What does a 2025 Tesla Model 3 cost to run?
Standard RWD, 137 MPGe
$502a year in electricity
- 4.2 cents a mile.
- Price plus energy over 6 years: $40,001.
- Median sedan: $1,371 a year (70 models, 2025).
- 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 RWD | $36,990 | 137 MPGe | $502 (estimated from MPGe) | $0.04 | $40,001 |
| Long Range AWD | $47,490 | 128 MPGe | $537 (estimated from MPGe) | $0.04 | $50,713 |
| Performance AWD | $54,990 | 109 MPGe | $631 (estimated from MPGe) | $0.05 | $58,775 |
What this cannot tell you
Insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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