TYPE
Sedan
Minimum Seats
5
FUEL TYPE
BEV
ELECTRIC RANGE
211 miles
MILES PER 30 MIN OF FAST CHARGING
~ 96 miles
TIME TO CHARGE - LEVEL 2
~ 6 hr 50 min
BATTERY SIZE
48 kWh
CO2 EMISSIONS REDUCTION
7,004 lbs/yr
Trees Planted
146
Gasoline Saved
444 gal/yr
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Compare the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range to a similar gas vehicle, the Nissan Sentra Nismo
12,000 miles
5 Years
$2.95
The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range is $64 cheaper to fill up monthly
Vehicles | Electricity | Gasoline | Total |
---|---|---|---|
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range | $45 | $0 | $45 |
Nissan Sentra Nismo | $0 | $109 | $109 |
The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range is $2,468 cheaper to own over 5 Years
Description | Tesla Model 3 Standard Range | Nissan Sentra Nismo |
---|---|---|
Vehicle | $14,068 | $11,712 |
Maintenance | $1,805 | $3,230 |
Insurance | $8,414 | $7,981 |
Electricity | $2,724 | $0 |
Gasoline | $0 | $6,556 |
Total | $27,011 | $29,479 |
Compare the cumulative lifetime cost of the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range to a Nissan Sentra Nismo
Year | Tesla Model 3 Standard Range | Nissan Sentra Nismo |
---|---|---|
Year 0 | $23,500 | $18,000 |
Year 1 | $28,181 | $22,948 |
Year 2 | $30,770 | $26,502 |
Year 3 | $33,358 | $30,055 |
Year 4 | $35,947 | $33,609 |
Year 5 | $27,011 | $29,479 |
Note: Breakeven chart assumes the vehicles are purchased in cash.
We selected the Nissan Sentra Nismo based on its proximity to the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range based on brand, size, and price.
Up to $0 in tax credits and rebates are potentially available
for the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
Up to $1,000
Federal Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit
California Clean Vehicle Assistance Program Beneficial State Foundation
Up to $1,000
Anaheim Public Utilities EV Charger Rebate
Up to $500
South Coast AQMD Resident EV Charging Incentive Pilot Program
Installed by business or government

DC fast charge or superchargers

Private stations

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