2020 Tesla Model Y range and charging cost
Range, Long Range AWD
316miles
- 27.9 to 30.4 kWh per 100 miles.
- 121 MPGe.
- Top 24% of 13 EVs (2020).
- 2 trims: 291 to 316 miles.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Trim | Drive | Range, mi | kWh per 100 mi | MPGe | Full charge | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Range AWD | AWD | 316 | 27.9 to 30.4 | 121 | $14.96 | $568 |
| Performance AWD | AWD | 291 | 27.9 to 30.4 | 121 | $13.78 | $568 |
Where kWh is disputed or missing, costs use EPA MPGe.
Charging cost
Long Range AWD, 27.9 kWh per 100 miles. Home charging.
- Full charge
- $14.96
- Per mile
- 4.7 cents
- Per month
- $47
- Per year
- $568
- Median 2020 SUV: 23 mpg, 13.9 cents per mile.
- Saves $1,101 a year at 12,000 miles.
Charging specs
| Version | Plug | Onboard AC, kW | DC peak, kW | 10-80%, min | Level 2, hours | Battery, kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | N/A | 11.5 | 250 | 27 | 11.9 | 64 |
Charging specs: maker data, one source.
Do I need a Level 2 charger?
No. A 120 V outlet adds 50 miles in 10 hours.
You drive 33 miles a day.
Level 2 full charge: 11.9 hours.
Long Range AWD. 120 V outlet: 1.4 kW.
Trip cost
| Trip | kWh | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 27.9 | $4.74 |
| 300 miles | 83.6 | $14.21 |
| 500 miles | 139.3 | $23.68 |
| 1,000 miles | 278.6 | $47.35 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $41
- Per year
- $492
- Miles a month
- 867
Long Range AWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Range by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Tesla Model Y | Long Range AWD | 316 mi range | |
| 2020 Tesla Model 3 | Standard Range RWD | 220 mi range | Compare |
| 2020 Tesla Model X | Long Range Plus AWD | 351 mi range | Compare |
| 2020 Tesla Model S | Long Range Plus AWD | 402 mi range | Compare |
| 2020 Toyota Sequoia | SR5 RWD | 15 mpg | |
| 2020 Land Rover Defender | 110 AWD | 18 mpg | |
| 2020 Chevrolet Suburban | LS 2WD | 18 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA range. Cold weather and highway speed cut range.
Home charging only. Fast charging costs more.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree