What does a 2021 Tesla Model Y cost to run?
Standard Range RWD, 26.0 kWh/100 mi
$531a year in electricity
- 4.4 cents a mile.
- Price plus energy over 6 years: $43,176.
- Median SUV: $1,600 a year (137 models, 2021).
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents a kWh.
Cost by trim
| Trim | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Per mile | Total over 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Range RWD | $39,990 | 26.0 kWh/100 mi | $531 | $0.04 | $43,176 |
| Long Range AWD | $58,990 | 125 MPGe | $550 (estimated from MPGe) | $0.05 | $62,290 |
| Performance AWD | $63,990 | 111 MPGe | $619 (estimated from MPGe) | $0.05 | $67,707 |
What this cannot tell you
Insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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