Tesla Model Y Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
The EPA classifies the 2026 Tesla Model Y as a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2026):
The Tesla Model Y is classified by the EPA as a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD.
Tesla Model Y Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 127 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 105 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 131 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 138 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 123 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 134 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 117 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 125 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 104 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 117 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 105 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 120 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 118 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 120 |
| 2023 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 122 |
| 2023 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 111 |
| 2023 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 123 |
| 2022 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 123 |
| 2022 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 111 |
| 2022 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 129 |
| 2022 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 122 |
| 2021 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 129 |
| 2021 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 125 |
| 2021 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 111 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 121 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 111 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 121 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Tesla Model Y Vehicle Class FAQ
What class of vehicle is the Tesla Model Y?
The EPA classifies the Tesla Model Y as a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.
Is the Tesla Model Y considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD), the Tesla Model Y is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.