What does the 2020 Tesla Model S cost per mile?
Power cost a mile
4.9cents
- 2025 IRS rate: 70 cents a mile.
- Margin: 65.1 cents a mile.
- $6,510 per 10,000 miles.
- 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range Plus AWD: 117 MPGe.
- Median of 97 gas and hybrid sedans (2020): 12.3 cents a mile.
Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh. 2025 IRS rate 70 cents.
| Trim | Rating | Cost a mile | Margin a mile | Per 10,000 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Range Plus AWD | 117 MPGe | 4.9 cents | 65.1 cents | $6,510 |
| Long Range AWD | 111 MPGe | 5.2 cents | 64.8 cents | $6,484 |
| Performance AWD | 104 MPGe | 5.5 cents | 64.5 cents | $6,449 |
What this cannot tell you
Fuel only. Insurance, repairs and value loss not counted.
The IRS rate covers every cost, not fuel alone.
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