The 2018 Tesla Model 3 is an all-electric vehicle EPA-certified for 260 to 310 miles of driving range per charge across 4 certified configurations. Efficiency ratings reach up to 130 MPGe combined.
Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations
| Configuration / Model | Powertrain | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Annual Fuel Cost | CO2 (g/mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 3 Long Range Electricity | Electric (BEV) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 136 MPGe | 123 MPGe | 130 MPGe | 310 mi | $600 | — |
| Model 3 Mid Range Electricity | Electric (BEV) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 128 MPGe | 117 MPGe | 123 MPGe | 260 mi | $600 | — |
| Model 3 Long Range AWD Electricity | Electric (BEV) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 120 MPGe | 112 MPGe | 116 MPGe | 310 mi | $650 | — |
| Model 3 Long Range AWD Performance Electricity | Electric (BEV) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 120 MPGe | 112 MPGe | 116 MPGe | 310 mi | $650 | — |
Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles
Based on $0.16 per kWh electricity
Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles
Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years
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Official safety recall notices, defects, and free repair instructions.
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2018 Tesla Model 3
The all-electric 2018 Tesla Model 3 delivers an EPA-certified driving range of 260 to 310 miles per full battery charge across 4 certified configuration(s).
Combined energy efficiency reaches up to 130 MPGe under EPA dynamometer laboratory test cycles.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model, estimated annual fueling and energy costs range between $600 and $650 for the 2018 Tesla Model 3.
Calculated under AutoUtility's standardized methodology (15,000 miles per year, 55% city / 45% highway driving, $3.50/gallon regular gasoline, $0.16/kWh electricity) using official EPA dynamometer consumption ratings.
Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database under 40 CFR Part 600.
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