Tesla Model Y Performance AWD
105 MPGe The 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD is EPA-rated at 105 MPGe combined (111 city / 100 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 143 gallons, $457 a year in fuel, or $0.030 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2020–2026 run it averages 109.7 MPGe, falling by 16 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 | $0.024 | $238 | $357 | $476 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.029 | $286 | $429 | $571 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.030 | $305 | $457 | $610 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.033 | $333 | $500 | $667 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.038 | $381 | $571 | $762 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.043 | $429 | $643 | $857 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.048 | $476 | $714 | $952 |
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 | 105 MPGe | 111 | 100 | $700 | — | 1 |
| 2025 | 104 MPGe | 110 | 97 | $750 | — | 1 |
| 2024 | 105 MPGe | 111 | 98 | $700 | — | 1 |
| 2023 | 111 MPGe | 115 | 106 | $700 | — | 1 |
| 2022 | 111 MPGe | 115 | 106 | $700 | — | 1 |
| 2021 | 111 MPGe | 115 | 106 | $700 | — | 1 |
| 2020 | 121 MPGe | 129 | 112 | $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 Performance AWD ranks 2 on current figures, against a class average of 28.6 MPGe.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD (123).
Questions
What MPG does the Tesla Model Y Performance AWD get?
The 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD is rated at 105 MPGe combined by the EPA — 111 city and 100 highway. Across all 7 model years in the database it averages 109.7 MPGe, ranging from 104 to 121 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Tesla Model Y Performance AWD cost in fuel per year?
At 105 MPGe and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 143 gallons — roughly $457 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.030 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $700.
Has the Tesla Model Y Performance AWD become more efficient over time?
No — it has actually gone backwards, from 121 MPGe in 2020 to 105 in 2026. That usually reflects the model growing heavier, more powerful, or moving upmarket rather than the engineering getting worse.
Is the Tesla Model Y Performance AWD efficient for its class?
It ranks 2 of 130 in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 28.6 MPGe. That is 76.4 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.