2024 Tesla Model 3 range and charging cost
Range, Standard RWD
272miles
- 24.6 to 25.4 kWh per 100 miles.
- 132 MPGe.
- Top 49% of 58 EVs (2024).
- 3 trims: 272 to 342 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 | 342 | 25.8 to 30.1 | 130 | $15.07 | $529 |
| Performance AWD | AWD | 342 | 25.8 to 30.1 | 130 | $15.07 | $529 |
| Standard RWD | RWD | 272 | 24.6 to 25.4 | 132 | $11.81 | $521 |
Where kWh is disputed or missing, costs use EPA MPGe.
Charging cost
Standard RWD, 25.5 kWh per 100 miles. Home charging.
- Full charge
- $11.81
- Per mile
- 4.3 cents
- Per month
- $43
- Per year
- $521
- Median 2024 sedan: 26 mpg, 12.3 cents per mile.
- Saves $956 a year at 12,000 miles.
Charging specs
| Version | Plug | Onboard AC, kW | DC peak, kW | 10-80%, min | Level 2, hours | Battery, kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | NACS | 11.5 | 250 | N/A | 7 | 75 |
| Long Range | N/A | N/A | N/A | 22 | N/A | N/A |
| RWD | N/A | N/A | 170 | 28 | N/A | N/A |
Charging specs: maker data, one source.
Do I need a Level 2 charger?
No. A 120 V outlet adds 55 miles in 10 hours.
You drive 33 miles a day.
Level 2 full charge: 7 hours.
Standard RWD. 120 V outlet: 1.4 kW.
Trip cost
| Trip | kWh | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 25.5 | $4.34 |
| 300 miles | 76.6 | $13.02 |
| 500 miles | 127.7 | $21.70 |
| 1,000 miles | 255.3 | $43.41 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $38
- Per year
- $451
- Miles a month
- 867
Standard RWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Range by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Tesla Model 3 | Standard RWD | 272 mi range | |
| 2024 Tesla Model Y | RWD | 260 mi range | Compare |
| 2024 Tesla Model S | Standard AWD | 122 MPGe | Compare |
| 2024 Tesla Model X | Plaid AWD | 333 mi range | Compare |
| 2024 Cadillac CT5 | Luxury RWD | 27 mpg | |
| 2024 Lexus IS | 300 RWD | 25 mpg | |
| 2024 Toyota Crown | XLE AWD | 41 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA range. Cold weather and highway speed cut range.
Home charging only. Fast charging costs more.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree