# Tesla Model S specs and mpg by year

- **Latest year:** 2026
- **EV range:** 410 mi
- **Drive:** AWD
- **Years covered:** 2015-2026

## Quick answer

The 2026 Tesla Model S is a large car with up to 410 miles of EPA range. Engines: Electric.

## Every 2026 Tesla Model S version

| Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Range | 240V charge | Fuel cost / year | CO2 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Model S | Electric | AWD | Single-speed | 132/116 MPGe | 124 MPGe | 410 mi | 9.7 h | $600 | 0 g/mi |
| Model S Plaid | Electric | AWD | Single-speed | 114/105 MPGe | 110 MPGe | 368 mi | 12.0 h | $700 | 0 g/mi |
| Model S Plaid (21in wheels) | Electric | AWD | Single-speed | 97/89 MPGe | 93 MPGe | 309 mi | 12.0 h | $800 | 0 g/mi |

Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions.

## Tesla Model S specs by year

| Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPGe | EV range |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026 | Electric | Single-speed | AWD | 93-124 | 410 mi |
| 2025 | Electric | Single-speed | AWD | 93-124 | 410 mi |
| 2024 | Electric | Single-speed | AWD | 96-122 | 402 mi |
| 2023 | Electric | Single-speed | AWD | 120 | 405 mi |
| 2022 | Electric | Single-speed | AWD | 101-120 | 405 mi |
| 2021 | Electric | Single-speed | AWD | 96-120 | 405 mi |
| 2020 | Electric | Single-speed | AWD | 97-117 | 402 mi |
| 2019 | Electric | Single-speed | AWD | 97-111 | 370 mi |
| 2018 | Electric | Single-speed | AWD, RWD | 98-103 | 335 mi |
| 2017 | Electric | Single-speed | AWD, RWD | 95-104 | 335 mi |
| 2016 | Electric | Single-speed | AWD, RWD | 89-104 | 315 mi |
| 2015 | Electric | Single-speed | AWD, RWD | 89-101 | 270 mi |

EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year.

## How has the Model S changed over the years?

- **2025:** maximum range went from 402 to 410 miles.
- **2024:** maximum range went from 405 to 402 miles.
- **2021:** maximum range went from 402 to 405 miles.
- **2020:** maximum range went from 370 to 402 miles.
- **2019:** RWD was dropped; maximum range went from 335 to 370 miles.
- **2017:** maximum range went from 315 to 335 miles.
- **2016:** maximum range went from 270 to 315 miles.

## What does it cost to run a Model S?

The EPA puts the 2026 Tesla Model S's fuel cost at **$600-$800 a year**, against about $2,542 for other current large car: roughly 72% less. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $3,500 in electricity.

## Model S vs rivals

| Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Range | Fuel cost / year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Lucid Air](/vehicles/lucid-air) | Electric | 105-146 MPGe | 512 mi | $500-$700 |
| [Mercedes-Benz EQS](/vehicles/mercedes-benz-eqs) | Electric | 79-114 MPGe | 443 mi | $650-$950 |
| Audi A6 e-tron | Electric | 105-127 MPGe | 395 mi | $600-$700 |
| [BMW i7](/vehicles/bmw-i7) | Electric | 75-95 MPGe | 373 mi | $800-$1,000 |
| Audi S6 e-tron | Electric | 100-103 MPGe | 326 mi | $750 |

Other current large car from other makes, most efficient first.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the range of the 2026 Tesla Model S?

The 2026 Tesla Model S has an EPA-estimated range of up to 410 miles on a full charge, with an efficiency rating of 93-124 MPGe combined. Cold weather and highway speed reduce range.

### What engine does the 2026 Tesla Model S have?

The 2026 Tesla Model S comes with: Electric. It uses single-speed transmission and is offered with AWD.

### Is there a hybrid Tesla Model S?

No, the Tesla Model S is fully electric, so there is no hybrid or gas version.

### How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Tesla Model S for a year?

About $600-$800 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average electricity prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style.

### Does the 2026 Tesla Model S come with all-wheel drive?

Yes. The 2026 Tesla Model S is offered with AWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows.

### Is the Tesla Model S cheap to run compared with other large cars?

Yes, cheaper than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $600-$800 compares with about $2,542 for other current large car models. Fuel is only part of running costs; insurance, tires and repairs also differ.

## Sources

- [fueleconomy.gov (US DOE and EPA)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/)

## More Tesla models

- [Tesla Model 3](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/tesla-model-3)
- [Tesla Model X](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/tesla-model-x)
- [Tesla Model Y](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/tesla-model-y)

## Other large cars

- [Volkswagen Arteon](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/volkswagen-arteon)
- [Acura Integra](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/acura-integra)
- [Audi A8](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/audi-a8)
- [Audi S8](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/audi-s8)
- [BMW 7 Series](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/bmw-7-series)
- [BMW i7](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/bmw-i7)
- [Chrysler 300](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/chrysler-300)
- [Dodge Charger](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/dodge-charger)

## Compared with

- [Lucid Air](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/lucid-air)
- [Mercedes-Benz EQS](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/mercedes-benz-eqs)

## Car care

- [How long do tires last?](https://diagxcar.com/how-long/tires)
- [How often to change oil](https://diagxcar.com/how-often/change-oil)
- [Tire size calculator](https://diagxcar.com/tools/tire-size-calculator)

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Updated: 2026-11-03
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