Tesla Model Y: real-world range vs WLTP
The Tesla Model Y has an official WLTP range of 267 mi–386 mi from a 84 kWh usable battery. Lab figures rarely match the road, so here is what to really expect — and a calculator to tune it to your weather, route and battery health.
What range to really expect
Winter (−10 °C)
256 mi
66% of WLTP
Warm weather (30 °C)
367 mi
95% of WLTP
Motorway
301 mi
78% of WLTP
City
418 mi
108% of WLTP
Estimates for an as-new battery, based on the Tesla Model Y (2026). Cold weather and motorway speeds cut range the most; town driving recovers some through regenerative braking.
Trims & specifications
| Trim | Year | WLTP range | Usable battery | WLTP consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium RWD EU | 2026 | 386 mi | 84 kWh | 14.2 kWh/100 km |
| Performance AWD EU | 2026 | 360 mi | 84 kWh | 16.2 kWh/100 km |
| Premium AWD | 2026 | 353 mi | 78.4 kWh | 15.3 kWh/100 km |
| Premium AWD EU | 2026 | 353 mi | 84 kWh | 15.3 kWh/100 km |
| Long Range RWD EU | 2025 | 386 mi | 84 kWh | 14.2 kWh/100 km |
| Long Range RWD | 2025 | 386 mi | 75 kWh | 14.2 kWh/100 km |
| Performance | 2025 | 360 mi | 82 kWh | 14.1 kWh/100 km |
| Long Range AWD | 2025 | 353 mi | 78.4 kWh | 15.3 kWh/100 km |
| Long Range AWD EU | 2025 | 353 mi | 84 kWh | 15.3 kWh/100 km |
| Standard Range RWD | 2025 | 311 mi | 62.5 kWh | 13.9 kWh/100 km |
| RWD EU 60 kWh | 2024 | 267 mi | 60 kWh | 15.7 kWh/100 km |
| RWD EU 62 kWh | 2024 | 267 mi | 62 kWh | 15.7 kWh/100 km |
| RWD | 2024 | 267 mi | 57 kWh | 15.7 kWh/100 km |
| Performance AWD | 2023 | 319 mi | 82.1 kWh | 17.3 kWh/100 km |
| RWD EU | 2022 | 267 mi | 62 kWh | 15.7 kWh/100 km |
Estimate Tesla Model Y range for your conditions
Estimated real range
Estimated real range
359 mi
93% of WLTP
WLTP range
386 mi
Real-world use
4.28 mi/kWh
Where the range goes
Your car & conditions
Optional — pick make, model and spec to fill the values below, or edit any field for a custom one.
How to read these numbers
Each estimate takes the Tesla Model Y WLTP range and applies a transparent derate for temperature, driving profile, climate use and battery health. They are guides, not guarantees — your own efficiency, tyres, load and route all matter, so use the calculator above to match your situation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the real range of the Tesla Model Y in winter?
- In cold weather (around −10 °C) with the heating on, expect roughly 256 mi from the Tesla Model Y — well below its WLTP rating, because batteries lose capacity in the cold and cabin heating draws extra power.
- How far does the Tesla Model Y go on the motorway?
- At sustained motorway speeds the Tesla Model Y manages about 301 mi. High speed is the single biggest drain on an EV, so motorway range is noticeably shorter than the WLTP figure.
- Why is the Tesla Model Y real range lower than WLTP?
- WLTP is measured in a controlled lab cycle. Real driving adds cold or hot weather, higher speeds, climate control and an ageing battery — together they typically cut range by 20–40%, which is what these estimates reflect.