2021 Tesla Model Y Range, MPGe and Charging Cost
The 2021 Tesla Model Y is rated 111 to 129 MPGe, with 244 to 326 miles of EPA range across 3 versions.
EPA fuel economy
2021 Tesla Model Y · 3 EPA-tested versionsMost efficient version
129MPGe combined
140 city 119 highway
$600 a year to charge
244 mi range
26 kWh per 100 mi
Electric · RWD
Longest range
125MPGe combined
131 city 117 highway
$600 a year to charge
326 mi range
27 kWh per 100 mi
Electric · AWD · Long Range
Best version saves $8,000 in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)
Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $0.15 per kWh.
At EPA's $0.15 per kWh, charging costs $600 to $700 a year. Compared with 2020, the best electric version is up 8 MPGe.
More complaints than a typical Model Y year
The 2021 drew 795 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 744 for a typical Model Y year.
No Model Y year stands out enough to avoid. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
Every Model Y year rankedThe 2021 Model Y's recalls and problems
Every 2021 Model Y version
EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Charging cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.
| Version | Combined | City / Hwy | Charge / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Electric · RWD Best
EPA listing: Model Y Standard Range RWD · 244 mi range · 26 kWh/100 mi |
129 MPGe | 140 / 119 | $600 |
Electric · AWD · Long Range
EPA listing: Model Y Long Range AWD · 326 mi range · 27 kWh/100 mi |
125 MPGe | 131 / 117 | $600 |
Electric · AWD · Performance
EPA listing: Model Y Performance AWD · 303 mi range · 30 kWh/100 mi |
111 MPGe | 115 / 106 | $700 |
Charging cost at your prices
EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $0.15 per kWh. Change the numbers to match your driving.
| Version | Per year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|
Electric · RWD | $586 | $2,928 |
Electric · AWD · Long Range | $609 | $3,043 |
Electric · AWD · Performance | $686 | $3,431 |
At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.
Tesla Model Y MPGe by model year
The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Rating: 120 to 138 MPGe (every year from 2020 to 2026); highest in 2026.
2021: 129 MPGeTap or drag across the chart for other years.
Show as a table
| Model year | Best electric version |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 121 |
| 2021 | 129 |
| 2022 | 129 |
| 2023 | 123 |
| 2024 | 120 |
| 2025 | 125 |
| 2026 | 138 |
Every Model Y year's ratings in one table
How the 2021 Model Y compares
2021 electric vehicles covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Charging cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.
| 2021 model | Best rating | Longest range | Charge / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Best: electric |
142 MPGe | 353 mi | $550 |
Tesla Model Y This page Best: electric |
129 MPGe | 326 mi | $600 |
2021 Model Y recalls and complaints
Questions
How does the 2021 Model Y's efficiency compare with the 2020?
For 2021, the best electric version is rated 129 MPGe, up 8 from 121.
Sources and method
- US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Nov 4, 2026.
- EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.00, midgrade $4.61, premium $5.01, diesel $6.13 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
- Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Nov 12, 2026 and complaint file dated Nov 11, 2026.
Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.