2017 Tesla Model 3 Long Range MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2017 Tesla Model 3 Long Range.

The 2017 Tesla Model 3 Long Range has a 192 kW AC 3-Phase electric motor which is charged via standard charger80 amp dual charger.

All MPG estimates are "MPG equivalent". This is a conversion of electric energy consumption to a gasoline equivalent.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 2017 Tesla Model 3 Long Range is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2017 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2017 Tesla Model 3 Long Range gets up to 131 miles per gallon in the city, and 120 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2017 Tesla Model 3 Long Range is 126 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2017 Tesla Model 3 Long Range?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2017 Tesla Model 3 Long Range is $500 per year.

That value has been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

If you were to compare a 2017 Tesla Model 3 Long Range to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $9,000 on fuel.

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2017 Tesla Model 3 Long Range.

City MPG131
Highway MPG120
Combined MPG126
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $9,000
Fuel Cost$500
Fuel Type 1Electricity
Electric Motor192 kW AC 3-Phase
ATV TypeEV
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic (A1)
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Related Tesla Models from 2017

If you're interested in other Tesla models from 2017, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.

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  • "2017 Tesla Model 3 Long Range MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/tesla/model-3-long-range/2017.

  • "2017 Tesla Model 3 Long Range MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/tesla/model-3-long-range/2017. Accessed January 3, 2026.

  • 2017 Tesla Model 3 Long Range MPG and Fuel Economy. MPG Buddy. Retrieved from https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/tesla/model-3-long-range/2017.