Comparison
Tesla Model X vs Tesla Model Y
Model X vs Premium RWD: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Tesla Model Y 357 mi vs 352 mi
Best value Tesla Model Y $45,990 vs $114,990
Faster charging Tesla Model X 31 min vs 33 min
5-yr energy Tesla Model Y $4,950 vs $3,850
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Tesla Model Y
357 mi vs 352 mi
Value winner
Tesla Model Y
$129/mi vs $327/mi
Charging winner
Tesla Model X
31 min vs 33 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model Y
250 Wh/mi vs 320 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tesla Model X
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Tesla Model X
3.8 s vs 5.4 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Tesla Model X | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Model X | Premium RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $114,990 | $45,990 (better) |
| Range | 352 mi | 357 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 320 Wh/mi • 3.13 mi/kWh | 250 Wh/mi • 4 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 96 kWh (better) | 79 kWh |
| Seats | 6 (better) | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 250 kW | 250 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 31 min (better) | 33 min |
| Roadtrip score | 82.9 (better) | 82 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 102 mi (better) | 101 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 327 $/mi | 129 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 3.8 s (better) | 5.4 s |
| Top speed | 155 mph (better) | 125 mph |
| Cargo | 25 cu ft | 30 cu ft (better) |
| Tow rating | 4,960 lb (better) | 3,527 lb |
Pick the Tesla Model X if…
- You need 6 seats (vs 5).
- You tow: rated for 4,960 lb vs 3,527 lb.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 3.8 vs 5.4 seconds.
Pick the Tesla Model Y if…
- You want the lower price: $45,990 vs $114,990 to start, $69,000 less.
- You want lower running costs: about $3,850 vs $4,950 in energy over 5 years.
- You haul gear: 30 vs 25 cu ft of listed cargo space.
Availability: Tesla Model X production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: Tesla Model X vs Tesla Model Y
| Charging mix | Tesla Model X | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 320 Wh/mi | 250 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,650 | $2,850 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,950 | $3,850 |
| All public DC fast charging | $10,250 | $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 X | Tesla Model Y | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 239 mi | 243 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 209 mi | 212 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 60 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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