Tesla Model S - 70D MPG by year — every rating on record
The Tesla Model S - 70D has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2015 to 2016. Across those years its best rated version returned 101 mpg (2015) and its thirstiest returned 101 mpg (2015). The EPA record holds 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 101 mpg | 101 mpg | #1 of 75 (100th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Large Cars |
| 2016 | 1 | 101 mpg | 101 mpg | #4 of 72 (96th pct) | All-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 - 70D placed highest in 2015 at #1 of 75, and lowest in 2016 at #4 of 72. It spent 2 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 101 | 102 | 101 | 113.9 | 0.1 | $750 | 240 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2015 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 101 | 102 | 101 | 113.9 | 0.1 | $750 | 240 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
What Model S - 70D fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2016 Tesla Model S - 70D burns 114 to 114 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 | $342 | $342 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $399 | $399 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $455 | $455 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2016 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 101 mpg the Tesla Model S - 70D is 80 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,518 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.