- Newest year: 2023
- Electric
- Midsize cars
- Same as 2022
2017-2023 Tesla Model 3 MPGe & Charging Cost
7 model years · 113–142 MPGe combined
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2023. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2017-2023 Tesla Model 3 at a glance
The 2017-2023 Tesla Model 3 covers 7 model years in the EPA database (28 configurations in all), rated 113–142 MPGe combined. The newest model year, 2023, costs about $700 a year to charge for its most efficient version, the Model 3 RWD (132 MPGe), at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022; 2023 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 142 MPGe, was reached in 2021.
2017-2023 Tesla Model 3 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Electric | 113–132 MPGe | $700–$820 | Same EPA ratings as 2022 |
| 2022 | Electric | 113–132 MPGe | $700–$820 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Electric | 113–142 MPGe | $650–$820 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Electric | 113–141 MPGe | $660–$820 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Electric | 116–133 MPGe | $700–$800 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Electric | 116–130 MPGe | $710–$800 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Electric | 126 MPGe | $740 | First year |
What the 2023 Model 3 RWD costs to drive
Per month
$58
$700 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$1.17
Per 100 miles
$4.67
Five years
$3,500
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$2,230less a year
Class median $2,930 a year, MY2023
Based on 15,000 miles a year and residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
2023 Tesla Model 3 MPGe
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2023 Tesla Model 3 as for the 2022 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2022 section above.See 2022
EPA range 272–358 miles.
Electric configurations (3)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 3 (Most efficient) | RWD | 25 | 132 | 272 mi | $700 |
| Long Range | AWD | 26 | 131 | 358 mi | $710 |
| Performance | AWD | 30 | 113 | 315 mi | $820 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2022 Tesla Model 3 MPGe
113–132 MPGe · $700–$820/yr
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration moves from 142 to 132 MPGe, down 10. Its annual cost goes from $650 to $700, $50 more.
EPA range 272–358 miles.
Electric configurations (3)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 3 (Most efficient) | RWD | 25 | 132 | 272 mi | $700 |
| Long Range | AWD | 26 | 131 | 358 mi | $710 |
| Performance | AWD | 30 | 113 | 315 mi | $820 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2021 Tesla Model 3 MPGe
113–142 MPGe · $650–$820/yr
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration moves from 141 to 142 MPGe, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $660 to $650, $10 less.
EPA range 263–353 miles.
Electric configurations (3)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Range Plus (Most efficient) | RWD | 24 | 142 | 263 mi | $650 |
| Long Range | AWD | 25 | 134 | 353 mi | $690 |
| Performance | AWD | 30 | 113 | 315 mi | $820 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2020 Tesla Model 3 MPGe
113–141 MPGe · $660–$820/yr
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration moves from 133 to 141 MPGe, up 8. Its annual cost goes from $700 to $660, $40 less.
EPA range 220–330 miles.
Electric configurations (8)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Range Plus (Most efficient) | RWD | 24 | 141 | 250 mi | $660 |
| Standard Range | RWD | 26 | 131 | 220 mi | $710 |
| Long Range RWD | RWD | 26 | 130 | 330 mi | $710 |
| Mid Range | RWD | 27 | 123 | 264 mi | $760 |
| Long Range AWD | AWD | 28 | 121 | 322 mi | $770 |
| Long Range Performance (18in) | AWD | 28 | 121 | 322 mi | $770 |
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| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Range Performance (19in) | AWD | 29 | 116 | 304 mi | $800 |
| Long Range Performance (20in) | AWD | 30 | 113 | 299 mi | $820 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2019 Tesla Model 3 MPGe
116–133 MPGe · $700–$800/yr
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration moves from 130 to 133 MPGe, up 3. Its annual cost goes from $710 to $700, $10 less.
EPA range 220–310 miles.
Electric configurations (6)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Range Plus (Most efficient) | RWD | 25 | 133 | 240 mi | $700 |
| Standard Range | RWD | 26 | 131 | 220 mi | $710 |
| Long Range RWD | RWD | 26 | 130 | 310 mi | $710 |
| Mid Range | RWD | 27 | 123 | 264 mi | $760 |
| Long Range AWD | AWD | 29 | 116 | 310 mi | $800 |
| Long Range Performance | AWD | 29 | 116 | 310 mi | $800 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2018 Tesla Model 3 MPGe
116–130 MPGe · $710–$800/yr
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration moves from 126 to 130 MPGe, up 4. Its annual cost goes from $740 to $710, $30 less.
EPA range 260–310 miles.
Electric configurations (4)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Range RWD (Most efficient) | RWD | 26 | 130 | 310 mi | $710 |
| Mid Range | RWD | 27 | 123 | 260 mi | $760 |
| Long Range AWD | AWD | 29 | 116 | 310 mi | $800 |
| Long Range Performance | AWD | 29 | 116 | 310 mi | $800 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2017 Tesla Model 3 MPGe
126 MPGe · $740/yr
EPA range 310 miles.
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Range (Most efficient) | RWD | 27 | 126 | 310 mi | $740 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Model 3 RWD: $1,840 in Hawaii and $490 in Louisiana, a $1,350 difference.
Similar cars
Closest combined MPGe among MY2023 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2017-2023 (2017)
- 2024-2027* (Highland)
Frequently asked questions
How efficient is the 2017-2023 Tesla Model 3?
EPA rates the 2017-2023 Tesla Model 3 at 113–142 MPGe combined across 28 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2021 Standard Range Plus RWD, is rated 142 MPGe (150 city, 133 highway).
Which years were the most efficient in the 2017-2023 Tesla Model 3?
The Standard Range Plus RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 142 MPGe, in 2021. The lowest top rating, 126 MPGe, was in 2017.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2017-2023 Tesla Model 3?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. In 2023 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to charge a 2023 Tesla Model 3 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the Model 3 RWD costs about $700 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $700–$820 a year. That is a $120 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2023 Tesla Model 3 100 miles?
About $4.67 per 100 miles for the Model 3 RWD at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), and between $4.67 and $5.47 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2023 Tesla Model 3 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Model 3 RWD is rated 138 city and 126 highway MPGe, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 12 MPGe.
How does the 2023 Tesla Model 3 compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Model 3 RWD costs about $700 a year to fuel, $2,230 less than the class median of $2,930, and less than 10 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 134 rated midsize car configurations for MY2023, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2023 Tesla Model 3?
EPA rates the range at 272–358 miles depending on configuration, and the Model 3 RWD goes 272 mi. Efficiency is 25–30 kWh per 100 miles (113–132 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $700–$820 a year, or $4.67 per 100 miles for the Model 3 RWD.
Is the 2023 Tesla Model 3 different from the 2022 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2022 and 2023: 3 configurations rated 113–132 MPGe combined. See the 2022 Tesla Model 3 for that year.