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Tesla · model year 2026
2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD
Midsize · Rear-Wheel Drive · Electric · EPA class: Midsize Cars
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The CarCody take
The 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD is a midsize electric car with rear-wheel drive, a 321-mile EPA range and 139 combined MPGe. It uses 24.3 kWh per 100 miles and has an EPA annual fuel cost of $550. Charging from a 240-volt source takes 12.1 hours.
Good to know
- 321-mile EPA electric range
- 139 combined MPGe
- EPA annual fuel cost of $550
- Rear-wheel drive
- Automatic transmission
Watch for
- 12.1-hour charge time at 240 volts
- Midsize-car body limits the vehicle class
- Rear-wheel drive may not fit every drivetrain preference
Who it suits. Drivers comparing electric cars by EPA efficiency Buyers wanting a 321-mile EPA range Midsize-car shoppers who prefer rear-wheel drive
The 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD is a midsize EV whose main choices are clear on paper: 321 EPA miles, 139 combined MPGe and $550 in estimated yearly fuel cost. Its 24.3 kWh-per-100-miles use provides the efficiency measure behind that estimate. A 12.1-hour 240-volt charge time matters for charging plans. The rear-wheel-drive layout and automatic transmission complete a straightforward electric-car specification.
What it is
This 2026 Tesla Model 3 is a midsize car powered by electricity. It has rear-wheel drive, a 225 kW ACPM 3-Phase motor and an automatic transmission.
Its defining EPA figure is 139 combined MPGe. The EPA-rated range is 321 miles.
The numbers
The 321-mile range is the distance the car is rated to travel on a full charge. Its 24.3 kWh-per-100-miles energy use shows how much electricity the EPA assigns to each 100 miles.
The 139 MPGe figure gives one combined city-and-highway efficiency number for comparing electric cars.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel cost is $550. That estimate pairs with the car's electricity use of 24.3 kWh per 100 miles.
A 240-volt connection is listed at 12.1 hours for charging.
How it compares
This Model 3 has an EPA combined rating of 139 MPGe. Its EPA-rated range is 321 miles.
Who it suits
This car fits a buyer seeking a midsize electric car with a 321-mile EPA range and rear-wheel drive.
Its 139 MPGe rating suits someone who wants to compare electricity use with other electric cars using one combined figure.
Trade-offs
The car's 12.1-hour charge time at 240 volts is a key planning point. Its EPA range, energy-use figure and annual fuel-cost estimate describe use, while the rear-wheel-drive layout defines its drivetrain.
The powertrain is electric rather than gasoline-powered, and the transmission is automatic.
Verdict
The Model 3 Standard RWD centers on a 321-mile EPA range and 139 combined MPGe. Those figures make its running-cost estimate and efficiency easy to compare with other electric cars.
Choose it when those numbers, a midsize body and rear-wheel drive match your needs. Plan around the stated 12.1-hour 240-volt charge time.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPGe
- 139 MPGe
- EPA range
- 321 miles
- Energy use
- 24.3 kWh per 100 miles
- Annual fuel cost
- $550
- Charge time at 240 V
- 12.1 hours
- Model year
- 2026
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Midsize Cars
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 225 kW ACPM 3-Phase
- Transmission
- Automatic (A1)
- Fuel
- Electricity
Questions
How far can the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD go?
Its EPA-rated electric range is 321 miles.
What is its combined MPGe?
The Model 3 Standard RWD is rated at 139 combined MPGe.
What does it cost to fuel each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $550.
How much electricity does it use?
EPA energy use is 24.3 kWh per 100 miles.
How long does charging take?
Charging at 240 volts is listed at 12.1 hours.
What drivetrain does it have?
It uses rear-wheel drive.
What kind of car is it?
It is a 2026 midsize electric car with an automatic transmission.
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