Comparison
Tesla Model S vs Tesla Model Y
Model S vs Premium RWD: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Tesla Model S 410 mi vs 357 mi
Best value Tesla Model Y $45,990 vs $109,990
Faster charging Tesla Model S 31 min vs 33 min
5-yr energy Tesla Model Y $4,200 vs $3,850
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Tesla Model S
410 mi vs 357 mi
Value winner
Tesla Model Y
$129/mi vs $268/mi
Charging winner
Tesla Model S
31 min vs 33 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model Y
250 Wh/mi vs 270 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tesla Model Y
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Tesla Model S
3.1 s vs 5.4 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Tesla Model S | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Model S | Premium RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $109,990 | $45,990 (better) |
| Range | 410 mi (better) | 357 mi |
| Efficiency | 270 Wh/mi • 3.7 mi/kWh | 250 Wh/mi • 4 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 96 kWh (better) | 79 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| DC max | 250 kW | 250 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 31 min (better) | 33 min |
| Roadtrip score | 88.7 (better) | 82 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 120 mi (better) | 101 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 268 $/mi | 129 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 3.1 s (better) | 5.4 s |
| Top speed | 155 mph (better) | 125 mph |
| Cargo | 25 cu ft | 30 cu ft (better) |
| Tow rating | 3,527 lb | 3,527 lb |
Pick the Tesla Model S if…
- You drive long days: 410 vs 357 miles of rated range.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 3.1 vs 5.4 seconds.
Pick the Tesla Model Y if…
- You want the lower price: $45,990 vs $109,990 to start, $64,000 less.
- You want lower running costs: about $3,850 vs $4,200 in energy over 5 years.
- You haul gear: 30 vs 25 cu ft of listed cargo space.
Availability: Tesla Model S production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: Tesla Model S vs Tesla Model Y
| Charging mix | Tesla Model S | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 270 Wh/mi | 250 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,050 | $2,850 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,200 | $3,850 |
| All public DC fast charging | $8,650 | $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
| Tesla Model S | Tesla Model Y | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 279 mi | 243 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 244 mi | 212 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 1 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 30 min | about 65 min |
| DC port | NACS | 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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