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2020-2024 Tesla Model Y MPGe & Charging Cost
5 model years · 105–129 MPGe combined
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2024. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2020-2024 Tesla Model Y at a glance
The 2020-2024 Tesla Model Y covers 5 model years in the EPA database (18 configurations in all), rated 105–129 MPGe combined. The newest model year, 2024, costs about $770 a year to charge for its most efficient version, the Long Range RWD (120 MPGe), at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The best combined rating in the generation, 129 MPGe, was reached in 2021 and 2022.
2020-2024 Tesla Model Y by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Electric | 105–120 MPGe | $770–$880 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Electric | 111–123 MPGe | $760–$840 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Electric | 111–129 MPGe | $710–$840 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Electric | 111–129 MPGe | $710–$840 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Electric | 111–121 MPGe | $770–$830 | First year |
What the 2024 Long Range RWD costs to drive
Per month
$64
$770 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$1.28
Per 100 miles
$5.13
Five years
$3,850
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$1,760less a year
Class median $2,530 a year, MY2024
Based on 15,000 miles a year and residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
2024 Tesla Model Y MPGe
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration moves from 123 to 120 MPGe, down 3. Its annual cost goes from $760 to $770, $10 more.
EPA range 260–320 miles.
Electric configurations (5)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Range RWD (Most efficient) | RWD | 28 | 120 | 320 mi | $770 |
| Model Y | RWD | 28 | 120 | 260 mi | $770 |
| Long Range AWD-I | AWD | 29 | 118 | 308 mi | $790 |
| Long Range AWD | AWD | 29 | 117 | 310 mi | $790 |
| Performance | AWD | 32 | 105 | 279 mi | $880 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2023 Tesla Model Y MPGe
111–123 MPGe · $760–$840/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration moves from 129 to 123 MPGe, down 6. Its annual cost goes from $710 to $760, $50 more.
EPA range 279–330 miles.
Electric configurations (3)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model Y (Most efficient) | AWD | 28 | 123 | 279 mi | $760 |
| Long Range | AWD | 28 | 122 | 330 mi | $760 |
| Performance | AWD | 30 | 111 | 303 mi | $840 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2022 Tesla Model Y MPGe
111–129 MPGe · $710–$840/yr
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 129 MPGe. Its annual cost stays at $710.
EPA range 244–330 miles.
Electric configurations (4)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model Y RWD (Most efficient) | RWD | 26 | 129 | 244 mi | $710 |
| Model Y AWD | AWD | 28 | 123 | 279 mi | $760 |
| Long Range | AWD | 28 | 122 | 330 mi | $760 |
| Performance | AWD | 30 | 111 | 303 mi | $840 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2021 Tesla Model Y MPGe
111–129 MPGe · $710–$840/yr
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration moves from 121 to 129 MPGe, up 8. Its annual cost goes from $770 to $710, $60 less.
EPA range 244–326 miles.
Electric configurations (3)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Range (Most efficient) | RWD | 26 | 129 | 244 mi | $710 |
| Long Range | AWD | 27 | 125 | 326 mi | $740 |
| Performance | AWD | 30 | 111 | 303 mi | $840 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2020 Tesla Model Y MPGe
111–121 MPGe · $770–$830/yr
EPA range 291–316 miles.
Electric configurations (3)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance (Most efficient) | AWD | 28 | 121 | 315 mi | $770 |
| Long Range | AWD | 28 | 121 | 316 mi | $770 |
| Performance (21in Wheels) | AWD | 30 | 111 | 291 mi | $830 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Long Range RWD: $2,020 in Hawaii and $540 in Louisiana, a $1,480 difference.
Similar cars
Closest combined MPGe among MY2024 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2020-2024 (2020)
- 2025-2027* (Juniper)
Frequently asked questions
How efficient is the 2020-2024 Tesla Model Y?
EPA rates the 2020-2024 Tesla Model Y at 105–129 MPGe combined across 18 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2022 Model Y RWD, is rated 129 MPGe (140 city, 119 highway).
Which years were the most efficient in the 2020-2024 Tesla Model Y?
The Model Y RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 129 MPGe, in 2021 and 2022. The lowest top rating, 120 MPGe, was in 2024.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2020-2024 Tesla Model Y?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
How much does it cost to charge a 2024 Tesla Model Y per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the Long Range RWD costs about $770 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $770–$880 a year. That is a $110 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2024 Tesla Model Y 100 miles?
About $5.13 per 100 miles for the Long Range RWD at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), and between $5.13 and $5.87 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2024 Tesla Model Y more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Long Range RWD is rated 128 city and 112 highway MPGe, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 16 MPGe.
How does the 2024 Tesla Model Y compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Long Range RWD costs about $770 a year to fuel, $1,760 less than the class median of $2,530, and less than 10 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 306 rated small SUV configurations for MY2024, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2024 Tesla Model Y?
EPA rates the range at 260–320 miles depending on configuration, and the Long Range RWD goes 320 mi. Efficiency is 28–32 kWh per 100 miles (105–120 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $770–$880 a year, or $5.13 per 100 miles for the Long Range RWD.
Is the 2024 Tesla Model Y different from the 2023 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 123 to 120 MPGe, down 3. Its annual cost goes from $760 to $770, $10 more. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2024 against 3 configurations for 2023. See the 2023 Tesla Model Y for that year.