2026 Tesla Model 3 AWD vs RWD: is AWD worth it?
Premium AWD vs Premium RWD
AWD adds $5,000. Electricity cost not established.
$5,000price step
- RWD rating not established.
- Energy use estimated from MPGe.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents a kWh.
AWD and RWD pair
| Pair | MSRP | Price step | Rating | Energy a year | Extra over 6 years | Weight gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium RWD Premium AWD | $42,490 $47,490 | $5,000 | Not established 128 MPGe | Not established $537 (estimated from MPGe) | Not established | 0 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree