The 2025 Tesla Model Y wins on efficiency: 125 vs 30 MPGe in the tested configurations. The EPA estimates the 2025 Tesla Model Y costs about $1,550 less per year to fuel. Both earn the same NHTSA overall safety rating (5 of 5 stars). Note: one of these is fully electric - total cost depends heavily on your local electricity rate vs gas prices and available tax credits.
| 2025 Tesla Model Y | 2025 Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Body style | SUV (EV) | SUV |
| Engine | 4-cyl 2.5L SIDI & PFI | |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Electricity | Regular Gasoline |
| City MPGe | 134 | 27 |
| Highway MPGe | 117 | 35 |
| Combined MPGe | 125 | 30 |
| Electric range | 337 mi | — |
| EPA est. annual fuel cost | $600 | $2,150 |
| NHTSA overall safety | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| NHTSA front crash | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| NHTSA side crash | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| NHTSA rollover | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Tested configuration | Auto (A1) | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
Data: official EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov) and NHTSA crash-test ratings, pulled September 2026 for the configurations shown. Different trims, drivetrains and model years will change these numbers.