2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Midsize CarsAll-Wheel Drive
2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD

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City
118
MPGe
Highway
107
MPGe
Combined
113
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
315 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
10 hr
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
30.0
City 28.7 / Hwy 31.5 kWh
Electric Motor
131 and 190 kW AC 3-Phase

EPA-estimated range of 315 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 10 hr for a full charge. Energy consumption: 30.0 kWh per 100 miles (combined).

Real-World MPG

Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov

110.8MPG average-2.0% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 113 MPG · Owner reported avg: 110.8 MPG

Driving mix: City 63% / Highway 37%

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.

Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 110.8 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 113 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Automatic (A1)
Electricity EV
City
118
Hwy
107
Comb
113
Fuel cost: $650/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$650

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$8,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 10/10
GHG Score: 10/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
0 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
0.1 barrels

Specifications

Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Energy Use (Combined)
29.9572 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (City)
28.6767 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (Hwy)
31.5223 kWh / 100 mi

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems741 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 741 owner complaints for the 2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD. Top reported issues include advanced safety (adas), brakes and speed control. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Advanced Safety (ADAS)
566
Brakes
167
Speed Control
167
Electrical System
53
Steering
31
Visibility / Wipers
22
Power Train
13
Wheels & Tires
12

2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD problems by category: Advanced Safety (ADAS): 566 complaints, Brakes: 167 complaints, Speed Control: 167 complaints, Electrical System: 53 complaints, Steering: 31 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 22 complaints, Power Train: 13 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 12 complaints.

91
Crashes Reported
5
Fires Reported
68
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

SteeringFiled: 05/04/2025CrashODI#11658826
Wy wife and I drove our Tesla Model 3 from Palo Alto, CA to San Francisco downtown, to meet friends. I was the driver, and my wife sat on the passenger seat. The weather was clear, and the pavement wa…
SteeringFiled: 09/16/2024ODI#11614883
All has been reported in writing to Tesla Corporate and Tesla Service Center SoDo Seattle, WA. Has not been repaired to date, with multiple attempts to bring car in for service: Emergency brake faile…
BrakesFiled: 09/18/2023ODI#11545244
My car was purchased Aug 2022. In Nov. 2022 we took a short trip. I believe 5 or 6 times the car braked for no reason. I believe it is called phantom braking. One or two times it was a hard brake that…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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