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2015-2020 Tesla Model S MPGe & Charging Cost
6 model years · 89–117 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, MY2020. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2015-2020 Tesla Model S at a glance
The 2015-2020 Tesla Model S covers 6 model years in the EPA database (45 configurations in all), rated 89–117 MPGe combined. The newest model year, 2020, costs about $790 a year to charge for its most efficient version, the Long Range Plus AWD (117 MPGe), at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. The best combined rating in the generation, 117 MPGe, was reached in 2020.
2015-2020 Tesla Model S by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Electric | 97–117 MPGe | $790–$950 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Electric | 97–111 MPGe | $830–$950 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Electric | 98–103 MPGe | $900–$950 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Electric | 95–104 MPGe | $880–$960 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Electric | 89–104 MPGe | $880–$1,040 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Electric | 89–101 MPGe | $910–$1,040 | First year |
What the 2020 Long Range Plus AWD costs to drive
Per month
$66
$790 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$1.32
Per 100 miles
$5.27
Five years
$3,950
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the large car median
$2,530less a year
Class median $3,320 a year, MY2020
Based on 15,000 miles a year and residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
2020 Tesla Model S MPGe
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration moves from 111 to 117 MPGe, up 6. Its annual cost goes from $830 to $790, $40 less.
EPA range 287–402 miles.
Electric configurations (5)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Range Plus (Most efficient) | AWD | 29 | 117 | 402 mi | $790 |
| Long Range | AWD | 30 | 111 | 373 mi | $830 |
| Standard Range | AWD | 31 | 109 | 287 mi | $850 |
| Performance (19in Wheels) | AWD | 32 | 104 | 348 mi | $890 |
| Performance (21in Wheels) | AWD | 35 | 97 | 326 mi | $950 |
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.
2019 Tesla Model S MPGe
97–111 MPGe · $830–$950/yr
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration moves from 103 to 111 MPGe, up 8. Its annual cost goes from $900 to $830, $70 less.
EPA range 259–370 miles.
Electric configurations (7)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Range (Most efficient) | AWD | 30 | 111 | 370 mi | $830 |
| Standard Range | AWD | 31 | 109 | 285 mi | $850 |
| Performance (19in Wheels) | AWD | 32 | 104 | 345 mi | $890 |
| 75D | AWD | 33 | 103 | 259 mi | $900 |
| 100D | AWD | 33 | 102 | 335 mi | $910 |
| P100D | AWD | 35 | 98 | 315 mi | $950 |
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| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance (21in Wheels) | AWD | 35 | 97 | 325 mi | $950 |
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.
2018 Tesla Model S MPGe
98–103 MPGe · $900–$950/yr
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration moves from 104 to 103 MPGe, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $880 to $900, $20 more.
EPA range 249–335 miles.
Electric configurations (4)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75D (Most efficient) | AWD | 33 | 103 | 259 mi | $900 |
| 100D | AWD | 33 | 102 | 335 mi | $910 |
| 75kWh | RWD | 34 | 98 | 249 mi | $940 |
| P100D | AWD | 35 | 98 | 315 mi | $950 |
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.
2017 Tesla Model S MPGe
95–104 MPGe · $880–$960/yr
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 104 MPGe. Its annual cost stays at $880.
EPA range 210–335 miles.
Electric configurations (8)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - 60D (Most efficient) | AWD | 32 | 104 | 218 mi | $880 |
| - 90D | AWD | 32 | 104 | 294 mi | $880 |
| - 75D | AWD | 33 | 103 | 259 mi | $910 |
| - 100D | AWD | 33 | 102 | 335 mi | $910 |
| (60 kW-hr battery pack) | RWD | 34 | 99 | 210 mi | $930 |
| (75 kW-hr battery pack) | RWD | 34 | 98 | 249 mi | $930 |
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| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - P100D | AWD | 35 | 98 | 315 mi | $960 |
| - P90D | AWD | 35 | 95 | 270 mi | $960 |
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.
2016 Tesla Model S MPGe
89–104 MPGe · $880–$1,040/yr
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration moves from 101 to 104 MPGe, up 3. Its annual cost goes from $910 to $880, $30 less.
EPA range 210–315 miles.
Electric configurations (13)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - 60D (Most efficient) | AWD | 32 | 104 | 218 mi | $880 |
| - 90D | AWD | 33 | 103 | 294 mi | $910 |
| - 75D | AWD | 33 | 103 | 259 mi | $910 |
| - 70D | AWD | 33 | 101 | 240 mi | $910 |
| - 85D | AWD | 34 | 100 | 270 mi | $930 |
| (60 kW-hr battery pack) | RWD | 34 | 99 | 210 mi | $930 |
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| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (75 kW-hr battery pack) | RWD | 34 | 98 | 249 mi | $930 |
| - P100D | AWD | 35 | 98 | 315 mi | $960 |
| - P90D | AWD | 35 | 95 | 270 mi | $960 |
| - P85D | AWD | 36 | 93 | 253 mi | $990 |
| (70 kW-hr battery pack) | RWD | 38 | 89 | 234 mi | $1,040 |
| (85 kW-hr battery pack) | RWD | 38 | 89 | 265 mi | $1,040 |
| (90 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.
2015 Tesla Model S MPGe
89–101 MPGe · $910–$1,040/yr
EPA range 208–270 miles.
Electric configurations (8)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - 70D (Most efficient) | AWD | 33 | 101 | 240 mi | $910 |
| - 85D | AWD | 34 | 100 | 270 mi | $930 |
| - 90D | AWD | 34 | 100 | 270 mi | $930 |
| (60 kW-hr battery pack) | RWD | 35 | 95 | 208 mi | $960 |
| - P85D | AWD | 36 | 93 | 253 mi | $990 |
| - P90D | AWD | 36 | 93 | 253 mi | $990 |
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| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (85 kW-hr battery pack) | RWD | 38 | 89 | 265 mi | $1,040 |
| (90 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.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Long Range Plus AWD: $2,080 in Hawaii and $550 in Louisiana, a $1,530 difference.
Similar cars
Closest combined MPGe among MY2020 large car models.
Generations
- 2012-2014
- 2015-2020 (2012)
- 2021-2026 (2021)
Frequently asked questions
How efficient is the 2015-2020 Tesla Model S?
EPA rates the 2015-2020 Tesla Model S at 89–117 MPGe combined across 45 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2020 Long Range Plus AWD, is rated 117 MPGe (121 city, 112 highway).
Which years were the most efficient in the 2015-2020 Tesla Model S?
The Long Range Plus AWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 117 MPGe, in 2020. The lowest top rating, 101 MPGe, was in 2015.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2015-2020 Tesla Model S?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.
How does the 2015-2020 Tesla Model S compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2012-2014 Tesla Model S) is rated 89–95 MPGe combined and costs $960–$1,040 a year to fuel; the 2015-2020 model is rated 89–117 MPGe and costs $790–$1,040 a year.
How much does it cost to charge a 2020 Tesla Model S per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the Long Range Plus AWD costs about $790 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $790–$950 a year. That is a $160 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2020 Tesla Model S 100 miles?
About $5.27 per 100 miles for the Long Range Plus AWD at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), and between $5.27 and $6.33 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
How does the 2020 Tesla Model S compare with other large car configurations?
The Long Range Plus AWD costs about $790 a year to fuel, $2,530 less than the class median of $3,320, and less than 10 of 10 large car configurations. The comparison covers all 115 rated large car configurations for MY2020, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2020 Tesla Model S?
EPA rates the range at 287–402 miles depending on configuration, and the Long Range Plus AWD goes 402 mi. Efficiency is 29–35 kWh per 100 miles (97–117 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $790–$950 a year, or $5.27 per 100 miles for the Long Range Plus AWD.
Is the 2020 Tesla Model S different from the 2019 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 111 to 117 MPGe, up 6. Its annual cost goes from $830 to $790, $40 less. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2020 against 7 configurations for 2019. See the 2019 Tesla Model S for that year.