2021 Tesla Model S EPA Fuel Economy Summary
The 2021 Tesla Model S is an all-electric vehicle EPA-certified for 334 to 405 miles of driving range per charge across 4 certified configurations. Efficiency ratings reach up to 120 MPGe combined with an estimated annual electricity charging cost of $650 to $800 based on standard 15,000 annual miles.
Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (4 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 Electricity | Electric (BEV) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 124 MPGe | 115 MPGe | 120 MPGe | 405 mi | $650 | — |
| Model S Performance (19in Wheels) Electricity | Electric (BEV) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 114 MPGe | 106 MPGe | 110 MPGe | 387 mi | $700 | — |
| Model S Plaid (21inch wheels) Electricity | Electric (BEV) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 102 MPGe | 99 MPGe | 101 MPGe | 348 mi | $750 | — |
| Model S Performance (21in Wheels) Electricity | Electric (BEV) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 98 MPGe | 93 MPGe | 96 MPGe | 334 mi | $800 | — |
Deterministic Fuel Cost & Consumption Benchmarks
Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles
Fuel Cost per 25 Miles
Based on $0.16 per kWh electricity
Annual Fuel Consumption
Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles
5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle
Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years
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.