Tesla Model X Plaid (20 inch wheels) MPG by year — every rating on record
The Tesla Model X Plaid (20 inch wheels) has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2022 to 2023. Across those years its best rated version returned 98 mpg (2022) and its thirstiest returned 98 mpg (2022). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 98 mpg | 98 mpg | #2 of 126 (99th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 1 | 98 mpg | 98 mpg | #2 of 139 (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 Plaid (20 inch wheels) placed highest in 2022 at #2 of 126, and lowest in 2022 at #2 of 126. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 103 | 93 | 98 | 117.3 | 0.1 | $750 | 333 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2022 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 103 | 93 | 98 | 117.3 | 0.1 | $750 | 333 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
What Model X Plaid (20 inch wheels) fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2023 Tesla Model X Plaid (20 inch wheels) 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 2023 model year is $750 to $750 a year in fuel, or $7,500 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 98 mpg the Tesla Model X Plaid (20 inch wheels) is 76 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,419 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.