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Tesla Model 3 RWD Cost to Own
A decision-grade ownership screen for one vehicle: purchase cost, annual running cost, total cost over five years, and the assumptions behind the recommendation.
$40,240
Base MSRP
$48,190
5-year total cost
$504
Annual charging
$1,086
Annual maintenance
Wattfull verdict
Strong candidate for your shortlist
This page is best used as a single-vehicle baseline before you compare that EV against a gas or EV alternative.
Ownership breakdown
| Purchase price | $40,240 |
| Energy over 5 years (16.0 cents/kWh) | $2,520 |
| Maintenance over 5 years | $5,430 |
| Total 5-year ownership cost | $48,190 |
Assumptions and trust notes
- Annual mileage: 12,000 miles
- Ownership horizon: 5 years
- EV maintenance benchmark: $800/yr
- Electricity benchmark: 16.0 cents/kWh
- Insurance, financing, and depreciation are not personalized here yet.
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