2024 Tesla Model 3 Review
82
out of 100
A
#14 of 115 sedans · class median 63
Reliability49
25% of overall
Efficiency93
25% of overall
Economics93
50% of overall
What drives the score
Reliability — 49/100
NHTSA recall rate1.6 campaigns/yr 22
8 recall campaigns across 5 model years on record.
Documented owner issues2 major / 1 watch / 0 minor 36
Weighted from our hand-curated known-issues database for this model.
Battery degradation1.4% / yr 100
Measured curve for this model.
Efficiency — 93/100
EPA efficiency4.20 mi/kWh 94
Miles per kWh vs other sedans. Drives every cost figure on this site.
EPA range341 mi 90
Rated combined range. Expect 20-30% less in freezing weather.
Fast-charge speed126 mi / 10 min 95
Peak 250 kW, derated to a realistic 10-80% average.
Economics — 93/100
Energy cost per mile5.5¢/mi 94
80% home at 17¢/kWh, 20% public DC at 48¢/kWh (US averages).
Fuel savings vs gas rival$1,079/yr 89
Against the Mercedes-Benz E-Class (E350) (27 MPG) at $3.92/gal, 12,000 mi/yr.
Battery value at risk$139/yr 95
Pack capacity lost each year, valued at $132/kWh replacement cost.
Road-trip charging cost$11.43 / 100 mi 94
Cost of 100 miles bought entirely at public DC fast chargers.
Ownership numbers at a glance
- Energy cost per mile
- 5.5¢
- Annual energy cost (12k mi)
- $663
- Fuel savings vs gas rival
- $1,079/yr
- Fast-charge speed
- 126 mi per 10 min
- Battery value lost per year
- $139
- NHTSA recall campaigns
- 8
Assumes 12,000 mi/yr, 80% home charging at $0.17/kWh and public DC at $0.48/kWh, gas at $3.92/gal. Scoring model v1.0.