Tesla Model S vs. Ford Expedition MPG

Chart is based on 3 fuel economy reports for the Tesla Model S and 140 fuel economy reports for the Ford Expedition.

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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Ford Expedition 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
2018	4dr SUV turbocharged 400hp 3.5L V6 10-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range	flat	med	light	0	0	60	40	75	20.6
2011	4dr SUV, ext. 310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	flat	light	light	1	67	2	30	64	11.6
2010	4dr SUV, ext. 310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD	flat	light	none	5	5	43	48	63	16.3
2010	4dr SUV 310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD	hills	light	hvy	5	10	14	71	65	17.8
2010	4dr SUV 310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	flat	light	light	3	23	30	43	68	16.5
2009	4dr SUV 310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	flat	med	light	5	8	30	58	95	16.3
2008	4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD	flat	light	none	25	30	10	35	70	13.9
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2008	4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	hills	light	none	5	0	5	90	70	19.1
2008	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD	hills	light	light	6	14	55	25	68	16.9
2008	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	hills	med	none	3	17	25	56	73	15.6
2007	4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	flat	med	none	5	5	18	72	65	15.2
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD	flat	light	light	5	5	20	70	65	18.5
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	hills	med	none	0	15	30	55	68	16.6
2006	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD	flat	light	hvy	10	0	40	50	70	16.0
2006	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	hills	light	light	8	14	21	58	68	15.5
2005	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	hills	light	none	1	17	14	68	71	17.0
2004	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD	flat	light	light	5	15	40	40	70	15.1
2004	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	hills	light	none	4	18	35	43	94	14.2
2003	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD	flat	light	light	23	23	29	25	70	15.5
2003	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	flat	med	light	20	18	24	39	85	13.3
2003	4dr SUV 232-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD	flat	med	light	14	14	19	53	75	15.3
2002	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD	flat	med	none	2	28	50	20	70	13.5
2002	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	hills	med	none	10	50	20	20	60	13.9
2002	4dr SUV 232-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	flat	light	light	15	5	40	40	65	14.8
2001	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD	flat	light	light	5	0	5	90	70	12.9
2001	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	flat	light	light	5	0	45	50	55	14.1
2001	4dr SUV 232-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD	flat	med	light	0	0	10	90	70	11.5
2000	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD	flat	light	none	0	3	35	63	63	13.8

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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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Ford Expedition Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Amazing fuel ecomomy for size....17.5 mpg overall, have hit over 20 mpg on 5 tanks, high is 22 mpg. 6-speed auto had 2 overdrives. see full Ford Expedition review

Ford Expedition Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	0	Seriously, what a pig. Not towing - mostly highway (over 400 miles worth) but some city driving as well - in 600 miles, we averaged 13.9 MPG. The car's computer appears reasonably accurate (as a rental, I do not know if it was really full when picked up but the second tank MPG was within 0.5 MPG of my calculation based on mileage). Yes, there were generally 6 passengers (4 adults, 2 kids) and the AC blowing (front and rear) to combate the Texas heat, but I was light with the thottle and it was quite flat. I am well aware no one will buy one of these based on gas mileage but this performance is just abysmal. Hopefully the next generation will improve. see full Ford Expedition review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	It weights 3 tons, so fuel economy is not going to be great, but 13-14mpg in town and near 20mpg on the high way is achievable. see full Ford Expedition review
2005	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD	13 in the city, 18 on the road, not bad but a diesel would be better see full Ford Expedition review
2004	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Vehicle is expensive to operate see full Ford Expedition review
2003	4dr SUV 232-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	10.7 mpg. Need to say more? see full Ford Expedition review
2000	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD	The 5.4 L engine gulps fuel. Usually get 14 around town and best of 18 mph on highway if easy on the throttle. Probably all that can be expected of such a heavy vehicle with high wind resistance. see full Ford Expedition review