Range reality
- Official EPA range
- 321 mi
- BEVDB mixed estimate
- 269 mi
- Cold highway estimate
- 211 mi
- Official vs BEVDB gap
- -52 mi / -16%
Tesla Model Y Standard 2026
Starting price: $39,990
- Usable battery
- 69.5 kWh
- Nominal battery
- 72 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
- Real range (combined)
- 269 miles
- AC charging
- 11.5 kW
- DC fast charging
- 225 kW
Ownership summary
Verdict:
Tesla Model Y Standard 2026 fits the role of a RWD electric SUV with a family-first ownership profile for daily driving, road trips and home charging. The official EPA range is a useful headline, but the BEVDB mixed estimate of about 269 mi and the 211 mi cold-highway scenario are better planning figures.
In daily use, home charging takes about 6 h 52 min from 0-100%; on trips, the 10-80% DC estimate is about 25 min (est.), which should make highway stops manageable. The practical side is documented with 5 seats, 29.5-74 cu ft cargo and 8 years / 100,000 miles battery warranty. The main caveat is that cold highway range is much lower than the mixed-weather estimate. Range confidence is high, while specs completeness is partial.
Best fit
Daily drivingRoad tripsHome chargingFamily use
Main caveatCold highway range is much lower than the mixed-weather estimate.
Charging reality
- Home charging
- 0-100% 6 h 52 min
- Fast charging
- 10-80% 25 min (est.)
- 10-80% range added
- ~188 mi
Practical ownership
- Seats
- 5
- Cargo
- 29.5-74 cu ft
- Battery warranty
- 8 years / 100,000 miles
Data quality
- Range confidence
- High
- Specs completeness
- Partial
- Estimate basis
- EPA data + BEVDB model
- Missing key data
- Payload
Real Range
| City - Mild Weather | 320 miles |
| City - Cold Weather | 209 miles |
| Highway - Mild Weather | 268 miles |
| Highway - Cold Weather | 211 miles |
Estimates of actual range. The values given here are BEVDB estimates calculated from EPA data and usable battery capacity, based on the BEVDB model. The BEVDB real-range card uses four fixed reference scenarios: City (Mild), Highway (Mild), City (Cold), and Highway (Cold). Mild means +20°C (70°F) without intensive climate-control use; cold means -10°C (14°F) with cabin heating. City speed is 50 km/h (30 mph), and highway speed is 110 km/h (70 mph). These figures are not official test results. Actual range will vary depending on speed, temperature, road conditions, road profile, load, tires, and driving style.
Have questions about Real Range?Battery
| Nominal Capacity | 72 kWh |
| Usable Capacity | 69.5 kWh |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion |
| Architecture | 400 V |
| Warranty Period | 8 years |
| Warranty Mileage | 100000 miles |
| Cathode Material | LFP |
Source: Manufacturer
Have questions about Battery?Charging
Home / Destination
| Charging Type | NACS |
| Port Location | Rear Left |
| Charge Power | 11.5 kW |
| Charge Time AC (0-100%) | 6 h 52 min |
| Charge Speed (mild) | 30 miles/hour |
| Charge Speed (cold) | 20 miles/hour |
Fast Charging
| Fast Charging Port | NACS |
| Port Location | Rear Left |
| Charge Power (max) | 225 kW |
| Charge Power (10-80%) | 119 kW |
| Charge Time DC (10-80%) | 25 min |
| Charge Speed (mild) | 310 miles/hour |
| Charge Speed (cold) | 230 miles/hour |
| Autocharge Supported | No Data |
Plug & Charge
| Plug & Charge Supported | Yes |
| Supported Protocol | ISO 15118 |
Preconditioning
| Preconditioning Possible | Yes |
| Automatically using Navigation | Yes |
Charging Times
Home / destination charging — 0–100%
AC full charge: fastest ~6h 50m
| Charging option | Power used | Approx. time | Range per hour | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 · 120V / 12A | 1.4 kW | 56h 25m | 3 mi/h | — |
| Level 1 · 120V / 16A | 1.9 kW | 41h 35m | 4 mi/h | — |
| Level 2 · 240V / 32A | 7.7 kW | 10h 15m | 18 mi/h | — |
| Level 2 · 240V / 40A | 9.6 kW | 8h 15m | 22 mi/h | — |
| Level 2 · 240V / 48A | 11.5 kW | 6h 50m | 27 mi/h | — |
Fast charging — 10–80%
Fastest DC 10–80%: ~25 min
| Charging option | Power used | Approx. time | Range per hour | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DC 50 kWNACS connector | 50 kW avg. | 58 min | 132 mi/h | — |
| DC 150 kWNACS connector | 119 kW avg. | 25 min | 312 mi/h | Limited by charger |
| DC 250+ kWNACS connector | 119 kW avg. | 25 min | 312 mi/h | Vehicle-limited above 250 kW |
Fast-charging times may use BEVDB estimates when measured 10–80% data is unavailable. Lower-power charger scenarios are estimated from the vehicle's 10–80% charging profile.
Estimated charging times are based on usable battery capacity, charging power and vehicle charging limits. Peak DC power is usually reached only briefly; average 10–80% power is more useful for estimating real charging time. Actual charging speed can vary by charger output, battery temperature, state of charge, weather, software and battery condition.
Performance
| Acceleration | 6.8 sec (0-60 mph) |
| Top Speed | 125 mph |
| Total Power | 300 hp |
| Total Torque | 310 lb-ft |
| EPA Consumption | 25 kWh/100 mi |
| Drive | RWD |
Bidirectional Charging (V2X / BPT)
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)
| V2L Supported | No Data |
| Max. Output Power | No Data |
| Exterior Outlet(s) | No Data |
| Interior Outlet(s) | No Data |
Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)
| V2H via AC Supported | No Data |
| Max. Output Power | No Data |
| V2H via DC Supported | No Data |
| Max. Output Power | No Data |
Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)
| V2G via AC Supported | No Data |
| Max. Output Power | No Data |
| V2G via DC Supported | No Data |
| Max. Output Power | No Data |
Energy Consumption
BEVDB model
| Combined real range (estimate) | 269.1 miles |
| Combined Energy Use (estimate) | 25.6 kWh/100 mi |
BEVDB estimates use EPA-rated (or derived) consumption and usable battery capacity to model city/highway ranges; the combined value is a weighted mix of city/highway and mild/cold scenarios. See the methodology and data sources for inputs, official source boundaries, fallback rules, and versioning.
EPA
| EPA Range | 321 mi |
| MPGe City | 148 MPGe |
| MPGe Highway | 129 MPGe |
| MPGe Combined | 138 MPGe |
| Energy Use | 25 kWh/100 mi |
Source: EPA
Have questions about Energy Consumption?Safety
| Side crash: | 5 stars |
| Front crash: | 5 stars |
| Rollover resistance: | 5 stars |
| Safety rating: | 5 stars |
| Rating year: | 2025 |
Source: NHTSA
Have questions about Safety?Dimensions and Weight
| Length | 188.7 in |
| Width | 78 in |
| Width with Mirrors | 83.8 in |
| Height | 63.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in |
| Weight | 4061 lbs |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) | No Data |
| Max. Payload | No Data |
| Cargo Volume | 29.5 ft³ |
| Cargo Volume Max | 74 ft³ |
| Cargo Volume Frunk | 4 ft³ |
| Roof Load | 165 lbs |
| Tow Hitch Possible | Yes |
| Towing Weight Unbraked | 1650 lbs |
| Towing Weight Braked | 3500 lbs |
| Vertical Load Max | 350 lbs |
Miscellaneous
| Price | $39,990 |
| Seats | 5 |
| LATCH | Yes |
| Turning Circle | 39.8 ft |
| Platform | Tesla Model 3/Y |
| EV Dedicated Platform | Yes |
| Car Body | SUV |
| Roof Rails | No |
| Heat Pump | Yes |
| HP Standard Equipment | Yes |
Reminder: Range and energy consumption figures are estimates. Actual results may vary depending on weather, driving style, terrain, and other conditions. Review the BEVDB methodology for estimate boundaries and source labels. If this model page looks wrong, use Contact and include this page URL plus an official source link when possible.