What does the 2021 Tesla Model Y cost per mile?
Power cost a mile
4.4cents
- 2025 IRS rate: 70 cents a mile.
- Margin: 65.6 cents a mile.
- $6,558 per 10,000 miles.
- 2021 Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD: 26 kWh/100 mi.
- Median of 135 gas and hybrid SUVs (2021): 13.9 cents a mile.
Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh. 2025 IRS rate 70 cents.
| Trim | Rating | Cost a mile | Margin a mile | Per 10,000 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Range RWD | 26 kWh/100 mi | 4.4 cents | 65.6 cents | $6,558 |
| Long Range AWD | 125 MPGe | 4.6 cents | 65.4 cents | $6,542 |
| Performance AWD | 111 MPGe | 5.2 cents | 64.8 cents | $6,484 |
What this cannot tell you
Fuel only. Insurance, repairs and value loss not counted.
The IRS rate covers every cost, not fuel alone.
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