What does the 2021 Tesla Model S cost per mile?
Power cost a mile
4.8cents
- 2025 IRS rate: 70 cents a mile.
- Margin: 65.2 cents a mile.
- $6,523 per 10,000 miles.
- 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range Plus AWD: 120 MPGe.
- Median of 77 gas and hybrid sedans (2021): 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 | 120 MPGe | 4.8 cents | 65.2 cents | $6,523 |
| Performance AWD | 110 MPGe | 5.2 cents | 64.8 cents | $6,479 |
| Long Range AWD | 120 MPGe | 4.8 cents | 65.2 cents | $6,523 |
| Plaid AWD | 101 MPGe | 5.7 cents | 64.3 cents | $6,433 |
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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