Tesla Model Y Long Range MPG by year — every rating on record
The Tesla Model Y Long Range has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2020 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 134 mpg (2026) and its thirstiest returned 117 mpg (2024). The EPA record holds 10 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 121 mpg | 121 mpg | #1 of 111 (100th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021 | 1 | 125 mpg | 125 mpg | #1 of 124 (100th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022 | 1 | 122 mpg | 122 mpg | #2 of 151 (99th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 1 | 122 mpg | 122 mpg | #2 of 166 (99th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 2 | 120 mpg | 117 mpg | #2 of 176 (99th pct) | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2025 | 2 | 125 mpg | 117 mpg | #1 of 194 (100th pct) | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2026 | 2 | 134 mpg | 123 mpg | #2 of 71 (99th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Tesla Model Y Long Range placed highest in 2020 at #1 of 111, and lowest in 2022 at #2 of 151. It spent 7 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 10 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 130 | 115 | 123 | 93.5 | 0.1 | $600 | 327 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2026 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 144 | 123 | 134 | 85.8 | 0.1 | $550 | 357 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2025 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 123 | 111 | 117 | 98.3 | 0.1 | $650 | 311 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2025 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 134 | 117 | 125 | 92.0 | 0.1 | $600 | 337 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2024 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 122 | 112 | 117 | 98.3 | 0.1 | $650 | 310 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2024 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 128 | 112 | 120 | 95.8 | 0.1 | $650 | 320 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2023 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 127 | 117 | 122 | 94.3 | 0.1 | $600 | 330 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2022 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 127 | 117 | 122 | 94.3 | 0.1 | $600 | 330 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2021 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 131 | 117 | 125 | 92.0 | 0.1 | $600 | 326 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2020 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 127 | 114 | 121 | 95.0 | 0.1 | $650 | 316 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 3 of 5 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 → 2021 | 121 → 125 mpg | +4 mpg | 92 gal |
| 2021 → 2022 | 125 → 122 mpg | -3 mpg | 94 gal |
| 2023 → 2024 | 122 → 120 mpg | -2 mpg | 96 gal |
| 2024 → 2025 | 120 → 125 mpg | +5 mpg | 92 gal |
| 2025 → 2026 | 125 → 134 mpg | +9 mpg | 86 gal |
What Model Y Long Range fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range burns 86 to 93 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $257 | $280 | $23 |
| $3.50/gal | $300 | $327 | $27 |
| $4.00/gal | $343 | $374 | $31 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $550 to $600 a year in fuel, or $8,500 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 311 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 134 mpg the Tesla Model Y Long Range is 107 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,190 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Tesla nameplates
Every Tesla model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.