Tesla Model Y Standard RWD 2026

Starting price: $39,990

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Ownership summary

Verdict:

Tesla Model Y Standard RWD 2026 fits the role of a Rear-Wheel Drive electric SUV with a family-first ownership profile for daily driving, road trips and home charging. The range story is the difference between 321 mi official, about 275 mi in mixed use and about 219 mi in cold highway driving.

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, 29.5-70.8 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.

Range reality

Official EPA range
321 mi
BEVDB mixed estimate
275 mi
Cold highway estimate
219 mi
Official vs BEVDB gap
-46 mi / -14%

Charging reality

Home charging
0-100% 6 h 52 min
Fast charging
10-80% 25 min (est.)
10-80% range added
193 mi Based on BEVDB combined consumption

Practical ownership

Seats
5
Cargo
29.5-70.8 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
Safety rating, Payload, Roof load

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City - Mild Weather320 miles
City - Cold Weather219 miles
Highway - Mild Weather276 miles
Highway - Cold Weather219 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.

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Nominal CapacityNo Data
Usable Capacity69.5 kWh
Battery TypeLithium-Ion
Architecture400 V
Warranty Period8 years
Warranty Mileage100000 miles
Cathode MaterialNCA

Source: Manufacturer

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Home / Destination

Charging TypeNACSNACS icon
Port LocationRear Left
Charge Power11.5 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 PortNACSNACS icon
Port LocationRear Left
Charge Power (max)225 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)117 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)25 min
Charge Speed (mild)310 miles/hour
Charge Speed (cold)230 miles/hour
Autocharge SupportedNo Data

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge SupportedYes
Supported ProtocolISO 15118-2

Preconditioning

Preconditioning PossibleYes
Automatically using NavigationYes
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Home / destination charging — 0–100%

AC full charge: fastest ~6h 50m
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
Level 1 · 120V / 12A1.4 kW56h 25m3 mi/h
Level 1 · 120V / 16A1.9 kW41h 35m4 mi/h
Level 2 · 240V / 32A7.7 kW10h 15m18 mi/h
Level 2 · 240V / 40A9.6 kW8h 15m22 mi/h
Level 2 · 240V / 48A11.5 kW6h 50m27 mi/h

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~25 min
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
DC 50 kWNACS connector50 kW avg.58 min132 mi/h
DC 150 kWNACS connector117 kW avg.25 min307 mi/hLimited by charger
DC 250+ kWNACS connector117 kW avg.25 min307 mi/hVehicle-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.

Acceleration6.8 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed125 mph
Total Power295 hp
Total Torque310 lb-ft
EPA Consumption24.3 kWh/100 mi
DriveRWD
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Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
Exterior Outlet(s)-
Interior Outlet(s)-

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2H via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2G via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
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BEVDB model

Combined real range (estimate)274.6 miles
Combined Energy Use (estimate)25.2 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 Range321 mi
MPGe City148 MPGe
MPGe Highway129 MPGe
MPGe Combined138 MPGe
Energy Use24.3 kWh/100 mi

Source: EPA

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Side crash:No Data
Front crash:No Data
Rollover resistance:No Data
Safety rating:No Data
Rating year:No Data
Have questions about Safety?
Length188.7 in
Width75.6 in
Width with Mirrors83.8 in
Height63.8 in
Wheelbase113.8 in
Weight4061 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)No Data
Max. PayloadNo Data
Cargo Volume29.5 ft³
Cargo Volume Max70.8 ft³
Cargo Volume Frunk4 ft³
Roof LoadNo Data
Tow Hitch PossibleOptional
Towing Weight UnbrakedNo Data
Towing Weight Braked3500 lbs
Vertical Load Max350 lbs
Have questions about Dimensions and Weight?
Price$39,990
Seats5
LATCHLATCH
Turning Circle39.8 ft
PlatformNo Data
EV Dedicated PlatformYes
Car BodySUV
Roof RailsNo
Heat PumpYes
HP Standard EquipmentYes

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.