Tesla Model 3 Annual Fuel Cost
Running a 2026 Tesla Model 3 costs about $550 per year in fuel, based on 15,000 miles of driving at average U.S. fuel prices.
Latest model year (2026):
The Tesla Model 3 costs an estimated $550/year in fuel.
Tesla Model 3 Fuel Cost — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Fuel | MPG Comb. | Annual Cost | CO₂ (g/mi) | GHG Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity | 114 | $650 | — | 10 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity | 128 | $600 | — | 10 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity | 137 | $550 | — | 10 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity | 111 | $700 | — | 10 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity | 139 | $550 | — | 10 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity | 128 | $600 | — | 10 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity | 137 | $550 | — | 10 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity | 109 | $700 | — | 10 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity | 131 | $600 | — | 10 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity | 137 | $550 | — | 10 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity | 112 | $700 | — | 10 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity | 132 | $550 | — | 10 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity | 128 | $600 | — | 10 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity | 130 | $600 | — | 10 |
| 2023 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity | 131 | $600 | — | 10 |
| 2023 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity | 132 | $550 | — | 10 |
| 2023 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity | 113 | $650 | — | 10 |
| 2022 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity | 132 | $550 | — | 10 |
| 2022 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity | 131 | $600 | — | 10 |
| 2022 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity | 113 | $650 | — | 10 |
| 2021 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity | 113 | $650 | — | 10 |
| 2021 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity | 134 | $550 | — | 10 |
| 2021 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity | 142 | $550 | — | 10 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity | 130 | $600 | — | 10 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity | 121 | $650 | — | 10 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity | 123 | $600 | — | 10 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity | 131 | $600 | — | 10 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity | 141 | $550 | — | 10 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity | 121 | $650 | — | 10 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity | 116 | $650 | — | 10 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity | 113 | $650 | — | 10 |
| 2019 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity | 123 | $600 | — | 10 |
| 2019 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity | 130 | $600 | — | 10 |
| 2019 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity | 116 | $650 | — | 10 |
| 2019 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity | 116 | $650 | — | 10 |
| 2019 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity | 131 | $600 | — | 10 |
| 2019 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity | 133 | $550 | — | 10 |
| 2018 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity | 130 | $600 | — | 10 |
| 2018 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity | 116 | $650 | — | 10 |
| 2018 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity | 116 | $650 | — | 10 |
| 2018 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity | 123 | $600 | — | 10 |
| 2017 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity | 126 | $600 | — | 10 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Tesla Model 3 Fuel Cost FAQ
How much does it cost to fuel the Tesla Model 3?
The estimated annual fuel cost for the Tesla Model 3 is $550 per year, based on 15,000 miles of driving and average fuel prices. Costs vary by trim and engine.
How much CO₂ does the Tesla Model 3 produce?
The Tesla Model 3 produces approximately — grams of CO₂ per mile. Lower numbers mean fewer emissions. See the table for per-trim details.