Tesla Model S Performance (21in Wheels) MPG by year — every rating on record
The Tesla Model S Performance (21in Wheels) has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2019 to 2021. Across those years its best rated version returned 97 mpg (2019) and its thirstiest returned 96 mpg (2021). 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 | 97 mpg | 97 mpg | #7 of 80 (92th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Large Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 97 mpg | 97 mpg | #5 of 78 (95th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Large Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 96 mpg | 96 mpg | #4 of 66 (95th 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 Performance (21in Wheels) placed highest in 2021 at #4 of 66, and lowest in 2019 at #7 of 80. 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 | 98 | 93 | 96 | 119.8 | 0.1 | $800 | 334 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2020 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 98 | 96 | 97 | 118.6 | 0.1 | $800 | 326 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2019 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 98 | 96 | 97 | 118.6 | 0.1 | $800 | 325 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 → 2021 | 97 → 96 mpg | -1 mpg | 120 gal |
What Model S Performance (21in Wheels) fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2021 Tesla Model S Performance (21in Wheels) burns 120 to 120 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 | $359 | $359 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $419 | $419 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $479 | $479 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2021 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 96 mpg the Tesla Model S Performance (21in Wheels) is 75 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,497 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.