2017 Tesla Model 3

Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data

The 2017 Tesla Model 3 is sold in the U.S. with electric power. The EPA lists 1 configuration for this model year, with combined economy from 126 to 126 MPGe and an estimated annual fuel cost of $600 to $600 at 15,000 miles.

Key numbers

What it costs to fuel

Across its configurations, the 2017 Model 3 costs about $600 to $600 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $600. Over five years that is about $3,000 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.

Relative to an average new vehicle, the most efficient Model 3 configuration saves about $8,500 in fuel over five years; less efficient versions spend more.

For context, the average combined economy of midsize cars in this dataset is about 32 MPGe. The Model 3 sits roughly 94 MPGe above that mark at its midpoint, making it more efficient than average for its EPA class.

Configurations and fuel economy

Emissions, safety and size

The 2017 Model 3 records an EPA smog rating of 10-10 out of 10, and an EPA electric range of 310 to 310 miles when running on battery. The EPA classifies it as midsize cars.

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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.