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2025-2027 Tesla Model Y MPGe & Charging Cost
3 model years · 104–138 MPGe combined
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2027. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2025-2027 Tesla Model Y at a glance
The 2025-2027 Tesla Model Y covers 3 model years in the EPA database (10 configurations in all), rated 104–138 MPGe combined. The newest model year, 2027, costs about $820 a year to charge for its most efficient version, the L (20in Wheels) AWD (114 MPGe), at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2026 and 2027. The best combined rating in the generation, 138 MPGe, was reached in 2026.
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (1 configuration listed so far), so rows may be added.
2025-2027 Tesla Model Y by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 (partial) | Electric | 114 MPGe | $820 | Ratings changed |
| 2026 | Electric | 105–138 MPGe | $670–$880 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Electric | 104–125 MPGe | $740–$890 | First year |
What the 2027 L (20in Wheels) AWD costs to drive
Per month
$68
$820 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$1.37
Per 100 miles
$5.47
Five years
$4,100
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$1,350less a year
Class median $2,170 a year, MY2027
Based on 15,000 miles a year and residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
2027 Tesla Model Y MPGe
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (1 configuration listed so far), so rows may be added.
Versus 2026: The most efficient configuration moves from 138 to 114 MPGe, down 24. Its annual cost goes from $670 to $820, $150 more.
EPA range 328 miles.
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L (20in Wheels) (Most efficient) | AWD | 30 | 114 | 328 mi | $820 |
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.
2026 Tesla Model Y MPGe
105–138 MPGe · $670–$880/yr
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration moves from 125 to 138 MPGe, up 13. Its annual cost goes from $740 to $670, $70 less.
EPA range 294–357 miles.
Electric configurations (6)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (18in Wheels) (Most efficient) | RWD | 24 | 138 | 321 mi | $670 |
| Long Range RWD | RWD | 25 | 134 | 357 mi | $690 |
| Standard (19in Wheels) | RWD | 26 | 131 | 303 mi | $710 |
| Standard | AWD | 27 | 127 | 294 mi | $730 |
| Long Range AWD | AWD | 28 | 123 | 327 mi | $760 |
| Performance | AWD | 32 | 105 | 306 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.
2025 Tesla Model Y MPGe
104–125 MPGe · $740–$890/yr
EPA range 277–337 miles.
Electric configurations (3)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Range RWD (Most efficient) | RWD | 27 | 125 | 337 mi | $740 |
| Long Range AWD | AWD | 29 | 117 | 311 mi | $790 |
| Performance | AWD | 32 | 104 | 277 mi | $890 |
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 L (20in Wheels) AWD: $2,160 in Hawaii and $570 in Louisiana, a $1,590 difference.
Similar cars
Closest combined MPGe among MY2027 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2020-2024 (2020)
- 2025-2027* (Juniper)
Frequently asked questions
How efficient is the 2025-2027 Tesla Model Y?
EPA rates the 2025-2027 Tesla Model Y at 104–138 MPGe combined across 10 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2026 Standard (18in Wheels) RWD, is rated 138 MPGe (148 city, 129 highway).
Which years were the most efficient in the 2025-2027 Tesla Model Y?
The Standard (18in Wheels) RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 138 MPGe, in 2026. The lowest top rating, 114 MPGe, was in 2027.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2025-2027 Tesla Model Y?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2026 and 2027.
How does the 2025-2027 Tesla Model Y compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2020-2024 Tesla Model Y) is rated 105–129 MPGe combined and costs $710–$880 a year to fuel; the 2025-2027 model is rated 104–138 MPGe and costs $670–$890 a year.
How much does it cost to charge a 2027 Tesla Model Y per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the L (20in Wheels) AWD costs about $820 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $820 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2027 Tesla Model Y 100 miles?
About $5.47 per 100 miles for the L (20in Wheels) AWD at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
How does the 2027 Tesla Model Y compare with other small SUV configurations?
The L (20in Wheels) AWD costs about $820 a year to fuel, $1,350 less than the class median of $2,170, and less than 8 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 122 rated small SUV configurations for MY2027, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2027 Tesla Model Y?
EPA rates the range at 328 miles depending on configuration, and the L (20in Wheels) AWD goes 328 mi. Efficiency is 30 kWh per 100 miles (114 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $820 a year, or $5.47 per 100 miles for the L (20in Wheels) AWD.
Is the 2027 Tesla Model Y different from the 2026 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 138 to 114 MPGe, down 24. Its annual cost goes from $670 to $820, $150 more. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2027 against 6 configurations for 2026. See the 2026 Tesla Model Y for that year.