2022 Tesla Model 3 RWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Midsize CarsRear-Wheel Drive
City
138
MPGe
Highway
126
MPGe
Combined
132
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
272 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
10 hr 24 min
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
25.5
City 24.5 / Hwy 26.7 kWh
Electric Motor
192 kW AC 3-Phase

EPA-estimated range of 272 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 10 hr 24 min for a full charge. Energy consumption: 25.5 kWh per 100 miles (combined).

Trim Comparison

Automatic (A1)
Electricity EV
City
138
Hwy
126
Comb
132
Fuel cost: $550/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$550

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$9,250

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
RWD
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)
25.4929 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (City)
24.5074 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (Hwy)
26.6974 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 RWD. 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 RWD 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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