The 2026 Tesla Model 3 is an all-electric vehicle EPA-certified for 309 to 363 miles of driving range per charge across 5 certified configurations. Efficiency ratings reach up to 139 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 Standard RWD Electricity | Electric (BEV) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 147 MPGe | 130 MPGe | 139 MPGe | 321 mi | $550 | — |
| Model 3 Premium RWD Electricity | Electric (BEV) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 145 MPGe | 128 MPGe | 137 MPGe | 363 mi | $550 | — |
| Model 3 Premium AWD Electricity | Electric (BEV) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 133 MPGe | 122 MPGe | 128 MPGe | 346 mi | $600 | — |
| Model 3 Performance Electricity | Electric (BEV) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 120 MPGe | 107 MPGe | 114 MPGe | 309 mi | $650 | — |
| Model 3 Performance AWD Electricity | Electric (BEV) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 117 MPGe | 106 MPGe | 111 MPGe | 314 mi | $700 | — |
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
Cross-reference safety ratings, owner defect complaints, and recall campaigns
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NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash tests, rollover risk, and active driver assistance.
NHTSA consumer defect complaint filings by affected component.
Official safety recall notices, defects, and free repair instructions.
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2026 Tesla Model 3
The all-electric 2026 Tesla Model 3 delivers an EPA-certified driving range of 309 to 363 miles per full battery charge across 5 certified configuration(s).
Combined energy efficiency reaches up to 139 MPGe under EPA dynamometer laboratory test cycles.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model, estimated annual fueling and energy costs range between $550 and $700 for the 2026 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.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.