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.

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.

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