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- Large cars
- MY2012–2026
Tesla Model S MPGe & Charging Cost by Year
15 model years · 2012–2026
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Tesla Model S fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Tesla Model S for 15 model years, 2012 to 2026. Across those years its combined rating runs 89–124 MPGe. The latest model year, 2026, has 3 configurations rated 93–124 MPGe combined and costing $750–$990 a year to fuel at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2012 is the 2026 Model S AWD, at 124 MPGe.
Tesla Model S MPG by year
| Year | Electric (MPGe) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2026 (2021) Generation page | ||
| 2026 | 93–124 | $750–$990 |
| 2025 | 93–124 | $750–$990 |
| 2024 | 96–122 | $760–$970 |
| 2023 | 120 | $770 |
| 2022 | 101–120 | $770–$920 |
| 2021 | 96–120 | $770–$970 |
| 2015-2020 (2012) Generation page | ||
| 2020 | 97–117 | $790–$950 |
| 2019 | 97–111 | $830–$950 |
| 2018 | 98–103 | $900–$950 |
| 2017 | 95–104 | $880–$960 |
| 2016 | 89–104 | $880–$1,040 |
| 2015 | 89–101 | $910–$1,040 |
| 2012-2014 Generation page | ||
| 2014 | 89–95 | $960–$1,040 |
| 2013 | 89–95 | $960–$1,040 |
| 2012 | 89 | $1,040 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Tesla Model S generations
3 generations between 2012 and 2026. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2026 powertrain options
EPA range 309–410 miles.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Tesla Model S's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Tesla Model S run 89–124 MPGe across model years 2012 to 2026. The latest year, 2026, is rated 93–124 MPGe.
Which Tesla Model S model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2026 Tesla Model S Model S AWD has the highest combined rating since 2012, at 124 MPGe.
How much does a Tesla Model S cost to fuel per year?
For MY2026, EPA-rated configurations cost $750–$990 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). The most efficient one costs $750.
Has the Tesla Model S's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 89 MPGe in 2012 to 124 MPGe in 2026, 35 MPGe more.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Tesla Model S?
Yes. Electric versions are rated from 2012 to 2026 (89–124 MPGe).