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Tesla Model 3

Avg Real Consumption
3.9mi/kWh
EPA 3.3 mi/kWh+16.1%
Users pay on average 5.10 $/100mi
AC0.22 $/kWh*
DC0.47 $/kWh*
180 miles
Range
90%→10%
4,001
Charging sessions
2080 estimated (no SoC)
Your electricity rate: at 0.38 $/kWh~9.79 $/100mi
0.11 $/kWh1.08 $/kWh

* Community averages from EV Monitor users. AC includes home charging & solar - can be significantly cheaper than public charging.

Costs are based on community data (mostly DACH market). Conversion: 1 EUR = 1.08 $ (as of 2026-04-07).

Battery variant

Consumption by Season

Summer
4.4 mi/kWh ~ 205 miles
Winter
3.5 mi/kWh ~ 162 miles
avg. Weighted (total)

27% summer, 73% winter (by km driven)

3.9 mi/kWh

EPA Data & Real Consumption

57.5 kWh
205 trips
EPA Range
272 miles
EPA Consumption
3.9 mi/kWh
Real Range
224 miles
100% → 0%
Real Consumption
3.9 mi/kWh
-1.9%
EPA = official US manufacturer rating (Combined). Real consumption is based on user data from EV Monitor.

EPA ratings are tested under US conditions and tend to be closer to real-world consumption than WLTP.

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Tesla Model 3 - Consumption, Range & Charging Costs

The Tesla Model 3 is an electric vehicle with an official EPA range of up to 342 miles. According to real-world data from EV Monitor users, the average consumption is 3.3 mi/kWh - based on 4001 charging sessions (4001 with consumption measurement).

Charging Costs in Daily Use

The average charging price for the Tesla Model 3 according to user data is 0.20 $/kWh. A typical charging session of 20.6 kWh therefore costs around 4.05 $.

EPA vs. Real Consumption

The EPA value is measured under standardized test conditions and often differs in everyday use. On average, real-world consumption is +0% compared to the EPA value.

Consumption by Season

According to community data, the Tesla Model 3 consumes 4.4 mi/kWh in summer (May-Aug) and 3.5 mi/kWh in winter (Nov-Feb) - 26% more in winter.

Frequently asked questions about the Tesla Model 3

What is the real consumption of the Tesla Model 3? ﹀
According to EV Monitor user data, the Tesla Model 3 consumes 3.3 mi/kWh (based on 4741 trips with consumption measurement). The official EPA value is 3.3 mi/kWh. In winter, consumption can be 15-30% higher due to heating and colder batteries.
How far does the Tesla Model 3 really go? ﹀
The EPA range of the Tesla Model 3 is up to 342 miles. In practice, drivers with the 79 kWh battery achieve around 263 miles at a real consumption of 3.3 mi/kWh. In winter, range can drop to 60-70% of the EPA value.
How much does a charging session cost for the Tesla Model 3? ﹀
On average, a charging session costs 0.20 $/kWh. For a typical charge of 20.6 kWh, the cost is around 4.05 $.
What is the difference between EPA and real consumption for the Tesla Model 3? ﹀
The official EPA consumption of the Tesla Model 3 is 3.3 mi/kWh. According to community data, drivers achieve 3.3 mi/kWh in everyday life - that is 0.0 mi/kWh more (0%).
How does the consumption of the Tesla Model 3 change in winter? ﹀
According to community data, the Tesla Model 3 consumes 3.5 mi/kWh in winter (Nov-Feb) and 4.4 mi/kWh in summer (May-Aug).

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