Tesla Model X
105 MPGe The 2026 Tesla Model X is EPA-rated at 105 MPGe combined (110 city / 99 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 143 gallons, $457 a year in fuel, or $0.030 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2022–2026 run it averages 101.4 MPGe, improving by 3 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 | $0.024 | $238 | $357 | $476 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.029 | $286 | $429 | $571 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.030 | $305 | $457 | $610 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.033 | $333 | $500 | $667 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.038 | $381 | $571 | $762 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.043 | $429 | $643 | $857 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.048 | $476 | $714 | $952 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 105 MPGe | 110 | 99 | $700 | — | 1 |
| 2025 | 98 MPGe | 103 | 94 | $750 | — | 1 |
| 2024 | 100 MPGe | 104 | 96 | $750 | — | 1 |
| 2023 | 102 MPGe | 107 | 97 | $750 | — | 1 |
| 2022 | 102 MPGe | 107 | 97 | $750 | — | 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 105 standard sport utility vehicle 4wd models tracked here, the Tesla Model X ranks 1 on current figures, against a class average of 18.9 MPGe.
Nothing in its class is rated higher — it leads the group.
Questions
What MPG does the Tesla Model X get?
The 2026 Tesla Model X is rated at 105 MPGe combined by the EPA — 110 city and 99 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 101.4 MPGe, ranging from 98 to 105 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Tesla Model X cost in fuel per year?
At 105 MPGe and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 143 gallons — roughly $457 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.030 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $700.
Has the Tesla Model X become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 102 MPGe in 2022 to 105 in 2026 — an improvement of 3 MPGe, or 3% across 5 model years.
Is the Tesla Model X efficient for its class?
It ranks 1 of 105 in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 18.9 MPGe. That is 86.1 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.