Tesla
Models, fuel economy and running costs
This database covers 4 popular Tesla models across 15 model years, with fuel economy and running costs from the U.S. EPA. Across the lineup, combined economy runs from 79 to 141 MPGe.
Models
| Model | Years | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model 3 | 2017–2020 | 113-141 MPGe | $550-$650 |
| Model S | 2016–2020 | 89-117 MPGe | $650-$850 |
| Model X | 2016–2020 | 79-105 MPGe | $700-$950 |
| Model Y | 2020–2020 | 111-121 MPGe | $650-$700 |
Most and least efficient
Among the Tesla models here, the Model X is the most economical on average at about 90 MPGe, while the Model 3 is the thirstiest at about 124 MPGe. The gap between them shows how much the model and body style — not the brand alone — decide your fuel bill.
Fuel types in the lineup
Tesla models in this dataset run on electric. Choosing a hybrid or electric version cuts the fuel line of the budget the most, especially in city driving, while a conventional gasoline model usually costs less to buy in the first place. Use the comparison tool to set the trade-off against a rival in the same class.
Coverage and method
This Tesla section covers 4 models over 15 model-years, drawn from the U.S. EPA's fuel economy files and NHTSA crash-test data. Every figure is an official estimate, so use it to compare vehicles and spot the outliers rather than as a promise of what you will get at the pump. Where a model changed engines, transmissions or body styles between years, the year-by-year pages show the difference.
Pick a model for its year-by-year fuel economy and specs, or open the comparison tool to line any two up side by side. ← All makes