2023 · Midsize Car · Electric
2023 Tesla Model 3 range & efficiency
The 2023 Tesla Model 3 is a midsize car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. Its most efficient version is rated 132 MPGe combined (25.5 kWh per 100 miles) with an EPA range of 272 miles. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 113 to 132 MPGe. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2022 model. Among 50 midsize cars rated for 2023, it ranks 2nd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, it costs about $688 a year to fuel.
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Energy use
The 2023 Tesla Model 3 uses 25.5 kWh per 100 miles (15.8 kWh/100 km), which is 3.9 miles per kWh or 132 MPGe combined.
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Combined | 132 MPGe |
| Energy use | 25.5 kWh/100 mi |
| Metric | 15.8 kWh/100 km |
| Miles per kWh | 3.92 |
How it ranks among 2023 Midsize Cars
Full class ranking →Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.
Model 3 MPGe across model years
Full history →3 EPA-rated configurations
| Configuration | Type | City | Hwy | Combined | Range | Your cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWD · Electric motor (192 kW) · Single-speed Model 3 RWD |
Electric | 138 MPGe | 126 MPGe | 132 MPGe | 272 mi | $688 |
| AWD · Electric motors (293 kW) · Single-speed Model 3 Long Range AWD |
Electric | 134 MPGe | 126 MPGe | 131 MPGe | 358 mi | $697 |
| AWD · Electric motors (321 kW) · Single-speed Model 3 Performance AWD |
Electric | 118 MPGe | 107 MPGe | 113 MPGe | 315 mi | $810 |
Specs (most efficient configuration)
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Engine / motor
- Electric motor (192 kW)
- Transmission
- Single-speed
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Electricity use
- 25.5 kWh/100 mi
- Charge time (240V)
- 10.4 hrs
- Passenger volume
- 97 cu ft
- Cargo volume
- 15 cu ft
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 0 g/mi
- EPA fuel economy score
- 10/10
- EPA greenhouse gas score
- 10/10
2023 Tesla Model 3 vs. rivals
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Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the 2023 Tesla Model 3?
The EPA rates the 2023 Tesla Model 3 at up to 358 miles on a full charge.
How efficient is the 2023 Tesla Model 3?
Up to 132 MPGe combined, which is 25.5 kWh per 100 miles.
What is the efficiency in kWh/100 km for the 2023 Tesla Model 3?
The 2023 Tesla Model 3 uses 25.5 kWh per 100 miles (15.8 kWh/100 km), which is 3.9 miles per kWh or 132 MPGe combined.
How much does it cost to charge a 2023 Tesla Model 3?
Charging from empty to its full 272-mile EPA range draws about 69 kWh from the wall (charging losses included), which costs about $12 at 18¢/kWh. Public DC fast charging usually costs two to three times more.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2023 Tesla Model 3 per year?
About $688 at 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, or $4.59 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.