Tesla Model 3 Transmission Specifications
The 2026 Tesla Model 3 uses Automatic (A1) transmission, depending on engine and trim.
Latest model year (2026):
The Tesla Model 3 comes with Automatic (A1).
Tesla Model 3 Transmission — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 114 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 128 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 137 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 111 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 139 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 128 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 137 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 109 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 131 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 137 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 112 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 132 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 128 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 130 |
| 2023 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 131 |
| 2023 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 132 |
| 2023 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 113 |
| 2022 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 132 |
| 2022 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 131 |
| 2022 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 113 |
| 2021 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 113 |
| 2021 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 134 |
| 2021 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 142 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 130 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 121 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 123 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 131 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 141 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 121 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 116 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 113 |
| 2019 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 123 |
| 2019 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 130 |
| 2019 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 116 |
| 2019 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 116 |
| 2019 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 131 |
| 2019 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 133 |
| 2018 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 130 |
| 2018 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 116 |
| 2018 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 116 |
| 2018 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 123 |
| 2017 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 126 |
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 Transmission FAQ
What transmission does the Tesla Model 3 have?
The Tesla Model 3 is offered with Automatic (A1) (2026 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.
Does the Tesla Model 3 come with a manual transmission?
No manual transmission is listed for the Tesla Model 3 in the EPA data we track; all listed configurations are automatic or CVT.