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2024-2027 Tesla Model 3 MPGe & Charging Cost
4 model years · 109–139 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, MY2027. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2024-2027 Tesla Model 3 at a glance
The 2024-2027 Tesla Model 3 covers 4 model years in the EPA database (15 configurations in all), rated 109–139 MPGe combined. The newest model year, 2027, costs about $830 a year to charge for its most efficient version, the Performance AWD (111 MPGe), at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2025, 2026 and 2027. The best combined rating in the generation, 139 MPGe, was reached in 2026.
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (1 configuration listed so far), so rows may be added.
2024-2027 Tesla Model 3 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 (partial) | Electric | 111 MPGe | $830 | Ratings changed |
| 2026 | Electric | 111–139 MPGe | $670–$830 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Electric | 109–137 MPGe | $680–$850 | Ratings changed |
| 2024 | Electric | 112–137 MPGe | $680–$830 | First year |
What the 2027 Performance AWD costs to drive
Per month
$69
$830 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$1.38
Per 100 miles
$5.53
Five years
$4,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$1,400less a year
Class median $2,230 a year, MY2027
Based on 15,000 miles a year and residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
2027 Tesla Model 3 MPGe
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (1 configuration listed so far), so rows may be added.
Versus 2026: The most efficient configuration moves from 139 to 111 MPGe, down 28. Its annual cost goes from $670 to $830, $160 more.
EPA range 316 miles.
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance (Most efficient) | AWD | 30 | 111 | 316 mi | $830 |
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.
2026 Tesla Model 3 MPGe
111–139 MPGe · $670–$830/yr
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration moves from 137 to 139 MPGe, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $680 to $670, $10 less.
EPA range 309–363 miles.
Electric configurations (5)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (Most efficient) | RWD | 24 | 139 | 321 mi | $670 |
| Premium RWD | RWD | 25 | 137 | 363 mi | $680 |
| Premium AWD | AWD | 26 | 128 | 346 mi | $720 |
| Performance AWD Automatic (A1) | AWD | 30 | 114 | 309 mi | $810 |
| Performance AWD Automatic (A1) | AWD | 30 | 111 | 314 mi | $830 |
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.
2025 Tesla Model 3 MPGe
109–137 MPGe · $680–$850/yr
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration stays at 137 MPGe. Its annual cost stays at $680.
EPA range 298–363 miles.
Electric configurations (4)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Range RWD (Most efficient) | RWD | 25 | 137 | 363 mi | $680 |
| Long Range RWD-I (19in wheels) | RWD | 26 | 131 | 346 mi | $700 |
| Long Range AWD | AWD | 26 | 128 | 346 mi | $720 |
| Performance | AWD | 31 | 109 | 298 mi | $850 |
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.
2024 Tesla Model 3 MPGe
112–137 MPGe · $680–$830/yr
EPA range 272–363 miles.
Electric configurations (5)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Range RWD (Most efficient) | RWD | 25 | 137 | 363 mi | $680 |
| Model 3 | RWD | 25 | 132 | 272 mi | $700 |
| Long Range AWD | AWD | 26 | 130 | 342 mi | $710 |
| Long Range AWD-E | AWD | 26 | 128 | 341 mi | $720 |
| Performance | AWD | 30 | 112 | 303 mi | $830 |
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 Performance AWD: $2,180 in Hawaii and $580 in Louisiana, a $1,600 difference.
Similar cars
Closest combined MPGe among MY2027 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2017-2023 (2017)
- 2024-2027* (Highland)
Frequently asked questions
How efficient is the 2024-2027 Tesla Model 3?
EPA rates the 2024-2027 Tesla Model 3 at 109–139 MPGe combined across 15 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2026 Standard RWD, is rated 139 MPGe (147 city, 130 highway).
Which years were the most efficient in the 2024-2027 Tesla Model 3?
The Standard RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 139 MPGe, in 2026. The lowest top rating, 111 MPGe, was in 2027.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2024-2027 Tesla Model 3?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2025, 2026 and 2027.
How does the 2024-2027 Tesla Model 3 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2017-2023 Tesla Model 3) is rated 113–142 MPGe combined and costs $650–$820 a year to fuel; the 2024-2027 model is rated 109–139 MPGe and costs $670–$850 a year.
How much does it cost to charge a 2027 Tesla Model 3 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the Performance AWD costs about $830 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $830 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2027 Tesla Model 3 100 miles?
About $5.53 per 100 miles for the Performance AWD at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
How does the 2027 Tesla Model 3 compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Performance AWD costs about $830 a year to fuel, $1,400 less than the class median of $2,230, and less than 10 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 26 rated midsize car configurations for MY2027, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2027 Tesla Model 3?
EPA rates the range at 316 miles depending on configuration, and the Performance AWD goes 316 mi. Efficiency is 30 kWh per 100 miles (111 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $830 a year, or $5.53 per 100 miles for the Performance AWD.
Is the 2027 Tesla Model 3 different from the 2026 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 139 to 111 MPGe, down 28. Its annual cost goes from $670 to $830, $160 more. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2027 against 5 configurations for 2026. See the 2026 Tesla Model 3 for that year.