2027 Tesla Model Y AWD vs RWD: is AWD worth it?
Model Y AWD vs 2WD
+$2,000, same MPGe
- Over 6 years
- $2,000 more
- 12,000 miles a year
- Ground clearance
- AWD 6.6 in
- RWD 6.4 in
- Rating
- AWD 30 kWh/100 mi
- RWD 30 kWh/100 mi
Gas $4.35 (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026). Electricity 18.19 cents a kWh.
Every AWD and RWD pair
Source marks: one source
| Pair | MSRP | Price step | Rating | Energy a year | Extra over 6 years | Weight gain | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWD AWD | $39,990 $41,990 | $2,000 | 30 kWh/100 mi 30 kWh/100 mi | $655 $655 | $2,000 | +185 lb | 6.4 in 6.6 in |
| Premium RWD Premium AWD | $45,990 $49,990 | $4,000 | 30 kWh/100 mi 30 kWh/100 mi | $655 $655 | $4,000 | Not listed | 6.6 in 6.4 in |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ