Electric · 2020–2027

Tesla Model Y

Energy use, range, running costs and specs for the Tesla Model Y.

Tesla Model Y in white
Energy use
18.6 kWh/100km
2027 official
UK
3.3 mi/kWh
112 MPGe US
Range
527 km
327 miles
Seats
5

What a Model Y costs to run

At today's average electricity prices, by its official energy use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$0.39/kWh electricity$7.27 per 100 km$800
Australia$0.33/kWh electricity$6.15 per 100 km$683
United Kingdom£0.25/kWh electricity£7.41 per 100 miles£519
United States$0.18/kWh electricity$5.40 per 100 miles$729

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

Where the Model Y ranks

Tesla Model Y, 2023

Specs for the 2023 Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Medium SUV
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
4,750 mm
Width
1,978 mm
Height
1,624 mm
Wheelbase
2,890 mm
Ground clearance
167 mm
Turning circle
12.1 m
Kerb weight
1,909 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2,549 kg
Boot
971 L
Boot, seats folded
2,158 L
Towing (braked)
1,600 kg
Towing (unbraked)
750 kg

Engine

Engine
Single electric motor
Power
220 kW
Gearbox
Single-speed reduction gear

Battery and charging

Electric range
455 km

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2022
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Airbags
7
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Ownership

Tyres
255/45 R19

Features

Adaptive cruise control
Yes

Tesla Model Y, 2022

Specs for the 2022 Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive (Australia); other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Medium SUV
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
4,750 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Height
1,624 mm
Wheelbase
2,890 mm
Ground clearance
167 mm
Kerb weight
1,909 kg
Towing (braked)
1,600 kg
Towing (unbraked)
750 kg

Engine

Engine
Single electric motor
Power
255 kW
Torque
420 Nm
0–100 km/h
6.9 s

Battery and charging

Electric range
455 km

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2022
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2022
Airbags
7
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Ownership

Tyres
255/45 R19

Features

Adaptive cruise control
Yes

First generation (Model Y), 2021

Specs for the 2021 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD (US-market specification; the available sources do not establish the most common varia; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Generation
First generation (Model Y)
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,750 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
1,623 mm
Wheelbase
2,890 mm
Ground clearance
168 mm
Turning circle
12.1 m
Kerb weight
2,007 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2,405 kg
Boot
822 L
Boot, seats folded
2,022 L

Engine

Engine
Dual electric motors
Gearbox
Single-speed
0–100 km/h
5 s

Battery and charging

Battery (usable)
75 kWh
Electric range
525 km

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2022
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2022

Ownership

Tyres
255/45 R19

Features

Apple CarPlay
No
Android Auto
No
Adaptive cruise control
Yes

Model Y, 2020–2027

Specs for the Long Range AWD; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Medium SUV
Generation
Model Y
Built
2020-2027
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,751 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Height
1,624 mm
Wheelbase
2,890 mm
Kerb weight
1,979 kg
Boot
854 L

Engine

Engine
Dual motor
Power
378 kW
Torque
493 Nm
Gearbox
Single-speed
0–100 km/h
5 s
Top speed
217 km/h

Battery and charging

Battery (usable)
75 kWh
Electric range
507 km
Energy use
16.9 kWh/100km
AC charging
11 kW
DC fast charging
250 kW
Charge port
CCS2

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2022
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2022
NHTSA overall
★★★★★
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2027Electric18.6 kWh/100km3.3 mi/kWh112 MPGe527 km
2026Electric16.5 kWh/100km3.8 mi/kWh127 MPGe516 km
2025Electric17.9 kWh/100km3.5 mi/kWh117 MPGe500 km
2024Electric17.8 kWh/100km3.5 mi/kWh118 MPGe495 km
2023Electric17.2 kWh/100km3.6 mi/kWh122 MPGe487 km
2022Electric17.2 kWh/100km3.6 mi/kWh122 MPGe487 km
2021Electric16.8 kWh/100km3.7 mi/kWh125 MPGe487 km
2020Electric17.4 kWh/100km3.6 mi/kWh121 MPGe506 km

Tesla Model Y questions

How much electricity does the Tesla Model Y use?

The 2027 Tesla Model Y uses 18.6 kWh/100km officially (3.3 mi/kWh, 112 MPGe). Its official range is 527 km (327 miles).

How much does a Tesla Model Y cost to run a year?

At today's average electricity prices and a typical year's driving: $800 in New Zealand, $683 in Australia, £519 in United Kingdom, $729 in United States.

How much can a Tesla Model Y tow?

1,600 kg braked, for the 2023 Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive.

How big is the Tesla Model Y's boot?

971 L, for the 2023 Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive.

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