Tesla models ranked by fuel economy, 2026
For model year 2026 the data rates 5 Tesla models. The most efficient is Tesla Model 3 at 139 MPGe combined and the least efficient is Tesla Cybertruck at 79; the middle of the list sits at 124.
That is a spread of 60 MPGe from first to last; the leader's rating is 1.8 times the last model's.
The largest step between neighbouring ranks comes after Tesla Model X, 4th: the next model, Tesla Cybertruck, is 26 MPGe lower.
On annual fuel cost under the file's assumptions, Tesla Model 3 is lowest at $550 and Tesla Cybertruck highest at $950; the median is $600.
By vehicle class: Large cars (1), Midsize cars (1), Small SUVs (1), Standard SUVs (1), 1 more with 1 models in all.
All 5 models ranked
Annual fuel cost in the file is based on 15,000 miles a year, 55% city and 45% highway driving, and the fuel prices that fueleconomy.gov published at the time of the release (the same prices for every model year).
| Rank | Model | Vehicle class | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesla Model 3 | Midsize cars | Electric | 139 | $550 | 0 | 5 |
| 2 | Tesla Model Y | Small SUVs | Electric | 138 | $550 | 0 | 6 |
| 3 | Tesla Model S | Large cars | Electric | 124 | $600 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | Tesla Model X | Standard SUVs | Electric | 105 | $700 | 0 | 2 |
| 5 | Tesla Cybertruck | Standard pickup trucks | Electric | 79 | $950 | 0 | 3 |
Each model is shown with its most efficient rated version. How the figures are prepared: methods and data.