2016 Tesla Model S (75 kW-hr battery pack)Fuel Economy & MPG Ratings
EV Large CarsRear-Wheel Drive
City
97
MPGe
Highway
100
MPGe
Combined
98
MPGe
EV Range & Charging
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
Driving Range
249 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
12 hr
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
34.0
City 35.0 / Hwy 34.0 kWh
- Electric Motor
- 285 kW AC Induction (75 kW-hr battery pack)
EPA-estimated range of 249 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 12 hr for a full charge. Energy consumption: 34.0 kWh per 100 miles (combined).
Real-World MPG
Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov
117.8MPG average+20.3% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 98 MPG · Owner reported avg: 117.8 MPG
Driving mix: City 60% / Highway 40%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 117.8 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 98 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Automatic (A1)
Electricity EV
City
97
Hwy
100
Comb
98
Fuel cost: $750/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (A1) | Electricity EV | 97 | 100 | 98 | $750 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$750
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$8,250
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: 10/10
GHG Score: 10/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 0 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 0.1 barrels
Specifications
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Energy Use (Combined)
- 34 kWh / 100 mi
- Energy Use (City)
- 35 kWh / 100 mi
- Energy Use (Hwy)
- 34 kWh / 100 mi
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