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Tesla · model year 2026
2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD (18in Wheels)
SUV · Rear-Wheel Drive · Electric · EPA class: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Where it places
- 20 Tesla cars
Every model year, newest first #20 of 187 - 88 Electric SUVs
Ordered by EPA range #88 of 401 - 190 Electric cars by range
Ordered by EPA range #190 of 683 - 03 Electric cars by efficiency
Ordered by efficiency #3 of 683 - 319 Electric cars by charging time
Ordered by charge time at 240 V #319 of 818 - 1035 2026 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #1035 of 1,172
Against other electric SUVs
The CarCody take
The 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD uses electricity and rear-wheel drive. Its EPA-rated range is 321 miles, with 138 MPGe combined and energy use of 24.35 kWh per 100 miles. EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $550. Charging at 240 volts takes 10 hours, so daily use depends on access to a suitable outlet.
Good to know
- 321-mile EPA electric range
- 138 combined MPGe
- EPA annual fuel cost of $550
- Rear-wheel drive SUV layout
Watch for
- 10-hour charge time at 240 volts
- Rear-wheel drive is the only listed drive setup
- Uses 24.35 kWh per 100 miles
Who it suits. Drivers seeking a 321-mile electric SUV Owners with access to a 240-volt charging connection Buyers tracking annual energy cost
For an electric SUV buyer, the central question is whether 321 EPA miles covers the usual travel between charging opportunities. The Model Y Standard RWD pairs that range with 138 combined MPGe and an EPA annual fuel estimate of $550. Its 10-hour 240-volt charge time is a practical constraint to plan around. Rear-wheel drive keeps the drivetrain specification straightforward, while the listed 24.35 kWh per 100 miles gives a direct measure of energy demand. It is a sensible match for drivers whose charging setup fits that schedule.
What it is
This is a 2026 Tesla Model Y, a small sport utility vehicle with rear-wheel drive. It runs on electricity and uses an automatic transmission.
Its defining EPA figure is a 321-mile range. That is the distance EPA estimates between charges under its test conditions.
The numbers
The Model Y Standard RWD is rated at 138 MPGe combined. It uses 24.35 kWh for every 100 miles on the EPA measure.
Its electric system is listed as 228 and 243 kW ACPM three-phase.
What it costs to run
EPA estimates $550 in annual fuel cost. Here, fuel means electricity rather than gasoline.
A 240-volt connection takes 10 hours to charge, according to the listed figure.
How it compares
Its listed figures include 138 MPGe combined, 24.35 kWh per 100 miles, and a 321-mile EPA range.
Tesla makes this Model Y, which belongs to the Model Y family.
Who it suits
It suits a driver who wants an electric SUV with a 321-mile EPA range and rear-wheel drive.
The 138 MPGe rating and $550 annual EPA fuel estimate fit someone tracking energy use and yearly running cost.
Trade-offs
The rear-wheel-drive layout is the only drive configuration listed here. Charging at 240 volts takes 10 hours, which affects how quickly you can add range at that connection.
The EPA figures describe electricity use and range, not gasoline mileage.
Verdict
The Model Y Standard RWD gives you a clear electric-SUV formula: 321 EPA miles, 138 combined MPGe, and a $550 estimated yearly energy bill. Its 24.35 kWh-per-100-mile use helps explain that cost. A 10-hour 240-volt charge time makes home charging plans important. Choose it when rear-wheel drive and this range match your routine; compare other electric SUVs if charging time or energy use carries more weight.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPGe
- 138 MPGe
- EPA range
- 321 miles
- Energy use
- 24.4 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 3-Phase
- Transmission
- Automatic (A1)
- Fuel
- Electricity
Questions
What is the EPA range of the 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD?
The EPA-rated range is 321 miles.
How efficient is this Model Y?
It is rated at 138 MPGe combined and uses 24.35 kWh per 100 miles.
What does it cost to fuel each year?
EPA estimates annual electricity cost at $550.
How long does charging take at 240 volts?
The listed charge time at 240 volts is 10 hours.
What drivetrain does it use?
It uses rear-wheel drive and an automatic transmission.
What kind of vehicle is it?
It is a small sport utility vehicle that runs on electricity.
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