Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD
123 MPGe The 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD is EPA-rated at 123 MPGe combined (130 city / 115 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 122 gallons, $390 a year in fuel, or $0.026 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2020–2026 run it averages 121 MPGe, improving by 2 MPGe over 7 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.020 | $203 | $305 | $407 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.024 | $244 | $366 | $488 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.026 | $260 | $390 | $520 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.028 | $285 | $427 | $569 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.033 | $325 | $488 | $650 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.037 | $366 | $549 | $732 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.041 | $407 | $610 | $813 |
This is an electric vehicle, so the EPA rates it in MPGe — the distance it travels on the energy equivalent of a gallon of petrol. The dollar figures above are a petrol-equivalent illustration only; charging at home is billed per kWh and is normally far cheaper. Treat the MPGe as an efficiency comparison, not a fuel bill.
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 123 MPGe | 130 | 115 | $600 | — | 1 |
| 2025 | 117 MPGe | 123 | 111 | $650 | — | 1 |
| 2024 | 117 MPGe | 122 | 112 | $650 | — | 1 |
| 2023 | 122 MPGe | 127 | 117 | $600 | — | 1 |
| 2022 | 122 MPGe | 127 | 117 | $600 | — | 1 |
| 2021 | 125 MPGe | 131 | 117 | $600 | — | 1 |
| 2020 | 121 MPGe | 127 | 114 | $650 | — | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 130 small sport utility vehicle 4wd models tracked here, the Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD ranks 1 on current figures, against a class average of 28.5 MPGe.
Nothing in its class is rated higher — it leads the group.
Questions
What MPG does the Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD get?
The 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD is rated at 123 MPGe combined by the EPA — 130 city and 115 highway. Across all 7 model years in the database it averages 121 MPGe, ranging from 117 to 125 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD cost in fuel per year?
At 123 MPGe and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 122 gallons — roughly $390 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.026 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $600.
Has the Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 121 MPGe in 2020 to 123 in 2026 — an improvement of 2 MPGe, or 2% across 7 model years.
Is the Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD efficient for its class?
It ranks 1 of 130 in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 28.5 MPGe. That is 94.5 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.