Tesla Model 3 Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
The EPA classifies the 2026 Tesla Model 3 as a Midsize Cars, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2026):
The Tesla Model 3 is classified by the EPA as a Midsize Cars.
Tesla Model 3 Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 114 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 128 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 137 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 111 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 139 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 128 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 137 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 109 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 131 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 137 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 112 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 132 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 128 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 130 |
| 2023 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 131 |
| 2023 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 132 |
| 2023 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 113 |
| 2022 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 132 |
| 2022 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 131 |
| 2022 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 113 |
| 2021 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 113 |
| 2021 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 134 |
| 2021 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 142 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 130 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 121 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 123 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 131 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 141 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 121 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 116 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 113 |
| 2019 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 123 |
| 2019 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 130 |
| 2019 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 116 |
| 2019 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 116 |
| 2019 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 131 |
| 2019 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 133 |
| 2018 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 130 |
| 2018 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 116 |
| 2018 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 116 |
| 2018 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 123 |
| 2017 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 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 Vehicle Class FAQ
What class of vehicle is the Tesla Model 3?
The EPA classifies the Tesla Model 3 as a Midsize Cars. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.
Is the Tesla Model 3 considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Midsize Cars), the Tesla Model 3 is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.