Tesla Impact Report — Model Y $0.77/mi, 33% Cheaper Than BMW X3
Published · Updated · By Investus editorial desk (SUNRYU Partners)
Tesla Impact Report '25 p.13: Model Y cost per mile is $0.77, the lowest among competing SUVs — vs BMW X3 $1.15, Hyundai IONIQ5 $0.85, Toyota RAV4 $0.81.
Impact Report p.13 — Cost Per Mile Comparison
Ranking (lower is better):
#1 Tesla Model Y: $0.77/mi ✓
#2 Toyota RAV4: $0.81/mi (+5%)
#3 Hyundai IONIQ5: $0.85/mi (+10%)
#4 BMW X3: $1.15/mi (+49%)
Cost Savings
• vs BMW X3: $0.38/mi savings (33%)
• Over 100,000 miles: $38,000 savings
• At 15,000 mi/year: $5,700 annual savings
TCO Analysis Points
• Electricity cost < fuel cost
• Maintenance (no engine, no transmission)
• Insurance (FSD safety discount possible)
• Residual value (maintained by software updates)
Investment Thesis
• Lowest TCO = brand value supported
• Corporate fleet, rental car adoption advantage
• Consumer repurchase preference strengthened
• Robotaxi unit cost competitiveness foundation
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