Insurance
$3,200/yr
Insurance, not maintenance, is this vehicle's dominant running cost: $3,200 a year on a national average against $470 for upkeep.
Tesla Model Y Maintenance Cost (2020–2026)
Report ACI-TES-MODELY · Updated July 2026 · Figures are ACI model estimates
Maintenance Cost Report ACI-TES-MODELY
Tesla Model Y
ev · compact suv · MY 2020–2026
- Avg annual cost
- $470
- 10-year total
- $4,700
- Cost rank
- #10 of 52 vehicles
- Major-repair chance, 5 yr
- 17%
Average Annual Cost $470
$39per month
3.9¢per mile
Assumes 12,000 mi/yr · independent shop · 10-year average · ACI model estimate
The Tesla Model Y ranks #10 of 52 vehicles we track — mid-pack for annual maintenance cost.
What it costs as it ages
Annual cost by vehicle age · ACI modelVehicle age, years · figures at 12,000 mi/yr, independent shop
No oil changes or transmission service; spending concentrates in tires, cabin filters, and brake fluid.
Common services
Typical U.S. pricing · independent shop| Service | Typical cost | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| Tire rotation | $70 | 6,250 mi |
| Cabin air filter | $80 | 24,000 mi |
| Brake fluid check/exchange | $130 | 48,000 mi |
| Tires (set of 4) | $1,350 | 38,000 mi |
| Wiper blades (pair) | $38 | 15,000 mi |
Your numbers
Table recalculates with the settings panel| Vehicle age | Annual cost | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Age 1 | $120 | $120 |
| Age 2 | $180 | $300 |
| Age 3 | $300 | $600 |
| Age 4 | $380 | $980 |
| Age 5 | $440 | $1,420 |
| 5-year total | $1,420 | $1,420 |
Ownership context
National averages · beyond the maintenance billCost rank
#10 of 52
The Tesla Model Y ranks #10 of 52 vehicles we track — mid-pack for annual maintenance cost.
EV service profile
No oil, ever
No oil changes, spark plugs, or transmission service. Costs concentrate in tires — EV torque and weight wear them faster — plus cabin filters and periodic brake-fluid checks.
Against its rivals
Average annual maintenance · ACI model| Vehicle | Avg annual | 10-yr total | vs. Model Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model YThis page | $470 | $4,700 | — |
| Tesla Model 3 | $415 | $4,150 | −$55/yr |
| Toyota RAV4 | $468 | $4,680 | −$2/yr |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | $495 | $4,950 | +$25/yr |
| Honda CR-V | $510 | $5,100 | +$40/yr |
Questions people ask
Is the Tesla Model Y expensive to maintain?
It is about average. The Model Y averages $470 a year in maintenance and typical repairs, ranking #10 of 52 vehicles on AutoCostIndex. That is mid-pack among vehicles we track.
What does a Tesla Model Y cost to maintain per year?
$470 a year averaged over the first ten years — about $39 a month. Year 1 runs roughly $120; by year 10 the annual figure reaches $810. Ten-year total: $4,700.
What are the most common Model Y services?
The routine items are tire rotation (~$70), cabin air filter (~$80), brake fluid check/exchange (~$130). Intervals and full pricing for every service are in the table on this page.
Does the Model Y need oil changes?
No. The Model Y has no engine oil, spark plugs, or transmission fluid to service. Scheduled care is limited to tire rotation, cabin filters, brake-fluid checks, and wiper blades — which is why its routine costs sit below comparable gas vehicles.
What's not included in this estimate?
Fuel or charging, insurance (about $3,200 a year nationally for this vehicle), collision damage, parking, tolls, taxes, and registration. The figure covers scheduled maintenance plus typical age-related repairs, modeled per our methodology.
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How we calculate this
Figures come from the ACI maintenance model: manufacturer service schedules priced at typical U.S. independent-shop rates, plus expected age-related repairs weighted by published reliability patterns. The calculator scales costs with mileage (wear factor) and shop choice. Figures are modeled estimates — your invoices will differ. Full detail on the methodology page.
SOURCES: ACI maintenance model v1 · manufacturer service schedules · 2026 U.S. parts & labor pricing · published reliability studies · Updated 2026-07-19