2015 Tesla Model S EPA Fuel Economy Summary

The 2015 Tesla Model S is an all-electric vehicle EPA-certified for 208 to 270 miles of driving range per charge across 8 certified configurations. Efficiency ratings reach up to 101 MPGe combined with an estimated annual electricity charging cost of $750 to $850 based on standard 15,000 annual miles.

EPA Electric Range
208–270 mi
Certified full charge range
Combined Efficiency
89–101 MPGe
Combined city & highway MPGe
Energy Consumption
33–38 kWh/100m
Electricity needed per 100 miles
Annual Energy Cost
$750–850
EPA estimate @ 15,000 miles/yr

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (8 Variants)

Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations

Configuration / Model Powertrain Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Annual Fuel Cost CO2 (g/mi)
Model S AWD - 70D Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 101 MPGe 102 MPGe 101 MPGe 240 mi $750
Model S AWD - 85D Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 95 MPGe 106 MPGe 100 MPGe 270 mi $750
Model S AWD - 90D Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 95 MPGe 106 MPGe 100 MPGe 270 mi $750
Model S (60 kW-hr battery pack) Electricity Electric (BEV) Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 94 MPGe 97 MPGe 95 MPGe 208 mi $800
Model S AWD - P85D Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 89 MPGe 98 MPGe 93 MPGe 253 mi $800
Model S AWD - P90D Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 89 MPGe 98 MPGe 93 MPGe 253 mi $800
Model S (90 kW-hr battery pack) Electricity Electric (BEV) Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 88 MPGe 90 MPGe 89 MPGe 265 mi $850
Model S (85 kW-hr battery pack) Electricity Electric (BEV) Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 88 MPGe 90 MPGe 89 MPGe 265 mi $850
EPA Test Methodology: Fuel economy estimates are determined by vehicle manufacturers in accordance with EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 600) and verified by EPA laboratories. Estimates assume 15,000 miles per year of driving (55% city, 45% highway) at prevailing fuel and electricity prices.

Deterministic Fuel Cost & Consumption Benchmarks

Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles

Fuel Cost per 25 Miles

$1.33–$1.51

Based on $0.16 per kWh electricity

Annual Fuel Consumption

5005–5680 kWh

Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles

5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle

Official EPA Benchmark

Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years

Official US Government Data Provenance

Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.