2026 Tesla Model Y EPA Fuel Economy Summary
The 2026 Tesla Model Y is an all-electric vehicle EPA-certified for 294 to 357 miles of driving range per charge across 6 certified configurations. Efficiency ratings reach up to 138 MPGe combined with an estimated annual electricity charging cost of $550 to $700 based on standard 15,000 annual miles.
Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (6 Variants)
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 RWD (18in Wheels) Electricity | Electric (BEV) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 148 MPGe | 129 MPGe | 138 MPGe | 321 mi | $550 | — |
| Model Y Standard RWD (19in Wheels) Electricity | Electric (BEV) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 142 MPGe | 120 MPGe | 131 MPGe | 303 mi | $600 | — |
| Model Y Standard AWD Electricity | Electric (BEV) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 133 MPGe | 120 MPGe | 127 MPGe | 294 mi | $600 | — |
| Model Y Long Range RWD Electricity | Electric (BEV) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 144 MPGe | 123 MPGe | 134 MPGe | 357 mi | $550 | — |
| Model Y Long Range AWD Electricity | Electric (BEV) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 130 MPGe | 115 MPGe | 123 MPGe | 327 mi | $600 | — |
| Model Y Performance AWD Electricity | Electric (BEV) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 111 MPGe | 100 MPGe | 105 MPGe | 306 mi | $700 | — |
Deterministic Fuel Cost & Consumption Benchmarks
Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles
Fuel Cost per 25 Miles
Based on $0.16 per kWh electricity
Annual Fuel Consumption
Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles
5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle
Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years
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.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.