Tesla Model Y fuel cost
Electricity · 17 kWh/100km (27 kWh/100mi) · priced at today's US average electricity price.
The distance assumption is the same in every unit — 12,000 mi a year, which is 19,312 km — so only the presentation changes, never the cost.
Is the Model Y cheap to run?
The same 12,000 miles (19,312 km) a year, the same prices — only the car changes.
The Tesla Model Y is cheaper to fuel than 90% of every car on FuelWide — same mileage, same prices, no other assumptions.
What it adds up to
Charging only, at today's prices — the bill nobody adds up before they buy.
This car around the world
The same Tesla Model Y, fuelled at each market's official average price this week — in the currency you'd pay at the pump, with a per-year USD column so markets compare directly.
| Market | Per 100 km | Per year (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.89 | $558 |
| Canadacheapest | C$2.21 | $309 |
| Germanypriciest | €5.95 | $1,335 |
| United Kingdom | £4.23 | $1,106 |
| France | €3.91 | $877 |
| Spain | €3.57 | $801 |
| Italy | €5.61 | $1,258 |
| Netherlands | €5.44 | $1,220 |
| Poland | €3.40 | $763 |
| Bulgaria | €2.21 | $496 |
Per-year column converts every market to USD at ECB rates (2026-09-08) over 19,312 km (12,000 mi), so markets compare directly. Electricity uses typical home rates per market; public fast charging costs 2–3× more.
Fuel economy, every unit
| Consumption (mi) | 27 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency | 3.7 mi/kWh |
| Consumption (metric) | 17 kWh/100 km |
| Energy per year | 3,283 kWh |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 0 g/km |
Public charging across the USA and Europe.
What driving electric saves you each year.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel a Tesla Model Y?
At today's US average prices, a Tesla Model Y costs about $4.65 per 100 miles ($2.89 per 100 km), roughly $47 a month and $558 a year at 12,000 miles (19,312 km) a year.
How much does a Tesla Model Y cost to run in Europe?
Using this week's official prices, the same car costs about €5.95 per 100 km in Germany and £4.23 per 100 km in the UK — the worldwide table on this page covers 10 markets in local currency.
What is the fuel economy of the Tesla Model Y?
This electricity Model Y uses about 17 kWh/100km (27 kWh/100mi).
Is a Tesla Model Y cheap to run?
Compared with the 488 cars FuelWide prices, the Tesla Model Y is cheaper to fuel than 90% of them — about $558 a year against a typical petrol car's $1,537 and a typical electric car's $565, all at the same 12,000 miles (19,312 km) a year.
How can I calculate the cost for my mileage and country?
Use the FuelWide fuel cost calculator to enter your annual distance and local prices, or the EV savings calculator to compare it against an electric car over the years.
US cards use national average prices ($4.07/gal regular, $5.60/gal diesel, $0.17/kWh) and manufacturer combined efficiency; the worldwide table uses each market's official weekly average and ECB exchange rates. Your driving, region and electricity rate will vary. Not affiliated with Tesla.