2026 Tesla Model 3

Model 3 is Tesla's volume sedan for buyers who want Supercharger access and a software-forward cabin at a lower price point than Model S. Trade-offs: less physical switchgear than many rivals; service model differs from traditional dealers.

What's confirmed (EPA 2026)

• Model 3 Standard RWD: 139 MPGe combined (147/130), 24 kWh/100 miles
• Model 3 Premium RWD: 137 MPGe combined (145/128), 25 kWh/100 miles
• Model 3 Premium AWD: 128 MPGe combined (133/122), 26 kWh/100 miles
• Model 3 Performance: 114 MPGe combined (120/107), 30 kWh/100 miles
• Model 3 Performance AWD: 111 MPGe combined (117/106), 30 kWh/100 miles

Practical notes

Wheels and Performance hardware cost efficiency — the EPA table already prices that trade. Compare Model Y if you need crossover cargo height.

Safety

Score pending on DriveRevu axes without a fetched 2026 Model 3 IIHS/NHTSA matrix in this pass (prior-year awards are not automatically 2026).

Method

See [How we score](/method).