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2026 Tesla Model 3 — Specs, MPGe & Recalls
5 EPA configurations across All-Wheel Drive and Rear-Wheel Drive. Explore the available specifications and fuel economy below. Additional NHTSA information is shown only where it has been collected and matched.
Vehicle overview
Model year 2026- Make
- Tesla
- Model
- Model 3
- Model year
- 2026
- EPA vehicle classes
- Midsize Cars
- Fuel types available
- Electricity
- Available EPA configurations
- 5
This page describes a model year, not one individual vehicle. Equipment and availability vary by configuration; a single engine or rating does not apply to every Model 3.
Combined economy across configurations
Calculated minimum and maximum from this page’s EPA configurations, grouped by the same fuel and measurement unit. These ranges are not averages or ratings for every vehicle.
Configurations & fuel economy
EPA FuelEconomy.govEPA configurations can differ in engine, drivetrain, trim, or equipment. Use the EPA model name and specifications to identify the appropriate record.
| EPA model / ID | Engine / cylinders | Fuel / technology | Drive / transmission | EPA fuel economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 3 PerformanceEPA 50036 (opens in a new tab)Midsize Cars | Electric motorCylinders not reported | ElectricityEV | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1) | Electricity · MPGe120 city / 107 highway / 114 combinedElectric range: 309 miles29.6 kWh / 100 miles Tailpipe CO₂: 0 g/mile |
| Model 3 Premium AWDEPA 50037 (opens in a new tab)Midsize Cars | Electric motorCylinders not reported | ElectricityEV | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1) | Electricity · MPGe133 city / 122 highway / 128 combinedElectric range: 346 miles26.4 kWh / 100 miles Tailpipe CO₂: 0 g/mile |
| Model 3 Premium RWDEPA 50038 (opens in a new tab)Midsize Cars | Electric motorCylinders not reported | ElectricityEV | Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1) | Electricity · MPGe145 city / 128 highway / 137 combinedElectric range: 363 miles24.6 kWh / 100 miles Tailpipe CO₂: 0 g/mile |
| Model 3 Performance AWDEPA 50250 (opens in a new tab)Midsize Cars | Electric motorCylinders not reported | ElectricityEV | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1) | Electricity · MPGe117 city / 106 highway / 111 combinedElectric range: 314 miles30.2 kWh / 100 miles Tailpipe CO₂: 0 g/mile |
| Model 3 Standard RWDEPA 50251 (opens in a new tab)Midsize Cars | Electric motorCylinders not reported | ElectricityEV | Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1) | Electricity · MPGe147 city / 130 highway / 139 combinedElectric range: 321 miles24.3 kWh / 100 miles Tailpipe CO₂: 0 g/mile |
These are EPA estimates for the listed configurations, not a promise of real-world economy. Zero tailpipe CO₂ does not mean zero lifecycle emissions. Missing fields are not estimated.
Safety ratings
NHTSA · Last checked October 11, 2026NHTSA evaluates specific vehicle variants. The descriptions below identify each rating candidate; they are not automatically matched to the EPA configurations above.
Not Rated / Data Not Available
No rating candidates were returned for the stored 2026 Tesla Model 3 query. This does not establish whether another variant has been tested.
Recall information
NHTSA · Last checked October 11, 2026These campaigns relate to the model and year. They do not confirm that an individual vehicle is affected or that a repair has been completed. This is a stored snapshot, not a live recall check.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA (opens in a new tab)1 campaign in the stored source results. Open a campaign for its summary and remedy.
25V410000SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERSJune 18, 2025
Returned for: Model 3
- Campaign number
- 25V410000
- Report date
- June 18, 2025
Summary
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The fasteners attaching the seat back to the seat bottom may have been improperly tightened.
Remedy
Tesla Service Centers will inspect and tighten or replace the seat assembly fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-13-003.
Data sources & last checked dates
Static public-data snapshotThis page is built from stored public data. Data last updated records a content change; Last checked records the successful source check retained with this snapshot. A later unsuccessful request does not refresh these dates, and checks with unchanged data may be recorded only in the update run report. Safety ratings and recalls can change after collection. EPA supplies configuration and economy data. NHTSA vPIC confirms model identity, not every engine or trim.
EPA FuelEconomy.gov
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NHTSA Safety Ratings
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NHTSA Recalls
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