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2026 Tesla Model Y vs 2026 Buick Encore

📊 Key Differences
  • Fuel economy: 138 MPG vs 30 MPG combined — Tesla Model Y is more efficient
  • Annual fuel cost: $550 vs $2250 — Tesla Model Y saves $ per year
  • Fuel type: Electricity vs Regular Gasoline
Specification 2026 Tesla Model Y 2026 Buick Encore
Year20262026
ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel TypeElectricityRegular Gasoline
DriveRear-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic (A1)Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Cylinders3
Displacement (L)1.2
City MPG14830
Highway MPG12931
Combined MPG13830
Annual Fuel Cost$550$2250
CO₂ (g/mile)297.0
EPA Fuel Economy Score10/106/10
EPA GHG Score10/106/10
🚗 2026 Tesla Model Y

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD with 138 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Electricity. Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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🚗 2026 Buick Encore

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD with 30 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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