The 2026 Tesla Model 3 window sticker reads 139 MPGe combined (147 city, 130 highway). NHTSA gives the 2026 Model 3 5 stars overall, and a used 2025 asks about $36,900 today.
The Tesla Model 3 window sticker — build, options & years
The Tesla Model 3 ran from 2017–2026 across 2 generations (2018–2023, 2024–2026).
For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Tesla Model 3 VIN decoder.
What the Tesla Model 3 sticker says about fuel
EPA figures for the 2026 Model 3:
The label also prints an estimated $550 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles. EPA files the Model 3 under Midsize Cars. Electric models are rated in MPGe — miles per gallon of energy equivalent, with 321 miles of EPA range.
How the Model 3's sticker figure changed
Combined MPGe by model year, 2017 to 2026:
Combined went from 126 MPGe in 2017 to 139 in 2026; the best year on file is 2021 at 142 MPGe.
Safety ratings printed on the label
NHTSA results for the 2026 Model 3:
Against other models: safest cars ranking.
The Model 3 sticker against its rivals
What the closest rivals print on their stickers.
| Model | EPA year | Best combined | NHTSA overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | 2026 | 5★ | |
| Infiniti Q50 | 2024 | 5★ | |
| Cadillac CT5 | 2026 | 5★ | |
| Maserati Ghibli | 2024 | — |
What a used Model 3 sells for now
Median asking price by model year, from 310 live US listings:
| Model year | Median asking price | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 listings | |
| 2024 | 10 listings | |
| 2023 | 51 listings | |
| 2022 | 39 listings | |
| 2021 | 35 listings | |
| 2020 | 43 listings | |
| 2019 | 53 listings | |
| 2018 | 65 listings |
A 2025 Model 3 asks a median $36,900 today, a 2018 about $18,119. Full breakdown on the Tesla Model 3 value page.
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Model 3 window sticker — every model year
ForCar has built 122 Model 3 window stickers from VINs so far, opened 212 times. The most requested model years are 2023, 2022 and 2021.
Any Model 3 from 2017–2026: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other Tesla models: Tesla window stickers.
Other Tesla window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 138 mpg | |
| Tesla Cybertruck | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 82 mpg | |
| Tesla Model X | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 105 mpg | |
| Tesla Roadster | — | — | |
| Tesla Model S | Large Cars | 124 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Tesla Model 3
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every Model 3, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Tesla Model 3 all three must show the same number.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Tesla Model 3 window sticker show?
The 2026 label shows up to 139 MPGe combined. EPA puts the fuel bill at about $550 a year.
What safety rating is on the Tesla Model 3 sticker?
5 stars overall from NHTSA for the 2026 model, by test: frontal crash 5, side crash 5, rollover 5.
Which Tesla Model 3 years do people look up most?
2023, with 25 of the 122 Model 3 window stickers built on ForCar, followed by 2022 and 2021.
What is a used Tesla Model 3 worth now?
A 2025 asks a median $36,900 and a 2018 about $18,119, across 310 live listings. More on the Tesla Model 3 value page.
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