2026 Tesla Model 3 Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions

2017–2026 model years42 variantsUp to 142 MPG combined

2026 Tesla Model 3 Specs at a Glance

The 2026 Tesla Model 3 gets 139 mpg combined on the Rear-Wheel Drive configuration, is EPA-rated for 363 miles of range, weighs 4,030 lbs, measures 185.8 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 111 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.

Combined MPG
139 mpg (147 city / 130 hwy)
Best configuration: Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic (A1) · other 2026 trims rate 111–139 mpg combined
EPA range
363 miles
Curb weight
4,030 lbs
Heaviest recorded configuration: MODEL 3 4DR SEDAN LONG RANGE AWD
Length
185.8 in · 72.8 in wide · 56.7 in tall
Wheelbase
113.4 in
NHTSA overall
5-star (2023)

2026 Tesla Model 3 trims and MPG

TrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombined
Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)All-Wheel Drive120107114
Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)All-Wheel Drive133122128
Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)Rear-Wheel Drive145128137
Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)All-Wheel Drive117106111
Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)Rear-Wheel Drive147130139

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Tesla Model 3 — All Years Overview

YearTrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombinedFuel
2026Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)All-Wheel Drive120107114Electricity
2026Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)All-Wheel Drive133122128Electricity
2026Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)Rear-Wheel Drive145128137Electricity
2026Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)All-Wheel Drive117106111Electricity
2026Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)Rear-Wheel Drive147130139Electricity
2025Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)All-Wheel Drive133122128Electricity
2025Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)Rear-Wheel Drive145128137Electricity
2025Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)All-Wheel Drive113104109Electricity
2025Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)Rear-Wheel Drive140123131Electricity
2024Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)Rear-Wheel Drive145128137Electricity
2024Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)All-Wheel Drive117107112Electricity
2024Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)Rear-Wheel Drive140125132Electricity
2024Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)All-Wheel Drive133122128Electricity
2024Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)All-Wheel Drive137124130Electricity
2023Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)All-Wheel Drive134126131Electricity
2023Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)Rear-Wheel Drive138126132Electricity
2023Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)All-Wheel Drive118107113Electricity
2022Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)Rear-Wheel Drive138126132Electricity
2022Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)All-Wheel Drive134126131Electricity
2022Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)All-Wheel Drive118107113Electricity
2021Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)All-Wheel Drive118107113Electricity
2021Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)All-Wheel Drive141127134Electricity
2021Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)Rear-Wheel Drive150133142Electricity
2020Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)Rear-Wheel Drive136123130Electricity
2020Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)All-Wheel Drive124116121Electricity
2020Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)Rear-Wheel Drive128117123Electricity
2020Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)Rear-Wheel Drive138124131Electricity
2020Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)Rear-Wheel Drive148132141Electricity
2020Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)All-Wheel Drive119112116Electricity
2020Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)All-Wheel Drive118107113Electricity
2019Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)Rear-Wheel Drive128117123Electricity
2019Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)Rear-Wheel Drive136123130Electricity
2019Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)All-Wheel Drive120112116Electricity
2019Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)Rear-Wheel Drive138124131Electricity
2019Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)Rear-Wheel Drive140124133Electricity
2018Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)Rear-Wheel Drive136123130Electricity
2018Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)All-Wheel Drive120112116Electricity
2018Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)Rear-Wheel Drive128117123Electricity
2017Auto (A1)—Automatic (A1)Rear-Wheel Drive131120126Electricity

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Tesla Model 3 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Tesla Model 3?

The Tesla Model 3 is EPA-rated at up to 142 MPGe combined (150 city / 133 highway), a historical peak recorded on the 2021 model year.

What engine does the 2026 Tesla Model 3 have?

The Tesla Model 3 is fully electric — it uses an electric motor with a single-speed transmission instead of a combustion engine.

How far can the 2026 Tesla Model 3 go on a full charge?

The Tesla Model 3 has an EPA-rated electric driving range of up to 363 miles.

What years of the Tesla Model 3 are covered here?

This page documents 39 verified Tesla Model 3 configurations across model years 2017–2026.

Which model year of the Tesla Model 3 is the most fuel efficient?

The 2021 Tesla Model 3 holds the highest combined rating at 142 MPG; the 2017 sits lowest at 126 MPG, a difference of 16 MPG (about 13%) across the 10 rated years on file.

Is the 2026 Tesla Model 3 front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?

The Tesla Model 3 appears in 2 drivetrain layouts across the years documented here — All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive — with the latest 2026 record on All-Wheel Drive.