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2021 Tesla Model Y range and charging cost

Range, Standard Range RWD

244miles

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12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.

100150200250300350400450Median 234Model Y: 244 miles
17 EVs (2021), one trim per model: the cheapest with a rating. Median 234 miles.
2021 Tesla Model Y range by trim
TrimDriveRange, mikWh per 100 miMPGeFull chargeCost a year
Long Range AWDAWD32627.0 to 30.5125$14.94$550
Performance AWDAWD30327.0 to 30.5111$15.64$619
Standard Range RWDRWD24426.0129$10.80$531

Where kWh is disputed or missing, costs use EPA MPGe.

Charging cost

Standard Range RWD, 26.0 kWh per 100 miles. Home charging.

Full charge
$10.80
Per mile
4.4 cents
Per month
$44
Per year
$531
  • Median 2021 SUV: 23 mpg, 13.9 cents per mile.
  • Saves $1,139 a year at 12,000 miles.

Charging specs

Charging specs by version
VersionPlugOnboard AC, kWDC peak, kW10-80%, minLevel 2, hoursBattery, kWh
AllN/A11.52502711.964

Charging specs: maker data, one source.

Do I need a Level 2 charger?

No. A 120 V outlet adds 54 miles in 10 hours.

You drive 33 miles a day.

Level 2 full charge: 11.9 hours.

Standard Range RWD. 120 V outlet: 1.4 kW.

Trip cost

Standard Range RWD: 26.0 kWh per 100 miles
TripkWhCost
100 miles26.0$4.42
300 miles78.1$13.27
500 miles130.1$22.12
1,000 miles260.3$44.25

Commute cost

Per month
$38
Per year
$460
Miles a month
867

Standard Range RWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.

Range by year

2402602803003203402020202120222023202420252026
Model Y: range of the cheapest rated trim, 2020 to 2026.

Model Y by year: price, hp, mpg, size

Rivals

2021 Tesla Model Y and rivals
CarCheapest trimMPG or rangeCompare
2021 Tesla Model YStandard Range RWD244 mi range
2021 Tesla Model 3Standard Range Plus RWD263 mi rangeCompare
2021 Tesla Model XLong Range Plus AWD371 mi rangeCompare
2021 Tesla Model SLong Range Plus AWD405 mi rangeCompare
2021 Volkswagen ID.4Pro RWD260 mi range
2021 Buick EnclavePreferred FWD21 mpg
2021 Jaguar E PACEP250 AWD23 mpg

What this cannot tell you

EPA range. Cold weather and highway speed cut range.

Home charging only. Fast charging costs more.

How values are checked