2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Midsize CarsRear-Wheel Drive
City
145
MPGe
Highway
128
MPGe
Combined
137
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
363 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
11 hr 42 min
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
24.6
City 23.3 / Hwy 26.3 kWh
Electric Motor
225 kW ACPM 3-Phase

EPA-estimated range of 363 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 11 hr 42 min for a full charge. Energy consumption: 24.6 kWh per 100 miles (combined).

Trim Comparison

Automatic (A1)
Electricity EV
City
145
Hwy
128
Comb
137
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)
24.6398 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (City)
23.2721 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (Hwy)
26.3115 kWh / 100 mi

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems4 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 4 owner complaints for the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD. Top reported issues include advanced safety (adas), air bags and seat belts. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Advanced Safety (ADAS)
3
Air Bags
1
Seat Belts
1
Structure
1
Speed Control
1
Steering
1

2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD problems by category: Advanced Safety (ADAS): 3 complaints, Air Bags: 1 complaints, Seat Belts: 1 complaints, Structure: 1 complaints, Speed Control: 1 complaints, Steering: 1 complaints.

10
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
4
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Advanced Safety (ADAS)Filed: 04/23/2026CrashODI#11733346
The vehicle's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system was actively controlling the vehicle while executing a reverse maneuver into a residential garage — a routine the system had successfully performed on mult…
Air BagsFiled: 04/21/2026Crash2 InjuriesODI#11732730
I was involved in a rear-end collision while stopped at an intersection. The impact was significant. During the crash, the front airbags did not deploy. More importantly, the seat belts in both front…
SteeringFiled: 04/10/2026CrashODI#11730303
On February 5, 2026, at 12:21 PM PST, my 2026 Tesla Model 3 (Hardware 4) collided with a 5-inch wooden pillar while using the Autopark feature. The system failed to provide any audio chimes or visual …

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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