What does a 2023 Tesla Model 3 cost to run?
RWD, 25.5 kWh/100 mi
$520a year in electricity
- 4.3 cents a mile.
- Price plus energy over 6 years: $42,110.
- Median sedan: $1,422 a year (77 models, 2023).
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWD | $38,990 | 25.5 kWh/100 mi | $520 | $0.04 | $42,110 |
| Standard RWD | $39,240 | 25.5 kWh/100 mi | $520 | $0.04 | $42,360 |
| Long Range AWD | $45,990 | 131 MPGe | $525 (estimated from MPGe) | $0.04 | $49,139 |
| Performance AWD | $50,990 | 113 MPGe | $608 (estimated from MPGe) | $0.05 | $54,641 |
What this cannot tell you
Insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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- Sources disagree