Tesla Model Y vs Nissan Qashqai e-Power: 5-year cost to own (UK)
Over 5 years in the UK (12,000 mi/yr), as of August 6, 2026, the Nissan Qashqai e-Power stays the cheaper car to own — about £35,649 vs £49,811 for the Tesla Model Y, a £14,162 difference over 5 years. The UK Electric Car Grant is shown separately, not in these totals.
UK Electric Car Grant: up to £3,750 off the price of an eligible new EV (RRP ≤ £37,000, applied by the dealer). Shown for reference; not included in the totals above. Source: GOV.UK Electric Car Grant.
Cheaper to own over 5 years · UKNissan Qashqai e-Power · £35,649 total · £14,162 less than the Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model Y vs Nissan Qashqai e-Power — where the money goes
| Cost component | Electric · Tesla Model Y | Hybrid · Nissan Qashqai e-Power |
|---|---|---|
| Depreciation (estimated) | £30,374 (61%) | £17,498 (49%) |
| Charging / fuel | £5,508 (11%) | £6,511 (18%) |
| ↳ of which charging loss | 12% (~£661) | — |
| Maintenance | £1,500 (3%) | £1,998 (6%) |
| Insurance | £2,780 (6%) | £2,625 (7%) |
| Financing interest | £8,649 (17%) | £6,017 (17%) |
| Registration & fees | £1,000 (2%) | £1,000 (3%) |
| Total cost of ownership | £49,811 | £35,649 |
When does the Tesla Model Y win?
The Nissan Qashqai e-Power wins decisively here — £14,162 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.
What decides the Tesla Model Y vs Nissan Qashqai e-Power verdict
The single biggest mover is depreciation: £30,374 on the Tesla Model Y against £17,498 on the Nissan Qashqai e-Power, a £12,876 gap in the Nissan Qashqai e-Power's favor — the largest slice of the £14,162 verdict. On the Tesla Model Y, depreciation alone is 61% of its £49,811 total; on the Nissan Qashqai e-Power it is 49% of £35,649.
- Financing interest: Tesla Model Y £8,649, Nissan Qashqai e-Power £6,017 — £2,632 more in the Nissan Qashqai e-Power's favor.
- Energy: £5,508 of charging for the Tesla Model Y vs £6,511 of petrol for the Nissan Qashqai e-Power — £1,003 the other way, to the Tesla Model Y.
- Maintenance: Tesla Model Y £1,500, Nissan Qashqai e-Power £1,998 — £498 the other way, to the Tesla Model Y.
The Tesla Model Y gets £1,003 back on energy, but against a £14,162 verdict that is loose change. The Tesla Model Y starts £13,995 behind the Nissan Qashqai e-Power at the dealer, and ownership widens it — the 5-year gap grows to £14,162. The Nissan Qashqai e-Power is ahead by £4,891 after the first year and more than doubles that lead — £14,162 by year 5.
Tesla Model Y vs Nissan Qashqai e-Power, side by side
Tesla Model Y
- 5-yr total cost
- £49,811
- Cost / month
- £830
- Cost / mile
- £0.83
- RRP
- £48,990
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Efficiency
- 23.8 kWh/100mi
Nissan Qashqai e-Power
- 5-yr total cost
- £35,649
- Cost / month
- £594
- Cost / mile
- £0.59
- RRP
- £34,995
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Efficiency
- 64.2 mpg
- UK electricity
- 26.11p/kWh Ofgem
- UK petrol
- £1.53/litre GOV.UK