Comparison
Tesla Model Y vs Toyota bZ4X
Premium RWD vs bZ XLE FWD: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Tesla Model Y 357 mi vs 236 mi
Best value Toyota bZ4X $34,980 vs $45,990
Faster charging Toyota bZ4X 30 min vs 33 min
5-yr energy Tesla Model Y $3,850 vs $4,000
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Tesla Model Y
357 mi vs 236 mi
Value winner
Tesla Model Y
$129/mi vs $148/mi
Charging winner
Toyota bZ4X
30 min vs 33 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model Y
250 Wh/mi vs 258 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tesla Model Y
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Tesla Model Y
5.4 s vs 8 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Tesla Model Y | Toyota bZ4X |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Premium RWD | bZ XLE FWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $45,990 | $34,980 (better) |
| Range | 357 mi (better) | 236 mi |
| Efficiency | 250 Wh/mi • 4 mi/kWh (better) | 258 Wh/mi • 3.88 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 79 kWh (better) | 54.5 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 250 kW (better) | 150 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 33 min | 30 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 82 (better) | 62.8 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 101 mi (better) | 74 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 129 $/mi (better) | 148 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 5.4 s (better) | 8 s |
| Top speed | 125 mph (better) | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 30 cu ft (better) | 16 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 3,527 lb (better) | 3,307 lb |
Pick the Tesla Model Y if…
- You drive long days: 357 vs 236 miles of rated range.
- You haul gear: 30 vs 16 cu ft of listed cargo space.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 5.4 vs 8 seconds.
- You want to use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter: it has a native NACS port.
Pick the Toyota bZ4X if…
- You want the lower price: $34,980 vs $45,990 to start, $11,010 less.
5-year energy cost: Tesla Model Y vs Toyota bZ4X
| Charging mix | Tesla Model Y | Toyota bZ4X |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 250 Wh/mi | 258 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $2,850 | $2,900 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $3,850 | $4,000 |
| All public DC fast charging | $8,000 | $8,250 |
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 Y | Toyota bZ4X | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 243 mi | 160 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 212 mi | 140 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 3 |
| Time spent charging | about 65 min | about 90 min |
| DC port | NACS | CCS1 |
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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