Tesla fuel costs by model
What each of the 5 Tesla models we track costs to fuel or charge, at 12,000 miles a year and today's US average prices — a $394 a year spread between the cheapest and the thirstiest. Open any model for its per-mile, monthly and worldwide figures.
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How these Tesla figures are worked out
Each model uses its manufacturer combined economy — 235 ÷ L/100 km gives the US MPG we price against — multiplied by 12,000 miles a year and the current US national average of $4.28/gal for regular, $6.28/gal for diesel and $0.17/kWh for home charging. Prices refresh on each source's own schedule, so these numbers move with the market — see methodology. Not affiliated with Tesla.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Tesla is cheapest to run?
The Tesla Model 3 — about $492 a year in electricity at 12,000 miles a year and today's US average prices. The most expensive Tesla here is the Cybertruck at $886 — a gap of $394 a year for the same mileage.
How much does it cost to fuel a Tesla per year?
A typical Tesla in this list costs about $607 a year at 12,000 miles, using US average prices of $4.28/gal for regular and $6.28/gal for diesel. Open any model for its per-mile, monthly and worldwide figures.
Are these Tesla fuel economy figures real-world?
They are manufacturer combined-cycle figures — WLTP in Europe, EPA combined in North America — which is the only basis on which every model can be compared like for like. Real driving is typically 5–15% thirstier, more in cold weather and city traffic, so treat these as the ranking rather than the guarantee.