2026 · Midsize Car · Electric
2026 Tesla Model 3 range & efficiency
The 2026 Tesla Model 3 is a midsize car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. Its most efficient version is rated 139 MPGe combined (24.3 kWh per 100 miles) with an EPA range of 321 miles. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 111 to 139 MPGe. That's up 2 MPGe from the 2025 model. Among 31 midsize cars rated for 2026, it ranks 1st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, it costs about $656 a year to fuel.
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Energy use
The 2026 Tesla Model 3 uses 24.3 kWh per 100 miles (15.1 kWh/100 km), which is 4.1 miles per kWh or 139 MPGe combined.
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Combined | 139 MPGe |
| Energy use | 24.3 kWh/100 mi |
| Metric | 15.1 kWh/100 km |
| Miles per kWh | 4.12 |
How it ranks among 2026 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 →5 EPA-rated configurations
| Configuration | Type | City | Hwy | Combined | Range | Your cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWD · Electric motor (225 kW) · Single-speed Model 3 Standard RWD |
Electric | 147 MPGe | 130 MPGe | 139 MPGe | 321 mi | $656 |
| RWD · Electric motor (225 kW) · Single-speed Model 3 Premium RWD |
Electric | 145 MPGe | 128 MPGe | 137 MPGe | 363 mi | $664 |
| AWD · Electric motors (296 kW) · Single-speed Model 3 Premium AWD |
Electric | 133 MPGe | 122 MPGe | 128 MPGe | 346 mi | $713 |
| AWD · Electric motors (296 kW) · Single-speed Model 3 Performance |
Electric | 120 MPGe | 107 MPGe | 114 MPGe | 309 mi | $799 |
| AWD · Electric motors (296 kW) · Single-speed Model 3 Performance AWD |
Electric | 117 MPGe | 106 MPGe | 111 MPGe | 314 mi | $815 |
Specs (most efficient configuration)
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Engine / motor
- Electric motor (225 kW)
- Transmission
- Single-speed
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Electricity use
- 24.3 kWh/100 mi
- Charge time (240V)
- 12.1 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
2026 Tesla Model 3 vs. rivals
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Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the 2026 Tesla Model 3?
The EPA rates the 2026 Tesla Model 3 at up to 363 miles on a full charge.
How efficient is the 2026 Tesla Model 3?
Up to 139 MPGe combined, which is 24.3 kWh per 100 miles.
What is the efficiency in kWh/100 km for the 2026 Tesla Model 3?
The 2026 Tesla Model 3 uses 24.3 kWh per 100 miles (15.1 kWh/100 km), which is 4.1 miles per kWh or 139 MPGe combined.
How much does it cost to charge a 2026 Tesla Model 3?
Charging from empty to its full 321-mile EPA range draws about 78 kWh from the wall (charging losses included), which costs about $14 at 18¢/kWh. Public DC fast charging usually costs two to three times more.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Tesla Model 3 per year?
About $656 at 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, or $4.37 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.