Explore the 2026 Tesla Model Y: Premium RWD Version with Highest Range

For those seeking the longest-range electric SUV, the 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium RWD stands out as the top choice. This version is the pinnacle of Tesla’s lineup, offering an impressive range while maintaining the brand’s signature performance and innovation.

Discover the Range Champion: 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium RWD

The 2026 Model Y offers five distinct versions:

• Model Y RWD (most affordable option)
• Model Y AWD
• Model Y Premium RWD (boasting the longest range)
• Model Y Premium AWD
• Model Y Premium AWD 7-Seat
• Model Y Performance
• Model Y L Premium LR AWD

The Model Y Premium AWD is the only variant available with a 7-seat configuration. Meanwhile, the Model Y L Premium LR AWD comes with 6 seats, while other models offer seating for 5.

2026 Tesla Model Y Premium RWD: Battery and Performance

Battery and Range Details

Tesla doesn’t disclose the exact battery capacities, but estimates suggest the Model Y RWD and AWD versions house batteries under 70 kWh. The Premium RWD/AWD and Performance versions are believed to have slightly larger batteries, under 80 kWh.

• Model Y RWD – 303 or 321 miles, depending on the wheel size
• Model Y AWD – 283 or 294 miles, depending on the wheel size
• Model Y Premium RWD – 344 or 357 miles, depending on the wheel size
• Model Y Premium AWD – 303 or 327 miles, depending on the wheel size
• Model Y Premium AWD 7-Seat – 303 or 327 miles, depending on the wheel size
• Model Y Performance – 306 miles
• Model Y L Premium LR AWD – 320 or 325 miles, depending on the wheel size

2026 Tesla Model Y: Prices and EPA range. (Image credit: State Of Charge)

Pricing

Starting at $39,990 (or $41,630 with destination fees), the Model Y RWD is the most affordable. The AWD version adds an extra $2,000. The 2026 Model Y Premium RWD, known for its extended range, starts at $45,990 (or $47,630 with fees), marking it $6,000 more than the base RWD. The Premium AWD is priced $8,000 above the base AWD and $4,000 more than the Premium RWD.

The Performance variant starts at $57,990 ($59,630 total), while the Model Y L Premium LR AWD, the priciest in the lineup, begins at $61,990 ($63,630 with fees).

• Model Y RWD – $41,630 or $43,130, depending on wheel size
• Model Y AWD – $43,360 or $45,130, depending on wheel size
• Model Y Premium RWD – $47,630 or $49,630, depending on wheel size
• Model Y Premium AWD – $51,630 or $53,630, depending on wheel size
• Model Y Premium AWD 7-Seat – $54,130 or $56,130, depending on wheel size
• Model Y Performance – $59,630
• Model Y L Premium LR AWD – up to $63,630, depending on wheel size

Energy Efficiency

The EPA rates the entry-level Model Y RWD/AWD and the Model Y Premium RWD at around 4 miles per kWh (250 Wh/mile). The Premium AWD is slightly less efficient at 3.6 miles per kWh (274 Wh/mile), while the Performance version records the lowest efficiency at 3.1 miles per kWh (321 Wh/mile).

The 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard. (Image Credit: Tesla)

Charging Capabilities

Equipped with a NACS charging port, the 2026 Model Y supports both AC and DC fast charging.

AC Charging

An 11.5 kW onboard charger enables rapid home charging on a 60-amp circuit, fully recharging the vehicle in about eight hours.

DC Fast Charging

• Model Y RWD/AWD: up to 225 kW
• Model Y Premium RWD/AWD and Performance: up to 250 kW

All Model Y variants can recover approximately half of their EPA-rated range in just 15 minutes using DC fast charging.

Longest-range Model Y Premium RWD (Image Credit: Tesla)

2026 Tesla Model Y Premium RWD – Key Specifications

• Price: $47,630 or $49,630, depending on wheel size
• Range: 344 or 357 miles, depending on wheel size
• Battery Size: Approximately 80 kWh
• Efficiency: 4 miles/kWh (250 Wh/mile)
• AC Charging: 11.5 kW (up to 48 amps at 240 volts)
• DC Charging: Up to 255 kW