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2012-2014 Tesla Model S MPGe & Charging Cost
3 model years · 89–95 MPGe combined
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 large car configurations, MY2014. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2012-2014 Tesla Model S at a glance
The 2012-2014 Tesla Model S covers 3 model years in the EPA database (7 configurations in all), rated 89–95 MPGe combined. The newest model year, 2014, costs about $960 a year to charge for its most efficient version, the (60 kW-hr battery pack) RWD (95 MPGe), at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2013 and 2014. The best combined rating in the generation, 95 MPGe, was reached in 2013 and 2014.
2012-2014 Tesla Model S by model year
What the 2014 (60 kW-hr battery pack) RWD costs to drive
Per month
$80
$960 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$1.60
Per 100 miles
$6.40
Five years
$4,800
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the large car median
$2,850less a year
Class median $3,810 a year, MY2014
Based on 15,000 miles a year and residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
2014 Tesla Model S MPGe
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 95 MPGe. Its annual cost stays at $960.
EPA range 208–265 miles.
Electric configurations (3)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (60 kW-hr battery pack) (Most efficient) | RWD | 35 | 95 | 208 mi | $960 |
| (85 kW-hr battery pack) RWD | RWD | 38 | 89 | 265 mi | $1,040 |
| (85 kW-hr battery pack) 4WD | 4WD | 38 | 89 | 242 mi | $1,040 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2013 Tesla Model S MPGe
89–95 MPGe · $960–$1,040/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration moves from 89 to 95 MPGe, up 6. Its annual cost goes from $1,040 to $960, $80 less.
EPA range 139–265 miles.
Electric configurations (3)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (60 kW-hr battery pack) (Most efficient) | RWD | 35 | 95 | 208 mi | $960 |
| (40 kW-hr battery pack) | RWD | 36 | 94 | 139 mi | $990 |
| (85 kW-hr battery pack) | RWD | 38 | 89 | 265 mi | $1,040 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2012 Tesla Model S MPGe
89 MPGe · $1,040/yr
EPA range 265 miles.
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model S (Most efficient) | RWD | 38 | 89 | 265 mi | $1,040 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the (60 kW-hr battery pack) RWD: $2,520 in Hawaii and $670 in Louisiana, a $1,850 difference.
Generations
- 2012-2014
- 2015-2020 (2012)
- 2021-2026 (2021)
Frequently asked questions
How efficient is the 2012-2014 Tesla Model S?
EPA rates the 2012-2014 Tesla Model S at 89–95 MPGe combined across 7 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2014 (60 kW-hr battery pack) RWD, is rated 95 MPGe (94 city, 97 highway).
Which years were the most efficient in the 2012-2014 Tesla Model S?
The (60 kW-hr battery pack) RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 95 MPGe, in 2013 and 2014. The lowest top rating, 89 MPGe, was in 2012.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2012-2014 Tesla Model S?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2013 and 2014.
How much does it cost to charge a 2014 Tesla Model S per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the (60 kW-hr battery pack) RWD costs about $960 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $960–$1,040 a year. That is a $80 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2014 Tesla Model S 100 miles?
About $6.40 per 100 miles for the (60 kW-hr battery pack) RWD at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), and between $6.40 and $6.93 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2014 Tesla Model S more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The (60 kW-hr battery pack) RWD is rated 94 city and 97 highway MPGe, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 3 MPGe.
How does the 2014 Tesla Model S compare with other large car configurations?
The (60 kW-hr battery pack) RWD costs about $960 a year to fuel, $2,850 less than the class median of $3,810, and less than 10 of 10 large car configurations. The comparison covers all 98 rated large car configurations for MY2014, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2014 Tesla Model S?
EPA rates the range at 208–265 miles depending on configuration, and the (60 kW-hr battery pack) RWD goes 208 mi. Efficiency is 35–38 kWh per 100 miles (89–95 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $960–$1,040 a year, or $6.40 per 100 miles for the (60 kW-hr battery pack) RWD.
Is the 2014 Tesla Model S different from the 2013 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 95 MPGe. Its annual cost stays at $960. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2014 against 3 configurations for 2013. See the 2013 Tesla Model S for that year.