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Tesla Model 3

ElectricMidsize Cars

The Tesla Model 3 has been sold in the US from 2017 to 2027, in 11 model years covered here. The 2027 line-up has 1 trim with 316 miles of EPA range.

Recalls & owner complaintsNHTSA recalls and what Model 3 owners report, by model year

Generations

First generation · 2017–2023

Highland refresh · 2024–present

2025 Model 3 trims (4)

Model 3 Long Range AWD

Electric

All-Wheel Drive · Automatic (A1) · Midsize Cars

EPA range
346 mi
Efficiency
128 MPGe
Energy use
26.4 kWh/100 mi
Charge (240V)
11.7 h
Motor
85 and 88 kW ACPM 3-Phase
Annual fuel cost
$600

Model 3 Long Range RWD

Electric

Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic (A1) · Midsize Cars

EPA range
363 mi
Efficiency
137 MPGe
Energy use
24.6 kWh/100 mi
Charge (240V)
11.7 h
Motor
192 kW ACPM 3-Phase
Annual fuel cost
$550

Model 3 Long Range RWD-I (19in wheels)

Electric

Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic (A1) · Midsize Cars

EPA range
346 mi
Efficiency
131 MPGe
Energy use
25.6 kWh/100 mi
Charge (240V)
9.5 h
Motor
192, 213 and 225 kW ACPM 3-Phase
Annual fuel cost
$600

Model 3 Performance AWD

Electric

All-Wheel Drive · Automatic (A1) · Midsize Cars

EPA range
298 mi
Efficiency
109 MPGe
Energy use
30.9 kWh/100 mi
Charge (240V)
12 h
Motor
85 and 191 kW ACPM 3-Phase
Annual fuel cost
$700

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. Annual fuel cost is the EPA estimate for 15,000 miles a year at national average fuel and electricity prices. Generations are World Of EV's editorial grouping.