What does the 2026 Tesla Model 3 cost per mile?
Power cost a mile
4.2cents
- 2025 IRS rate: 70 cents a mile.
- Margin: 65.8 cents a mile.
- $6,582 per 10,000 miles.
- 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD: 137 MPGe.
- Median of 55 gas and hybrid sedans (2026): 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard RWD | 137 MPGe | 4.2 cents | 65.8 cents | $6,582 |
| Premium AWD | 128 MPGe | 4.5 cents | 65.5 cents | $6,552 |
| Performance AWD | 114 MPGe | 5.0 cents | 65.0 cents | $6,497 |
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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