Tesla Model Y

The 2026–2027 Tesla Model Y starts at $39,990 MSRP for the 2026 Model Y Standard RWD and runs to $61,990 for the 2027 Model Y L Premium across the 6 configurations we track. With Tesla's $1,640 destination and order fee, that comes to $41,630 to $63,630 before tax, registration and options. By trim: 2026 Model Y Standard RWD, $39,990 ($41,630 with the destination and order fee); 2026 Model Y Standard AWD, $41,990 ($43,630 with the destination and order fee); 2026 Model Y Premium RWD, $45,990 ($47,630 with the destination and order fee); 2026 Model Y Premium AWD, $49,990 ($51,630 with the destination and order fee); 2026 Model Y Performance, $57,990 ($59,630 with the destination and order fee); 2027 Model Y L Premium, $61,990 ($63,630 with the destination and order fee).

No. The federal EV purchase credit ended September 30, 2025, so a new Model Y bought today gets no federal credit. Because the Model Y is assembled in the US, a financed purchase can qualify for the federal car-loan interest deduction instead (up to $10,000 of interest a year, tax years 2025–2028, income limits apply), and some state and utility incentives remain.

EPA-estimated range spans 294 to 357 miles. Premium RWD leads at 357 miles, followed by Premium AWD at 327, Standard RWD at 321, Performance at 306, and Standard AWD at 294. Independent testing has been strong — Edmunds measured 337 miles on the Standard in a December 2025 test, beating its EPA rating. Expect a 20-30% drop in deep cold, so budget closer to 240 miles in a hard winter even on the longer-range trims.

Tesla's claimed 0-60 mph times are 6.8 seconds for Standard RWD, 4.6 seconds for Standard AWD, 4.3 seconds for Premium AWD, 5.4 seconds for Premium RWD, and 3.3 seconds for the Performance. These are manufacturer claims and typically include rollout; instrumented tests of past Teslas have landed within a tenth or two. The Performance's 3.3-second claim makes it one of the quickest vehicles in the compact-SUV class, pending independent verification.

A 10-80% DC fast charge takes roughly 25-35 minutes depending on trim and battery. Tesla lists a 250 kW maximum for the Premium, Performance and Model Y L and 225 kW for the Standard trims. Tesla advertises up to 182 miles added in 15 minutes on the Premium RWD, 172 on the Model Y L, 169 on the Premium AWD, 160 on the Standard RWD, 152 on the Standard AWD and 144 on the Performance. Because every Model Y uses a native NACS port, you can pull straight into a Tesla Supercharger with no adapter for the fastest, most reliable sessions.

Output ranges from about 295 hp on the single-motor Standard RWD to a Tesla-limited figure near 460 hp on the dual-motor Performance. Third-party spec databases list the Premium (Long Range) AWD around 346 hp. Tesla does not publish a single official horsepower number for every U.S. trim, so treat these as best-available third-party estimates; acceleration times are the more reliable performance comparison.

The Model Y is about 188.6 inches long, 75.6 inches wide, and 63.9 inches tall on a 113.8-inch wheelbase. It seats five as standard, and a seven-seat layout with a third row is a $2,500 option on the Premium AWD only. Cargo measures roughly 30 cubic feet behind the second row, up to about 76 cubic feet with the rear seats folded, plus a 4.1-cubic-foot front trunk. The flat floor and deep underfloor bin make it one of the most usable layouts in its class.

It has a native NACS (North American Charging Standard / SAE J3400) port built in, like all Teslas, so it plugs directly into Tesla Superchargers with no adapter. You only need an adapter the other direction: Tesla's CCS Combo adapter lets it use older CCS1 DC fast chargers, and a J1772-to-NACS adapter (included) covers most public Level 2 stations. Home Level 2 charging uses the same NACS port at up to 11.5 kW.

Yes, if it was ordered from October 1, 2026 and the home has a Tesla Powerwall 3. Tesla extended Powershare Home Backup to every Model Y trim ordered in the US or Puerto Rico from that date (some earlier cars qualify; look for 'Powershare Support' under Software > Additional Vehicle Information). It works only alongside a Powerwall 3 and a Wall Connector 3 or Universal Wall Connector, where Tesla says the car extends the Powerwall's backup by up to two days on the Standard and over two days on the Premium and Performance, for a home using 30 kWh a day. Tesla's Powershare pages do not name the three-row Model Y L. Unlike the Cybertruck, the Model Y cannot back up a house on its own, and it cannot sell power to the grid. Separately, Tesla's $80 Outlet Adapter turns the charge port into two 120V outlets (2.4 kW total) on Model Y Performance built from December 2025, Premium from April 2026, and Standard from October 2026.

Edmunds called a 2026 Model Y vs. Ioniq 5 matchup a 'dead heat.' The Ioniq 5's 800-volt architecture charges 10-80% in about 20 minutes on a 250 kW-plus charger (Hyundai's figure) — faster than the Model Y. The Model Y counters with the seamless Supercharger network, stronger resale value, and continuous software updates. Choose the Ioniq 5 if charging speed and interior space matter most; choose the Model Y for charging convenience and long-term value.

Yes — as of July 2, 2026, Tesla sells the Model Y L in the US: a long-wheelbase Model Y stretched about 7 inches with a 2+2+2 six-seat layout (second-row captain's chairs and a usable third row, unlike the tighter seven-seat layout Tesla offers as a $2,500 option on the Premium AWD). Tesla sells it as the $61,990 Model Y L Premium, with 328 miles of EPA range on 20-inch wheels and a 4.4-second 0-60; Tesla quoted first deliveries for September 2026. Built at Giga Texas.

The Model Y L is a longer, six-seat version of the Model Y that Tesla began selling in the US on July 2, 2026. It adds 5.9 inches of wheelbase and about 7 inches of overall length over the standard Model Y and swaps the five-seat interior for a 2+2+2 six-seat layout with second-row captain's chairs and a usable, heated third row. Tesla sells it as the $61,990 Model Y L Premium, with all-wheel drive, 328 miles of EPA range on 20-inch wheels, and a claimed 4.4-second 0-60. It's built at Giga Texas, and Tesla quoted first deliveries for September 2026.

Packaging and comfort. The seven-seat Model Y (a $2,500 option on the $49,990 Premium AWD) crams a third row into the standard-length body, leaving a tight rear bench best suited to kids. The Model Y L instead stretches the car about 7 inches longer and seats six in a 2+2+2 layout — two second-row captain's chairs plus a heated, power-reclining third row adults can actually use. It starts higher, at $61,990 for the Model Y L Premium, and EPA rates it at 328 miles on 20-inch wheels versus 327 miles EPA for the Premium AWD. Choose the L for genuine third-row room; the seven-seater to save money.

Yes — the Tesla Model Y is offered in both rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive configurations. RWD trims are typically less expensive and slightly more efficient; AWD trims add a second motor for better traction in snow/rain and faster acceleration.

Seating varies by trim: the Tesla Model Y configures for 5 to 6 passengers.

Real-world data from EV fleets suggests modern lithium-ion EV batteries (2020+) retain roughly 85–90% of their original capacity at 100,000 miles, above the 70% capacity floor in the Tesla Model Y battery warranty, and 80–85% at 200,000 miles.

The Tesla Model Y battery warranty depends on the version: 8 years / 100,000 miles for Standard, Standard Range and base RWD; 8 years / 120,000 miles for Premium, Long Range and Performance. Both have a 70% capacity floor; the warranty covers capacity loss below that floor, and the coverage transfers to later owners. Compare it with every other EV in our EV battery warranty rankings.