2016 Tesla Model S EPA Fuel Economy Summary

The 2016 Tesla Model S is an all-electric vehicle EPA-certified for 210 to 315 miles of driving range per charge across 13 certified configurations. Efficiency ratings reach up to 104 MPGe combined with an estimated annual electricity charging cost of $700 to $850 based on standard 15,000 annual miles.

EPA Electric Range
210–315 mi
Certified full charge range
Combined Efficiency
89–104 MPGe
Combined city & highway MPGe
Energy Consumption
32–38 kWh/100m
Electricity needed per 100 miles
Annual Energy Cost
$700–850
EPA estimate @ 15,000 miles/yr

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (13 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 - 60D Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 101 MPGe 107 MPGe 104 MPGe 218 mi $700 —
Model S AWD - 75D Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 102 MPGe 105 MPGe 103 MPGe 259 mi $750 —
Model S AWD - 90D Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 101 MPGe 107 MPGe 103 MPGe 294 mi $750 —
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 (60 kW-hr battery pack) Electricity Electric (BEV) Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 98 MPGe 101 MPGe 99 MPGe 210 mi $750 —
Model S (75 kW-hr battery pack) Electricity Electric (BEV) Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 97 MPGe 100 MPGe 98 MPGe 249 mi $750 —
Model S AWD - P100D Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 92 MPGe 105 MPGe 98 MPGe 315 mi $800 —
Model S AWD - P90D Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 91 MPGe 100 MPGe 95 MPGe 270 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 (90 kW-hr battery pack) Electricity Electric (BEV) Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 88 MPGe 90 MPGe 89 MPGe 265 mi $850 —
Model S (70 kW-hr battery pack) Electricity Electric (BEV) Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 88 MPGe 90 MPGe 89 MPGe 234 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

$1.30–$1.51

Based on $0.16 per kWh electricity

Annual Fuel Consumption

4861–5680 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

Related Official Reports for 2016 Tesla Model S

Cross-reference safety ratings, owner defect complaints, and recall campaigns

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.