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2013 Tesla Model S range & efficiency

The 2013 Tesla Model S is a large car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. Its most efficient version is rated 95 MPGe combined (35 kWh per 100 miles) with an EPA range of 208 miles. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 89 to 95 MPGe. That's up 6 MPGe from the 2012 model. Among 24 large cars rated for 2013, it ranks 1st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, it costs about $945 a year to fuel.

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Efficiency 95 MPGe 94 MPGe city · 97 MPGe hwy

Driving range 265 mi 10 hrs to charge at 240V

Your fuel cost $945 15,000 mi/yr · $6.30 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2013 #1 of 24 Large Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Electricity $/kWh

$13.10to charge from empty (~73 kWh from the wall)

208 mion a full charge

Energy use

The 2013 Tesla Model S uses 35 kWh per 100 miles (21.7 kWh/100 km), which is 2.9 miles per kWh or 95 MPGe combined.

	Value
Combined	95 MPGe
Energy use	35 kWh/100 mi
Metric	21.7 kWh/100 km
Miles per kWh	2.86

How it ranks among 2013 Large Cars

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1Tesla Model S95 MPGe $945
2Ford C-MAX40 MPG $1,162
3Hyundai Sonata27 MPG $1,722
4Ford Taurus25 MPG $1,860
5Dodge Charger23 MPG $2,022
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24Maserati Quattroporte14 MPG $4,232

2013 Model SOther large carsClass median: $2,370/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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3 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · Electric motor (225 kW) · Single-speed Model S (60 kW-hr battery pack)	Electric	94 MPGe	97 MPGe	95 MPGe	208 mi	$945
RWD · Electric motor (225 kW) · Single-speed Model S (40 kW-hr battery pack)	Electric	93 MPGe	96 MPGe	94 MPGe	139 mi	$972
RWD · Electric motor (270 kW) · Single-speed Model S (85 kW-hr battery pack)	Electric	88 MPGe	90 MPGe	89 MPGe	265 mi	$1,026

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Electricity
Engine / motor: Electric motor (225 kW)
Transmission: Single-speed
Drivetrain: RWD
Electricity use: 35 kWh/100 mi
Charge time (240V): 10 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

2013 Tesla Model S vs. rivals

vs BMW X1 27 MPG · $2,194/yr Model S saves $1,249/yr vs Porsche Panamera Hybrid 25 MPG · $2,370/yr Model S saves $1,425/yr vs Cadillac XTS 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Model S saves $1,269/yr vs Lincoln MKS 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Model S saves $1,269/yr vs Porsche Panamera 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Model S saves $1,876/yr vs Audi A8 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Model S saves $1,876/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the range of the 2013 Tesla Model S?

The EPA rates the 2013 Tesla Model S at up to 265 miles on a full charge.

How efficient is the 2013 Tesla Model S?

Up to 95 MPGe combined, which is 35 kWh per 100 miles.

What is the efficiency in kWh/100 km for the 2013 Tesla Model S?

The 2013 Tesla Model S uses 35 kWh per 100 miles (21.7 kWh/100 km), which is 2.9 miles per kWh or 95 MPGe combined.

How much does it cost to charge a 2013 Tesla Model S?

Charging from empty to its full 208-mile EPA range draws about 73 kWh from the wall (charging losses included), which costs about $13 at 18¢/kWh. Public DC fast charging usually costs two to three times more.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2013 Tesla Model S per year?

About $945 at 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, or $6.30 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.