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2018 Tesla Model S range & efficiency

The 2018 Tesla Model S is a large car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. Its most efficient version is rated 103 MPGe combined (32.6 kWh per 100 miles) with an EPA range of 259 miles. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 98 to 103 MPGe. That's down 1 MPGe from the 2017 model. Among 31 large cars rated for 2018, it ranks 2nd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, it costs about $880 a year to fuel.

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Efficiency 103 MPGe 102 MPGe city · 105 MPGe hwy

Driving range 335 mi 12 hrs to charge at 240V

Your fuel cost $880 15,000 mi/yr · $5.87 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2018 #2 of 31 Large Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Electricity $/kWh

$15.20to charge from empty (~84 kWh from the wall)

259 mion a full charge

Energy use

The 2018 Tesla Model S uses 32.6 kWh per 100 miles (20.3 kWh/100 km), which is 3.1 miles per kWh or 103 MPGe combined.

	Value
Combined	103 MPGe
Energy use	32.6 kWh/100 mi
Metric	20.3 kWh/100 km
Miles per kWh	3.07

How it ranks among 2018 Large Cars

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1Hyundai Ioniq58 MPG $802
2Tesla Model S103 MPGe $880
3Honda Accord Hybrid47 MPG $989
4Ford C-MAX40 MPG $1,162
5Honda Accord33 MPG $1,409
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31Rolls-Royce Ghost14 MPG $4,232

2018 Model SOther large carsClass median: $2,114/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Model S MPGe across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
AWD · Electric motor (75 kW) · Single-speed Model S 75D	Electric	102 MPGe	105 MPGe	103 MPGe	259 mi	$880
AWD · Electric motor (100 kW) · Single-speed Model S 100D	Electric	101 MPGe	102 MPGe	102 MPGe	335 mi	$896
RWD · Electric motors (345 kW) · Single-speed Model S 75kWh	Electric	97 MPGe	100 MPGe	98 MPGe	249 mi	$923
AWD · Electric motor (100 kW) · Single-speed Model S P100D	Electric	92 MPGe	105 MPGe	98 MPGe	315 mi	$934

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Electricity
Engine / motor: Electric motor (75 kW)
Transmission: Single-speed
Drivetrain: AWD
Electricity use: 32.6 kWh/100 mi
Charge time (240V): 12 hrs
Passenger volume: 94 cu ft
Cargo volume: 26 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 0 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 10/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 10/10

2018 Tesla Model S vs. rivals

vs Cadillac XTS 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Model S saves $1,233/yr vs BMW X1 26 MPG · $2,279/yr Model S saves $1,399/yr vs Genesis G80 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Model S saves $1,233/yr vs Lincoln Continental 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Model S saves $1,334/yr vs BMW 7 Series Plug-in Hybrid 64 MPGe + 27 MPG · $1,908/yr Model S saves $1,028/yr vs Porsche Panamera Plug-in Hybrid 46 MPGe + 22 MPG · $2,271/yr Model S saves $1,391/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the range of the 2018 Tesla Model S?

The EPA rates the 2018 Tesla Model S at up to 335 miles on a full charge.

How efficient is the 2018 Tesla Model S?

Up to 103 MPGe combined, which is 32.6 kWh per 100 miles.

What is the efficiency in kWh/100 km for the 2018 Tesla Model S?

The 2018 Tesla Model S uses 32.6 kWh per 100 miles (20.3 kWh/100 km), which is 3.1 miles per kWh or 103 MPGe combined.

How much does it cost to charge a 2018 Tesla Model S?

Charging from empty to its full 259-mile EPA range draws about 84 kWh from the wall (charging losses included), which costs about $15 at 18¢/kWh. Public DC fast charging usually costs two to three times more.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2018 Tesla Model S per year?

About $880 at 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, or $5.87 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.