2020 · Small SUV · Electric

2020 Tesla Model Y range & efficiency

The 2020 Tesla Model Y is a small SUV offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. Its most efficient version is rated 121 MPGe combined (27.9 kWh per 100 miles) with an EPA range of 316 miles. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 111 to 121 MPGe. Among 87 small SUVs rated for 2020, it ranks 2nd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, it costs about $753 a year to fuel.

Compare

Efficiency 121 MPGe 127 MPGe city · 114 MPGe hwy

Driving range 316 mi 10 hrs to charge at 240V

Your fuel cost $753 15,000 mi/yr · $5.02 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2020 #2 of 87 Small SUVs by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

Your mileage and prices are saved and used across the site.

Miles per year Electricity $/kWh

$15.87to charge from empty (~88 kWh from the wall)

316 mion a full charge

Energy use

The 2020 Tesla Model Y uses 27.9 kWh per 100 miles (17.3 kWh/100 km), which is 3.6 miles per kWh or 121 MPGe combined.

	Value
Combined	121 MPGe
Energy use	27.9 kWh/100 mi
Metric	17.3 kWh/100 km
Miles per kWh	3.58

How it ranks among 2020 Small SUVs

Full class ranking →

1Hyundai Kona EV120 MPGe $742
2Tesla Model Y121 MPGe $753
3Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid102 MPGe + 41 MPG $975
4Ford Escape Hybrid41 MPG $1,134
5Toyota RAV4 Hybrid40 MPG $1,162
···
87Hyundai Nexo61 MPGe $8,852

2020 Model YOther small SUVsClass median: $1,938/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Model Y MPGe across model years

Full history →

3 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
AWD · Electric motors (361 kW) · Single-speed Model Y Long Range AWD	Electric	127 MPGe	114 MPGe	121 MPGe	316 mi	$753
AWD · Electric motors (358 kW) · Single-speed Model Y Performance AWD	Electric	129 MPGe	112 MPGe	121 MPGe	315 mi	$756
AWD · Electric motors (377 kW) · Single-speed Model Y Performance AWD (21in Wheels)	Electric	116 MPGe	106 MPGe	111 MPGe	291 mi	$821

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Electricity
Engine / motor: Electric motors (361 kW)
Transmission: Single-speed
Drivetrain: AWD
Electricity use: 27.9 kWh/100 mi
Charge time (240V): 10 hrs
Tailpipe CO₂: 0 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 10/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 10/10

2020 Tesla Model Y vs. rivals

vs Jaguar I-Pace 76 MPGe · $1,196/yr Model Y saves $443/yr vs Lexus NX Hybrid 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Model Y saves $747/yr vs Volvo XC40 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Model Y saves $969/yr vs Audi Q5 Plug-in Hybrid 65 MPGe + 27 MPG · $1,791/yr Model Y saves $1,037/yr vs Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Plug-in Hybrid 68 MPGe + 25 MPG · $1,856/yr Model Y saves $1,103/yr vs Lincoln Corsair 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Model Y saves $1,107/yr

Compare the 2020 Model Y

With any other car from any year, including other Model Y model years. Type a year to jump, e.g. "2015 Accord".

Frequently asked questions

What is the range of the 2020 Tesla Model Y?

The EPA rates the 2020 Tesla Model Y at up to 316 miles on a full charge.

How efficient is the 2020 Tesla Model Y?

Up to 121 MPGe combined, which is 27.9 kWh per 100 miles.

What is the efficiency in kWh/100 km for the 2020 Tesla Model Y?

The 2020 Tesla Model Y uses 27.9 kWh per 100 miles (17.3 kWh/100 km), which is 3.6 miles per kWh or 121 MPGe combined.

How much does it cost to charge a 2020 Tesla Model Y?

Charging from empty to its full 316-mile EPA range draws about 88 kWh from the wall (charging losses included), which costs about $16 at 18¢/kWh. Public DC fast charging usually costs two to three times more.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2020 Tesla Model Y per year?

About $753 at 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, or $5.02 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.