Tesla Model 3 Long Range MPG by year — every rating on record
The Tesla Model 3 Long Range has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 9 model years, from 2017 to 2025. Across those years its best rated version returned 137 mpg (2024) and its thirstiest returned 116 mpg (2018). The EPA record holds 14 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 126 mpg | 126 mpg | #2 of 110 (99th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2018 | 2 | 130 mpg | 116 mpg | #2 of 125 (99th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2019 | 2 | 130 mpg | 116 mpg | #4 of 127 (98th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2020 | 2 | 130 mpg | 121 mpg | #4 of 124 (98th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 134 mpg | 134 mpg | #2 of 116 (99th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 131 mpg | 131 mpg | #2 of 121 (99th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 131 mpg | 131 mpg | #4 of 117 (97th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2024 | 2 | 137 mpg | 130 mpg | #2 of 101 (99th pct) | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2025 | 2 | 137 mpg | 128 mpg | #1 of 86 (100th pct) | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Midsize Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Tesla Model 3 Long Range placed highest in 2025 at #1 of 86, and lowest in 2019 at #4 of 127. It spent 9 of its 9 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 14 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 133 | 122 | 128 | 89.8 | 0.1 | $600 | 346 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2025 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 145 | 128 | 137 | 83.9 | 0.1 | $550 | 363 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2024 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 137 | 124 | 130 | 88.5 | 0.1 | $600 | 342 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2024 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 145 | 128 | 137 | 83.9 | 0.1 | $550 | 363 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2023 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 134 | 126 | 131 | 87.8 | 0.1 | $600 | 358 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2022 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 134 | 126 | 131 | 87.8 | 0.1 | $600 | 358 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2021 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 141 | 127 | 134 | 85.8 | 0.1 | $550 | 353 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2020 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 124 | 116 | 121 | 95.0 | 0.1 | $650 | 322 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2020 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 136 | 123 | 130 | 88.5 | 0.1 | $600 | 330 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2019 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 120 | 112 | 116 | 99.1 | 0.1 | $650 | 310 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2019 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 136 | 123 | 130 | 88.5 | 0.1 | $600 | 310 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2018 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 120 | 112 | 116 | 99.1 | 0.1 | $650 | 310 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2018 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 136 | 123 | 130 | 88.5 | 0.1 | $600 | 310 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2017 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 131 | 120 | 126 | 91.3 | 0.1 | $600 | 310 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 3 of 4 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 → 2018 | 126 → 130 mpg | +4 mpg | 88 gal |
| 2020 → 2021 | 130 → 134 mpg | +4 mpg | 86 gal |
| 2021 → 2022 | 134 → 131 mpg | -3 mpg | 88 gal |
| 2023 → 2024 | 131 → 137 mpg | +6 mpg | 84 gal |
What Model 3 Long Range fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range burns 84 to 90 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $252 | $270 | $18 |
| $3.50/gal | $294 | $314 | $21 |
| $4.00/gal | $336 | $359 | $24 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2025 model year is $550 to $600 a year in fuel, or $8,250 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 137 mpg the Tesla Model 3 Long Range is 112 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,316 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Tesla nameplates
Every Tesla model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.