The 2026 Tesla Model S window sticker reads 124 MPGe combined (132 city, 116 highway). NHTSA gives the 2016 Model S 5 stars overall, and a used 2018 asks about $18,000 today.
The Tesla Model S window sticker — build, options & years
The Tesla Model S ran from 2012–2026.
For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Tesla Model S VIN decoder.
What the Tesla Model S sticker says about fuel
EPA figures for the 2026 Model S:
The label also prints an estimated $600 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles. EPA files the Model S under Large Cars. Electric models are rated in MPGe — miles per gallon of energy equivalent, with 410 miles of EPA range.
How the Model S's sticker figure changed
Combined MPGe by model year, 2012 to 2026:
Combined went from 89 MPGe in 2012 to 124 in 2026.
Safety ratings printed on the label
NHTSA results for the 2016 Model S:
Against other models: safest cars ranking.
The Model S sticker against its rivals
What the closest rivals print on their stickers.
| Model | EPA year | Best combined | NHTSA overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model S | 2026 | 5★ | |
| Porsche Panamera | 2026 | — | |
| Genesis G80 | 2027 | 5★ | |
| Volkswagen Arteon | 2024 | — |
What a used Model S sells for now
Median asking price by model year, from 116 live US listings:
| Model year | Median asking price | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 9 listings | |
| 2017 | 15 listings | |
| 2016 | 26 listings | |
| 2015 | 24 listings | |
| 2014 | 16 listings | |
| 2013 | 26 listings |
A 2018 Model S asks a median $18,000 today, a 2013 about $13,500. Full breakdown on the Tesla Model S value page.
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Recalls, MPG and safety year by year: Tesla Model S VIN decoder.
Model S window sticker — every model year
ForCar has built 65 Model S window stickers from VINs so far, opened 123 times. The most requested model years are 2022, 2016 and 2017.
Any Model S from 2012–2026: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other Tesla models: Tesla window stickers.
Other Tesla window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 138 mpg | |
| Tesla Cybertruck | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 82 mpg | |
| Tesla Model 3 | Midsize Cars | 142 mpg | |
| Tesla Model X | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 105 mpg | |
| Tesla Roadster | — | — |
Where to find the VIN on a Tesla Model S
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every Model S, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Tesla Model S all three must show the same number.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Tesla Model S window sticker show?
The 2026 label shows up to 124 MPGe combined. EPA puts the fuel bill at about $600 a year.
What safety rating is on the Tesla Model S sticker?
5 stars overall from NHTSA for the 2016 model, by test: frontal crash 5, side crash 5, rollover 5.
Which Tesla Model S years do people look up most?
2022, with 9 of the 65 Model S window stickers built on ForCar, followed by 2016 and 2017.
What is a used Tesla Model S worth now?
A 2018 asks a median $18,000 and a 2013 about $13,500, across 116 live listings. More on the Tesla Model S value page.
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