Tesla Model Comparison (2026 Lineup)
Every current Tesla trim side by side — price, EPA range, real efficiency, insurance, and what each actually costs to charge for a year. Efficiency (Wh/mi) is the number that matters for running cost: lower is better. The Model 3 is the most efficient and cheapest to run; the Cybertruck is the least.
| Model / trim | MSRP | EPA range | Wh/mi | MPGe | Insurance/yr | Charging/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 3 Standard RWD | $36,990 | 321 | 243 | 139 | $2,300 | $613 |
| Model Y Standard RWD (18in Wheels) | $39,990 | 321 | 243 | 138 | $2,200 | $613 |
| Model Y Standard RWD (19in Wheels) | $39,990 | 303 | 257 | 131 | $2,200 | $649 |
| Model 3 Premium RWD | $42,490 | 363 | 246 | 137 | $2,300 | $621 |
| Model Y Standard AWD | $43,990 | 294 | 265 | 127 | $2,200 | $669 |
| Model Y Long Range RWD | $44,990 | 357 | 252 | 134 | $2,200 | $636 |
| Model 3 Premium AWD | $47,490 | 346 | 264 | 128 | $2,300 | $666 |
| Model Y Long Range AWD | $48,990 | 327 | 275 | 123 | $2,200 | $694 |
| Model 3 Performance AWD | $54,990 | 314 | 302 | 111 | $2,300 | $762 |
| Model Y Performance AWD | $57,490 | 306 | 320 | 105 | $2,200 | $808 |
| Model Y L AWD (6-seat) | $61,990 | 325 | 275 | 123 | $2,200 | $694 |
| Cybertruck Dual Motor AWD | $69,990 | 325 | 429 | 78 | $2,900 | $1,083 |
| Cybertruck Long Range (20in Cyber wheels) | $69,990 | 335 | 434 | 78 | $2,900 | $1,096 |
| Cybertruck AWD | $79,990 | 325 | 429 | 79 | $2,900 | $1,083 |
| Model S | $94,990 | 410 | 271 | 124 | $3,000 | $684 |
| Model X | $99,990 | 352 | 322 | 105 | $3,000 | $813 |
| Model S Plaid | $109,990 | 368 | 306 | 110 | $3,000 | $772 |
| Model S Plaid (21in wheels) | $114,490 | 309 | 362 | 93 | $3,000 | $914 |
| Cybertruck Cyberbeast | $114,990 | 320 | 435 | 77 | $3,200 | $1,098 |
| Model X Plaid | $114,990 | 335 | 337 | 100 | $3,000 | $851 |
Charging cost assumes 13,500 mi/yr at home on ~$0.17/kWh with ~10% charging loss. Efficiency & range from EPA (fueleconomy.gov); insurance from 2026 model-level averages.
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Sticker price is only the start. Insurance, your state's EV registration fee, financing, and depreciation often matter more than the trim you pick. Run any model against a gas car — with your real miles, state, and rate — in the Tesla vs gas cost calculator, or see the cheapest Tesla to own guide.
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