Tesla Model Y RWD vs Nissan Qashqai e-Power: 5-year cost to own (Ireland)
Over 5 years in Ireland (15,000 km/yr), as of July 2, 2026, the Nissan Qashqai e-Power stays the cheaper car to own — about €39,273 vs €44,354 for the Tesla Model Y RWD, a €5,081 difference over 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.
Cheaper to own over 5 years · IrelandNissan Qashqai e-Power · €39,273 total · €5,081 less than the Tesla Model Y RWD
Tesla Model Y RWD vs Nissan Qashqai e-Power — where the money goes
| Cost component | Electric · Tesla Model Y RWD | Hybrid · Nissan Qashqai e-Power |
|---|---|---|
| Depreciation (estimated) | €26,654 (60%) | €19,000 (48%) |
| Charging / fuel | €4,432 (10%) | €6,588 (17%) |
| ↳ of which charging loss | 12% (~€532) | — |
| Maintenance | €1,748 (4%) | €2,978 (8%) |
| Insurance | €3,400 (8%) | €3,075 (8%) |
| Financing interest | €7,521 (17%) | €6,583 (17%) |
| Registration & fees | €600 (1%) | €1,050 (3%) |
| Total cost of ownership | €44,354 | €39,273 |
When does the Tesla Model Y RWD win?
The Nissan Qashqai e-Power wins decisively here — €5,081 cheaper over 5 years; at typical assumptions this isn't a close call.
No realistic annual distance flips this verdict — the Nissan Qashqai e-Power stays the cheaper car at every distance we model. A longer hold also changes it: keep the car past 10 years and the Tesla Model Y RWD comes out ahead.
What decides the Tesla Model Y RWD vs Nissan Qashqai e-Power verdict
One line outweighs everything else here: depreciation. It costs €26,654 on the Tesla Model Y RWD against €19,000 on the Nissan Qashqai e-Power — a €7,654 swing to the Nissan Qashqai e-Power, bigger than the €5,081 that separates the two 5-year totals. On the Tesla Model Y RWD, depreciation alone is 60% of its €44,354 total; on the Nissan Qashqai e-Power it is 48% of €39,273.
- Energy: €4,432 of charging for the Tesla Model Y RWD vs €6,588 of petrol for the Nissan Qashqai e-Power — €2,156 the other way, to the Tesla Model Y RWD.
- Maintenance: Tesla Model Y RWD €1,748, Nissan Qashqai e-Power €2,978 — €1,230 the other way, to the Tesla Model Y RWD.
- Financing interest: Tesla Model Y RWD €7,521, Nissan Qashqai e-Power €6,583 — €938 more in the Nissan Qashqai e-Power's favor.
Energy is the Tesla Model Y RWD's strong suit: €2,156 back, 42% of the Nissan Qashqai e-Power's lead — just not enough to turn it. The Tesla Model Y RWD starts €4,990 behind the Nissan Qashqai e-Power at the dealer, and ownership widens it — the 5-year gap grows to €5,081. The Nissan Qashqai e-Power is ahead by €1,689 after the first year and more than doubles that lead — €5,081 by year 5.
Tesla Model Y RWD vs Nissan Qashqai e-Power, side by side
Tesla Model Y RWD
- 5-yr total cost
- €44,354
- Cost / month
- €739
- Cost / km
- €0.59
- Starting price
- €42,990
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Efficiency
- 16 kWh/100km
Nissan Qashqai e-Power
- 5-yr total cost
- €39,273
- Cost / month
- €655
- Cost / km
- €0.52
- Starting price
- €38,000
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Efficiency
- 4.8 L/100km
- Ireland electricity
- 25.00c/kWh CRU/SEAI
- Petrol (Ireland)
- €1.83/L AA Ireland