Tesla Model S - Consumption and Range

The brochure says 236 miles. 12 drivers say 186 miles.

Average 186 milesWinter 174 milesBrochure 236 miles

Depending on the driver it is 180 to 199 miles. How far you get depends on route, speed and season.

What buyers want to know

How often will I charge?

How far will I get in winter?

How often will I charge on a holiday trip?

What will it cost me a month?

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Measured in everyday driving

From 5,129 charging sessions of 12 cars

Range
186miles
174 miles in winter
Consumption
2.5mi/kWh
36 % above brochure (3.5)
Charging
55min
64 kW on average10 to 80 %
Charging cost
£11at home£19fast charger

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What winter and motorway do to the Model S

Range by season

Brochure236 miles
Summer193 miles
Winter174 miles

In winter you get 10 % less range than in summer. Summer from 826, winter from 760 charging sessions.

Consumption by route

City+5 %
Mixed-3 %
Motorway+1 %

Difference from the average of all 2,064 trips with a known route type. Motorway from 6 cars.

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Model years

Vehicles by model year - 12 from the community

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Over half are model year 2014 or newer

All variants

  • Plaid98 kWh

    WLTP
    283-405 miles
    3.6-3.2 mi/kWh
    Measured
    no data yet
    Summer / winter
    -

  • 75D72.5 kWh

    WLTP
    283 miles
    3.8 mi/kWh
    Measured
    2.9 mi/kWh
    42 trips
    Summer / winter
    -

  • 85 RWD80.8 kWh

    WLTP
    261 miles
    3.5 mi/kWh
    Measured
    2.5 mi/kWh
    2,051 trips
    Summer / winter
    193 / 174 miles

  • Dual Motor95 kWh

    WLTP
    405-462 miles
    4.3-4.2 mi/kWh
    Measured
    2.9 mi/kWh
    104 trips
    Summer / winter
    -

  • Performance95 kWh

    WLTP
    368 miles
    3.2 mi/kWh
    Measured
    2.4 mi/kWh
    132 trips
    Summer / winter
    211 / 180 miles

WLTP = official manufacturer value (COMBINED). Real consumption is based on user data from EV Monitor. Consumption is influenced by many factors: speed, outside temperature, heating, air conditioning, seat heating and battery conditioning. Since statistics are weighted by kilometres driven, a single 200 km motorway trip in summer at 100 km/h has more influence on the average than ten short city trips.

FAQ
What is the real consumption of the Tesla Model S?
According to EV Monitor user data, the Tesla Model S consumes 2.5 mi/kWh (based on 2392 trips with consumption measurement). The official WLTP value is 3.2 mi/kWh. In winter, consumption can be 15-30% higher due to heating and colder batteries.
How far does the Tesla Model S really go?
The WLTP range of the Tesla Model S is up to 261 miles. In practice, drivers with the 80.8 kWh battery achieve around 186 miles at a real consumption of 2.5 mi/kWh. In winter, range can drop to 60-70% of the WLTP value.
How much does a charging session cost for the Tesla Model S?
One kWh costs the community 33.9p/kWh on average. A fast-charging stop from 10 to 80 percent draws 60 kWh from the charger and costs about £19 at 32.6p/kWh. The average charging session, short top-ups at home included, is 20 kWh and about £7.
What is the difference between WLTP and real consumption for the Tesla Model S?
The official WLTP consumption of the Tesla Model S is 3.2 mi/kWh. According to community data, drivers achieve 2.5 mi/kWh in everyday life - that is 0.7 mi/kWh more (-21%).
How does the consumption of the Tesla Model S change in winter?
According to community data, the Tesla Model S consumes 2.4 mi/kWh in winter (Nov-Feb) and 2.6 mi/kWh in summer (May-Aug).
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Tesla Model S - Consumption, Range & Charging Costs

The Tesla Model S is an electric vehicle with an official WLTP range of up to 462 miles. According to real-world data from EV Monitor users, the average consumption is 2.5 mi/kWh - based on 5,129 charging sessions (2,392 with consumption measurement).

Charging Costs in Daily Use

The average charging price for the Tesla Model S according to user data is 33.9p/kWh. A fast-charging stop from 10 to 80 percent (60 kWh at the charger) costs about £19 at 32.6p/kWh.

WLTP vs. Real Consumption

The WLTP value is measured under standardized test conditions and often differs in everyday use. On average, real-world consumption is -21% compared to the WLTP value.

Consumption by Season

According to community data, the Tesla Model S consumes 2.7 mi/kWh in summer (May-Aug) and 2.4 mi/kWh in winter (Nov-Feb) - 13% more in winter.