Tesla Model S Long Range MPG by year — every rating on record
The Tesla Model S Long Range has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2019 to 2021. Across those years its best rated version returned 120 mpg (2021) and its thirstiest returned 111 mpg (2019). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 111 mpg | 111 mpg | #1 of 80 (100th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Large Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 111 mpg | 111 mpg | #2 of 78 (99th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Large Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 120 mpg | 120 mpg | #1 of 66 (100th 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 Long Range placed highest in 2019 at #1 of 80, and lowest in 2020 at #2 of 78. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 124 | 115 | 120 | 95.8 | 0.1 | $650 | 405 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2020 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 115 | 107 | 111 | 103.6 | 0.1 | $700 | 373 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2019 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 115 | 107 | 111 | 103.6 | 0.1 | $700 | 370 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 → 2021 | 111 → 120 mpg | +9 mpg | 96 gal |
What Model S Long Range fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range burns 96 to 96 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 | $288 | $288 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $335 | $335 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $383 | $383 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2021 model year is $650 to $650 a year in fuel, or $8,000 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 120 mpg the Tesla Model S Long Range is 99 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,581 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.