2022 Tesla Model Y RWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDRear-Wheel Drive
City
140
MPGe
Highway
119
MPGe
Combined
129
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
244 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
8 hr
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
26.0
City 24.1 / Hwy 28.4 kWh
Electric Motor
209 kW AC 3-Phase

EPA-estimated range of 244 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 8 hr for a full charge. Energy consumption: 26.0 kWh per 100 miles (combined).

Trim Comparison

Automatic (A1)
Electricity EV
City
140
Hwy
119
Comb
129
Fuel cost: $600/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$600

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$9,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 10/10
GHG Score: 10/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
0 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
0.1 barrels

Specifications

Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Energy Use (Combined)
26.0277 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (City)
24.0997 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (Hwy)
28.3841 kWh / 100 mi

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems810 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 810 owner complaints for the 2022 Tesla Model Y RWD. Top reported issues include advanced safety (adas), speed control and brakes. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Advanced Safety (ADAS)
543
Speed Control
135
Brakes
126
Electrical System
110
Steering
47
Visibility / Wipers
35
Structure
25
Suspension
24

2022 Tesla Model Y RWD problems by category: Advanced Safety (ADAS): 543 complaints, Speed Control: 135 complaints, Brakes: 126 complaints, Electrical System: 110 complaints, Steering: 47 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 35 complaints, Structure: 25 complaints, Suspension: 24 complaints.

134
Crashes Reported
18
Fires Reported
378
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 04/15/2023CrashFire99 InjuriesODI#11517246
Same fatal error I've been reporting for over 6 months and about 10 "OVER THE AIR UPDATES" Yes we all really 'NEEDED' more ways to make fart and poop sounds and open our rainbow LED [XXX] by voice com…
Other / UnknownFiled: 11/29/2022ODI#11495256
Narrative November 18, 2022 At approximately 8:30 in the morning I was driving my new Tesla Model Y through the rolling hills of South Central Pennsylvania on I-70 heading to Breezewood in order to …
Electrical SystemFiled: 08/28/2022ODI#11481587
In addition to the car only achieving 65% of its actual miles range claimed the cars operating system will freeze while driving (once every 3 days on average), forcing the driver to reboot the car whi…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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