Tesla Model 3 Statistics (2026)

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The Tesla Model 3 is one of the most closely tracked EVs in the world. Below are key stats on U.S. sales trends, range and charging figures from Tesla’s current Model 3 specs, pricing, Tesla’s global delivery mix (Tesla reports Model 3 and Model Y together), and third-party safety results.

tesla model 3 statistics
tesla model 3 statistics

Key Tesla Model 3 stats at a glance

  • Peak recent U.S. sales: 232,702 units (2023).
  • U.S. sales (2025): 172,800 units.
  • EPA-est. range (per Tesla specs): up to 363 miles (Long Range RWD).
  • Fast charging (per Tesla specs): up to 195 miles added in 15 minutes (Long Range RWD).
  • Max Supercharging power (per Tesla specs): 225 kW (RWD) and 250 kW (Long Range / Performance).
  • Starting price (includes destination & order fees, per Tesla): $38,630 (Model 3 RWD).

U.S. Tesla Model 3 sales by year

Annual U.S. sales are commonly tracked via registrations/estimates because Tesla does not consistently publish Model 3-only deliveries globally. The figures below are from GoodCarBadCar’s U.S. annual Model 3 sales table.

YearBarSales (units)
2018
 
140,317
2019
 
161,100
2020
 
206,500
2021
 
121,610
2022
 
195,698
2023
 
232,702
2024
 
142,100
2025
 
172,800

Max = 232,702. Widths: 2018 60.30%, 2019 69.23%, 2020 88.74%, 2021 52.26%, 2022 84.10%, 2023 100.00%, 2024 61.07%, 2025 74.26%.

Range statistics (EPA-est., per Tesla)

Tesla lists EPA-estimated range by configuration on its Model 3 specs page.

ConfigurationBarRange (miles)
Standard Range (RWD)
 
321
Long Range (RWD)
 
363
Long Range (AWD)
 
346
Performance (AWD)
 
309

Max = 363. Widths: Standard Range (RWD) 88.43%, Long Range (RWD) 100.00%, Long Range (AWD) 95.32%, Performance (AWD) 85.12%.

Fast-charging stats (miles added in 15 minutes, per Tesla)

Tesla publishes estimated miles added in 15 minutes of Supercharging (results vary with factors like charger type, temperature, and state of charge).

ConfigurationBarMiles added (15 min)
Standard Range (RWD)
 
170
Long Range (AWD)
 
185
Long Range (RWD)
 
195
Performance (AWD)
 
162

Max = 195. Widths: Standard Range (RWD) 87.18%, Long Range (AWD) 94.87%, Long Range (RWD) 100.00%, Performance (AWD) 83.08%.

Pricing statistics (starting price, per Tesla)

Tesla lists starting prices including destination and order fees (taxes and other fees excluded).

VariantBarStarting price (USD)
Rear-Wheel Drive (from)
 
38,630
Long Range (from)
 
44,130
Performance (from)
 
56,630

Max = 56,630. Widths: Rear-Wheel Drive (from) 68.21%, Long Range (from) 77.93%, Performance (from) 100.00%.

Tesla global deliveries context (Model 3 and Model Y reported together)

In Tesla’s official production & deliveries reporting, Model 3 and Model Y are grouped as “Model 3/Y.” The chart below shows how the combined 3/Y category compares to Tesla’s “Other Models” deliveries in 2024 vs 2025.

CategoryBarDeliveries (units)
2024: Model 3/Y deliveries
 
1,704,093
2024: Other models deliveries
 
85,133
2025: Model 3/Y deliveries
 
1,585,279
2025: Other models deliveries
 
50,850

Max = 1,704,093. Widths: 2024: Model 3/Y deliveries 100.00%, 2024: Other models deliveries 5.00%, 2025: Model 3/Y deliveries 93.03%, 2025: Other models deliveries 2.98%.

Safety statistics (NHTSA and Euro NCAP)

NHTSA (U.S.): Tesla has stated that Model 3 earned an overall 5-star rating from the U.S. New Car Assessment Program (NHTSA), including 5 stars in every category and sub-category.

Euro NCAP (Europe): In Euro NCAP’s 2019 results, Model 3 is shown with the following category scores (often cited in Euro NCAP’s “Best in Class” listing).

ProgramResultDetails
Euro NCAP (2019)5-star overallAdult Occupant 96%, Child Occupant 86%, Vulnerable Road Users 74%, Safety Assist 94%
Euro NCAP Best in Class (2019)Hybrid & ElectricModel 3 listed as Best in Class for 2019 in its Hybrid & Electric category

Sources

  • Tesla — Model 3 specs and pricing page (range, charging speed, Supercharging max power, starting prices).
  • Tesla Investor Relations — “Tesla Fourth Quarter 2024 Production, Deliveries & Deployments” (Jan 2, 2025).
  • Tesla Investor Relations — “Tesla Fourth Quarter 2025 Production, Deliveries & Deployments” (Jan 2, 2026).
  • GoodCarBadCar — Tesla Model 3 U.S. annual sales table (2018–2025).
  • Euro NCAP — Tesla Model 3 (2019) official results and “Best in Class Cars of 2019”.
  • Tesla blog — “Model 3 earns 5-Star Safety Rating from Euro NCAP” (includes statement about NHTSA 5-star rating).