Tesla has recently introduced a new entry-level, all-wheel-drive version of the Model Y in the United States and applied a few tweaks to the model lineup.

As of today, there are five versions of the 2026 Tesla Model Y available:

• Model Y RWD (renamed from Model Y Standard RWD)
• Model Y AWD (a new version)
• Model Y Premium RWD
• Model Y Premium AWD
• Model Y Performance

Additionally, the Model Y Premium AWD received a 7-seat option (with two seats for kids in the back), the only one in the lineup to do so.

Let’s take a look at an overview of the entire lineup, including driving range, DC fast charging, and pricing for the 2026 Tesla Model Y.

2026 Tesla Model Y

Battery and Range

The entry-level Tesla Model Y is available in either single-motor rear-wheel-drive (RWD) or dual-motor all-wheel-drive (AWD) powertrain versions. Similarly, buyers can choose from RWD and AWD options for the Premium trim. On top of that comes the Performance version (available in AWD only).

Tesla does not report battery capacity for its vehicles, but it’s believed that the entry-level RWD and AWD versions have less than 70 kWh of energy storage, while the Premium RWD/AWD and Performance versions have less than 80 kWh of energy storage (sometimes labeled LR or Long Range). All the battery systems are low-voltage (below 500 volts).

Range of 283-357 Miles

The 2026 Tesla Model Y has an EPA Combined range of up to 357 miles (Premium RWD version), though the exact number varies by trim and wheel size. The chart below presents the manufacturer-provided numbers (as of now, only a few ratings are available on the EPA website).

The Model Y Premium RWD/AWD has a slightly higher range (by about a tenth) than the corresponding entry-level Model Y RWD/AWD due to differences in battery capacity. In each case, the AWD version has a slightly lower range than the RWD. Additionally, the switch to larger wheels always reduces range slightly.

2026 Tesla Model Y: EPA range. (Image credit: State Of Charge)

Energy Consumption

The online EPA energy consumption ratings are not yet available for all 2026 Tesla Model Ys. However, the few that are available indicate that the entry-level Tesla Model Y RWD/AWD and Model Y Premium RWD get roughly 4 miles/kWh (roughly 250 Wh/mile), including charging losses.

The Model Y Premium AWD has noticeably higher energy consumption at 3.6 miles/kWh (274 Wh/mile), and we expect an even worse result for the performance-oriented Performance version.

2026 Tesla Model Y AWD (Image credit: Tesla)

Charging

The 2026 Tesla Model Y, like all Tesla EVs, features a NACS charging port for AC and DC fast charging.

This means the model can directly access NACS charging points (AC or DC). Access to CCS1 DC fast chargers is possible through a CCS1-to-NACS adapter. Similarly, the car can use SAE J1772 AC charging points with an AC adapter (J1772-to-NACS).

AC Charging

The Tesla Model Y features an 11.5 kW onboard charger, so an 11.5 kW (up to 48 amps at 240 volts) home charging station installed on a 60-amp circuit is enough to fully utilize its performance. At full power, the car should be fully recharged in roughly eight hours.

DC Fast Charging

The Tesla Model Y has pretty good DC fast-charging capabilities. The peak power output of the car differs depending on the version, mostly due to the two battery pack types:

• Model Y RWD/AWD: up to 225 kW
• Model Y Premium RWD/AWD and Performance: up to 250 kW

More important is the range replenishment rate. Tesla provides a maximum amount of range that can be replenished within 15 minutes of charging — it’s stated separately for each of the five versions, as they have a different range:

• Model Y RWD: up to 160 miles in 15 minutes — 10.7 miles/minute
• Model Y AWD: up to 152 miles in 15 minutes — 10.1 miles/minute
• Model Y Premium RWD: up to 182 miles in 15 minutes — 12.1 miles/minute
• Model Y Premium AWD: up to 169 miles in 15 minutes — 11.3 miles/minute
• Model Y Performance: up to 144 miles in 15 minutes — 9.6 miles/minute

As we can see, the average range replenishment rate during a 15-minute period ranges from 9.6 to 12.1 miles/minute. The Model Y Premium RWD achieves the highest value of 12.1 miles/minute and has the highest range (357 miles).

Overall, all Tesla Model Ys can replenish roughly half of their EPA Combined range in 15 minutes. The average rate is pretty solid, though longer sessions may be less productive as charging speed decreases.

2026 Tesla Model Y: Range replenishment rate during DC fast charging. (Image credit: State Of Charge)

Pricing

The 2026 Tesla Model Y RWD starts at an MSRP of $39,990 ($41,630 including $1,640 in obligatory fees). The new Tesla Model Y AWD costs $2,000 more.

The 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium RWD starts at an MSRP of $44,990, so it’s $5,000 more expensive than the base RWD. The Premium AWD is $7,000 more expensive than the base AWD, and $4,000 more expensive than Premium RWD.

The top-of-the-line 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance starts at an MSRP of $57,490.

2026 Tesla Model Y: Prices and EPA range. (Image credit: State Of Charge)