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 | $4,200 | $613 |
| Model Y Standard RWD (18in Wheels) | $39,990 | 321 | 243 | 138 | $3,900 | $613 |
| Model Y Standard RWD (19in Wheels) | $39,990 | 303 | 257 | 131 | $3,900 | $649 |
| Model 3 Premium RWD | $42,490 | 363 | 246 | 137 | $4,200 | $621 |
| Model Y Standard AWD | $43,990 | 294 | 265 | 127 | $3,900 | $669 |
| Model Y Long Range RWD | $44,990 | 357 | 252 | 134 | $3,900 | $636 |
| Model 3 Premium AWD | $47,490 | 346 | 264 | 128 | $4,200 | $666 |
| Model Y Long Range AWD | $48,990 | 327 | 275 | 123 | $3,900 | $694 |
| Model 3 Performance | $54,990 | 309 | 296 | 114 | $4,200 | $747 |
| Model 3 Performance AWD | $54,990 | 314 | 302 | 111 | $4,200 | $762 |
| Model Y Performance AWD | $57,490 | 306 | 320 | 105 | $3,900 | $808 |
| Cybertruck Dual Motor AWD | $69,990 | 325 | 429 | 78 | $4,500 | $1,083 |
| Cybertruck Long Range (20in Cyber wheels) | $69,990 | 335 | 434 | 78 | $4,500 | $1,096 |
| Cybertruck AWD | $79,990 | 325 | 429 | 79 | $4,500 | $1,083 |
| Model S | $94,990 | 410 | 271 | 124 | $4,900 | $684 |
| Model X | $99,990 | 352 | 322 | 105 | $4,900 | $813 |
| Model S Plaid | $109,990 | 368 | 306 | 110 | $4,900 | $772 |
| Model S Plaid (21in wheels) | $114,490 | 309 | 362 | 93 | $4,900 | $914 |
| Model X Plaid | $114,990 | 335 | 337 | 100 | $4,900 | $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.
Which Tesla is cheapest to own?
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.