Tesla Model 3 Vehicle Class & Size
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Config 1 of 5 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 114 |
| 2026Config 2 of 5 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 128 |
| 2026Config 3 of 5 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 137 |
| 2026Config 4 of 5 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 111 |
| 2026Config 5 of 5 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 139 |
| 2025Config 1 of 4 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 128 |
| 2025Config 2 of 4 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 137 |
| 2025Config 3 of 4 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 109 |
| 2025Config 4 of 4 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 131 |
| 2024Config 1 of 5 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 137 |
| 2024Config 2 of 5 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 112 |
| 2024Config 3 of 5 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 132 |
| 2024Config 4 of 5 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 128 |
| 2024Config 5 of 5 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 130 |
| 2023Config 1 of 3 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 131 |
| 2023Config 2 of 3 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 132 |
| 2023Config 3 of 3 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 113 |
| 2022Config 1 of 3 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 132 |
| 2022Config 2 of 3 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 131 |
| 2022Config 3 of 3 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 113 |
| 2021Config 1 of 3 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 113 |
| 2021Config 2 of 3 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 134 |
| 2021Config 3 of 3 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 142 |
| 2020Config 1 of 8 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 130 |
| 2020Config 2 of 8 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 121 |
| 2020Config 3 of 8 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 123 |
| 2020Config 4 of 8 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 131 |
| 2020Config 5 of 8 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 141 |
| 2020Config 6 of 8 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 121 |
| 2020Config 7 of 8 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 116 |
| 2020Config 8 of 8 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 113 |
| 2019Config 1 of 6 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 123 |
| 2019Config 2 of 6 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 130 |
| 2019Config 3 of 6 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 116 |
| 2019Config 4 of 6 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 116 |
| 2019Config 5 of 6 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 131 |
| 2019Config 6 of 6 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 133 |
| 2018Config 1 of 4 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 130 |
| 2018Config 2 of 4 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 116 |
| 2018Config 3 of 4 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 116 |
| 2018Config 4 of 4 | 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 data analysis
How to read this Tesla Model 3 data
This page lists every 2017 through 2026 Tesla Model 3 record we hold for this measurement — 42 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.
Where these Tesla Model 3 figures come from
Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Tesla Model 3 record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.
Frequently Asked Questions About Model 3 Vehicle Class
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.
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