Tesla Model S (60 kW-hr battery pack)
99 MPGe The 2017 Tesla Model S (60 kW-hr battery pack) is EPA-rated at 99 MPGe combined (98 city / 101 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 152 gallons, $485 a year in fuel, or $0.032 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2013–2017 run it averages 96.6 MPGe, improving by 4 MPGe over 5 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.025 | $253 | $379 | $505 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.030 | $303 | $455 | $606 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.032 | $323 | $485 | $646 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.035 | $354 | $530 | $707 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.040 | $404 | $606 | $808 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.045 | $455 | $682 | $909 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.051 | $505 | $758 | $1010 |
This is an electric vehicle, so the EPA rates it in MPGe — the distance it travels on the energy equivalent of a gallon of petrol. The dollar figures above are a petrol-equivalent illustration only; charging at home is billed per kWh and is normally far cheaper. Treat the MPGe as an efficiency comparison, not a fuel bill.
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 99 MPGe | 98 | 101 | $750 | — | 1 |
| 2016 | 99 MPGe | 98 | 101 | $750 | — | 1 |
| 2015 | 95 MPGe | 94 | 97 | $800 | — | 1 |
| 2014 | 95 MPGe | 94 | 97 | $800 | — | 1 |
| 2013 | 95 MPGe | 94 | 97 | $800 | — | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 149 large cars models tracked here, the Tesla Model S (60 kW-hr battery pack) ranks 2 on current figures, against a class average of 21.0 MPGe.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Tesla Model S (124).
Questions
What MPG does the Tesla Model S (60 kW-hr battery pack) get?
The 2017 Tesla Model S (60 kW-hr battery pack) is rated at 99 MPGe combined by the EPA — 98 city and 101 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 96.6 MPGe, ranging from 95 to 99 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Tesla Model S (60 kW-hr battery pack) cost in fuel per year?
At 99 MPGe and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 152 gallons — roughly $485 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.032 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2017 model is $750.
Has the Tesla Model S (60 kW-hr battery pack) become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 95 MPGe in 2013 to 99 in 2017 — an improvement of 4 MPGe, or 4% across 5 model years.
Is the Tesla Model S (60 kW-hr battery pack) efficient for its class?
It ranks 2 of 149 in the Large Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 21.0 MPGe. That is 78.0 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.