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2021 Tesla Model S Performance (21in Wheels) MPG & Specs — Real-World vs EPA, All Trims

This is an electric model — no gasoline.

96
MPG combined (98 city / 93 hwy)
$800
est. fuel / year (today's prices, 15k mi)
Electric
gas type

Is the 2021 Tesla Model S Performance (21in Wheels) good on gas?

At up to 96 MPG combined, the 2021 Tesla Model S Performance (21in Wheels) is better than average for a Large Cars — that class averages about 20.3 MPG across 2,605 EPA-tested versions, so it's a good pick on fuel for its size.

Real-world MPG vs the EPA number

The EPA figures above come from a standardized dynamometer test, not the open road — real-world MPG typically runs a bit lower depending on your driving, climate and terrain. That's true of every car on this site, old or new.

For its most efficient trim, the EPA estimates about $800 a year in fuel (15,000 miles) — roughly $67 a month.

2021 Tesla Model S Performance (21in Wheels) trims & fuel economy

Trim (engine / transmission)FuelMPGFuel/yr (today's price)
electric, A1 automatic, AWDELECTRIC96$800

2021 Tesla Model S Performance (21in Wheels) specs

What the EPA test-car listings record for this model year — every combination sold is a row in the trims table above.

Engine optionsElectric
TransmissionA1 automatic
Drive typeAWD
EPA body classLarge Cars
FuelElectric

Other years of the Tesla Model S Performance (21in Wheels)

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1 trim(s) · EPA FuelEconomy.gov data retrieved 2026-07-24 · fuel prices AAA national average as of 2026-07-05.