Comparison
Dodge Charger EV vs Tesla Model Y
Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD vs Premium RWD: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Tesla Model Y 357 mi vs 267 mi
Best value Tesla Model Y $45,990 vs $72,495
Faster charging Tesla Model Y 33 min vs 44 min
5-yr energy Tesla Model Y $6,050 vs $3,850
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Tesla Model Y
357 mi vs 267 mi
Value winner
Tesla Model Y
$129/mi vs $272/mi
Charging winner
Tesla Model Y
33 min vs 44 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model Y
250 Wh/mi vs 391 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tesla Model Y
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Dodge Charger EV
3.3 s vs 5.4 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Dodge Charger EV | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD | Premium RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $72,495 | $45,990 (better) |
| Range | 267 mi | 357 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 391 Wh/mi • 2.56 mi/kWh | 250 Wh/mi • 4 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 93.9 kWh (better) | 79 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| DC max | 183 kW | 250 kW (better) |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 44 min | 33 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 50.8 | 82 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 57 mi | 101 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 272 $/mi | 129 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 3.3 s (better) | 5.4 s |
| Cargo | 23 cu ft | 30 cu ft (better) |
Pick the Dodge Charger EV if…
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 3.3 vs 5.4 seconds.
Pick the Tesla Model Y if…
- You want the lower price: $45,990 vs $72,495 to start, $26,505 less.
- You drive long days: 357 vs 267 miles of rated range.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 33 vs 44 minutes.
- You want lower running costs: about $3,850 vs $6,050 in energy over 5 years.
- You haul gear: 30 vs 23 cu ft of listed cargo space.
- You want to use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter: it has a native NACS port.
5-year energy cost: Dodge Charger EV vs Tesla Model Y
| Charging mix | Dodge Charger EV | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 391 Wh/mi | 250 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $4,450 | $2,850 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $6,050 | $3,850 |
| All public DC fast charging | $12,500 | $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
| Dodge Charger EV | Tesla Model Y | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 182 mi | 243 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 159 mi | 212 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 3 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 130 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.
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