2024 Tesla Model Y Review

By Peter Tran, EditorUpdated September 2, 2026MethodologySources: NHTSA, EPA, EIA
79
out of 100
A-
#30 of 182 suvs · class median 63
Reliability47
25% of overall
Efficiency92
25% of overall
Economics89
50% of overall

What drives the score

Reliability47/100

NHTSA recall rate6.1 campaigns/yr 20

43 recall campaigns across 7 model years on record.

Documented owner issues1 major / 3 watch / 0 minor 30

Weighted from our hand-curated known-issues database for this model.

Battery degradation1.4% / yr 100

Measured curve for this model.

Efficiency92/100

EPA efficiency3.85 mi/kWh 95

Miles per kWh vs other SUVs. Drives every cost figure on this site.

EPA range310 mi 81

Rated combined range. Expect 20-30% less in freezing weather.

Fast-charge speed116 mi / 10 min 97

Peak 250 kW, derated to a realistic 10-80% average.

Economics89/100

Energy cost per mile6.0¢/mi 95

80% home at 17¢/kWh, 20% public DC at 48¢/kWh (US averages).

Fuel savings vs gas rival$1,158/yr 68

Against the BMW X5 (xDrive40i) (25 MPG) at $3.92/gal, 12,000 mi/yr.

Battery value at risk$139/yr 98

Pack capacity lost each year, valued at $132/kWh replacement cost.

Road-trip charging cost$12.47 / 100 mi 95

Cost of 100 miles bought entirely at public DC fast chargers.

Ownership numbers at a glance

Energy cost per mile
6.0¢
Annual energy cost (12k mi)
$723
Fuel savings vs gas rival
$1,158/yr
Fast-charge speed
116 mi per 10 min
Battery value lost per year
$139
NHTSA recall campaigns
43

Assumes 12,000 mi/yr, 80% home charging at $0.17/kWh and public DC at $0.48/kWh, gas at $3.92/gal. Scoring model v1.0.

Charging cost in your ZIP5-year cost of ownershipReal-world rangeBuyer's checklist & known issues

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