2023 Tesla Model 3 range and charging cost
Range, RWD
272miles
- 25.5 kWh per 100 miles.
- 132 MPGe.
- Top 32% of 45 EVs (2023).
- 4 trims: 272 to 358 miles.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Trim | Drive | Range, mi | kWh per 100 mi | MPGe | Full charge | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Range AWD | AWD | 358 | 25.8 to 30.0 | 131 | $15.66 | $525 |
| Performance AWD | AWD | 315 | 25.8 to 30.0 | 113 | $15.97 | $608 |
| RWD | RWD | 272 | 25.5 | 132 | $11.79 | $520 |
| Standard RWD | RWD | 272 | 25.5 | 132 | $11.79 | $520 |
Where kWh is disputed or missing, costs use EPA MPGe.
Charging cost
RWD, 25.5 kWh per 100 miles. Home charging.
- Full charge
- $11.79
- Per mile
- 4.3 cents
- Per month
- $43
- Per year
- $520
- Median 2023 sedan: 26 mpg, 12.3 cents per mile.
- Saves $957 a year at 12,000 miles.
Do I need a Level 2 charger?
No. A 120 V outlet adds 55 miles in 10 hours.
You drive 33 miles a day.
RWD. 120 V outlet: 1.4 kW.
Trip cost
| Trip | kWh | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 25.5 | $4.33 |
| 300 miles | 76.5 | $13.00 |
| 500 miles | 127.5 | $21.67 |
| 1,000 miles | 254.9 | $43.34 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $38
- Per year
- $451
- Miles a month
- 867
RWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Range by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Tesla Model 3 | RWD | 272 mi range | |
| 2023 Tesla Model Y | Standard AWD | 279 mi range | Compare |
| 2023 Tesla Model S | AWD | 405 mi range | Compare |
| 2023 Tesla Model X | Standard AWD | 348 mi range | Compare |
| 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA | 250 FWD | 29 mpg | |
| 2023 Genesis G70 | 2.0T RWD | 25 mpg | |
| 2023 Nissan Maxima | SV FWD | 24 mpg | Compare |
What this cannot tell you
EPA range. Cold weather and highway speed cut range.
Home charging only. Fast charging costs more.
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