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What does a road trip cost in the 2027 Tesla Model Y?

Trip cost

$27

Energy use
30 kWh/100 mi
Energy
150 kWh
Charges
1
On the way
Each
$14
2 people

RWD, 500 miles, power 18.19 cents per kWh.

Class median
$84
500 miles, 78 gas and hybrid SUVs (2027)

500 miles. Power 18.19 cents per kWh (U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026-01..2026-07). 2 people.

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Cost of 500 miles by trim

RWD$27Standard AWD$27AWD$27Premium RWD$27Premium AWD$27Performance AWD$27L Premium LaunchSeries AWD$27
7 trims with a rating.
2027 Tesla Model Y RWD: trip cost by distance
MileskWhCostChargesEach
10030$50.3$3
30090$160.9$8
500150$271.6$14
1,000300$553.1$27

What this cannot tell you

EPA range and kWh rating. Your own use will differ.

Charger fees, tolls, food and stays not counted.

How values are checked