2024 Tesla Model Y range and charging cost
Range, RWD
260miles
- 28.0 to 28.1 kWh per 100 miles.
- 120 MPGe.
- 10 miles below the median of 58 EVs (2024).
- 6 trims: 260 to 310 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 | 310 | 28.6 to 32.2 | 117 | $15.18 | $588 |
| Performance AWD | AWD | 277 | 28.6 to 32.2 | 105 | $15.12 | $655 |
| RWD | RWD | 260 | 28.0 to 28.1 | 120 | $12.41 | $573 |
| Standard RWD | RWD | 260 | 28.0 to 28.1 | 120 | $12.41 | $573 |
| Standard Range RWD | RWD | 260 to 320 | 28.0 to 28.1 | 120 | N/A | $573 |
| Long Range RWD | RWD | 260 to 320 | 28.0 to 28.1 | 120 | N/A | $573 |
Where kWh is disputed or missing, costs use EPA MPGe.
Charging cost
RWD, 28.1 kWh per 100 miles. Home charging.
- Full charge
- $12.41
- Per mile
- 4.8 cents
- Per month
- $48
- Per year
- $573
- Median 2024 SUV: 23 mpg, 13.9 cents per mile.
- Saves $1,097 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.
RWD. 120 V outlet: 1.4 kW.
Trip cost
| Trip | kWh | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 28.1 | $4.77 |
| 300 miles | 84.3 | $14.32 |
| 500 miles | 140.4 | $23.87 |
| 1,000 miles | 280.9 | $47.75 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $41
- Per year
- $497
- Miles a month
- 867
RWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Range by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Tesla Model Y | RWD | 260 mi range | |
| 2024 Tesla Model 3 | Standard RWD | 272 mi range | Compare |
| 2024 Tesla Model X | Plaid AWD | 333 mi range | Compare |
| 2024 Tesla Model S | Standard AWD | 122 MPGe | Compare |
| 2024 Toyota bZ4X | XLE AWD | 228 mi range | |
| 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander | XLE FWD | 24 mpg | |
| 2024 GMC Acadia | Elevation FWD | 23 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