DriveCostCheck

Comparison tool

Two vehicles, one set of assumptions

Pick up to four exact EPA configurations. All get the same mileage, driving mix, and energy prices — so the difference you see is the vehicles, not the assumptions. Gasoline and electricity are always priced separately; MPGe is never treated as MPG.

Vehicle A

or pick step by step

Selected: 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD · electric motor (228 and 243 kW ACPM) · RWD · details

Vehicle B

or pick step by step

Selected: 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD Extended · electric motor (258 kW ACPM) · AWD · details

Shared assumptions — applied to both vehicles

mi/year
Driving mix55% city / 45% highway
$/kWh
At these assumptions, the 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD costs $12.96 less per month ($156/year, $780 over five years) than the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD Extended. This is the measured energy-cost difference only — not a statement that either vehicle is better.
2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD Extended
Full cost and efficiency comparison between 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD, 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD Extended
Measure2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD ExtendedDifference (A − B)
Cost per month$46.52$59.48-$12.96
Cost per year$558$714-$156
Cost over 5 years$2,790$3,570-$780
Cost per mile4.7¢/mi5.9¢/mi-1.2¢
Annual energy used3,027 kWh3,871 kWhdifferent units listed separately
EPA efficiency25.2 kWh/100 mi32.3 kWh/100 mi
2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD: EPA electricity consumption is measured from the wall outlet, so typical home AC charging losses are already included. Public DC fast-charging prices, extreme temperatures, and driving style can change real-world cost.
2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD Extended: EPA electricity consumption is measured from the wall outlet, so typical home AC charging losses are already included. Public DC fast-charging prices, extreme temperatures, and driving style can change real-world cost.