Tesla Model S - 90D MPG by year — every rating on record
The Tesla Model S - 90D has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2015 to 2017. Across those years its best rated version returned 104 mpg (2017) and its thirstiest returned 100 mpg (2015). The EPA record holds 3 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 | 100 mpg | 100 mpg | #3 of 75 (97th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Large Cars |
| 2016 | 1 | 103 mpg | 103 mpg | #3 of 72 (97th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Large Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 104 mpg | 104 mpg | #2 of 74 (99th 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 - 90D placed highest in 2017 at #2 of 74, and lowest in 2015 at #3 of 75. It spent 3 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 3 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 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 102 | 107 | 104 | 110.6 | 0.1 | $700 | 294 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2016 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 101 | 107 | 103 | 111.7 | 0.1 | $750 | 294 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2015 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 95 | 106 | 100 | 115.0 | 0.1 | $750 | 270 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 → 2016 | 100 → 103 mpg | +3 mpg | 112 gal |
| 2016 → 2017 | 103 → 104 mpg | +1 mpg | 111 gal |
What Model S - 90D fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2017 Tesla Model S - 90D burns 111 to 111 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 | $332 | $332 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $387 | $387 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $442 | $442 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2017 model year is $700 to $700 a year in fuel, or $7,750 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 104 mpg the Tesla Model S - 90D is 83 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,530 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.