Model Years

2017 Tesla Model 3 Range, MPGe and Charging Cost

The 2017 Tesla Model 3 is rated 126 MPGe, with 310 miles of EPA range across 1 version.

EPA fuel economy

2017 Tesla Model 3 · 1 EPA-tested version

Most efficient version

126MPGe combined

131 city 120 highway

$600 a year to charge

310 mi range

27 kWh per 100 mi

Fuel economy score10/10

Electric · RWD

Best version saves $8,000 in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)

Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $0.15 per kWh.

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated

At EPA's $0.15 per kWh, charging costs about $600 a year.

Not ranked

The 2017 was a launch year and drew few owner complaints, usually a sign that few were sold, so it is not ranked against other years.

Years to avoid: 2022. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.

Every Model 3 year rankedThe 2017 Model 3's recalls and problems

Every 2017 Model 3 version

EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Charging cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.

VersionCombinedCity / HwyCharge / year
Electric · RWD
EPA listing: Model 3 Long Range · 310 mi range · 27 kWh/100 mi
 126 MPGe 131 / 120 $600

Charging cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $0.15 per kWh. Change the numbers to match your driving.

VersionPer yearPer month5 years
Electric · RWD
$604$50$3,018

At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.

Tesla Model 3 MPGe by model year

The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Rating: 126 to 142 MPGe (every year from 2017 to 2026); highest in 2021.

2017: 126 MPGe

Show as a table
Tesla Model 3 best combined MPGe by model year
Model yearBest electric version
2017126
2018130
2019133
2020141
2021142
2022132
2023132
2024137
2025137
2026139

Every Model 3 year's ratings in one table

2017 Model 3 recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 16 safety recalls and 27 owner complaints for the 2017 Model 3.

Most-reported area: forward collision avoidance (8 complaints, 30%).

See the 2017 Model 3 recalls and problems

Sources and method

  • US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Nov 4, 2026.
  • EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.00, midgrade $4.61, premium $5.01, diesel $6.13 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
  • Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Nov 12, 2026 and complaint file dated Nov 11, 2026.

Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.