Tesla Model S MPG by year — every rating on record
The Tesla Model S has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2012 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 124 mpg (2025) and its thirstiest returned 89 mpg (2012). The EPA record holds 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 89 mpg | 89 mpg | #1 of 56 (100th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Large Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 120 mpg | 120 mpg | #4 of 69 (96th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Large Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 120 mpg | 120 mpg | #4 of 62 (95th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Large Cars |
| 2024 | 1 | 122 mpg | 122 mpg | #4 of 56 (95th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Large Cars |
| 2025 | 1 | 124 mpg | 124 mpg | #4 of 58 (95th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Large Cars |
| 2026 | 1 | 124 mpg | 124 mpg | #4 of 60 (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 placed highest in 2012 at #1 of 56, and lowest in 2022 at #4 of 69. It spent 6 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 132 | 116 | 124 | 92.7 | 0.1 | $600 | 410 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2025 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 132 | 116 | 124 | 92.7 | 0.1 | $600 | 410 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2024 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 127 | 116 | 122 | 94.3 | 0.1 | $600 | 402 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2023 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 124 | 115 | 120 | 95.8 | 0.1 | $650 | 405 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2022 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 124 | 115 | 120 | 95.8 | 0.1 | $650 | 405 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2012 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 88 | 90 | 89 | 129.2 | 0.1 | $850 | 265 mi | n/a | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 3 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 → 2022 | 89 → 120 mpg | +31 mpg | 96 gal |
| 2023 → 2024 | 120 → 122 mpg | +2 mpg | 94 gal |
| 2024 → 2025 | 122 → 124 mpg | +2 mpg | 93 gal |
What Model S fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Tesla Model S burns 93 to 93 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 | $278 | $278 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $325 | $325 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $371 | $371 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $600 to $600 a year in fuel, or $8,250 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 124 mpg the Tesla Model S is 103 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,592 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.