2020 Tesla Model 3 Range, MPGe and Charging Cost
The 2020 Tesla Model 3 is rated 113 to 141 MPGe, with 220 to 330 miles of EPA range across 7 versions.
EPA fuel economy
2020 Tesla Model 3 · 7 EPA-tested versionsMost efficient version
141MPGe combined
148 city 132 highway
$550 a year to charge
250 mi range
24 kWh per 100 mi
Electric · RWD · Standard Plus
Longest range
130MPGe combined
136 city 123 highway
$600 a year to charge
330 mi range
26 kWh per 100 mi
Electric · RWD · Long Range
Best version saves $8,250 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.
At EPA's $0.15 per kWh, charging costs $550 to $650 a year. Compared with 2019, the best electric version is up 8 MPGe.
Fewer complaints than a typical Model 3 year
The 2020 drew 186 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 284 for a typical Model 3 year. It is not picked as a best year: its first three years fell in the pandemic, when people drove less.
Years to avoid: 2022. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
Every Model 3 year rankedThe 2020 Model 3's recalls and problems
Every 2020 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.
| Version | Combined | City / Hwy | Charge / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Electric · RWD · Standard Plus Best
EPA listing: Model 3 Standard Range Plus · 250 mi range · 24 kWh/100 mi |
141 MPGe | 148 / 132 | $550 |
Electric · RWD · Standard
EPA listing: Model 3 Standard Range · 220 mi range · 26 kWh/100 mi |
131 MPGe | 138 / 124 | $600 |
Electric · RWD · Long Range
EPA listing: Model 3 Long Range · 330 mi range · 26 kWh/100 mi |
130 MPGe | 136 / 123 | $600 |
Electric · RWD · Mid Range
EPA listing: Model 3 Mid Range · 264 mi range · 27 kWh/100 mi |
123 MPGe | 128 / 117 | $600 |
Electric · AWD
EPA listing: Model 3 Long Range AWD (also Model 3 Long Range Performance AWD (18in)) · 322 mi range · 28 kWh/100 mi |
121 MPGe | 124 / 116 | $650 |
Electric · AWD · Performance 19in
EPA listing: Model 3 Long Range Performance AWD (19in) · 304 mi range · 29 kWh/100 mi |
116 MPGe | 119 / 112 | $650 |
Electric · AWD · Performance 20in
EPA listing: Model 3 Long Range Performance AWD (20in) · 299 mi range · 30 kWh/100 mi |
113 MPGe | 118 / 107 | $650 |
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.
| Version | Per year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|
Electric · RWD · Standard Plus | $540 | $2,698 |
Electric · RWD · Standard | $578 | $2,890 |
Electric · RWD · Long Range | $582 | $2,911 |
Electric · RWD · Mid Range | $618 | $3,092 |
Electric · AWD | $629 | $3,146 |
Electric · AWD · Performance 19in | $655 | $3,277 |
Electric · AWD · Performance 20in | $672 | $3,361 |
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.
2020: 141 MPGeTap or drag across the chart for other years.
Show as a table
| Model year | Best electric version |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 126 |
| 2018 | 130 |
| 2019 | 133 |
| 2020 | 141 |
| 2021 | 142 |
| 2022 | 132 |
| 2023 | 132 |
| 2024 | 137 |
| 2025 | 137 |
| 2026 | 139 |
Every Model 3 year's ratings in one table
How the 2020 Model 3 compares
2020 electric vehicles covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Charging cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.
| 2020 model | Best rating | Longest range | Charge / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Tesla Model 3 This page Best: electric |
141 MPGe | 330 mi | $550 |
Best: electric |
121 MPGe | 316 mi | $650 |
2020 Model 3 recalls and complaints
Questions
How does the 2020 Model 3's efficiency compare with the 2019?
For 2020, the best electric version is rated 141 MPGe, up 8 from 133.
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.