2026 Tesla Model 3 Range, MPGe and Charging Cost
The 2026 Tesla Model 3 is rated 111 to 139 MPGe, with 309 to 363 miles of EPA range across 5 versions.
EPA fuel economy
2026 Tesla Model 3 · 5 EPA-tested versionsMost efficient version
139MPGe combined
147 city 130 highway
$550 a year to charge
321 mi range
24 kWh per 100 mi
Electric · RWD · Standard
Longest range
137MPGe combined
145 city 128 highway
$550 a year to charge
363 mi range
25 kWh per 100 mi
Electric · RWD · Premium
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 $700 a year. Compared with 2025, the best electric version is up 2 MPGe.
Too new to rank against other Model 3 years
The 2026 Model 3 has not had three full years of owner complaints yet.
Years to avoid: 2022. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
Every Model 3 year rankedThe 2026 Model 3's recalls and problems
Every 2026 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 Best
EPA listing: Model 3 Standard RWD · 321 mi range · 24 kWh/100 mi |
139 MPGe | 147 / 130 | $550 |
Electric · RWD · Premium
EPA listing: Model 3 Premium RWD · 363 mi range · 25 kWh/100 mi |
137 MPGe | 145 / 128 | $550 |
Electric · AWD · Premium
EPA listing: Model 3 Premium AWD · 346 mi range · 26 kWh/100 mi |
128 MPGe | 133 / 122 | $600 |
Electric · AWD · Performance · 309 mi range
EPA listing: Model 3 Performance · 309 mi range · 30 kWh/100 mi |
114 MPGe | 120 / 107 | $650 |
Electric · AWD · Performance · 314 mi range
EPA listing: Model 3 Performance AWD · 314 mi range · 30 kWh/100 mi |
111 MPGe | 117 / 106 | $700 |
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 | $547 | $2,734 |
Electric · RWD · Premium | $554 | $2,772 |
Electric · AWD · Premium | $593 | $2,967 |
Electric · AWD · Performance · 309 mi range | $666 | $3,328 |
Electric · AWD · Performance · 314 mi range | $681 | $3,403 |
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.
2026: 139 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 2026 Model 3 compares
2026 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.
| 2026 model | Best rating | Longest range | Charge / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Tesla Model 3 This page Best: electric |
139 MPGe | 363 mi | $550 |
Best: electric |
138 MPGe | 357 mi | $550 |
2026 Model 3 recalls and complaints
Questions
How does the 2026 Model 3's efficiency compare with the 2025?
For 2026, the best electric version is rated 139 MPGe, up 2 from 137.
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.