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2018 Porsche Panamera Plug-in Hybrid vs Tesla Model S
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
The 2018 Tesla Model S is the cheaper one to run. Driving 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $880 a year to fuel (103 MPGe), versus $2,271 for the 2018 Porsche Panamera Plug-in Hybrid (46 MPGe + 22 MPG). That's roughly $1,391 a year, or about $6,953 over five years.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Porsche Panamera Plug-in Hybrid
- Tesla Model S
Side by side
| Porsche Panamera Plug-in Hybrid | Tesla Model S | |
|---|---|---|
| $2,271 | Your annual fuel cost | $880 |
| 46 MPGe + 22 MPG | Combined efficiency | 103 MPGe |
| 40 MPGe / 20 MPG | City | 102 MPGe |
| 57 MPGe / 25 MPG | Highway | 105 MPGe |
| 59 kWh | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | 32.6 kWh |
| 480 mi | Driving range | 259 mi |
| 16 mi | All-electric range | — |
| 108 cu ft | Passenger volume | 94 cu ft |
| 16 cu ft | Cargo volume | 26 cu ft |
| 260 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 0 g/mi |
| 6/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 10/10 |
| 8/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 10/10 |
| 3 hrs | Charge time at 240V | 12 hrs |
| Plug-in hybrid | Powertrain | Electric |
| Premium gas + electricity | Fuel | Electricity |
| 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | Engine / motor | Electric motor (75 kW) |
| 8-speed dual-clutch | Transmission | Single-speed |
| AWD | Drivetrain | AWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Porsche Panamera Plug-in Hybrid vs Tesla Model S across model years
- Porsche Panamera Plug-in Hybrid
- Tesla Model S
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
The Porsche Panamera Plug-in Hybrid goes farther between stops: about 480 miles on a full tank and charge, compared with 259 miles for the Tesla Model S.
Per EPA interior volume figures, the Porsche Panamera Plug-in Hybrid has more passenger space (108 vs. 94 cu ft); the Tesla Model S has more cargo space (26 vs. 16 cu ft).
Among 31 2018 large cars, the Porsche Panamera Plug-in Hybrid ranks 20th and the Tesla Model S 2nd for lowest fuel cost.
Because the Tesla Model S is fully electric, it has no tailpipe emissions and its running cost depends almost entirely on your electricity rate. Cheap overnight home charging widens its advantage over the Porsche Panamera Plug-in Hybrid; relying on DC fast chargers can erase it.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2018 Porsche Panamera Plug-in Hybrid or the 2018 Tesla Model S?
Measured by cost to drive, the Tesla Model S. The Porsche Panamera Plug-in Hybrid is rated 46 MPGe + 22 MPG combined and the Tesla Model S 103 MPGe (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2018 Porsche Panamera Plug-in Hybrid vs. the Tesla Model S per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.95/gal premium gas, about $2,271 for the Porsche Panamera Plug-in Hybrid and $880 for the Tesla Model S.
Which has more range?
The Porsche Panamera Plug-in Hybrid: about 480 miles versus 259 miles.
Which has more cargo space?
The Tesla Model S, with 26 cu ft of luggage volume versus 16 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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