Tesla Model S P100D MPG by year — every rating on record
The Tesla Model S P100D has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2018 to 2019. Across those years its best rated version returned 98 mpg (2018) and its thirstiest returned 98 mpg (2018). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 98 mpg | 98 mpg | #4 of 77 (96th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Large Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 98 mpg | 98 mpg | #6 of 80 (94th 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 P100D placed highest in 2018 at #4 of 77, and lowest in 2019 at #6 of 80. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 92 | 105 | 98 | 117.3 | 0.1 | $800 | 315 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2018 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 92 | 105 | 98 | 117.3 | 0.1 | $800 | 315 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
What Model S P100D fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2019 Tesla Model S P100D burns 117 to 117 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 | $352 | $352 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $411 | $411 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $469 | $469 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2019 model year is $800 to $800 a year in fuel, or $7,250 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 98 mpg the Tesla Model S P100D is 77 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,506 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.