2026 Tesla Model Y vs 2026 Toyota bZ
The Toyota bZ wins clearly, 95.1 to 75.1, on safety. The Tesla Model Y is ahead on fuel & range.
2026 Tesla Model Y
The 2026 Tesla Model Y is sold in the U.S. as a electric compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Model Y Long Range RWD, is …
2026 Toyota bZ
The 2026 Toyota bZ is sold in the U.S. as a electric compact SUV with 8 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the bZ (energy capacity 191 Ah), is…
2026 Toyota bZ
Clear winThe Toyota bZ wins clearly, 95.1 to 75.1, on safety. The Tesla Model Y is ahead on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2026 Toyota bZoverall 95.1 | 2026 Tesla Model Yoverall 75.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 98.2 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 90.4 | 43.9 |
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 100 |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 95.1 | 75.1 |
Toyota bZ: model-level data · Tesla Model Y: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota bZ
Top recalls
- highElectrical System26V512000 · 407 vehicles
- highElectrical System26V393000 · 20,991 vehicles
Tesla Model Y
Top recalls
- highSuspension26V558000 · 19 vehicles
- highStructure26V445000 · 15 vehicles
- highElectrical System25V690000 · 12,963 vehicles
- highExterior Lighting25V658000 · 260 vehicles
- highElectrical System25V490000 · 6 vehicles
- highSeats25V410000 · 48 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota bZ | Tesla Model Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | BEV | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | bZ (energy capacity 191 Ah) | Model Y Standard RWD (18in Wheels) |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 131 | 138 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $550 | $550 |
| EV range | 314 mi | 321 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Toyota bZ or the 2026 Tesla Model Y?
The Toyota bZ wins clearly, 95.1 to 75.1, on safety. The Tesla Model Y is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Toyota bZ scores 95.1 and the 2026 Tesla Model Y 75.1. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Toyota bZ or the 2026 Tesla Model Y?
2026 Toyota bZ: no NHTSA rating yet, grade B, 2 recalls. 2026 Tesla Model Y: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 8 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.