Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD
111 MPGe The 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD is EPA-rated at 111 MPGe combined (117 city / 106 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 135 gallons, $432 a year in fuel, or $0.029 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2021–2026 run it averages 111.8 MPGe, falling by 2 MPGe over 6 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 | $0.023 | $225 | $338 | $450 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.027 | $270 | $405 | $541 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.029 | $288 | $432 | $577 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.032 | $315 | $473 | $631 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.036 | $360 | $541 | $721 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.041 | $405 | $608 | $811 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.045 | $450 | $676 | $901 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 111 MPGe | 117 | 106 | $700 | — | 1 |
| 2025 | 109 MPGe | 113 | 104 | $700 | — | 1 |
| 2024 | 112 MPGe | 117 | 107 | $700 | — | 1 |
| 2023 | 113 MPGe | 118 | 107 | $650 | — | 1 |
| 2022 | 113 MPGe | 118 | 107 | $650 | — | 1 |
| 2021 | 113 MPGe | 118 | 107 | $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 Performance AWD ranks 4 on current figures, against a class average of 26.9 MPGe.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Nissan Leaf (112), Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD (128), Hyundai Ioniq Electric (133).
Questions
What MPG does the Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD get?
The 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD is rated at 111 MPGe combined by the EPA — 117 city and 106 highway. Across all 6 model years in the database it averages 111.8 MPGe, ranging from 109 to 113 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD cost in fuel per year?
At 111 MPGe and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 135 gallons — roughly $432 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.029 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $700.
Has the Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD become more efficient over time?
No — it has actually gone backwards, from 113 MPGe in 2021 to 111 in 2026. That usually reflects the model growing heavier, more powerful, or moving upmarket rather than the engineering getting worse.
Is the Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD efficient for its class?
It ranks 4 of 261 in the Midsize Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 26.9 MPGe. That is 84.1 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.