What's new: Edmunds range-tested the 2026 Tesla Model 3 RWD, and it traveled 393 miles on a full charge.
Why it matters: The Model 3 RWD beat its 363-mile EPA estimate by 30 miles and became the most efficient EV Edmunds has tested that is currently in production.
Edmunds says: The Model 3 RWD combines nearly 400 miles of real-world range with standout efficiency, making it one of the strongest EV choices on the market today.
Please. Teslas are for stupid California rich granola heads. Plus they will burn down your house. Plus Tesla will be belly up any day now, right? Wait till the big-boys get in...
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What's new: Edmunds range-tested the 2026 Tesla Model 3 RWD, and it traveled 393 miles on a full charge.
Why it matters: The Model 3 RWD beat its 363-mile EPA estimate by 30 miles and became the most efficient EV Edmunds has tested that is currently in production.
Edmunds says: The Model 3 RWD combines nearly 400 miles of real-world range with standout efficiency, making it one of the strongest EV choices on the market today.
The Edmunds EV Range Test is designed to give you the most accurate representation of a car's real-world range. Rather than getting on the freeway, setting the cruise control at 70 mph, and driving until the battery is depleted, we follow a strict route made up of 60% city and 40% highway driving, with an average speed of 40 mph. This better represents the actual driving buyers do day to day. We also stay within 5 mph of all posted speed limits, drive each car in its most efficient drive setting, and keep the climate control on auto at 72 degrees.
I mean ok if they use the same methodology between tests, great, we can compare what various models are getting based upon their testing.
But I feel like 100% highway range tests are most people's benchmarks. We all know these cars do great around town. But how far can they get on a road trip, and how long will they take to charge. A 60% city test doesn't tell me much.
They got 365mi with the ugly 18" aero wheels at 70. The 19" wheels dropped 60 miles, wow.
