Head-to-head · measured energy cost
2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD vs 2026 Toyota RAV4 AWD Limited & XSE
12,000 mi/year · 55% city · national avg prices, Aug 27, 2026 · lowest-cost configuration of each · methodology
At these assumptions, the 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD costs $56.05 less per month ($673/year, $3,365 over five years) than the 2026 Toyota RAV4 AWD Limited & XSE. This is the measured energy-cost difference only — not a statement that either vehicle is better.
Per month
Per year
5 years
| Measure | 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD | 2026 Toyota RAV4 AWD Limited & XSE |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration compared | electric motor (228 and 243 kW ACPM) · RWD | 2.5L 4-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · AWD |
| Cost per month | $46.26 | $102.31 |
| Cost per year | $555 | $1,228 |
| Cost over 5 years | $2,775 | $6,140 |
| Cost per mile | 4.6¢/mi | 10.2¢/mi |
| Annual energy used | 3,027 kWh | 299.4 gal |
| EPA efficiency | 25.2 kWh/100 mi | 41 MPG combined |
Each side shows the lowest-monthly-cost 2026 configuration of its family at the stated assumptions — other configurations differ. Change mileage, driving mix, or prices in the interactive tool; every assumption stays editable. The gas-vs-electric question, small-SUV edition.