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MODEL Y — 3/4 FRONT
2023+ · SUV
Estimated

Tesla Model Y

The best-selling EV in the world. Roomy hatch, huge charging network, hard to argue against.

From
$46,000
EPA range
310 mi
0–60
4.8s
Owner rating
4.4
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Decoder Score
Good
76
/ 100
Weighted across all eight factors below.
Range84
EPA rates it at 310 miles — comfortably above average.
Charging86
Peaks around 250 kW DC — 10–80% in roughly 20 minutes.
Value81
About $148 per mile of range — strong value.
Family76
5 seats and 76 cu ft of cargo — fine for most families.
Performance70
4.8s to 60 mph with 384 hp — plenty brisk.
Road trip84
Blends real range, 250 kW charging and 3.8 mi/kWh efficiency — a strong long-distance car.
Used buyer55
Used prices start near $28,000 — normal depreciation.
Ownership confidence63
Owners rate it 4.4/5 with 2 known issues to check.
EPA RANGE
310 mi
→
REAL WORLD
~254 mi
Estimated at ~82% of EPA for mixed driving.
DC FAST
250 kW
→
10–80%
~20 min
Approximate; real speed tapers.

Range

EPA is a lab figure. Here's the realistic band.

216 worst254 mi realistic310 best
EPA range
310 miEstimated
Est. real-world
254 miEstimated
Efficiency
3.8 mi/kWh

Charging

Plug types, speeds and what they mean.

DC fast charging
250 kW
Level 2 (home)
11 kW
10–80% fast charge
~20 minEstimated
Plug type
NACS
NACS (Tesla)
Compatible
CCS
No

Performance

0–60 mph
4.8s
Horsepower
384 hp
Drivetrain
AWD
Battery
75 kWh

Interior & practicality

Seats
5
Cargo space
76 cu ft
Towing
Not rated

Battery & warranty

Battery warranty
8 yr / 100,000 mi
Vehicle warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Federal tax credit
May qualifyEstimated
Pros
  • Supercharger network
  • Big, practical cargo area
  • Quick even in base trim
Cons
  • Ride can feel busy
  • Wind noise at speed
  • No physical gauge cluster
Best for

Family, Road Trip

Not ideal for

Buyers who want buttons

Real-world ownership notes

What owners and forums flag — verify on any specific car.

Suspension noise
Occasional water ingress in early cars

What will it cost to charge?

Pre-filled for this EV — edit anything.

Vehicle (pre-fills battery)
Where are you charging?

240V home charger — the everyday default.

Battery size75 kWh
Current charge20 %
Target charge80 %
Electricity price$/kWh
Charging speedkW
Charging loss%
Miles / monthmi
This charge costs
$8.00
45.0 kWh added · 4 hr 18 min · +171 mi
Cost / mile$0.05
Cost / 100 mi$4.68
Est. monthly$47
Est. annual$561
About $78/mo cheaper than gas
vs a 28 mpg car at $3.50/gal — edit assumptions above.
    Assumptions
  • · Electricity at $0.16/kWh
  • · 10% charging loss
  • · 3.8 mi/kWh efficiency
  • · 1,000 miles/month for projections
  • · Steady AC charging speed

What range will you really get?

Pre-filled for this EV.

Vehicle (pre-fills EPA range)
EPA rangemi
Temperature70 °F
Cruising speed65 mph
Highway mix60 %
Climate control
Terrain
Passenger / cargo load0 %
Battery degradation0 %
Starting charge100 %
Arrival reserve10 %
Realistic range
286 mi
246 worst286 mi realistic320 best
Usable this trip257 mi
Safe road-trip leg243 mi
Lost to cold-0 mi
Lost to speed-19 mi
What's eating your range
Speed & driving-19 mi
Climate control-6 mi
    Assumptions
  • · EPA baseline 310 mi
  • · 70°F ambient
  • · 65 mph, 60% highway
  • · climate low, 0% degradation
  • · 15% arrival buffer for road-trip planning

Owner reviews

5.0Would buy again
Two years in, still love it

Road trips are effortless thanks to Superchargers. Ride is firm but the space is unreal.

— Alex R.
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