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Tesla · model year 2026
2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD
SUV · Rear-Wheel Drive · Electric · EPA class: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Where it places
- 17 Tesla cars
Every model year, newest first #17 of 187 - 42 Electric SUVs
Ordered by EPA range #42 of 401 - 102 Electric cars by range
Ordered by EPA range #102 of 683 - 08 Electric cars by efficiency
Ordered by efficiency #8 of 683 - 315 Electric cars by charging time
Ordered by charge time at 240 V #315 of 818 - 1032 2026 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #1032 of 1,172
Against other electric SUVs
The CarCody take
The 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD is a small 2WD electric SUV with a 357-mile EPA range. It uses 25.23 kWh per 100 miles and earns 134 combined MPGe. EPA estimates annual electricity cost at $550. Charging at 240 volts takes 10 hours, so its long range comes with a substantial home-charging window.
Good to know
- 357-mile EPA range
- 134 combined MPGe
- EPA annual fuel cost of $550
- Rear-wheel drive electric SUV
Watch for
- 240-volt charge time is 10 hours
- Uses 25.23 kWh per 100 miles
- Classified as a 2WD small SUV
Who it suits. Drivers prioritizing long electric range Buyers comparing SUV efficiency by MPGe Those comfortable with a 10-hour 240-volt charge
Choose this Model Y for its 357-mile EPA range, 134 combined MPGe, and $550 estimated yearly electricity cost. It is a rear-wheel-drive electric SUV, not a quick top-up proposition: a 240-volt charge is listed at 10 hours. The 25.23 kWh-per-100-mile figure helps set expectations for energy use. It makes the most sense for drivers who can work with that charging window and want the distance of a long-range electric SUV.
What it is
This 2026 Tesla Model Y is a small sport utility vehicle with rear-wheel drive and an automatic (A1) transmission. It runs on electricity, with listed 228 and 243 kW ACPM motor ratings.
Its defining EPA figure is a 357-mile range on a full charge.
The numbers
The Model Y Long Range RWD returns 134 combined MPGe. Energy use is 25.23 kWh per 100 miles.
The EPA classifies it as a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD.
What it costs to run
EPA estimates $550 a year in electricity costs. That figure goes with the vehicle's 25.23 kWh-per-100-mile energy use.
A 240-volt charge takes 10 hours, so charging time is part of the running routine.
How it compares
Use its 134 combined MPGe to compare efficiency with other entries in electric cars by efficiency.
Its 357-mile range and SUV body also give you a direct basis for comparisons in electric SUVs. For Tesla context, see Tesla cars.
Who it suits
This Model Y suits drivers who want an electric SUV with a 357-mile EPA range and rear-wheel drive.
It also fits buyers focused on the EPA's $550 annual fuel-cost estimate and 134 combined MPGe.
Trade-offs
The long range does not remove charging time: a 240-volt charge is listed at 10 hours.
Rear-wheel drive and the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD classification define its drivetrain choice. Energy use is 25.23 kWh per 100 miles.
Verdict
The 2026 Model Y Long Range RWD centers on distance: 357 EPA miles per charge. Its 134 combined MPGe and $550 annual electricity estimate give efficiency and running cost a clear place in the decision. Plan around a 10-hour 240-volt charge, and choose it when a rear-drive electric SUV matches how you drive.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPGe
- 134 MPGe
- EPA range
- 357 miles
- Energy use
- 25.2 kWh per 100 miles
- Annual fuel cost
- $550
- Charge time at 240 V
- 10 hours
- Model year
- 2026
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 228 and 243 kW ACPM
- Transmission
- Automatic (A1)
- Fuel
- Electricity
Questions
How far can the 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD go?
Its EPA range is 357 miles on a full charge.
What is its combined MPGe?
The EPA combined rating is 134 MPGe.
How much electricity does it use?
Energy use is 25.23 kWh per 100 miles.
What does it cost to fuel each year?
EPA estimates annual electricity cost at $550.
How long does charging take?
Charging at 240 volts is listed at 10 hours.
What drivetrain does this Model Y have?
It is a rear-wheel-drive electric SUV, classified by EPA as a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD.
What transmission is listed?
The transmission is automatic (A1).
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