What does the 2023 Tesla Model 3 cost per mile?
Power cost a mile
4.3cents
- 2025 IRS rate: 70 cents a mile.
- Margin: 65.7 cents a mile.
- $6,567 per 10,000 miles.
- 2023 Tesla Model 3 RWD: 25.5 kWh/100 mi.
- Median of 78 gas and hybrid sedans (2023): 12.3 cents a mile.
Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh. 2025 IRS rate 70 cents.
| Trim | Rating | Cost a mile | Margin a mile | Per 10,000 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWD | 25.5 kWh/100 mi | 4.3 cents | 65.7 cents | $6,567 |
| Standard RWD | 25.5 kWh/100 mi | 4.3 cents | 65.7 cents | $6,567 |
| Long Range AWD | 131 MPGe | 4.4 cents | 65.6 cents | $6,563 |
| Performance AWD | 113 MPGe | 5.1 cents | 64.9 cents | $6,493 |
What this cannot tell you
Fuel only. Insurance, repairs and value loss not counted.
The IRS rate covers every cost, not fuel alone.
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