 3 is an all-electric vehicle EPA-certified for 309 to 363 miles of driving range per charge across 5 certified configurations. Efficiency ratings reach up to 139 MPGe combined with an estimated annual electricity charging cost of $550 to $700 based on standard 15,000 annual miles.
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 Standard RWD Electricity | Electric (BEV) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 147 MPGe | 130 MPGe | 139 MPGe | 321 mi | $550 | — |
| Model 3 Premium RWD Electricity | Electric (BEV) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 145 MPGe | 128 MPGe | 137 MPGe | 363 mi | $550 | — |
| Model 3 Premium AWD Electricity | Electric (BEV) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 133 MPGe | 122 MPGe | 128 MPGe | 346 mi | $600 | — |
| Model 3 Performance Electricity | Electric (BEV) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 120 MPGe | 107 MPGe | 114 MPGe | 309 mi | $650 | — |
| Model 3 Performance AWD Electricity | Electric (BEV) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 117 MPGe | 106 MPGe | 111 MPGe | 314 mi | $700 | — |
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.