2026 Tesla Model Y 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
3.3s
- Performance AWD, 460 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 5% of 175 SUVs (2026).
- Horsepower: top 30% of 175 SUVs (2026).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance AWD | Electric | 460 hp | N/A | 4,363 lb | 211 | 9.5 | 3.3 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $57,990 |
| AWD | Electric | 375 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3.8 sOnline | Single-speed | AWD | $41,990 |
| Launch Series Long Range AWD | Electric | 375 hp | N/A | 4,396 lb | 171 | 11.7 | 4.1 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $59,990 |
| Long Range AWD | Electric | 375 hp | N/A | 4,396 lb | 171 | 11.7 | 4.6 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | N/A |
| Premium AWD | Electric | 375 hp | N/A | 4,363 lb | 172 | 11.6 | 4.6 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | N/A |
| RWD | Electric | 295 hp | 309 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.1 sOnline | Single-speed | RWD | $39,990 |
| Standard RWD | Electric | 295 hp | 309 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.1 sOnline | Single-speed | RWD | $39,990 |
| Long Range RWD | Electric | 295 hp | 309 lb-ft | 4,396 lb | 134 | 14.9 | 5.1 sOnline | Single-speed | RWD | $44,990 |
| Premium RWD | Electric | 295 hp | 309 lb-ft | 4,264 lb | 138 | 14.5 | 5.1 sOnline | Single-speed | RWD | $44,990 |
| Standard AWD | Electric | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.8 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | N/A |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
4 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 4 | 295 hp | RWD | $39,990 | Base | N/A | Base |
| Electric | 4 | 375 hp | AWD | $41,990 | +$2,000 | N/A | N/A |
| Electric | 1 | 460 hp | Performance AWD | $57,990 | +$16,000 | $559 | N/A |
| Electric | 1 | N/A | Standard AWD | N/A | N/A | $541 | N/A |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-speed | 10 | RWD | $39,990 | 3.3 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Performance AWD: 460 hp, 123 MPGe, $57,990. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
No rival beats it on both.
Model Y by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 Tesla Model 3: 0.4 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 Tesla Model 3.
| Measure | 2026 Tesla Model Y | 2026 Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Performance AWD | Performance AWD |
| 0-60 | 3.3 s | 2.9 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 460 hp | 510 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,363 lb | 4,054 lb |
| hp per ton | 211 | 252 |
| lb per hp | 9.5 | 7.9 |
| MSRP | $57,990 | $54,990 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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