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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

2026 Model 3 trims (5)

Model 3 Performance

Electric

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

EPA range
309 mi
Efficiency
114 MPGe
Energy use
29.6 kWh/100 mi
Charge (240V)
12 h
Motor
88 and 208 kW AC Induction
Annual fuel cost
$650

Model 3 Performance AWD

Electric

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

EPA range
314 mi
Efficiency
111 MPGe
Energy use
30.2 kWh/100 mi
Charge (240V)
12 h
Motor
88 and 208 kW ACPM 3-Phase
Annual fuel cost
$700

Model 3 Premium 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
88 and 208 kW AC Induction
Annual fuel cost
$600

Model 3 Premium 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
225 kW ACPM 3-Phase
Annual fuel cost
$550

Model 3 Standard RWD

Electric

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

EPA range
321 mi
Efficiency
139 MPGe
Energy use
24.3 kWh/100 mi
Charge (240V)
12.1 h
Motor
225 kW ACPM 3-Phase
Annual fuel cost
$550

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.