Tesla Model Y RWD cost to own in Ireland — the true 5-year total
The Tesla Model Y RWD starts at €42,990. Over 5 years, owning one (EV) costs about €44,354 in Ireland as of July 1, 2026 — €739/month, €0.59/km — including depreciation, charging (with the ~12% charging loss most calculators ignore), maintenance, insurance, financing and motor tax. That's €10,620 more than a comparable Toyota Corolla Hatchback Hybrid (Luna) over the same 5 years.
Ireland SEAI grant: up to €3,500 off a new BEV, plus VRT relief (price-capped). Shown for reference; not in the totals above. Source: SEAI.
Tesla Model Y RWD · Ireland · 5-year estimate€44,354 total · €739/mo · €0.59/km
Where the money goes
| Cost component | Electric · Tesla Model Y RWD | Hybrid · Toyota Corolla Hatchback Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Depreciation (estimated) | €26,654 (60%) | €14,975 (44%) |
| Charging / fuel | €4,432 (10%) | €6,588 (20%) |
| ↳ of which charging loss | 12% (~€532) | — |
| Maintenance | €1,748 (4%) | €2,978 (9%) |
| Insurance | €3,400 (8%) | €3,075 (9%) |
| Financing interest | €7,521 (17%) | €5,069 (15%) |
| Registration & fees | €600 (1%) | €1,050 (3%) |
| Total cost of ownership | €44,354 | €33,734 |
Tesla Model Y RWD specs & assumptions
- Starting price
- €42,990manufacturer
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Efficiency
- 16 kWh/100kmWLTP
- Range
- 455 kmWLTP
- Ireland electricity
- 25.00c/kWhCRU/SEAI
- Annual km (assumed)
- 15,000Ireland average
Compare the Tesla Model Y RWD against any car, your km & your scenario
Cost to charge the Tesla Model Y RWD at home
The Tesla Model Y RWD runs about €4.55 per 100 km at home — versus about €12.81 for a typical 7 L/100km petrol car. Home charging only (the ~12% AC charging loss is included); public DC fast-charging is billed per session by each network — often 2–3× the home rate — and isn't in these figures.
- Per 100 km at home
- €4.5516 kWh/100km + 12% charging loss × €0.25/kWh
- A typical 7 L/100km petrol car
- €12.81/100kmat €1.83/L — for comparison