Tesla Model 3 MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Tesla Model 3 model year from 2017 to 2026 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Model 3 has been offered with Electric powertrains; the most efficient version is the 2021 (up to 142 MPGe combined). All rated versions run on electricity. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Tesla Model 3 fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined MPG / MPGe | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 111–139 | Electric | $43,997 | 11 listings |
| 2025 | 109–137 | Electric | $37,990 | 249 listings |
| 2024 | 112–137 | Electric | $33,998 | 453 listings |
| 2023 | 113–132 | Electric | $24,590 | 2,463 listings |
| 2022 | 113–132 | Electric | $23,998 | 1,087 listings |
| 2021 | 113–142 | Electric | $22,469 | 818 listings |
| 2020 | 113–141 | Electric | $20,997 | 1,076 listings |
| 2019 | 116–133 | Electric | $19,499 | 798 listings |
| 2018 | 116–130 | Electric | $17,995 | 1,389 listings |
| 2017 | 126 | Electric | $17,998 | 51 listings |
2026 Tesla Model 3: engines & MPG
The 2026 Model 3 was EPA-rated in 5 versions (Electric), with combined economy from 111 to 139 MPGe. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $43,997 on VehiSales (11 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 3 Standard RWD | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 147 | 130 | 139 MPGe · 321 mi range |
| Model 3 Premium RWD | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 145 | 128 | 137 MPGe · 363 mi range |
| Model 3 Premium AWD | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 133 | 122 | 128 MPGe · 346 mi range |
| Model 3 Performance | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 120 | 107 | 114 MPGe · 309 mi range |
| Model 3 Performance AWD | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 117 | 106 | 111 MPGe · 314 mi range |
2025 Tesla Model 3: engines & MPG
The 2025 Model 3 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (Electric), with combined economy from 109 to 137 MPGe. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $37,990 on VehiSales (249 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 3 Long Range RWD | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 145 | 128 | 137 MPGe · 363 mi range |
| Model 3 Long Range RWD-I (19in wheels) | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 140 | 123 | 131 MPGe · 346 mi range |
| Model 3 Long Range AWD | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 133 | 122 | 128 MPGe · 346 mi range |
| Model 3 Performance AWD | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 113 | 104 | 109 MPGe · 298 mi range |
2024 Tesla Model 3: engines & MPG
The 2024 Model 3 was EPA-rated in 5 versions (Electric), with combined economy from 112 to 137 MPGe. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $33,998 on VehiSales (453 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 3 Long Range RWD | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 145 | 128 | 137 MPGe · 363 mi range |
| Model 3 RWD | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 140 | 125 | 132 MPGe · 272 mi range |
| Model 3 Long Range AWD | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 137 | 124 | 130 MPGe · 342 mi range |
| Model 3 Long Range AWD-E | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 133 | 122 | 128 MPGe · 341 mi range |
| Model 3 Performance AWD | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 117 | 107 | 112 MPGe · 303 mi range |
2023 Tesla Model 3: engines & MPG
The 2023 Model 3 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (Electric), with combined economy from 113 to 132 MPGe. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $24,590 on VehiSales (2,463 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 3 RWD | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 138 | 126 | 132 MPGe · 272 mi range |
| Model 3 Long Range AWD | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 134 | 126 | 131 MPGe · 358 mi range |
| Model 3 Performance AWD | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 118 | 107 | 113 MPGe · 315 mi range |
2022 Tesla Model 3: engines & MPG
The 2022 Model 3 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (Electric), with combined economy from 113 to 132 MPGe. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $23,998 on VehiSales (1,087 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 3 RWD | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 138 | 126 | 132 MPGe · 272 mi range |
| Model 3 Long Range AWD | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 134 | 126 | 131 MPGe · 358 mi range |
| Model 3 Performance AWD | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 118 | 107 | 113 MPGe · 315 mi range |
2021 Tesla Model 3: engines & MPG
The 2021 Model 3 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (Electric), with combined economy from 113 to 142 MPGe. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $22,469 on VehiSales (818 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 150 | 133 | 142 MPGe · 263 mi range |
| Model 3 Long Range AWD | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 141 | 127 | 134 MPGe · 353 mi range |
| Model 3 Performance AWD | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 118 | 107 | 113 MPGe · 315 mi range |
2020 Tesla Model 3: engines & MPG
The 2020 Model 3 was EPA-rated in 8 versions (Electric), with combined economy from 113 to 141 MPGe. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $20,997 on VehiSales (1,076 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 3 Standard Range Plus | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 148 | 132 | 141 MPGe · 250 mi range |
| Model 3 Standard Range | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 138 | 124 | 131 MPGe · 220 mi range |
| Model 3 Long Range | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 136 | 123 | 130 MPGe · 330 mi range |
| Model 3 Mid Range | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 128 | 117 | 123 MPGe · 264 mi range |
| Model 3 Long Range Performance AWD (18in) | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 124 | 116 | 121 MPGe · 322 mi range |
| Model 3 Long Range AWD | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 124 | 116 | 121 MPGe · 322 mi range |
| Model 3 Long Range Performance AWD (19in) | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 119 | 112 | 116 MPGe · 304 mi range |
| Model 3 Long Range Performance AWD (20in) | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 118 | 107 | 113 MPGe · 299 mi range |
2019 Tesla Model 3: engines & MPG
The 2019 Model 3 was EPA-rated in 6 versions (Electric), with combined economy from 116 to 133 MPGe. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $19,499 on VehiSales (798 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 3 Standard Range Plus | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 140 | 124 | 133 MPGe · 240 mi range |
| Model 3 Standard Range | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 138 | 124 | 131 MPGe · 220 mi range |
| Model 3 Long Range | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 136 | 123 | 130 MPGe · 310 mi range |
| Model 3 Mid Range | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 128 | 117 | 123 MPGe · 264 mi range |
| Model 3 Long Range AWD | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 120 | 112 | 116 MPGe · 310 mi range |
| Model 3 Long Range AWD Performance | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 120 | 112 | 116 MPGe · 310 mi range |
2018 Tesla Model 3: engines & MPG
The 2018 Model 3 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (Electric), with combined economy from 116 to 130 MPGe. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $17,995 on VehiSales (1,389 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 3 Long Range | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 136 | 123 | 130 MPGe · 310 mi range |
| Model 3 Mid Range | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 128 | 117 | 123 MPGe · 260 mi range |
| Model 3 Long Range AWD Performance | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 120 | 112 | 116 MPGe · 310 mi range |
| Model 3 Long Range AWD | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 120 | 112 | 116 MPGe · 310 mi range |
2017 Tesla Model 3: engines & MPG
The 2017 Model 3 was EPA-rated in 1 version (Electric), with combined economy of 126 MPGe. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $17,998 on VehiSales (51 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 3 Long Range | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 131 | 120 | 126 MPGe · 310 mi range |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Tesla Model 3 get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined economy for the Model 3 ranges from 109 to 142 MPGe. The most efficient rated version is the 2021 model year.
What engines does the 2026 Tesla Model 3 have?
The 2026 Model 3 was EPA-rated with Electric — see the 2026 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Tesla Model 3 require premium gas?
No — rated versions run on electricity.
Is there a hybrid or electric Model 3?
Yes — the ratings above include electric (shown in MPGe) versions; look for them in the per-year tables.
https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/tesla/model-3.
Underlying ratings are public-domain EPA/DOE data from fueleconomy.gov.
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