2016 Tesla Model S
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2016 Tesla Model S is sold in the U.S. with electric power. The EPA lists 13 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 89 to 104 MPGe and an estimated annual fuel cost of $700 to $850 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Large Cars |
| Fuel type(s) | Electric |
| Combined economy | 89-104 MPGe |
| Best / worst combined | 104 / 89 MPGe |
| Annual fuel cost | $700-$850 |
| EPA range | 210-315 mi |
| 240V charge time | 10.0-12.0 h |
| EPA smog rating | 10-10 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2016 Model S costs about $700 to $850 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $781. Over five years that is about $3,904 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, the most efficient Model S configuration saves about $8,000 in fuel over five years; less efficient versions spend more.
For context, the average combined economy of large cars in this dataset is about 29 MPGe. The Model S sits roughly 67 MPGe above that mark at its midpoint, making it more efficient than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model S AWD - 60D | electric | All-Wheel | Automatic | Electric | 104 MPGe | $700 |
| Model S AWD - 90D | electric | All-Wheel | Automatic | Electric | 103 MPGe | $750 |
| Model S AWD - 75D | electric | All-Wheel | Automatic | Electric | 103 MPGe | $750 |
| Model S AWD - 70D | electric | All-Wheel | Automatic | Electric | 101 MPGe | $750 |
| Model S AWD - 85D | electric | All-Wheel | Automatic | Electric | 100 MPGe | $750 |
| Model S (60 kW-hr battery pack) | electric | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Electric | 99 MPGe | $750 |
| Model S (75 kW-hr battery pack) | electric | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Electric | 98 MPGe | $750 |
| Model S AWD - P100D | electric | All-Wheel | Automatic | Electric | 98 MPGe | $800 |
| Model S AWD - P90D | electric | All-Wheel | Automatic | Electric | 95 MPGe | $800 |
| Model S AWD - P85D | electric | All-Wheel | Automatic | Electric | 93 MPGe | $800 |
| Model S (70 kW-hr battery pack) | electric | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Electric | 89 MPGe | $850 |
| Model S (85 kW-hr battery pack) | electric | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Electric | 89 MPGe | $850 |
| Model S (90 kW-hr battery pack) | electric | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Electric | 89 MPGe | $850 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2016 Model S records an EPA smog rating of 10-10 out of 10, and an EPA electric range of 210 to 315 miles when running on battery. The EPA classifies it as large cars.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.