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2024 Tesla Model Y AWD vs RWD: is AWD worth it?

Long Range AWD vs Long Range RWD

AWD adds $3,000. Costs $15 more a year in electricity.

$3,088more over 6 years

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Long Range RWDLong Range AWDPriceRWD$44,990AWD$47,990Electricity a yearRWD$573AWD$588Total over 6 yearsRWD$48,428AWD$51,516
Blue: Long Range RWD. Orange: Long Range AWD.

AWD and RWD pair

2024 Tesla Model Y AWD vs RWD: every pair
PairMSRPPrice stepRatingEnergy a yearExtra over 6 yearsWeight gain
Long Range RWD
Long Range AWD
$44,990
$47,990
$3,000120 MPGe
117 MPGe
$573 (estimated from MPGe)
$588 (estimated from MPGe)
$3,0880 lb

What this cannot tell you

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.

How values are checked