2022 Tesla Model Y Range, MPGe and Charging Cost
The 2022 Tesla Model Y is rated 111 to 129 MPGe, with 244 to 330 miles of EPA range across 4 versions.
EPA fuel economy
2022 Tesla Model Y · 4 EPA-tested versionsMost efficient version
129MPGe combined
140 city 119 highway
$600 a year to charge
244 mi range
26 kWh per 100 mi
Electric · RWD
Longest range
122MPGe combined
127 city 117 highway
$600 a year to charge
330 mi range
28 kWh per 100 mi
Electric · AWD · Long Range
Best version saves $8,500 in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)
Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $0.15 per kWh.
At EPA's $0.15 per kWh, charging costs $600 to $700 a year. Ratings for the best versions are unchanged from 2021.
Every 2022 Model Y version
EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Charging cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.
| Version | Combined | City / Hwy | Charge / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Electric · RWD Best
EPA listing: Model Y RWD · 244 mi range · 26 kWh/100 mi |
129 MPGe | 140 / 119 | $600 |
Electric · AWD
EPA listing: Model Y AWD · 279 mi range · 28 kWh/100 mi |
123 MPGe | 129 / 116 | $600 |
Electric · AWD · Long Range
EPA listing: Model Y Long Range AWD · 330 mi range · 28 kWh/100 mi |
122 MPGe | 127 / 117 | $600 |
Electric · AWD · Performance
EPA listing: Model Y Performance AWD · 303 mi range · 30 kWh/100 mi |
111 MPGe | 115 / 106 | $700 |
Charging cost at your prices
EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $0.15 per kWh. Change the numbers to match your driving.
| Version | Per year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|
Electric · RWD | $586 | $2,928 |
Electric · AWD | $619 | $3,095 |
Electric · AWD · Long Range | $622 | $3,108 |
Electric · AWD · Performance | $686 | $3,431 |
At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.
Tesla Model Y MPGe by model year
The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Rating: 120 to 138 MPGe (every year from 2020 to 2026); highest in 2026.
2022: 129 MPGeTap or drag across the chart for other years.
Show as a table
| Model year | Best electric version |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 121 |
| 2021 | 129 |
| 2022 | 129 |
| 2023 | 123 |
| 2024 | 120 |
| 2025 | 125 |
| 2026 | 138 |
How the 2022 Model Y compares
2022 electric vehicles covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Charging cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.
| 2022 model | Best rating | Longest range | Charge / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Best: electric |
132 MPGe | 358 mi | $550 |
Tesla Model Y This page Best: electric |
129 MPGe | 330 mi | $600 |
2022 Model Y recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 20 safety recalls and 863 owner complaints for the 2022 Model Y.What they cover, and crash test ratingsQuestions
How does the 2022 Model Y's efficiency compare with the 2021?
For 2022, the best electric version is rated 129 MPGe, the same as the year before.
Sources and method
- US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 18, 2026.
- EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.32, midgrade $4.93, premium $5.32, diesel $6.29 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
- Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Sep 27, 2026 and complaint file dated Sep 26, 2026.
Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.