Tesla Model X MPG by year — every rating on record
The Tesla Model X has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 2022 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 105 mpg (2026) and its thirstiest returned 98 mpg (2025). The EPA record holds 5 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 | 102 mpg | 102 mpg | #1 of 126 (100th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 1 | 102 mpg | 102 mpg | #1 of 139 (100th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 1 | 100 mpg | 100 mpg | #2 of 166 (99th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 98 mpg | 98 mpg | #10 of 192 (95th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 105 mpg | 105 mpg | #3 of 191 (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 placed highest in 2022 at #1 of 126, and lowest in 2025 at #10 of 192. It spent 5 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 5 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 | 110 | 99 | 105 | 109.5 | 0.1 | $700 | 352 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2025 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 103 | 94 | 98 | 117.3 | 0.1 | $750 | 329 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2024 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 104 | 96 | 100 | 115.0 | 0.1 | $750 | 335 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2023 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 107 | 97 | 102 | 112.7 | 0.1 | $750 | 348 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2022 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 107 | 97 | 102 | 112.7 | 0.1 | $750 | 348 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 → 2024 | 102 → 100 mpg | -2 mpg | 115 gal |
| 2024 → 2025 | 100 → 98 mpg | -2 mpg | 117 gal |
| 2025 → 2026 | 98 → 105 mpg | +7 mpg | 110 gal |
What Model X fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Tesla Model X burns 110 to 110 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 | $329 | $329 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $383 | $383 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $438 | $438 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $700 to $700 a year in fuel, or $7,750 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 105 mpg the Tesla Model X is 83 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,446 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.