Tesla Model Y (RWD) vs Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD: charging cost, time & specs in Singapore
A side-by-side comparison of the Tesla Model Y (RWD) and Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD for buyers in Singapore: battery, charging speed, realistic range and what each costs to charge at home and at a public DC station.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Tesla Model Y (RWD) | Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Usable battery capacity | 60 kWh | 84 kWh |
| DC fast-charge power (peak) | 175 kW | 250 kW |
| Real 10–80% DC time | 24 minutes | 28 minutes |
| AC charge power (onboard) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Manufacturer-claimed range | 500 km (WLTP) | 661 km (WLTP) |
| Realistic range estimate | 425 km | 562 km |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | NMC |
Charging cost comparison
| Scenario | Tesla Model Y (RWD) | Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| At home (AC) 20% → 80% | $10.70 | $14.98 |
| Public DC 20% → 80% | $27.72 | $38.81 |
What the numbers say
- Faster to 80%: Tesla Model Y (RWD) (about 4 minutes sooner).
- Goes further on a charge: Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD (about 137 km more, realistic).
- Cheaper to charge at home: Tesla Model Y (RWD) (saves about $4.28).
- Cheaper at a public DC charger: Tesla Model Y (RWD) (saves about $11.09).
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to charge, the Tesla Model Y (RWD) or the Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD?
- At a public DC charger (20–80%), the Tesla Model Y (RWD) is the cheaper of the two at about $27.72.
Which charges faster, the Tesla Model Y (RWD) or the Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD?
- The Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD reaches 80% sooner, taking about 12 minutes on DC fast charging.
What is a BEV, and how is it different from an EV, PHEV, and HEV?
- EV (electric vehicle) is an umbrella term for any vehicle driven by an electric motor. A BEV (battery electric vehicle) is a fully electric car powered entirely by its battery and charged from the electricity grid, with no petrol engine — this is the type this calculator is built for. A PHEV (plug-in hybrid) pairs a petrol engine with a battery you can charge from the grid. An HEV is an ordinary hybrid that can't be plugged in; its battery recharges itself while you drive. There are also FCEVs, which run on hydrogen fuel cells. This calculator is for cars you charge from the grid (BEVs, and PHEVs in electric mode), so ordinary hybrids like the BYD M6 DM or Nissan Kicks e-Power aren't included.