Tesla Model S (60 kW-hr battery pack) MPG by year — every rating on record
The Tesla Model S (60 kW-hr battery pack) has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 2013 to 2017. Across those years its best rated version returned 99 mpg (2016) and its thirstiest returned 95 mpg (2013). The EPA record holds 5 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Large Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 95 mpg | 95 mpg | #1 of 59 (100th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Large Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 95 mpg | 95 mpg | #1 of 64 (100th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Large Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 95 mpg | 95 mpg | #4 of 75 (96th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Large Cars |
| 2016 | 1 | 99 mpg | 99 mpg | #6 of 72 (93th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Large Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 99 mpg | 99 mpg | #5 of 74 (95th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Large Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Tesla Model S (60 kW-hr battery pack) placed highest in 2013 at #1 of 59, and lowest in 2016 at #6 of 72. It spent 5 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 5 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 98 | 101 | 99 | 116.2 | 0.1 | $750 | 210 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2016 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 98 | 101 | 99 | 116.2 | 0.1 | $750 | 210 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2015 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 94 | 97 | 95 | 121.1 | 0.1 | $800 | 208 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2014 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 94 | 97 | 95 | 121.1 | 0.1 | $800 | 208 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2013 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 94 | 97 | 95 | 121.1 | 0.1 | $800 | 208 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 → 2016 | 95 → 99 mpg | +4 mpg | 116 gal |
What Model S (60 kW-hr battery pack) fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2017 Tesla Model S (60 kW-hr battery pack) burns 116 to 116 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $348 | $348 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $407 | $407 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $465 | $465 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2017 model year is $750 to $750 a year in fuel, or $7,500 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Large Cars
Across the 305 nameplates EPA classifies as Large Cars, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 99 mpg the Tesla Model S (60 kW-hr battery pack) is 78 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,510 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Large Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Tesla nameplates
Every Tesla model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.