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What does a road trip cost in the 2027 Tesla Model 3?

Trip cost

$28

Energy use
30.2 kWh/100 mi
Energy
151 kWh
Charges
1
On the way
Each
$14
2 people

RWD, 500 miles, power 18.19 cents per kWh.

Class median
$73
500 miles, 21 gas and hybrid sedans (2027)

500 miles. Power 18.19 cents per kWh (U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026-01..2026-07). 2 people.

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Cost of 500 miles by trim

RWD$28Premium RWD$28Premium AWD$28Performance AWD$28
4 trims with a rating.
2027 Tesla Model 3 RWD: trip cost by distance
MileskWhCostChargesEach
10030$60.3$3
30091$170.9$8
500151$281.6$14
1,000302$553.1$28

What this cannot tell you

EPA range and kWh rating. Your own use will differ.

Charger fees, tolls, food and stays not counted.

How values are checked