Comparison
Acura ZDX vs Tesla Model Y
RWD vs Premium RWD: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Winner by category
5 categories comparedBuying verdict
Editorial notesThe Model Y Long Range RWD is $18,510 cheaper than the ZDX RWD ($45,990 vs $64,500) and rates 44 miles farther (357 vs 313). The ZDX was discontinued in September 2025.
Acura ZDX is best for
- Buyers who find a leftover ZDX at a deep discount and want a 107.5 kWh pack.
- Drivers who want a 190 kW peak with CCS1, against 250 kW on the Model Y.
- Buyers who want a similar-size cargo area, 29 cu ft against 30, and a 3,501 lb tow rating close to the Model Y at 3,527 lb.
Tesla Model Y is best for
- Almost anyone shopping on price, with $18,510 saved and more range.
- Road-trippers who want NACS and a 250 kW peak.
- Buyers who want a current model with ongoing production and support.
The ZDX is the more expensive car on every measure in the data except battery size, and it is discontinued, which raises questions about resale and service. Both take 33 minutes for 10-80%. The ZDX only makes sense as a heavily discounted leftover, and even then the Model Y Performance at $57,990 and 306 miles is still cheaper than the ZDX AWD at $68,500.
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Acura ZDX | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | RWD | Premium RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $64,500 | $45,990 (better) |
| Range | 313 mi | 357 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 370 Wh/mi • 2.7 mi/kWh | 250 Wh/mi • 4 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 107.5 kWh (better) | 79 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 190 kW | 250 kW (better) |
| AC max | 12 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 33 min | 33 min |
| Roadtrip score | 75 | 82 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 92 mi | 101 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 206 $/mi | 129 $/mi (better) |
| Top speed | 131 mph (better) | 125 mph |
| Cargo | 29 cu ft | 30 cu ft (better) |
| Tow rating | 3,501 lb | 3,527 lb (better) |
Pick the Acura ZDX if…
- None of the specs we track favor it by a meaningful margin. Choose it for price offers, dealer access, or features outside this table.
Pick the Tesla Model Y if…
- You want the lower price: $45,990 vs $64,500 to start, $18,510 less.
- You drive long days: 357 vs 313 miles of rated range.
- You want lower running costs: about $3,850 vs $5,700 in energy over 5 years.
- You want to use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter: it has a native NACS port.
Availability: Acura ZDX production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: Acura ZDX vs Tesla Model Y
| Charging mix | Acura ZDX | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 370 Wh/mi | 250 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $4,200 | $2,850 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $5,700 | $3,850 |
| All public DC fast charging | $11,850 | $8,000 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Acura ZDX | Tesla Model Y | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 213 mi | 243 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 186 mi | 212 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 65 min | about 65 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | NACS |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.