TeslaModel 3
$7,838–$11,438modeled annual range
Open full profile →Tesla Model 3 or Tesla Model Y?
Two useful vehicles, one household decision. Here is how their daily fit and modeled annual cost separate.
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TeslaModel Y
$8,640–$12,240modeled annual range
Open full profile →VSLower modeled midpointTesla Model 3Cost alone does not decide fit.
Decision lineModel 3Model Y
Energy / year$498$600
Maintenance reserve$840$840
City fit10/109/10
Rural fit4/106/10
Family fit6/109/10
Weather fit6/107/10
Parts accessSpecializedSpecialized
Repair signalHigherHigher
CRASHWORTHINESS · RECALLS · STRUCTURE
Safety should be compared by exact year and trim.
NHTSA stars below are loaded from the official 5-Star Safety Ratings API. Ranges mean tested drivetrains or body variants differ. IIHS uses a separate crashworthiness and crash-avoidance test program.
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Star ratings apply only to the shown model year and tested variant. They cannot be transferred automatically to another year, trim, body style or build date. Recall count is model-level; use the VIN lookup to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
THE SHORT ANSWER
Choose Model 3 if…
High-mileage EV commuting with dependable charging. This representative U.S.-market model gives Tesla shoppers a practical starting point for comparing space, daily use and household operating cost.
Watch: Insurance, repair network, tires, controls and resale.THE OTHER CASE
Choose Model Y if…
High-mileage households with reliable charging. Efficient electric operation and useful cargo can work well when charging is predictable.
Watch: Insurance, collision repair, tire wear, depreciation and service access.
