Tesla Model 3 Performance MPG by year — every rating on record
The Tesla Model 3 Performance has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2021 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 114 mpg (2026) and its thirstiest returned 109 mpg (2025). The EPA record holds 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 113 mpg | 113 mpg | #4 of 116 (97th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 113 mpg | 113 mpg | #3 of 121 (98th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 113 mpg | 113 mpg | #6 of 117 (96th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2024 | 1 | 112 mpg | 112 mpg | #8 of 101 (93th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2025 | 1 | 109 mpg | 109 mpg | #10 of 86 (89th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2026 | 2 | 114 mpg | 111 mpg | #6 of 66 (92th pct) | All-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 Performance placed highest in 2022 at #3 of 121, and lowest in 2025 at #10 of 86. It spent 6 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 117 | 106 | 111 | 103.6 | 0.1 | $700 | 314 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2026 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 120 | 107 | 114 | 100.9 | 0.1 | $650 | 309 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2025 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 113 | 104 | 109 | 105.5 | 0.1 | $700 | 298 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2024 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 117 | 107 | 112 | 102.7 | 0.1 | $700 | 303 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2023 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 118 | 107 | 113 | 101.8 | 0.1 | $650 | 315 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2022 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 118 | 107 | 113 | 101.8 | 0.1 | $650 | 315 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2021 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 118 | 107 | 113 | 101.8 | 0.1 | $650 | 315 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 → 2024 | 113 → 112 mpg | -1 mpg | 103 gal |
| 2024 → 2025 | 112 → 109 mpg | -3 mpg | 106 gal |
| 2025 → 2026 | 109 → 114 mpg | +5 mpg | 101 gal |
What Model 3 Performance fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance burns 101 to 104 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 | $303 | $311 | $8 |
| $3.50/gal | $353 | $363 | $10 |
| $4.00/gal | $404 | $414 | $11 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $650 to $700 a year in fuel, or $8,000 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 114 mpg the Tesla Model 3 Performance is 89 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,257 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.