2021 Tesla Model S Long Range MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range.

The 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range has a 179 and 186 kW AC 3-Phase electric motor which is charged via standard charger or with 72A high power charger connector option.

All MPG estimates are "MPG equivalent". This is a conversion of electric energy consumption to a gasoline equivalent.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range gets up to 124 miles per gallon in the city, and 115 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range is 120 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range is $550 per year.

That value has been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

If you were to compare a 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $8,750 on fuel.

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range.

City MPG124
Highway MPG115
Combined MPG120
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $8,750
Fuel Cost$550
Fuel Type 1Electricity
Electric Motor179 and 186 kW AC 3-Phase
ATV TypeEV
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic (A1)
Vehicle ClassLarge Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Related Tesla Models from 2021

If you're interested in other Tesla models from 2021, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.

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  • "2021 Tesla Model S Long Range MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/tesla/model-s-long-range/2021.

  • "2021 Tesla Model S Long Range MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/tesla/model-s-long-range/2021. Accessed January 3, 2026.

  • 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range MPG and Fuel Economy. MPG Buddy. Retrieved from https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/tesla/model-s-long-range/2021.