- Electric
- Midsize cars
- MY2017–2027
Tesla Model 3 MPGe & Charging Cost by Year
11 model years · 2017–2027
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Tesla Model 3 fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Tesla Model 3 for 11 model years, 2017 to 2027. Across those years its combined rating runs 109–142 MPGe. The latest model year, 2027, has 1 configuration rated 111 MPGe combined and costing $830 a year to fuel at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2017 is the 2021 Standard Range Plus RWD, at 142 MPGe. Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA, so its row may gain configurations.
Tesla Model 3 MPG by year
| Year | Electric (MPGe) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2027* (Highland) Generation page | ||
| 2027 (partial) | 111 | $830 |
| 2026 | 111–139 | $670–$830 |
| 2025 | 109–137 | $680–$850 |
| 2024 | 112–137 | $680–$830 |
| 2017-2023 (2017) Generation page | ||
| 2023 | 113–132 | $700–$820 |
| 2022 | 113–132 | $700–$820 |
| 2021 | 113–142 | $650–$820 |
| 2020 | 113–141 | $660–$820 |
| 2019 | 116–133 | $700–$800 |
| 2018 | 116–130 | $710–$800 |
| 2017 | 126 | $740 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Tesla Model 3 generations
2 generations between 2017 and 2027. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2027 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Tesla Model 3's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Tesla Model 3 run 109–142 MPGe across model years 2017 to 2027. The latest year, 2027, is rated 111 MPGe.
Which Tesla Model 3 model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD has the highest combined rating since 2017, at 142 MPGe.
How much does a Tesla Model 3 cost to fuel per year?
For MY2027, EPA-rated configurations cost $830 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). The most efficient one costs $830.
Has the Tesla Model 3's fuel economy improved over time?
No. The most efficient configuration moved from 126 MPGe in 2017 to 111 MPGe in 2027, 15 MPGe less.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Tesla Model 3?
Yes. Electric versions are rated from 2017 to 2027 (109–142 MPGe).
Which Tesla Model 3 model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2023. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.
How many generations of the Tesla Model 3 are there?
EPA data covers 2 generations of the Tesla Model 3: 2024-2027*, 2017-2023. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.