2023 Tesla Model Y range and charging cost
Range, Standard AWD
279miles
- 27.5 to 30.5 kWh per 100 miles.
- 123 MPGe.
- Top 29% of 45 EVs (2023).
- 3 trims: 279 to 330 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 | 330 | 27.5 to 30.5 | 122 | $15.50 | $564 |
| Performance AWD | AWD | 303 | 27.5 to 30.5 | 111 | $15.64 | $619 |
| Standard AWD | AWD | 279 | 27.5 to 30.5 | 123 | $13.00 | $559 |
Where kWh is disputed or missing, costs use EPA MPGe.
Charging cost
Standard AWD, 27.4 kWh per 100 miles. Home charging.
- Full charge
- $13.00
- Per mile
- 4.7 cents
- Per month
- $47
- Per year
- $559
- Median 2023 SUV: 23 mpg, 13.9 cents per mile.
- Saves $1,111 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 51 miles in 10 hours.
You drive 33 miles a day.
Level 2 full charge: 11.9 hours.
Standard AWD. 120 V outlet: 1.4 kW.
Trip cost
| Trip | kWh | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 27.4 | $4.66 |
| 300 miles | 82.2 | $13.98 |
| 500 miles | 137.0 | $23.29 |
| 1,000 miles | 274.0 | $46.58 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $40
- Per year
- $484
- Miles a month
- 867
Standard AWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Range by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Tesla Model Y | Standard AWD | 279 mi range | |
| 2023 Tesla Model 3 | RWD | 272 mi range | Compare |
| 2023 Tesla Model X | Standard AWD | 348 mi range | Compare |
| 2023 Tesla Model S | AWD | 405 mi range | Compare |
| 2023 Cadillac XT5 | Luxury FWD | 24 mpg | |
| 2023 Audi Q5 | 40 TFSI Premium AWD | 25 mpg | |
| 2023 Volvo XC60 | B5 FWD Core | 26 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