Auto loans: 2026 Tesla Model 3
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 15.2 to 17.9 kWh/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 15.2 to 17.9 kWh/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2026 Tesla Model 3 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2026 Tesla Model 3 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Electric motor | Electric motor |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 1-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Combined | 15.2 kWh/100 km | 17.9 kWh/100 km |
| Electric range | 584 km | 557 km |
| CO₂ | 0 g/km | 0 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $2.28 | $2.69 |
2026 Tesla Model 3: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| MPG city (US) | 146 MPGe | 123 MPGe |
| MPG highway (US) | 129 MPGe | 112 MPGe |
| MPG combined (US) | 138 MPGe | 118 MPGe |
| Charge at 240 V | 11.9 hours | 11.9 hours |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$550 | US$650 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at 15 cents a kWh) | $456 | $538 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2026 Tesla Model 3
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 29 complaints with NHTSA, most often about unknown or other (10), forward collision avoidance (8) and steering (7). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25V410000 | 2025-06-18 | seats:critical fasteners | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The fasteners attaching the seat back to the seat bottom may have been improperly tightened. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2026 Tesla Model 3: before you buy
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2026 Tesla Model 3 for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page helps you judge the 2026 Tesla Model 3 before you buy one anywhere.
Recalls and complaints
NHTSA has 29 owner complaints on file, mostly about unknown or other, forward collision avoidance and steering. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done.
Engine and fuel
Its electric motor drives through a 1-speed automatic. Being electric, it is quiet and quick from a stop, and it charges at home, at work or at public chargers. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
Energy use is rated at 15.2 kWh/100 km, about 46 kWh for 300 km. A full charge is rated for 584 km; plan for less in the cold. Every 100 km costs about $2.28 in electricity at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$550 a year for 15,000 miles.
Space and size
As a mid-size car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. Its 425 litres of luggage space fit a family's bags for a long weekend.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
Try before you buy
Rent the Model 3 for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Model 3 answers the big questions. A test week in the Model 3 tells you more than any review.
Running costs
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $2.28 in electricity. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car.
Narrowing it down
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Within the 2026 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Your move
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2026 Tesla Model 3 from us first.
Ask us about the 2026 Tesla Model 3
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2026 Tesla Model 3 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2026 Tesla Model 3
Does CarmaCars sell the 2026 Tesla Model 3?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2026 Tesla Model 3 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2026 Tesla Model 3 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2026 Tesla Model 3 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $456.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.