The 2021 Tesla Model Y is an all-electric vehicle EPA-certified for 244 to 326 miles of driving range per charge across 3 certified configurations. Efficiency ratings reach up to 129 MPGe combined.
Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations
| Configuration / Model | Powertrain | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Annual Fuel Cost | CO2 (g/mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model Y Standard Range RWD Electricity | Electric (BEV) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 140 MPGe | 119 MPGe | 129 MPGe | 244 mi | $600 | — |
| Model Y Long Range AWD Electricity | Electric (BEV) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 131 MPGe | 117 MPGe | 125 MPGe | 326 mi | $600 | — |
| Model Y Performance AWD Electricity | Electric (BEV) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 115 MPGe | 106 MPGe | 111 MPGe | 303 mi | $700 | — |
Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles
Based on $0.16 per kWh electricity
Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles
Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years
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Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2021 Tesla Model Y
The all-electric 2021 Tesla Model Y delivers an EPA-certified driving range of 244 to 326 miles per full battery charge across 3 certified configuration(s).
Combined energy efficiency reaches up to 129 MPGe under EPA dynamometer laboratory test cycles.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model, estimated annual fueling and energy costs range between $600 and $700 for the 2021 Tesla Model Y.
Calculated under AutoUtility's standardized methodology (15,000 miles per year, 55% city / 45% highway driving, $3.50/gallon regular gasoline, $0.16/kWh electricity) using official EPA dynamometer consumption ratings.
Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database under 40 CFR Part 600.
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