Tesla
How much do you save with a Tesla Model Y?
The Tesla Model Y is the world's best-selling vehicle (any fuel type). Family-shaped with sedan-like efficiency. Compared to a BMW X3 xDrive30i — its closest premium-compact-SUV rival — owners save typically $1,800–$3,500 a year on fuel.
The numbers, at a glance
- EPA efficiency
- 28 kWh/100mi
- MPGe equivalent
- 122
- EPA range
- 311 mi
- Vehicle class
- Compact SUV
How the Tesla Model Y compares to gas
We pair the Tesla Model Y with the BMW X3 xDrive30i (25 mpg combined) — same body type, similar price tier, the car a buyer would most likely cross-shop.
| Cost basis | Tesla Model Y | BMW X3 xDrive30i |
|---|---|---|
| Per mile · US avg fuel price | $0.046 | $0.138 |
| Per 100 miles | $4.62 | $13.80 |
| Per 12,000 mi/year | $554 | $1,656 |
Above uses national average rates ($3.45/gal gas, 16.5¢/kWh electricity). Your zip changes the number — try the calculator for your exact savings.
Frequently asked
How much does a Tesla Model Y cost per mile to drive?▾
About $0.05/mi at US-average residential electricity rates. Less in Texas, more in California — your local rate is what matters. Run the calculator with your zip for the exact number.
What gas car does EVShowcase compare it to?▾
We pair the Tesla Model Y with the BMW X3 xDrive30i (25 mpg combined). Same body type, similar buyer profile.
Where does the data come from?▾
EPA fueleconomy.gov for vehicle efficiency and gas car MPG. EIA for weekly regional gasoline prices and monthly residential electricity rates. Zippopotam.us for ZIP → state. All public data, no third-party trackers.
What's the EPA range?▾
311 miles EPA-rated. Real-world tends to land within 80–95% depending on weather and driving style — winter range hits hardest.
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