2026 Tesla Model Y: real cost in Ontario
See the Model Y on Tesla's site ↗Prices read 2026-11-04
Cheapest trim, Rear-Wheel Drive · Toronto · age 35–59 · 6 years · 18,000 km a yearChange
Sticker$49,990the advertised price
Drive away$54,761with fees and HST
Loan payment$836/mo72-month loan at 6.5%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,219/moeverything, after resale
$54,761 to drive away + $49,992 to run it for 6 years − $17,016 back at resale = $87,737, or $1,219 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$54,761
Running it, 6 yrs+$49,992
Back at resale−$17,016
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$49,990Feesfreight $2,500 · dealer $250 (typical) · levies $146
+$2,896HST, 13%Ontario
+$6,875Federal EV rebateif eligible
−$5,000Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, Toronto
+$19,862Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$11,301Loan interest6.5% over 72 months
+$10,466Maintenanceestimate
+$5,682Charging18,000 km a year at 15.4 kWh/100 km, home charging at $0.16/kWh
+$2,590Registration and plates6 years in Ontario
+$91Resale after 6 years34% of MSRP, you get this back
−$17,016True cost $87,737 ÷ 72 months$1,219 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV
Seats5
CargoNot published
Engine and fuel
Engine295–510 hp electric, RWD, AWD
0–100 km/h3.9–5.6 sour estimate from power and weight
Energy use15.4–19.2 kWh/100 kmNatural Resources Canada
Range463 kmabout 324 in winter
TowingNot published
Tires18", 19" or 21"by trim
Safety and cover
US crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
European crash test5 of 5 stars ↗Euro NCAP 2025, European version
Highway assistSupervised self-drivinghighways and city streets · Full Self-Driving (Supervised), $99/mo
Insurance claimsWell above averagecollision 224 · theft 120 · injury 159 (100 = avg)
Resale at 6 years34% of MSRPthis model's own record · how it compares
Every trim
All trims: 5 seats.| Rear-Wheel Drive | $49,990 | $54,761 | $87,737 | ✓ $1,219/mo | 15.4 kWh/100 km |
| Premium All-Wheel Drive | $64,990 | $76,711 | $116,314 | $1,615/mo | 17.3 kWh/100 km |
| Performance All-Wheel Drive | $74,990 | $88,011 | $132,806 | $1,845/mo | 19.2 kWh/100 km |
Rear-Wheel Drive
✓ $1,219/mo
True cost
Premium All-Wheel Drive
$1,615/mo
True cost
Performance All-Wheel Drive
$1,845/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
Premium All-Wheel Drive$64,990
Performance All-Wheel Drive$74,990
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
+ An option on every trim
Hands-free driving
+ An option on every trim
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Tech and audio
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Tow hitch included
+ Option
✓ from Performance All-Wheel Drive
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Tesla lists only a few items for this model, so features not shown above may still be fitted; check with the dealer.
Full standard equipment on the Premium All-Wheel Drive (8 items)
- Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
- 1 mo Premium Connectivity Trial
- 1 mo Full Self-Driving (Supervised) Trial
- 19'' Crossflow Wheels
- All Black Premium Interior
- Five Seat Layout
- Full Self-Driving (Supervised): monthly subscription $99/mo after a 1 month included with a new vehicle
- Tow Hitch ($1,300)
Recalls in Canada
5 Transport Canada recalls for 2024 to 2026 Model Y models. Most are fixed free by a dealer; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Label2025, 2026 · 602 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the compliance label located on the B-pillar may not have been installed.Recall 2026239 at Transport Canada ↗Lights and instruments2026 · 3 vehicles
On a small number of vehicles, a problem with the reverse lamp wiring could cause them not to work.Recall 2025526 at Transport Canada ↗Visual system2024, 2025 · 24,733 vehicles
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the computer circuit board to short circuit.Recall 2025002 at Transport Canada ↗Electrical2024 · 179,752 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the hood latch assembly could fail and cause the unlatched hood warning not to display on the instrument panel.Recall 2024427 at Transport Canada ↗Lights and instruments2024 · 109,791 vehicles
A previous over-the-air (OTA) software update could cause the vehicle not to display the correct visual warning indicators when there are problems with the brake system or when the parking brake is applied.Recall 2024283 at Transport Canada ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2026 Model Y in Ontario?
- $54,761 to drive away for the Rear-Wheel Drive, from a $49,990 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $836 loan payment, about $1,228 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,219 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.
Colours
Stealth GreyPearl White Multi-Coat+$1,300Diamond Black+$2,000Marine Blue+$1,300Quicksilver+$2,600Ultra Red+$2,600
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