Tesla Model S vs. Honda Element MPG

Chart is based on 3 fuel economy reports for the Tesla Model S and 71 fuel economy reports for the Honda Element.

Tesla Model S MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2012	4dr Hatch 416-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD	flat	lead	none	0	90	0	10	65	86.7

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Tesla Model S Electric Fuel Economy

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2016	4dr Hatch 373-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD	flat	lead	none	0	33	66	1	60	10.0
2012	4dr Hatch 416-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD	flat	light	none	10	10	10	70	110	18.4

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Honda Element MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2011	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	mtns	light	none	0	2	0	98	60	26.4
2009	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	light	light	3	9	32	57	65	23.1
2009	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	0	40	0	60	60	22.3
2009	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	hvy	10	10	30	50	70	22.6
2008	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	v.lt	none	1	9	61	28	63	28.0
2008	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	light	10	25	20	45	65	24.6
2007	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	13	13	25	50	68	23.2
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2007	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	light	none	0	0	98	3	65	23.5
2007	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	light	18	2	32	48	67	21.5
2006	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	light	light	3	6	9	83	68	23.3
2006	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	0	0	80	20	70	19.6
2006	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	hills	med	none	6	21	49	25	61	21.2
2005	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	none	25	25	25	25	65	20.9
2005	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	mtns	med	light	5	5	5	85	70	21.3
2005	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	light	14	18	26	42	63	19.8
2004	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	13	18	18	53	65	22.0
2004	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	5	15	5	75	90	21.4
2004	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	light	2	11	21	66	72	22.9
2003	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	none	10	22	25	43	73	21.7
2003	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	7	7	23	64	68	22.2
2003	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	hills	med	light	15	18	10	57	67	22.2

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Tesla Model S

Tesla Model S Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	If the Tesla Model had a conventional gas-powered engine, few people would care about it. Plenty of established companies offer stylish, powerful, and luxurious sedans. Why place a $70,000+ bet on a new car from a new company? The reason just about everyone (and their mom) has heard of this upstart car company and its first completely in-house product is that the Model S, with its battery-powered electric motor, was engineered to render conventional cars passe. For anyone who must have the latest tech, it is the car to get. Two battery sizes are offered, 60 kWh and 85 kWh, the latter an additional $10,000. (A 40-kWh battery--actually a 60-kWh pack electronically limited to two-thirds of its capacity--was initially offered, but few early adopters opted for it and it has been discontinued.) The EPA rates the former for the equivalent of 94 mpg city, 97 mpg highway, the latter for 88/90. For reference, the much smaller, far less powerful Nissan LEAF is rated 129/102, considerably better in city (actually suburban) driving but not much more efficient on the highway. Among gas-powered competitors, the Audi A7 is rated 18/28 and the more powerful S7 is rated 17/27. Tesla's big advantage over other electric cars involves their shared primary limitation, range. In EPA testing, the LEAF's range was 75 miles, and other electrics in its price and size range manage about the same. In the same test, the two Model S packs achieved 208 and 265 miles, respectively. (Note: Range is significantly shorter for all electric cars in cold weather or when running the A/C.) Consider cost per mile, and the Tesla's fuel economy seems even better. At the national daytime average of 12 cents per kWh, the cost per mile is about four cents. (Charge at night, when rates are often discounted, and it's even less.) In comparison, an Audi A7 or S7 has a fuel cost of nearly twenty cents per mile. The average driver can save over $2,000 a year by driving a Model S. The major downside of the Tesla's electric powertrain (beyond purchase price) is the time required to charge its battery pack. With twin onboard chargers ($1,500) and a high-powered wall chargers ($1,200 plus installation) each 62 miles of range requires an hour. Easily practical for typical daily driving, but not for long-distance travel. For long-distance travel, Tesla is building a network of "Superchargers" and battery swapping stations. The Superchargers can provide half a full charge in 20 minutes. Free use of these is a $2,000 option with the regular pack and included in the price of the larger one. You'll be able to have the battery swapped in as little as 90 seconds. But the swap will cost $60 to $80 and you'll have to stop on the return trip to have the original pack re-installed or pay an additional charge. These stations will make long-distance travel feasible, but it will still be less convenient and/or more expensive than in a gas-powered car. see full Tesla Model S review

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Honda Element Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	For a teenager that does lots of driving for parttime job and to school, needed a vehicel that was large enough to be safe in traffic, yet give good gas mileage. see full Honda Element review

Honda Element Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Sure wish I could get 30 MPG in this thing instead of 20 (though I have gotten 26 on long trips as long as I don't let my wife drive) see full Honda Element review
2005	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	This is my only major gripe with the vehicle... I seem to get a consistent 22mpg, whether it is city driving, long flat highways, or mountains. If I go out of my way to drive conservatively, or use a medium-to-heavy foot with the aid conditioner, the difference is completely negligible... it's pretty much always 22mpg. see full Honda Element review
2004	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	20 mpg city, 24 mpg hiway, low for such a small, lightweight car. see full Honda Element review
2004	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Wish it got better fuel economy, but what do you expect for a brick? see full Honda Element review
2003	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	I always get exactly 20 mpg, which seams low see full Honda Element review
2003	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	It stinks! The EX is a bit heavy which drags the MPG to 21/25. see full Honda Element review