Tesla Model X Performance (20in Wheels) MPG by year — every rating on record
The Tesla Model X Performance (20in Wheels) has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2020 to 2021. Across those years its best rated version returned 97 mpg (2021) and its thirstiest returned 90 mpg (2020). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 90 mpg | 90 mpg | #4 of 92 (97th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021 | 1 | 97 mpg | 97 mpg | #2 of 104 (99th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Tesla Model X Performance (20in Wheels) placed highest in 2021 at #2 of 104, and lowest in 2020 at #4 of 92. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 100 | 95 | 97 | 118.6 | 0.1 | $800 | 341 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2020 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 90 | 89 | 90 | 127.8 | 0.1 | $850 | 305 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 | 90 → 97 mpg | +7 mpg | 119 gal |
What Model X Performance (20in Wheels) fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2021 Tesla Model X Performance (20in Wheels) burns 119 to 119 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 | $356 | $356 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $415 | $415 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $474 | $474 | $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 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 317 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 97 mpg the Tesla Model X Performance (20in Wheels) is 75 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,415 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 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.