2020 Tesla Model S EPA Fuel Economy Summary

The 2020 Tesla Model S is an all-electric vehicle EPA-certified for 287 to 402 miles of driving range per charge across 5 certified configurations. Efficiency ratings reach up to 117 MPGe combined with an estimated annual electricity charging cost of $650 to $800 based on standard 15,000 annual miles.

EPA Electric Range
287–402 mi
Certified full charge range
Combined Efficiency
97–117 MPGe
Combined city & highway MPGe
Energy Consumption
29–35 kWh/100m
Electricity needed per 100 miles
Annual Energy Cost
$650–800
EPA estimate @ 15,000 miles/yr

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (5 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 Long Range Plus Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 121 MPGe 112 MPGe 117 MPGe 402 mi $650
Model S Long Range Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 115 MPGe 107 MPGe 111 MPGe 373 mi $700
Model S Standard Range Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 113 MPGe 105 MPGe 109 MPGe 287 mi $700
Model S Performance (19in Wheels) Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 104 MPGe 104 MPGe 104 MPGe 348 mi $750
Model S Performance (21in Wheels) Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 98 MPGe 96 MPGe 97 MPGe 326 mi $800
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

$1.15–$1.39

Based on $0.16 per kWh electricity

Annual Fuel Consumption

4321–5211 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.