The 2026 Tesla Model Y window sticker reads 138 MPGe combined (148 city, 129 highway). NHTSA gives the 2026 Model Y 5 stars overall, and a used 2026 asks about $48,702 today.
The Tesla Model Y window sticker — build, options & years
The Tesla Model Y ran from 2020–2026 across 2 generations (2021–2024, 2025–2026).
For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Tesla Model Y VIN decoder.
What the Tesla Model Y sticker says about fuel
EPA figures for the 2026 Model Y:
The label also prints an estimated $550 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles. EPA files the Model Y under Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD. Electric models are rated in MPGe — miles per gallon of energy equivalent, with 321 miles of EPA range.
How the Model Y's sticker figure changed
Combined MPGe by model year, 2020 to 2026:
Combined went from 121 MPGe in 2020 to 138 in 2026.
Safety ratings printed on the label
NHTSA results for the 2026 Model Y:
Against other models: safest cars ranking.
The Model Y sticker against its rivals
What the closest rivals print on their stickers.
| Model | EPA year | Best combined | NHTSA overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 2026 | 5★ | |
| Toyota RAV4 | 2026 | 5★ | |
| Kia Telluride | 2027 | 5★ | |
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2027 | 5★ |
What a used Model Y sells for now
Median asking price by model year, from 206 live US listings:
| Model year | Median asking price | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 listings | |
| 2024 | 28 listings | |
| 2023 | 50 listings | |
| 2022 | 31 listings | |
| 2021 | 54 listings | |
| 2020 | 25 listings |
A 2026 Model Y asks a median $48,702 today, a 2020 about $24,820. Full breakdown on the Tesla Model Y value page.
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Model Y window sticker — every model year
ForCar has built 243 Model Y window stickers from VINs so far, opened 563 times. The most requested model years are 2026, 2023 and 2024.
Any Model Y from 2020–2026: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other Tesla models: Tesla window stickers.
Other Tesla window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Cybertruck | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 82 mpg | |
| Tesla Model 3 | Midsize Cars | 142 mpg | |
| Tesla Model X | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 105 mpg | |
| Tesla Roadster | — | — | |
| Tesla Model S | Large Cars | 124 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Tesla Model Y
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every Model Y, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Tesla Model Y all three must show the same number.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Tesla Model Y window sticker show?
The 2026 label shows up to 138 MPGe combined. EPA puts the fuel bill at about $550 a year.
What safety rating is on the Tesla Model Y sticker?
5 stars overall from NHTSA for the 2026 model, by test: frontal crash 5, side crash 5, rollover 5.
Which Tesla Model Y years do people look up most?
2026, with 79 of the 243 Model Y window stickers built on ForCar, followed by 2023 and 2024.
What is a used Tesla Model Y worth now?
A 2026 asks a median $48,702 and a 2020 about $24,820, across 206 live listings. More on the Tesla Model Y value page.
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