Tesla Model Y
Fuel economy, running costs and specs by model year
The Tesla Model Y appears in this database in 1 model year, from 2020 to 2020, offered with electric power. Combined economy ranges from 111 to 121 MPGe across those years, with annual fuel costs of $650 to $700 at 15,000 miles.
Fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Annual fuel | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 111-121 MPGe | $650-$700 | 3 |
How it compares
Against the average small sport utility vehicle 4wd in this dataset (about 24 MPGe), the Model Y sits roughly 92 MPGe above that mark on average, making it a relatively efficient choice for its class.
Five-year fuel cost
Fuelling a Model Y for five years at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis costs roughly $3,250 to $3,500, averaging about $3,375 across the versions here. That is the energy bill alone — it excludes insurance, maintenance and depreciation, which for most owners together exceed what goes into the tank.
The range within the range
Economy across the Model Y varies by about 10 MPGe between its most and least frugal versions, which run on electric. Engine size, turbocharging, drivetrain and even wheel size explain most of that gap, so when you shop a used Model Y check which version you are looking at before comparing its running cost to another car.
2020 Model Y at a glance
| Version | Engine | Fuel | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model Y Performance AWD | electric | Electric | 121 MPGe |
| Model Y Long Range AWD | electric | Electric | 121 MPGe |
| Model Y Performance AWD (21in Wheels) | electric | Electric | 111 MPGe |
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