2017 · Midsize Car · Electric
2017 Tesla Model 3 range & efficiency
The 2017 Tesla Model 3 is a midsize car with one EPA-rated configuration. Its most efficient version is rated 126 MPGe combined (26.8 kWh per 100 miles) with an EPA range of 310 miles. Among 67 midsize cars rated for 2017, it ranks 2nd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, it costs about $724 a year to fuel.
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Energy use
The 2017 Tesla Model 3 uses 26.8 kWh per 100 miles (16.7 kWh/100 km), which is 3.7 miles per kWh or 126 MPGe combined.
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Combined | 126 MPGe |
| Energy use | 26.8 kWh/100 mi |
| Metric | 16.7 kWh/100 km |
| Miles per kWh | 3.73 |
How it ranks among 2017 Midsize Cars
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Model 3 MPGe across model years
Full history →1 EPA-rated configuration
| Configuration | Type | City | Hwy | Combined | Range | Your cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWD · Electric motor (192 kW) · Single-speed Model 3 Long Range |
Electric | 131 MPGe | 120 MPGe | 126 MPGe | 310 mi | $724 |
Specs (most efficient configuration)
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Engine / motor
- Electric motor (192 kW)
- Transmission
- Single-speed
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Electricity use
- 26.8 kWh/100 mi
- Charge time (240V)
- 12 hrs
- Passenger volume
- 97 cu ft
- Cargo volume
- 17 cu ft
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 0 g/mi
- EPA fuel economy score
- 10/10
- EPA greenhouse gas score
- 10/10
2017 Tesla Model 3 vs. rivals
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Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the 2017 Tesla Model 3?
The EPA rates the 2017 Tesla Model 3 at up to 310 miles on a full charge.
How efficient is the 2017 Tesla Model 3?
Up to 126 MPGe combined, which is 26.8 kWh per 100 miles.
What is the efficiency in kWh/100 km for the 2017 Tesla Model 3?
The 2017 Tesla Model 3 uses 26.8 kWh per 100 miles (16.7 kWh/100 km), which is 3.7 miles per kWh or 126 MPGe combined.
How much does it cost to charge a 2017 Tesla Model 3?
Charging from empty to its full 310-mile EPA range draws about 83 kWh from the wall (charging losses included), which costs about $15 at 18¢/kWh. Public DC fast charging usually costs two to three times more.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2017 Tesla Model 3 per year?
About $724 at 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, or $4.82 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.