Tesla Model Y RWD vs Nissan Patrol 3.8 V6 XE: 5-year cost to own (UAE)
Over 5 years in the United Arab Emirates (18,000 km/yr), as of July 1, 2026, the Tesla Model Y RWD is cheaper from day one — about AED 170,959 over 5 years vs AED 226,802 for the Nissan Patrol 3.8 V6 XE, a AED 55,843 difference.
No national EV purchase rebate in the UAE — there is no cash subsidy on the sticker price. Non-cash perks (free Salik tag, free public charging windows, free parking) exist by emirate but are not in the totals above. Source: RTA / Dubai EV programme.
Cheaper to own over 5 years · UAETesla Model Y RWD · AED 170,959 total · AED 55,843 less than the Nissan Patrol 3.8 V6 XE
Tesla Model Y RWD vs Nissan Patrol 3.8 V6 XE — where the money goes
| Cost component | Electric · Tesla Model Y RWD | Petrol · Nissan Patrol 3.8 V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Depreciation (estimated) | AED 104,568 (61%) | AED 127,147 (56%) |
| Charging / fuel | AED 4,550 (3%) | AED 30,497 (13%) |
| ↳ of which charging loss | 12% (~AED 546) | — |
| Maintenance | AED 7,128 (4%) | AED 9,603 (4%) |
| Insurance | AED 22,500 (13%) | AED 15,000 (7%) |
| Financing interest | AED 32,213 (19%) | AED 44,554 (20%) |
| Registration & fees | AED 0 (0%) | AED 0 (0%) |
| Total cost of ownership | AED 170,959 | AED 226,802 |
When does the Tesla Model Y RWD win?
At 18,000 km/yr the Tesla Model Y RWD is already the cheaper car — drive more or keep it longer and its lead grows.
Tesla Model Y RWD vs Nissan Patrol 3.8 V6 XE, side by side
Electric
Lower 5-yr cost
Tesla Model Y RWD
- 5-yr total cost
- AED 170,959
- Cost / month
- AED 2,849
- Cost / km
- AED 1.90
- Starting price
- AED 174,280
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Efficiency
- 11.8 kWh/100km (WLTP)
Petrol
Nissan Patrol 3.8 V6 XE
- 5-yr total cost
- AED 226,802
- Cost / month
- AED 3,780
- Cost / km
- AED 2.52
- Starting price
- AED 239,900
- Powertrain
- Petrol
- Efficiency
- 10.3 L/100km
- UAE electricity
- 29.00c/kWh DEWA / ADDC
- Petrol (UAE)
- AED3.29/L UAE Fuel Price Committee
FAQ
Is the Tesla Model Y RWD or the Nissan Patrol 3.8 V6 XE cheaper to own over 5 years in the United Arab Emirates?
The Tesla Model Y RWD is cheaper from day one — about AED 170,959 over 5 years vs AED 226,802 for the Nissan Patrol 3.8 V6 XE, a AED 55,843 difference.
When does the Tesla Model Y RWD become cheaper than the Nissan Patrol 3.8 V6 XE?
At 18,000 km/yr the Tesla Model Y RWD is already the cheaper car — drive more or keep it longer and its lead grows.
How much more does the Tesla Model Y RWD cost to buy than the Nissan Patrol 3.8 V6 XE?
The Tesla Model Y RWD starts at AED 174,280 — AED 65,620 less than the Nissan Patrol 3.8 V6 XE (AED 239,900). Over 5 years the ownership gap is AED 55,843 in favour of the Tesla Model Y RWD.
Which costs less per km — the Tesla Model Y RWD or the Nissan Patrol 3.8 V6 XE?
The Tesla Model Y RWD: AED 1.90 vs AED 2.52 per km all-in (AED 2,849 vs AED 3,780 per month).