2026 Tesla Model 3 Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
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
| Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 120 | 107 | 114 |
| Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 133 | 122 | 128 |
| Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 145 | 128 | 137 |
| Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 117 | 106 | 111 |
| Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 147 | 130 | 139 |
Detailed Specifications
MPG & Fuel Economy
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EV Range for every year and trim
View details →Tesla Model 3 — All Years Overview
| Year | Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 120 | 107 | 114 | Electricity |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 133 | 122 | 128 | Electricity |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 145 | 128 | 137 | Electricity |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 117 | 106 | 111 | Electricity |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 147 | 130 | 139 | Electricity |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 133 | 122 | 128 | Electricity |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 145 | 128 | 137 | Electricity |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 113 | 104 | 109 | Electricity |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 140 | 123 | 131 | Electricity |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 145 | 128 | 137 | Electricity |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 117 | 107 | 112 | Electricity |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 140 | 125 | 132 | Electricity |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 133 | 122 | 128 | Electricity |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 137 | 124 | 130 | Electricity |
| 2023 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 134 | 126 | 131 | Electricity |
| 2023 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 138 | 126 | 132 | Electricity |
| 2023 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 118 | 107 | 113 | Electricity |
| 2022 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 138 | 126 | 132 | Electricity |
| 2022 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 134 | 126 | 131 | Electricity |
| 2022 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 118 | 107 | 113 | Electricity |
| 2021 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 118 | 107 | 113 | Electricity |
| 2021 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 141 | 127 | 134 | Electricity |
| 2021 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 150 | 133 | 142 | Electricity |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 136 | 123 | 130 | Electricity |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 124 | 116 | 121 | Electricity |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 128 | 117 | 123 | Electricity |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 138 | 124 | 131 | Electricity |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 148 | 132 | 141 | Electricity |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 119 | 112 | 116 | Electricity |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 118 | 107 | 113 | Electricity |
| 2019 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 128 | 117 | 123 | Electricity |
| 2019 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 136 | 123 | 130 | Electricity |
| 2019 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 120 | 112 | 116 | Electricity |
| 2019 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 138 | 124 | 131 | Electricity |
| 2019 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 140 | 124 | 133 | Electricity |
| 2018 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 136 | 123 | 130 | Electricity |
| 2018 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 120 | 112 | 116 | Electricity |
| 2018 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 128 | 117 | 123 | Electricity |
| 2017 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 131 | 120 | 126 | Electricity |
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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.