Tesla Model Y Performance MPG by year — every rating on record
The Tesla Model Y Performance has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2020 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 121 mpg (2020) and its thirstiest returned 104 mpg (2025). The EPA record holds 7 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a 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 | #2 of 111 (99th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021 | 1 | 111 mpg | 111 mpg | #2 of 124 (99th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022 | 1 | 111 mpg | 111 mpg | #3 of 151 (99th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 1 | 111 mpg | 111 mpg | #3 of 166 (99th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 1 | 105 mpg | 105 mpg | #5 of 176 (98th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 104 mpg | 104 mpg | #9 of 194 (96th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 105 mpg | 105 mpg | #17 of 188 (91th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 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 Performance placed highest in 2020 at #2 of 111, and lowest in 2026 at #17 of 188. It spent 7 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 7 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 | 111 | 100 | 105 | 109.5 | 0.1 | $700 | 306 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2025 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 110 | 97 | 104 | 110.6 | 0.1 | $750 | 277 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2024 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 111 | 98 | 105 | 109.5 | 0.1 | $700 | 279 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2023 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 115 | 106 | 111 | 103.6 | 0.1 | $700 | 303 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2022 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 115 | 106 | 111 | 103.6 | 0.1 | $700 | 303 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2021 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 115 | 106 | 111 | 103.6 | 0.1 | $700 | 303 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2020 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 129 | 112 | 121 | 95.0 | 0.1 | $650 | 315 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 4 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 → 2021 | 121 → 111 mpg | -10 mpg | 104 gal |
| 2023 → 2024 | 111 → 105 mpg | -6 mpg | 110 gal |
| 2024 → 2025 | 105 → 104 mpg | -1 mpg | 111 gal |
| 2025 → 2026 | 104 → 105 mpg | +1 mpg | 110 gal |
What Model Y Performance fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance burns 110 to 110 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 | $329 | $329 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $383 | $383 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $438 | $438 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $700 to $700 a year in fuel, or $7,750 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 105 mpg the Tesla Model Y Performance is 78 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,107 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.