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2026 Tesla Model Y range & efficiency

The 2026 Tesla Model Y is a small SUV offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. Its most efficient version is rated 138 MPGe combined (24.3 kWh per 100 miles) with an EPA range of 321 miles. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 105 to 138 MPGe. That's up 13 MPGe from the 2025 model. Among 114 small SUVs rated for 2026, it ranks 1st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, it costs about $656 a year to fuel.

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Efficiency 138 MPGe 148 MPGe city · 129 MPGe hwy
Driving range 357 mi 10 hrs to charge at 240V
Your fuel cost $656 15,000 mi/yr · $4.37 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2026 #1 of 114 Small SUVs by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

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$14.04to charge from empty (~78 kWh from the wall)
321 mion a full charge

Energy use

The 2026 Tesla Model Y uses 24.3 kWh per 100 miles (15.1 kWh/100 km), which is 4.1 miles per kWh or 138 MPGe combined.

Value
Combined138 MPGe
Energy use24.3 kWh/100 mi
Metric15.1 kWh/100 km
Miles per kWh4.12

How it ranks among 2026 Small SUVs

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  1. 1Tesla Model Y138 MPGe $656
  2. 2Toyota bZ131 MPGe $688
  3. 3Subaru Uncharted129 MPGe $694
  4. 4Lexus RZ126 MPGe $718
  5. 5Subaru Solterra120 MPGe $756
  6. 114Hyundai Nexo68 MPGe $7,941
2026 Model YOther small SUVsClass median: $1,603/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Model Y MPGe across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · Electric motors (471 kW) · Single-speed
Model Y Standard RWD (18in Wheels)
Electric 148 MPGe 129 MPGe 138 MPGe 321 mi $656
RWD · Electric motors (471 kW) · Single-speed
Model Y Long Range RWD
Electric 144 MPGe 123 MPGe 134 MPGe 357 mi $680
RWD · Electric motors (471 kW) · Single-speed
Model Y Standard RWD (19in Wheels)
Electric 142 MPGe 120 MPGe 131 MPGe 303 mi $694
AWD · Electric motors (291 kW) · Single-speed
Model Y Standard AWD
Electric 133 MPGe 120 MPGe 127 MPGe 294 mi $716
AWD · Electric motors (290 kW) · Single-speed
Model Y Long Range AWD
Electric 130 MPGe 115 MPGe 123 MPGe 327 mi $742
AWD · Electric motors (291 kW) · Single-speed
Model Y Performance AWD
Electric 111 MPGe 100 MPGe 105 MPGe 306 mi $864

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Electricity
Engine / motor
Electric motors (471 kW)
Transmission
Single-speed
Drivetrain
RWD
Electricity use
24.3 kWh/100 mi
Charge time (240V)
10 hrs
Tailpipe CO₂
0 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
10/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
10/10

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Frequently asked questions

What is the range of the 2026 Tesla Model Y?

The EPA rates the 2026 Tesla Model Y at up to 357 miles on a full charge.

How efficient is the 2026 Tesla Model Y?

Up to 138 MPGe combined, which is 24.3 kWh per 100 miles.

What is the efficiency in kWh/100 km for the 2026 Tesla Model Y?

The 2026 Tesla Model Y uses 24.3 kWh per 100 miles (15.1 kWh/100 km), which is 4.1 miles per kWh or 138 MPGe combined.

How much does it cost to charge a 2026 Tesla Model Y?

Charging from empty to its full 321-mile EPA range draws about 78 kWh from the wall (charging losses included), which costs about $14 at 18¢/kWh. Public DC fast charging usually costs two to three times more.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Tesla Model Y per year?

About $656 at 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, or $4.37 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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