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- MY2020–2027
Tesla Model Y MPGe & Charging Cost by Year
8 model years · 2020–2027
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Tesla Model Y fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Tesla Model Y for 8 model years, 2020 to 2027. Across those years its combined rating runs 104–138 MPGe. The latest model year, 2027, has 1 configuration rated 114 MPGe combined and costing $820 a year to fuel at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2020 is the 2026 Standard (18in Wheels) RWD, at 138 MPGe. Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA, so its row may gain configurations.
Tesla Model Y MPG by year
| Year | Electric (MPGe) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-2027* (Juniper) Generation page | ||
| 2027 (partial) | 114 | $820 |
| 2026 | 105–138 | $670–$880 |
| 2025 | 104–125 | $740–$890 |
| 2020-2024 (2020) Generation page | ||
| 2024 | 105–120 | $770–$880 |
| 2023 | 111–123 | $760–$840 |
| 2022 | 111–129 | $710–$840 |
| 2021 | 111–129 | $710–$840 |
| 2020 | 111–121 | $770–$830 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Tesla Model Y generations
2 generations between 2020 and 2027. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2027 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Tesla Model Y's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Tesla Model Y run 104–138 MPGe across model years 2020 to 2027. The latest year, 2027, is rated 114 MPGe.
Which Tesla Model Y model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard (18in Wheels) RWD has the highest combined rating since 2020, at 138 MPGe.
How much does a Tesla Model Y cost to fuel per year?
For MY2027, EPA-rated configurations cost $820 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). The most efficient one costs $820.
Has the Tesla Model Y's fuel economy improved over time?
No. The most efficient configuration moved from 121 MPGe in 2020 to 114 MPGe in 2027, 7 MPGe less.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Tesla Model Y?
Yes. Electric versions are rated from 2020 to 2027 (104–138 MPGe).
How many generations of the Tesla Model Y are there?
EPA data covers 2 generations of the Tesla Model Y: 2025-2027*, 2020-2024. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.