2020 Tesla Model 3
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2020 Tesla Model 3 is sold in the U.S. with electric power. The EPA lists 8 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 113 to 141 MPGe and an estimated annual fuel cost of $550 to $650 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Midsize Cars |
| Fuel type(s) | Electric |
| Combined economy | 113-141 MPGe |
| Best / worst combined | 141 / 113 MPGe |
| Annual fuel cost | $550-$650 |
| EPA range | 220-330 mi |
| 240V charge time | 8.5-10.0 h |
| EPA smog rating | 10-10 / 10 |
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 stars |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2020 Model 3 costs about $550 to $650 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $619. Over five years that is about $3,094 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 $8,750 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 95 MPGe above that mark at its midpoint, making it more efficient than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 3 Standard Range Plus | electric | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Electric | 141 MPGe | $550 |
| Model 3 Standard Range | electric | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Electric | 131 MPGe | $600 |
| Model 3 Long Range | electric | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Electric | 130 MPGe | $600 |
| Model 3 Mid Range | electric | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Electric | 123 MPGe | $600 |
| Model 3 Long Range AWD | electric | All-Wheel | Automatic | Electric | 121 MPGe | $650 |
| Model 3 Long Range Performance AWD (18in) | electric | All-Wheel | Automatic | Electric | 121 MPGe | $650 |
| Model 3 Long Range Performance AWD (19in) | electric | All-Wheel | Automatic | Electric | 116 MPGe | $650 |
| Model 3 Long Range Performance AWD (20in) | electric | All-Wheel | Automatic | Electric | 113 MPGe | $650 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2020 Model 3 records an EPA smog rating of 10-10 out of 10, a 5-star NHTSA overall crash rating, and an EPA electric range of 220 to 330 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.