The Tesla Model X is rated 99.3 MPGe (101.8 city, 96.5 highway) — that is not petrol economy but the distance it covers on 33.7 kWh, the energy held in one gallon. Drawn from a socket it needs 33.9 kWh per 100 miles, so 12,000 miles a year costs about $692 at $0.17 a kWh. The EPA's own annual figure for it is $755.
Every Tesla Model X version, compared
The Tesla Model X was rated in a single specification, so its consumption does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $0.17 a kilowatt-hour.
| Version | Combined MPGe | City / Highway | Years | Charging per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 101.8 / 96.5 | 2016–2026 | $692 |
What that actually costs
MPGe is an abstraction; the electricity bill is not. At 12,000 miles a year the Tesla Model X draws about 4068 kWh, which at $0.17 comes to the figures below.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Energy use | 33.9 kWh per 100 miles |
| Cost per mile | $0.058 |
| Charging per year | $692 |
| Charging over five years | $3,460 |
| Against other Electric cars | +$11 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $755 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Tesla Model X is one of the cars that does better in town than out of it — 101.8 in the city against 96.5 on the highway. That is $21 a year in favour of the commuter stuck in traffic, and it usually means a hybrid drivetrain recovering energy every time you brake.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 101.8 MPGe | $675 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 96.5 MPGe | $712 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | -5.3 MPGe (-5%) | Reversed — it does better in town than on the open road |
How the Model X changed over the years
The Model X peaked in 2026 at 105 MPGe (110 city, 99 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2018 at 93 — 12 MPGe apart, or $83 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2026 car does 105. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| Model year | Combined MPGe | City / Highway | Versions offered | Charging per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 110 / 99 | 1 | $655 | |
| 2025 | 103 / 94 | 1 | $702 | |
| 2024 | 104 / 96 | 1 | $687 | |
| 2023 | 107 / 97 | 1 | $673 | |
| 2022 | 107 / 97 | 1 | $673 | |
| 2021 | 109 / 101 | 1 | $655 | |
| 2020 | 108 / 101 | 1 | $655 | |
| 2019 | 99 / 93 | 1 | $716 | |
| 2018 | 91 / 95 | 1 | $738 | |
| 2017 | 91 / 94 | 1 | $738 | |
| 2016 | 91 / 94 | 1 | $738 |
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How we count
This page rests on 11 EPA ratings of the Tesla Model X — 1 engine across 2016–2026. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $0.17 a kilowatt-hour, against EPA's own estimate of $755. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Tesla Model X rated at?
99.3 MPGe combined on average — 101.8 in the city and 96.5 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2016–2026. MPGe is distance covered on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of petrol — the car itself takes none.
How much does a Tesla Model X cost to charge per year?
About $692 at 12,000 miles and $0.17 a kilowatt-hour — roughly $3,460 over five years, or 0.058 dollars a mile.
Which Model X version is the most efficient?
The Electric at 99.3 MPGe.
Is the Model X efficient compared with similar cars?
Against other Electric cars it sits below the average of 101 MPGe, computed across 426 ratings.
Are these real-world Model X figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Tesla Model X is $755 against the $692 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the city and highway figures is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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