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2012 Tesla Model S range & efficiency
The 2012 Tesla Model S is a large car with one EPA-rated configuration. Its most efficient version is rated 89 MPGe combined (38 kWh per 100 miles) with an EPA range of 265 miles. Among 24 large cars rated for 2012, it ranks 1st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, it costs about $1,026 a year to fuel.
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Energy use
The 2012 Tesla Model S uses 38 kWh per 100 miles (23.6 kWh/100 km), which is 2.6 miles per kWh or 89 MPGe combined.
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Combined | 89 MPGe |
| Energy use | 38 kWh/100 mi |
| Metric | 23.6 kWh/100 km |
| Miles per kWh | 2.63 |
How it ranks among 2012 Large Cars
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Model S MPGe across model years
Full history →1 EPA-rated configuration
| Configuration | Type | City | Hwy | Combined | Range | Your cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWD · Electric motor (260 kW) · Single-speed Model S |
Electric | 88 MPGe | 90 MPGe | 89 MPGe | 265 mi | $1,026 |
Specs (most efficient configuration)
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Engine / motor
- Electric motor (260 kW)
- Transmission
- Single-speed
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Electricity use
- 38 kWh/100 mi
- Charge time (240V)
- 12 hrs
- Passenger volume
- 94 cu ft
- Cargo volume
- 26 cu ft
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 0 g/mi
2012 Tesla Model S vs. rivals
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Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the 2012 Tesla Model S?
The EPA rates the 2012 Tesla Model S at up to 265 miles on a full charge.
How efficient is the 2012 Tesla Model S?
Up to 89 MPGe combined, which is 38 kWh per 100 miles.
What is the efficiency in kWh/100 km for the 2012 Tesla Model S?
The 2012 Tesla Model S uses 38 kWh per 100 miles (23.6 kWh/100 km), which is 2.6 miles per kWh or 89 MPGe combined.
How much does it cost to charge a 2012 Tesla Model S?
Charging from empty to its full 265-mile EPA range draws about 101 kWh from the wall (charging losses included), which costs about $18 at 18¢/kWh. Public DC fast charging usually costs two to three times more.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2012 Tesla Model S per year?
About $1,026 at 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, or $6.84 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.