Model 3 Standard RWD — Electric · RWD · 139 MPGe
Official vehicle configuration guide
2026 Tesla Model 3
Compare 5 EPA-tested configurations, including the exact powertrain, fuel, driven wheels, engine, transmission and efficiency data available for this model year.
Official source verified U.S. market 5 EPA configurations Electric 3 feature guides
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5 configurationsChoose the closest tested configuration.
These entries distinguish powertrains and driveline combinations recorded by the U.S. EPA. They help narrow the vehicle, but they are not guaranteed retail trim or option-package names.
Match the fuel type, drive and transmission shown on the vehicle documents. A dealer package may use a different name.
Selected configurationModel 3 Performance — Electric · AWD · 114 MPGe
Electric- Fuel
- Electricity
- Engine
- Not listed
- Drive
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic (A1)
- EPA combined
- 114 MPGe combined
- City / highway
- 120 / 107 MPGe
- Electric motor
- 88 and 208 kW AC Induction
- Range
- 309 mi
- 240 V charge time
- 12 hours
- Secondary / blended economy
- Not listed
- EPA vehicle class
- Midsize Cars
- Stop-start system
- No
Model 3 Performance — Electric · AWD · 114 MPGe selected.
Configuration is not the same as trim. EPA records can separate engines, fuel systems, transmissions or driven wheels without identifying badges such as LX, XLE or Touring. Confirm the retail trim with the window sticker, build sheet or manufacturer VIN portal.
Compare every tested configuration
5 official recordsMechanical and efficiency differences.
All rows are visible in the page and link to their exact government record. EPA configurations identify tested hardware, not guaranteed retail trim names.
Model 3 Premium RWD — Electric · RWD · 137 MPGe
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| EPA carline | Powertrain | Engine / motor | Drive | Transmission | Combined | Range / charge | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 3 Performance — Electric · AWD · 114 MPGe | ElectricElectricity | 88 and 208 kW AC Induction | AWD | Automatic (A1) | 114 MPGe120 city / 107 highway | 309 mi12 h at 240 V | EPA record ↗ |
| Model 3 Performance AWD — Electric · AWD · 111 MPGe | ElectricElectricity | 88 and 208 kW ACPM 3-Phase | AWD | Automatic (A1) | 111 MPGe117 city / 106 highway | 314 mi12 h at 240 V | EPA record ↗ |
| Model 3 Premium AWD — Electric · AWD · 128 MPGe | ElectricElectricity | 88 and 208 kW AC Induction | AWD | Automatic (A1) | 128 MPGe133 city / 122 highway | 346 mi11.7 h at 240 V | EPA record ↗ |
| Model 3 Premium RWD — Electric · RWD · 137 MPGe | ElectricElectricity | 225 kW ACPM 3-Phase | RWD | Automatic (A1) | 137 MPGe145 city / 128 highway | 363 mi11.7 h at 240 V | EPA record ↗ |
| Model 3 Standard RWD — Electric · RWD · 139 MPGe | ElectricElectricity | 225 kW ACPM 3-Phase | RWD | Automatic (A1) | 139 MPGe147 city / 130 highway | 321 mi12.1 h at 240 V | EPA record ↗ |
At a glance
What the official records cover.
Each option above is tied to a unique FuelEconomy.gov vehicle ID. EPA names sometimes expose a retail badge such as LE or Woodland Edition, but many records identify only the tested mechanical configuration.
Model 3 Performance, Model 3 Performance AWD, Model 3 Premium AWD, Model 3 Premium RWD, Model 3 Standard RWD
Electric
AWD, RWD
88 and 208 kW AC Induction, 88 and 208 kW ACPM 3-Phase, 225 kW ACPM 3-Phase
How to identify yours
Match the hardware before the badge.
- 1
Start with fuel and powertrain. Check whether the vehicle is gasoline, diesel, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, electric or fuel-cell.
- 2
Match driven wheels and engine. Use FWD, RWD, AWD or 4WD plus displacement/cylinder information from the window sticker or registration.
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Confirm the exact EPA record. Select the closest option and open its FuelEconomy.gov link. Use a VIN-specific build sheet when you need the retail trim or option package.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA FuelEconomy.gov dataset ↗ · U.S. market snapshot 2026-11-04. Economy values are official estimates, not a promise of real-world consumption.
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