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2021 Tesla Model Y range & efficiency

The 2021 Tesla Model Y is a small SUV offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. Its most efficient version is rated 129 MPGe combined (26 kWh per 100 miles) with an EPA range of 244 miles. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 111 to 129 MPGe. That's up 8 MPGe from the 2020 model. Among 92 small SUVs rated for 2021, it ranks 1st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, it costs about $702 a year to fuel.

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Efficiency 129 MPGe 140 MPGe city · 119 MPGe hwy

Driving range 326 mi 8 hrs to charge at 240V

Your fuel cost $702 15,000 mi/yr · $4.68 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2021 #1 of 92 Small SUVs by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

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Miles per year Electricity $/kWh

$11.42to charge from empty (~63 kWh from the wall)

244 mion a full charge

Energy use

The 2021 Tesla Model Y uses 26 kWh per 100 miles (16.2 kWh/100 km), which is 3.8 miles per kWh or 129 MPGe combined.

	Value
Combined	129 MPGe
Energy use	26 kWh/100 mi
Metric	16.2 kWh/100 km
Miles per kWh	3.85

How it ranks among 2021 Small SUVs

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1Tesla Model Y129 MPGe $702
2Hyundai Kona EV120 MPGe $729
3Volkswagen ID.499 MPGe $918
4Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid105 MPGe + 40 MPG $966
5Toyota RAV4 Prime94 MPGe + 38 MPG $1,049
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92Hyundai Nexo61 MPGe $8,852

2021 Model YOther small SUVsClass median: $1,860/yr

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

Model Y MPGe across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · Electric motor (209 kW) · Single-speed Model Y Standard Range RWD	Electric	140 MPGe	119 MPGe	129 MPGe	244 mi	$702
AWD · Electric motors (270 kW) · Single-speed Model Y Long Range AWD	Electric	131 MPGe	117 MPGe	125 MPGe	326 mi	$729
AWD · Electric motors (312 kW) · Single-speed Model Y Performance AWD	Electric	115 MPGe	106 MPGe	111 MPGe	303 mi	$824

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Electricity
Engine / motor: Electric motor (209 kW)
Transmission: Single-speed
Drivetrain: RWD
Electricity use: 26 kWh/100 mi
Charge time (240V): 8 hrs
Tailpipe CO₂: 0 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 10/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 10/10

2021 Tesla Model Y vs. rivals

vs Volvo XC40 EV 79 MPGe · $1,156/yr Model Y saves $454/yr vs Jaguar I-Pace 76 MPGe · $1,196/yr Model Y saves $494/yr vs Lincoln Corsair Plug-in Hybrid 78 MPGe + 33 MPG · $1,268/yr Model Y saves $566/yr vs Lexus NX Hybrid 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Model Y saves $798/yr vs Audi Q5 Plug-in Hybrid 50 MPGe + 27 MPG · $1,620/yr Model Y saves $918/yr vs Volvo XC40 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Model Y saves $1,086/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the range of the 2021 Tesla Model Y?

The EPA rates the 2021 Tesla Model Y at up to 326 miles on a full charge.

How efficient is the 2021 Tesla Model Y?

Up to 129 MPGe combined, which is 26 kWh per 100 miles.

What is the efficiency in kWh/100 km for the 2021 Tesla Model Y?

The 2021 Tesla Model Y uses 26 kWh per 100 miles (16.2 kWh/100 km), which is 3.8 miles per kWh or 129 MPGe combined.

How much does it cost to charge a 2021 Tesla Model Y?

Charging from empty to its full 244-mile EPA range draws about 63 kWh from the wall (charging losses included), which costs about $11 at 18¢/kWh. Public DC fast charging usually costs two to three times more.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2021 Tesla Model Y per year?

About $702 at 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, or $4.68 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.