2026 Tesla Model 3 range and charging cost
Range, Standard RWD
363miles
- 24.3 to 24.6 kWh per 100 miles.
- 137 MPGe.
- Top 8% of 66 EVs (2026).
- 3 trims: 309 to 363 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard RWD | RWD | 363 | 24.3 to 24.6 | 137 | $15.18 | $502 |
| Premium AWD | AWD | 346 | 26.4 to 30.2 | 128 | $15.49 | $537 |
| Performance AWD | AWD | 309 | 26.4 to 30.2 | 114 | $15.53 | $603 |
Where kWh is disputed or missing, costs use EPA MPGe.
Charging cost
Standard RWD, 24.6 kWh per 100 miles. Home charging.
- Full charge
- $15.18
- Per mile
- 4.2 cents
- Per month
- $42
- Per year
- $502
- Median 2026 sedan: 26 mpg, 12.3 cents per mile.
- Saves $975 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 57 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 | 24.6 | $4.18 |
| 300 miles | 73.8 | $12.55 |
| 500 miles | 123.0 | $20.91 |
| 1,000 miles | 246.0 | $41.82 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $36
- Per year
- $435
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 | Standard RWD | 363 mi range | |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y | Performance AWD | 327 mi range | Compare |
| 2026 Tesla Model S | AWD | 410 mi range | Compare |
| 2026 Tesla Model X | AWD | 352 mi range | Compare |
| 2026 Cadillac CT4 | Luxury RWD | 26 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Hyundai Elantra N | Manual | 24 mpg | Compare |
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