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Tesla · model year 2026
2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD
Midsize · All-Wheel Drive · Electric · EPA class: Midsize Cars
Where it places
- 08 Tesla cars
Every model year, newest first #8 of 187 - 53 Electric sedans and hatchbacks by range
Ordered by EPA range #53 of 237 - 115 Electric cars by range
Ordered by EPA range #115 of 683 - 19 Electric cars by efficiency
Ordered by efficiency #19 of 683 - 523 Electric cars by charging time
Ordered by charge time at 240 V #523 of 818 - 1023 2026 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #1023 of 1,172
Against other electric sedans and hatchbacks by range
The CarCody take
The 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD is a midsize electric car with all-wheel drive and a 346-mile EPA range. Its combined rating is 128 MPGe, with energy use of 26.38 kWh per 100 miles. EPA estimates annual electricity cost at $600. Charging from a 240-volt supply takes 11.7 hours.
Good to know
- 346-mile EPA electric range
- 128 combined MPGe
- All-wheel drive
- EPA annual fuel cost of $600
- Midsize car body
Watch for
- 11.7-hour charge time at 240 volts
- Uses 26.38 kWh per 100 miles
- Requires access to electricity for charging
Who it suits. Drivers wanting long EPA range in a midsize EV Buyers who need all-wheel drive Owners with access to 240-volt charging
Choose this Model 3 if a midsize electric car with all-wheel drive, a 346-mile EPA range and 128 combined MPGe matches your daily needs. The EPA’s $600 annual electricity estimate gives running costs a straightforward benchmark. Make sure an 11.7-hour charge on a 240-volt supply fits your routine. Its 26.38 kWh-per-100-miles use and automatic transmission complete a simple electric setup, but the car’s usefulness depends on having dependable charging access.
What it is
This 2026 Tesla Model 3 is a midsize electric car with all-wheel drive. It uses 88 and 208 kW AC induction motors and an automatic transmission.
Its defining EPA figure is a 346-mile range on electricity. That is the estimated distance on a full charge under the EPA test cycle.
The numbers
The Model 3 Premium AWD is rated at 128 combined MPGe. It uses 26.38 kWh of electricity per 100 miles.
A 240-volt connection takes 11.7 hours to charge. The EPA classifies it as a midsize car.
What it costs to run
EPA estimates annual electricity cost at $600. The 26.38 kWh-per-100-miles figure shows how much energy its rated driving uses.
Your actual cost will depend on the electricity rate and how far you drive, but the EPA estimate gives a yearly reference point.
How it compares
Use its 346-mile EPA range when comparing it with electric cars by range. Its 128 combined MPGe belongs in the efficiency comparison at electric cars by efficiency.
For other Tesla models, see Tesla cars and compare their EPA range, MPGe and annual fuel cost.
Who it suits
This Model 3 suits drivers who want a midsize electric car with all-wheel drive and enough EPA range for up to 346 miles between charges.
It also fits buyers who can use a 240-volt connection and value the 128 MPGe combined rating.
Trade-offs
Electricity replaces gasoline, so charging time becomes part of ownership. A 240-volt charge takes 11.7 hours.
The car is a midsize body with all-wheel drive. Its energy use is 26.38 kWh per 100 miles, and its EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $600.
Verdict
The 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD centers on a 346-mile EPA range and 128 combined MPGe. That combination makes it a practical choice for drivers planning around home or other 240-volt charging. Its midsize-car format and all-wheel drive define the package, while the 11.7-hour charge time sets a clear limit on how quickly a full recharge can happen.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPGe
- 128 MPGe
- EPA range
- 346 miles
- Energy use
- 26.4 kWh per 100 miles
- Annual fuel cost
- $600
- Charge time at 240 V
- 11.7 hours
- Model year
- 2026
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Midsize Cars
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 88 and 208 kW AC Induction
- Transmission
- Automatic (A1)
- Fuel
- Electricity
Questions
What is the EPA range of the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD?
Its EPA electric range is 346 miles.
What is its combined MPGe rating?
The Model 3 Premium AWD is rated at 128 combined MPGe.
How much electricity does it use?
EPA energy use is 26.38 kWh per 100 miles.
What does it cost to fuel each year?
The EPA annual electricity-cost estimate is $600.
How long does charging take?
Charging at 240 volts takes 11.7 hours.
What drivetrain does it have?
It has all-wheel drive and uses electricity with AC induction motors rated at 88 and 208 kW.
What kind of car is it?
It is a 2026 midsize car with an automatic transmission.
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