Official vehicle configuration guide

2026 Tesla Model S

Compare 3 EPA-tested configurations, including the exact powertrain, fuel, driven wheels, engine, transmission and efficiency data available for this model year.

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Official EPA configuration data

Choose the closest tested configuration.

These entries distinguish powertrains and driveline combinations recorded by the U.S. EPA. They help narrow the vehicle, but they are not guaranteed retail trim or option-package names.

3 configurations
Match the fuel type, drive and transmission shown on the vehicle documents. A dealer package may use a different name.
Selected configurationModel S — Electric · AWD · 124 MPGe
Electric
Fuel
Electricity
Engine
Not listed
Drive
AWD
Transmission
Automatic (A1)
EPA combined
124 MPGe combined
City / highway
132 / 116 MPGe
Electric motor
243 and 248 kW ACPM 3-Phase
Range
410 mi
240 V charge time
9.7 hours
Secondary / blended economy
Not listed
EPA vehicle class
Large Cars
Stop-start system
No
Open this configuration on FuelEconomy.gov ↗

Model S — Electric · AWD · 124 MPGe selected.

Configuration is not the same as trim. EPA records can separate engines, fuel systems, transmissions or driven wheels without identifying badges such as LX, XLE or Touring. Confirm the retail trim with the window sticker, build sheet or manufacturer VIN portal.

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Mechanical and efficiency differences.

All rows are visible in the page and link to their exact government record. EPA configurations identify tested hardware, not guaranteed retail trim names.

3 official records
Best combined MPGe124 MPGe

Model S — Electric · AWD · 124 MPGe

Longest listed range410 mi

Model S — Electric · AWD · 124 MPGe

View all 3 EPA configuration rows
EPA carlinePowertrainEngine / motorDriveTransmissionCombinedRange / chargeSource
Model S — Electric · AWD · 124 MPGeElectricElectricity243 and 248 kW ACPM 3-PhaseAWDAutomatic (A1)124 MPGe132 city / 116 highway410 mi9.7 h at 240 VEPA record ↗
Model S Plaid — Electric · AWD · 110 MPGeElectricElectricity250 kW ACPM 3-PhaseAWDAutomatic (A1)110 MPGe114 city / 105 highway368 mi12 h at 240 VEPA record ↗
Model S Plaid (21in wheels) — Electric · AWD · 93 MPGeElectricElectricity250 kW ACPM 3-PhaseAWDAutomatic (A1)93 MPGe97 city / 89 highway309 mi12 h at 240 VEPA record ↗
At a glance

What the official records cover.

Each option above is tied to a unique FuelEconomy.gov vehicle ID. EPA names sometimes expose a retail badge such as LE or Woodland Edition, but many records identify only the tested mechanical configuration.

01Official carlines

Model S, Model S Plaid, Model S Plaid (21in wheels)

02Powertrains

Electric

03Driven wheels

AWD

04Engine / motor options

243 and 248 kW ACPM 3-Phase, 250 kW ACPM 3-Phase

How to identify yours

Match the hardware before the badge.

  1. 1

    Start with fuel and powertrain. Check whether the vehicle is gasoline, diesel, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, electric or fuel-cell.

  2. 2

    Match driven wheels and engine. Use FWD, RWD, AWD or 4WD plus displacement/cylinder information from the window sticker or registration.

  3. 3

    Confirm the exact EPA record. Select the closest option and open its FuelEconomy.gov link. Use a VIN-specific build sheet when you need the retail trim or option package.

Source: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA FuelEconomy.gov dataset ↗ · U.S. market snapshot 2026-11-04. Economy values are official estimates, not a promise of real-world consumption.

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