What does a 2020 Tesla Model 3 cost to run?
Standard Range RWD, 131 MPGe
$525a year in electricity
- 4.4 cents a mile.
- Price plus energy over 6 years: $38,149.
- Median sedan: $1,477 a year (93 models, 2020).
- Energy use estimated from MPGe.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents a kWh.
Cost by trim
| Trim | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Per mile | Total over 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Range RWD | $35,000 | 131 MPGe | $525 (estimated from MPGe) | $0.04 | $38,149 |
| Standard Range Plus RWD | $37,990 | 141 MPGe | $488 (estimated from MPGe) | $0.04 | $40,916 |
| Long Range AWD | $46,990 | 121 MPGe | $568 (estimated from MPGe) | $0.05 | $50,399 |
| Performance AWD | $54,990 | 113 MPGe | $608 (estimated from MPGe) | $0.05 | $58,641 |
What this cannot tell you
Insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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