2027 Tesla Model 3 AWD vs RWD: is AWD worth it?
Model 3 Premium AWD vs 2WD
+$5,000, same MPGe
- Over 6 years
- $5,000 more
- 12,000 miles a year
- Rating
- AWD 30.2 kWh/100 mi
- RWD 30.2 kWh/100 mi
Gas $4.35 (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026). Electricity 18.19 cents a kWh.
AWD and RWD pair
Source marks: one source
| Pair | MSRP | Price step | Rating | Energy a year | Extra over 6 years | Weight gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium RWD Premium AWD | $42,490 $47,490 | $5,000 | 30.2 kWh/100 mi 30.2 kWh/100 mi | $660 $660 | $5,000 | +139 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- Two or more sources agree
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- Model-level or estimate
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