Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
128 MPGe The 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD is EPA-rated at 128 MPGe combined (133 city / 122 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 117 gallons, $375 a year in fuel, or $0.025 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2019–2025 run it averages 127.3 MPGe, improving by 12 MPGe over 7 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.020 | $195 | $293 | $391 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.023 | $234 | $352 | $469 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.025 | $250 | $375 | $500 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.027 | $273 | $410 | $547 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.031 | $313 | $469 | $625 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.035 | $352 | $527 | $703 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.039 | $391 | $586 | $781 |
This is an electric vehicle, so the EPA rates it in MPGe — the distance it travels on the energy equivalent of a gallon of petrol. The dollar figures above are a petrol-equivalent illustration only; charging at home is billed per kWh and is normally far cheaper. Treat the MPGe as an efficiency comparison, not a fuel bill.
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 128 MPGe | 133 | 122 | $600 | — | 1 |
| 2024 | 130 MPGe | 137 | 124 | $600 | — | 1 |
| 2023 | 131 MPGe | 134 | 126 | $600 | — | 1 |
| 2022 | 131 MPGe | 134 | 126 | $600 | — | 1 |
| 2021 | 134 MPGe | 141 | 127 | $550 | — | 1 |
| 2020 | 121 MPGe | 124 | 116 | $650 | — | 1 |
| 2019 | 116 MPGe | 120 | 112 | $650 | — | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 261 midsize cars models tracked here, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD ranks 2 on current figures, against a class average of 26.8 MPGe.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Hyundai Ioniq Electric (133).
Questions
What MPG does the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD get?
The 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD is rated at 128 MPGe combined by the EPA — 133 city and 122 highway. Across all 7 model years in the database it averages 127.3 MPGe, ranging from 116 to 134 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD cost in fuel per year?
At 128 MPGe and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 117 gallons — roughly $375 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.025 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2025 model is $600.
Has the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 116 MPGe in 2019 to 128 in 2025 — an improvement of 12 MPGe, or 10% across 7 model years.
Is the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD efficient for its class?
It ranks 2 of 261 in the Midsize Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 26.8 MPGe. That is 101.2 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.