Tesla Model Y
{{Short description|Electric compact crossover SUV}}
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{{Infobox electric vehicle
| name = Tesla Model Y
| image = Tesla Model Y 1X7A6211.jpg
| caption = Pre-2025 Tesla Model Y
| manufacturer = Tesla, Inc.
| production = January 2020 – present
| assembly = {{Unbulleted list
| United States: Fremont, California (Fremont Factory); Austin, Texas (Gigafactory Texas)
| China: Shanghai (Gigafactory Shanghai)
| Germany: Grünheide (Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg)
}}
| designer = Franz von Holzhausen
| class = Compact crossover SUV (C)
| body_style = 5-door SUV
| layout = {{Unbulleted list
| Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive
}}
| related = Tesla Model 3
| motor = {{unbulleted list
| Rear: Internal permanent magnet, synchronous reluctance (IPM-SynRM)
| Front (optional): Induction
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| battery = {{val|60|–|81|ul=kWh}} lithium-ion (LFP on standard range, Li-NMC on long range/Performance)
| electric_range = {{cvt|260|-|310|mi|0}}{{nbsp}}(EPA)
| charging = {{unbulleted list
| AC onboard charger: 11.5 kW at 240 V, 48 A
| DC: 250 kW
| CCS2, GB/T or NACS connector
}}
| wheelbase = {{convert|113.8|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4751|mm|in|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}{{cite web |url=https://www.tesla.com/en_ae/modely |title=Model Y |publisher=Tesla |location=US |access-date=2024-02-25}}
| width = {{convert|75.6|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1624|mm|in|1|abbr=on|order=flip}}
| weight = {{cvt|4154|-|4404|lb}}{{Cite web |title=Model Y Product Information|url=https://www.tesla.com/modely#:~:text=on%20hot%20days.-,Model%20Y%20Specs,-Performance|access-date=2023-11-21}}{{Cite web |title=Model Y Owner's Manual (China)|url=https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/modely/en_cn/GUID-E47C4A6D-528E-419C-8C57-FD3864644C34.html|access-date=2023-11-21}}
| sp = us
}}
The Tesla Model Y is a battery electric compact crossover SUV{{Cite news |date=2020-05-27 |title=Tesla Model Y Performance First Drive Review: Putting Europe on Notice |url=https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2020-tesla-model-y-performance-first-drive-review/ |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20241208200103/https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2020-tesla-model-y-performance-first-drive-review/ |archive-date=2024-12-08 |access-date=2024-12-20 |work=MotorTrend |language=en-US}} produced by Tesla, Inc. since 2020. The vehicle was presented in March 2019 as the company's fifth production model since its inception after the Roadster, Model S, Model X and Model 3.
After its 2019 introduction, the Model Y started production at the Tesla Fremont Factory in California, US in January 2020.{{Cite web |last=Baldwin |first=Roberto |date=January 29, 2020 |title=Tesla Beats Expectations, Declares a Profit, and Has Started Model Y Production |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a30705862/tesla-production-results-q4-model-y/ |access-date=February 27, 2020 |website=Car and Driver |publisher=Hearst |language=en-US}} Production at Giga Shanghai, China was added in December 2020, and at Gigafactory Texas, US since late 2021.{{Cite web |last=Carlson |first=Kara |date=January 27, 2022 |title=Tesla's Austin factory started Model Y production late last year, company reveals |url=https://www.statesman.com/story/business/2022/01/26/tesla-austin-factory-begins-model-y-production-elon-musk-gigafactory-texas/6635563001/ |access-date=February 18, 2022 |website=Austin American-Statesman |language=en-US}} Deliveries from Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, Germany started in March 2022.{{Cite web |last=Randall |first=Chris |date=2022-03-22 |title=Tesla starts delivering Model Y cars from Giga Berlin {{!}} electrive.com |url=https://www.electrive.com/2022/03/22/tesla-starts-delivering-model-ys-from-grunheide/ |access-date=2024-02-24 |website=Electrive}}
The Model Y is based on the Model 3 sedan and serves as a larger variant, with around 76 percent of parts being shared between the two and identical exterior and interior styling.{{Cite news |last=Jaynes |first=Nick |date=January 29, 2016 |title=Tesla is working on multiple variations of the Model 3 |publisher=Mashable |url=https://mashable.com/2016/01/28/tesla-model-3-variants/ |url-status=live |access-date=March 15, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330205323/https://mashable.com/2016/01/28/tesla-model-3-variants/ |archive-date=March 30, 2019}}{{Cite web |last=Field |first=Kyle |date=2019-02-01 |title=Tesla Model Y To Share ~76% Of Parts With Model 3, Be Built At Gigafactories |url=https://cleantechnica.com/2019/01/31/tesla-model-y-to-share-76-of-parts-with-model-3-built-at-gigafactories/ |access-date=2024-02-24 |website=CleanTechnica |language=en-US}} While most Model Y are configured with two-row seating, in the US the Model Y offers optional third-row seats for a seven-passenger seating capacity.{{Cite magazine |last=Cortina |first=Miguel |date=March 15, 2019 |title=Tesla Model Y First Ride: A Compact Crossover For Canyon Roads |url=https://www.motortrend.com/news/tesla-model-y-first-ride/ |url-status=live |magazine=Motor Trend |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190320084459/https://www.motortrend.com/news/tesla-model-y-first-ride/ |archive-date=March 20, 2019 |access-date=March 15, 2019}}{{Cite tweet |number=1201513627292966913 |user=Model3Owners |title=I took better pictures of the third row seats... sheesh |author=Online Tesla Owners |date=December 2, 2019 |access-date=December 4, 2019 |language=en}}
In 2023, Tesla delivered 1.2 million Model Ys, making it the world's best-selling vehicle that year, surpassing the Toyota Corolla and becoming the first electric vehicle to claim that title.{{Cite web |date=January 24, 2024 |title=Q4 2023 Shareholder Deck |url=https://digitalassets.tesla.com/tesla-contents/image/upload/IR/TSLA-Q4-2023-Update.pdf |access-date=January 24, 2024 |website=Tesla, Inc.}} With at least 2.16 million units delivered since its start of production up to December 2023, the Model Y is also the most popular electric vehicle of all time.{{Cite web |last=Stelle |first=Laurelle |date=2023-12-15 |title=Tesla achieves yet another 'record-breaking' milestone for EVs: 'Good luck to anyone who tries to catch it' |url=https://www.thecooldown.com/green-business/tesla-model-y-sales-record/ |access-date=2024-02-24 |website=The Cool Down |language=en-US}} Tesla claims the Model Y was again the best-selling vehicle in the world in 2024.{{cite news |url=https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-y-blockbuster-year-apac-europe/ |title=Tesla Model Y had a blockbuster year in APAC and Europe |first=Simon |last=Alvarez |work=Teslarati |date=2025-01-31 |access-date=2025-02-03}} A refreshed version of the Model Y was revealed in January 2025, with upgrades similar to the upgraded Model 3.{{Cite web|url=https://www.electrive.com/2024/12/19/tesla-to-start-production-of-the-model-y-juniper-in-january/|title=Tesla to start production of the Model Y Juniper in January - electrive.com|date=December 19, 2024|website=www.electrive.com}}
History
= Pre-launch =
In 2013, Tesla Motors filed to trademark the name "Model Y".{{Cite news |last=Tiongco |first=Santiago |date=April 11, 2016 |title=If Ford Did Not Block Trademark For Model E, Tesla Would Have Completed A Word After Model S, Model X |work=Tech Times |url=http://www.techtimes.com/articles/148939/20160411/if-ford-did-not-block-trademark-for-model-e-tesla-would-have-completed-a-word-after-model-s-model-x.htm |url-status=live |access-date=March 15, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330205509/https://www.techtimes.com/articles/148939/20160411/if-ford-did-not-block-trademark-for-model-e-tesla-would-have-completed-a-word-after-model-s-model-x.htm |archive-date=March 30, 2019}} Later in 2015, CEO Elon Musk teased a Model 3-based Model Y with falcon-wing doors.{{Cite news |last=Anthony |first=Sebastian |date=October 7, 2015 |title=Elon Musk hints at Tesla Model Y with falcon-wing doors |work=art tech |url=https://arstechnica.com/cars/2015/10/tesla-model-y-with-falcon-wing-doors-hinted-at-by-elon-musk/ |url-status=live |access-date=March 15, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330193150/https://arstechnica.com/cars/2015/10/tesla-model-y-with-falcon-wing-doors-hinted-at-by-elon-musk/ |archive-date=March 30, 2019}} In 2017, a Model Y silhouette was teased to Tesla shareholders at the annual general meeting in June.{{Cite news |last=Gibbs |first=Samuel |date=June 7, 2020 |title=Tesla teases new Model Y car as cheaper Model 3 nears production |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/jun/07/tesla-teases-new-model-y-car-cheaper-model-3-production-elon-musk |url-status=live |access-date=March 15, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330181733/https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/jun/07/tesla-teases-new-model-y-car-cheaper-model-3-production-elon-musk |archive-date=March 30, 2019}} Musk also announced that the Model Y would be produced in a new factory, as the Fremont plant would not have room to accommodate another production line.{{Cite news |last=Higgins |first=Tim |date=June 6, 2017 |title=Tesla CEO Elon Musk Signals New Factory for Model Y SUV |work=The Wall Street Journal |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-signals-new-factory-for-model-y-suv-1496797117 |url-status=live |access-date=March 15, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190316150723/https://www.wsj.com/articles/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-signals-new-factory-for-model-y-suv-1496797117 |archive-date=March 16, 2019}}
In June 2018, a new silhouette was revealed by Musk.{{Cite web |title=Une deuxième image du Tesla Model Y est dévoilée |url=https://www.auto123.com/fr/actualites/image-tesla-model-y-elon-musk/64753/ |website=auto123}} He stated that the Model Y would be formally announced in March 2019.{{Cite news |last=Segarra |first=Lisa Marie |date=June 6, 2018 |title=Elon Musk Shares a New Image of the Tesla Model Y |work=Fortune |url=http://fortune.com/2018/06/06/elon-musk-tesla-model-y-image/ |url-status=live |access-date=March 15, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330193202/http://fortune.com/2018/06/06/elon-musk-tesla-model-y-image/ |archive-date=March 30, 2019}} The Model Y announcement had been planned for 2018; however, production problems with the Model 3 resulted in it being pushed to 2019.{{Cite web |last=Lambert |first=Fred |date=October 22, 2018 |title=Tesla Model Y: what to expect? |url=https://electrek.co/2018/10/22/tesla-model-y/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330205319/https://electrek.co/2018/10/22/tesla-model-y/ |archive-date=March 30, 2019 |access-date=March 15, 2019 |publisher=Electrek}} In October 2018, Elon Musk revealed that he had approved the finalized design for the first production version of the Model Y, however production would not start until 2020.{{Cite news |last=O'Kane |first=Sean |date=October 24, 2018 |title=Tesla's Model Y crossover is ready for production, Elon Musk says |work=The Verge |url=https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/24/18020936/teslas-model-y-crossover-prototype-production |url-status=live |access-date=March 15, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330205340/https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/24/18020936/teslas-model-y-crossover-prototype-production |archive-date=March 30, 2019}} On March 3, 2019, Elon Musk published multiple tweets, announcing the unveiling event and confirming some specifications.{{Cite tweet |number=1102332778492772352 |user=elonmusk |title=Model Y unveil event on March 14 at LA Design Studio |first=Elon |last=Musk |date=March 3, 2019 |access-date=March 4, 2019 |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190303235845/https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1102332778492772352 |archive-date=March 3, 2019 |url-status=live |website=@elonmusk}} Musk confirmed the vehicle would use standard doors, as opposed to the falcon-wing doors used on the Model X.{{Cite tweet |number=1102340302663180288 |user=elonmusk |title=Normal |first=Elon |last=Musk |date=March 3, 2019 |access-date=March 4, 2019 |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190407170743/https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1102340302663180288 |archive-date=April 7, 2019 |url-status=live}}
= Production =
File:Tesla Model Y IMG 6822.jpg
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Tesla originally announced plans at the unveil to assemble the Model Y at Giga Nevada (in Sparks, Nevada), along with the battery and drivetrain for the vehicles, unlike the Model 3, where drivetrains and batteries are assembled at Giga Nevada, with final assembly completed at the Tesla Factory in Fremont, California. Two months later, in May 2019, Tesla said that they instead planned to shuffle production lines at the Tesla Fremont Factory to make space for Model Y production.{{Cite web |last=Kolodny |first=Lora |date=May 29, 2019 |title=Tesla is rejiggering its Fremont factory to build the Model Y SUV and a Model S refresh |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2019/05/29/tesla-fremont-factory-prepping-for-model-y-production-model-s-refresh.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190602063953/https://www.cnbc.com/2019/05/29/tesla-fremont-factory-prepping-for-model-y-production-model-s-refresh.html |archive-date=June 2, 2019 |access-date=June 3, 2019 |publisher=CNBC}}{{Cite web |last=Field |first=Kyle |date=June 8, 2019 |title=Streamlining Manufacturing of the Tesla Model 3 For The Model Y |url=https://cleantechnica.com/2019/06/08/streamlining-manufacturing-of-the-tesla-model-3-for-the-model-y/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190821223314/https://cleantechnica.com/2019/06/08/streamlining-manufacturing-of-the-tesla-model-3-for-the-model-y/ |archive-date=August 21, 2019 |access-date=April 27, 2023 |website=CleanTechnica |quote=the Model Y is notably larger than the Model 3 and has a larger frontal surface area as a result. Combined with its 8–10% heavier build, that will result in a lower efficiency than the 3}}
On January 29, 2020, Tesla reported in its Q4 2019 earnings report that Model Y production had already started in the Fremont factory, that one can now place an order for their premium versions with all-wheel drive, and that delivery of Model Y would begin in Q1 2020.{{Cite web |date=January 29, 2020 |title=Q4 and FY2019 Update |url=https://tesla-cdn.thron.com/static/O7WXQA_TSLA_Update_Letter_2019-4Q_BPWOH4.pdf |access-date=February 27, 2020 |publisher=Tesla}}
In November 2019, Tesla announced that the Tesla Model Y would be the first vehicle to be assembled at the first European Gigafactory, Giga Berlin.{{Cite news |last=Lambert |first=Fred |date=November 12, 2019 |title=Elon Musk: Tesla is going to build Gigafactory 4 in 'Berlin area' |work=Electrek |url=http://electrek.co/2019/11/12/tesla-gigafactory-4-berlin-germany/ |url-status=live |access-date=April 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191112210609/https://electrek.co/2019/11/12/tesla-gigafactory-4-berlin-germany/ |archive-date=November 12, 2019}}{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8iEEVbhkR0&t=2490s |title=Die Verleihung des Goldenen Lenkrads 2019: Das sind die besten Autos des Jahres! |date=November 12, 2019 |publisher=AUTO BILD}} Tesla started deliveries of the Berlin-made Model Y since March 2022, mainly for European markets.
United States deliveries started in March 2020 for the Long Range AWD version and the Performance version. Later in 2020, Tesla began shipping cars to the Canadian and Mexican markets.
Initial production of the made-in-China Model Y began in mid-December 2020 with 250,000 Model Y expected to be produced in 2021 in China alone.{{Cite web |last=Alvarez |first=Simon |date=December 17, 2020 |title=Tesla Model Y initial production begins in Gigafactory Shanghai |url=https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-y-production-begins-giga-shangha-video/ |access-date=April 27, 2023 |website=Teslarati}}{{Cite magazine |last=Capparella |first=Joey |date=March 15, 2019 |title=The Tesla Model Y Is the All-Electric Brand's Entry into the Compact-Crossover Fray |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a26828716/tesla-model-y-photos-info/ |url-status=live |magazine=Car and Driver |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190403044043/https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a26828716/tesla-model-y-photos-info/ |archive-date=April 3, 2019 |access-date=March 14, 2019}} In November 2020, Tesla signed an agreement with LG Chem to supply battery cells for Model Y production in China.{{Cite web |last=Merano |first=Maria |date=November 23, 2020 |title=Tesla China signs contract with LG Chem for Model Y production |url=https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-china-signs-contract-with-lg-chem-for-model-y-production/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201123203347/https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-china-signs-contract-with-lg-chem-for-model-y-production/ |archive-date=November 23, 2020 |access-date=November 23, 2020 |website=TESLARATI}}
On October 7, 2020, Musk tweeted that Giga Berlin Model Y would get single-piece rear and front frame cast, structural battery pack, and new 4680 cells.{{Cite tweet |number=1313854912212750346 |user=elonmusk |title=Giga Berlin Model Y will get single-piece rear and front frame cast |first=Elon |last=Musk |date=October 7, 2020 |access-date=October 7, 2020 |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Alvarez |first=Simon |date=October 7, 2020 |title=Tesla Model Y from Giga Berlin will utilize 4680 cells and structural battery pack |url=https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-y-giga-berlin-4680-cells-structural-battery-pack-confirmed-elon-musk |access-date=April 27, 2023 |website=Teslarati}}
Vehicles manufactured from April 2021 no longer include radar for adaptive cruise control,{{Cite news |last=Kay |first=Grace |date=2023-03-21 |title=Tesla reportedly saw an uptick in crashes and mistakes after Elon Musk removed radar from its cars |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-uptick-crashes-accidents-elon-musk-removed-radar-autopilot-report-2023-3 |access-date=2023-05-08 |work=Business Insider |location=US}} and those from May the same year lack lumbar support on passenger seats.{{Cite news |last=Nagaraj |first=Rahul |date=2021-06-14 |title=Tesla drops lumbar support feature due to 'almost no usage' |url=https://www.team-bhp.com/news/tesla-drops-lumbar-support-feature-due-almost-no-usage |access-date=2023-05-08 |work=Team-BHP.com}}{{Cite news |last=Lambert |first=Fred |date=May 31, 2021 |title=Tesla delivers new Model Y without passenger lumbar support, and it's unclear why (update) |url=https://electrek.co/2021/05/31/tesla-delivers-new-model-y-without-passenger-lumbar-support-why/ |access-date=2023-05-08 |work=Electrek}}
Model Y vehicles produced from October 2022 no longer include ultrasonic sensors. As a result, the vehicles now rely solely on cameras to provide driver assistance features. {{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2022-10-06 |title=Tesla to phase out ultrasonic sensors in favor of camera-only driver assist |url=https://www.cbtnews.com/tesla-to-phase-out-ultrasonic-sensors-in-favor-of-camera-only-driver-assist/#:~:text=By%20CBT%20News,the%20sensors%20beginning%20in%202023. |access-date=2025-05-23 |website=CBT News |language=en-US}}
= 2025 update =
On January 10, 2025, Tesla launched a redesigned version of the Model Y in China, with deliveries set to begin in March. Codenamed "Juniper",{{cite news |url=https://www.drive.com.au/news/2026-tesla-model-y-performance-juniper-australia/ |title=2026 Tesla Model Y Performance ‘Juniper’ may be in Australia this year, as first prototype spotted |first=Alex |last=Misoyannis |work=Drive |location=Australia |date=2025-03-12 |access-date=2025-03-20}} the new Model Y features a full width light bar as its daytime running lights and tail light, as well as a touchscreen for passengers in the rear seat. The long range version also has an extended range of {{Convert|719|km|mi}}, up from the previous {{Convert|688|km|mi}}.{{Cite web |date=January 10, 2025 |title=Tesla launches redesigned Model Y in China, seeking to fend off rivals |url=https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-announces-revamped-model-y-version-china-priced-35938-2025-01-10/ |website=Reuters}} As customers of other models complained about the lack of the turn signal stalk, the 2025 Model Y refresh keeps the traditional turn signal stalk.{{cite news |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a63393923/new-tesla-model-y-turn-signal-stalk/ |title=2025 Tesla Model Y Is Redone, with a New Face and Traditional Turn Signals |first=Greg S. |last=Fink |work=Car and Driver |location=US |date=2025-01-10 |access-date=2025-02-03}}
On January 23, 2025, Tesla revealed that its updated Model Y SUV will be available in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico starting in March, with a starting price of approximately {{USD|60,000}}. This "Launch Series" special edition includes a 320-mile range battery and Tesla’s advanced driver-assistance technology, “Full Self-Driving (Supervised),” which is typically a $8,000 upgrade. In comparison, the older Model Y begins at $44,990 with a 337-mile range for its rear-wheel drive variant.{{Cite web |last=O'Kane |first=Sean |date=2025-01-24 |title=Tesla's redesigned Model Y is coming to North America in March for $60,000 |url=https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/23/teslas-redesigned-model-y-is-coming-to-north-america-in-march-for-60000/ |access-date=2025-01-24 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}
The most noticeable changes to the exterior of the new Model Y include a sleeker front design with a more streamlined nose and a thin light bar across the hood. The rear now features a full-width light strip. Inside, the refreshed SUV offers a configurable light strip that runs along the cabin, a new touchscreen for rear passengers, and upgrades like powered rear seats and improved suspension for a more comfortable ride.
File:Tesla Model Y 2025 at Santana Row dllu 02.jpg|2025 update, front
File:Tesla Model Y 2025 at Santana Row dllu rear.jpg|2025 update, rear
File:Tesla Model Y 2025 interior.jpg|2025 update, interior
Technical details
= Heat pump =
The Model Y is Tesla's first vehicle to use a heat pump instead of electric resistance for interior cabin heating.{{Cite web |last=Lambert |first=Fred |date=March 24, 2020 |title=Elon Musk: Tesla Model Y heat pump is some of the best engineering I've seen in a while |url=https://electrek.co/2020/03/23/tesla-model-y-heat-pump-elon-musk-best-engineering/ |access-date=March 25, 2020 |website=Electrek}}{{Cite web |last=Erwin |first=Blane |date=March 26, 2020 |title=Model Y is the first Tesla with a heat pump. Here's why that's a big deal. |url=https://www.currentautomotive.com/model-y-is-the-first-tesla-with-a-heat-pump-heres-why-thats-a-big-deal/ |access-date=April 6, 2020 |website=Current Automotive}} Electric cars using electric resistance heating can lose 40% or more of their range in ambient temperatures below {{Convert|20|F|C}}.{{Cite web |last=Schmidt |first=Bridie |date=March 18, 2020 |title=Model Y has heat pump to solve issue of range in cold weather |url=https://thedriven.io/2020/03/18/model-y-has-heat-pump-to-solve-issue-of-range-in-cold-weather/ |access-date=March 25, 2020 |website=The Driven}}{{Cite web |date=February 7, 2019 |title=Tesla and other electric car batteries lose 40% of their range in extremely cold weather: AAA |url=https://www.marketwatch.com/story/cold-weather-saps-electric-car-batteries-2019-02-07 |access-date=March 25, 2020 |website=MarketWatch |agency=Associated Press}} The heat pump can be up to 300% more efficient than electric resistance heating.{{Cite web |last=Claribelle Deveza |first=Ma. |date=March 23, 2020 |title=Tesla Model Y Heat Pump: Deep Dive and Closer Look |url=https://www.tesmanian.com/blogs/tesmanian-blog/tesla-model-y-heat-pump-range |access-date=March 25, 2020 |website=Tesmanian}}
Some electric vehicles from other manufacturers, including the Nissan Leaf, Renault Zoe, BMW i3, Jaguar I-Pace, Audi e-tron, and Kia Niro, had already implemented heat pumps.{{Cite web |last=Halvorson |first=Bengt |date=August 8, 2019 |title=Can heat pumps solve cold-weather range loss for EVs? |url=https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1124387_can-heat-pumps-solve-cold-weather-range-loss-for-evs |access-date=March 25, 2020 |website=Green Car Reports}} Tesla's heat pump has been praised for using far fewer parts.{{Cite web |date=2021-08-08 |title=Tesla Octovalve analysis |url=https://www.emobility-engineering.com/tesla-octovalve/ |access-date=2023-10-02 |website=E-Mobility Engineering |language=en-GB}}
Tesla's heat pump system includes unique features including the "Super Manifold" and the "Octovalve". Inside the Super Manifold two systems meet: one for water-glycol coolant (used for managing the temperature of the battery, computers and powertrain) and the other for R1234YF refrigerant (used for cabin temperature control). The two systems share a liquid cooled condenser and a chiller. The Octovalve has eight ports that move the coolant around the different systems of the vehicle.{{Cite web |last=Deveza |first=Ma. Claribelle |date=April 4, 2020 |title=Sandy Munro Finds Fun 'Octovalve' Tesla Model Y Easter Egg During Teardown |url=https://www.tesmanian.com/blogs/tesmanian-blog/tesla-model-y-easter-egg-octovalve-sandy-munro-teardown |access-date=April 18, 2020 |website=Tesmanian}}{{Cite web |last=Alvarez |first=Simon |date=April 5, 2020 |title=Tesla proudly hides 'Octovalve' insignia in Model Y, hints at next-gen thermal system |url=https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-y-octovalve-easter-egg-teardown/ |access-date=April 18, 2020 |website=Teslarati}}{{Cite web |last=Ruffo |first=Gustavo Henrique |date=April 6, 2020 |title=Tesla Octovalve Is The Video Sandy Munro Has Not Captured Yet |url=https://insideevs.com/news/408232/tesla-octovalve-sandy-munro-unshot-video/ |access-date=April 18, 2020 |website=InsideEVs}} The system allows the vehicle to remove waste heat from the vehicle's systems and use it to warm the cabin.
Musk has said that the new heat pump system is one of the two most significant changes in the Model Y over the Model 3 (which included it too in 2021),{{Cite web |title=Refreshed 2021 Tesla Model 3 Vs 2019 Model 3: Heat Pump Test |url=https://insideevs.com/features/458189/2021-tesla-model-3-heat-pump-test-vs-2019-model/ |access-date=2024-02-13 |website=InsideEVs |language=en}} the other being the new single-piece castings.{{Cite web |date=April 14, 2020 |title=Elon Musk discusses Model Y |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pih4kU6yvz8 |access-date=April 20, 2020 |website=Third Row Tesla |time=1:25–7:30}}
= Radar =
Vehicles produced since May 2021 lack radar for adaptive cruise control.{{Cite web |last=Blanco |first=Sebastian |date=February 28, 2022 |title=Tesla Stops Putting Radar Sensors in New Model S and Model X EVs |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a39250157/tesla-no-radar-sensor-model-s-model-x/ |access-date=July 3, 2022}} In February 2022, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation over phantom braking in these new vehicles.{{Cite web |date=February 18, 2022 |title=Tesla investigated over 'phantom braking' problem |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-60432351 |publisher=BBC}} As of May 2024, the investigation is still ongoing.{{Cite web |last=Folk |first=Zachary |title=U.S. Escalates Tesla Autopilot Probe After 20 More Crashes Reported Since Company Installed Fix |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacharyfolk/2024/05/07/us-escalates-tesla-autopilot-probe-after-20-more-crashes-reported-since-company-installed-fix/#:~:text=U.S.%20Escalates%20Tesla%20Autopilot%20Probe,Reported%20Since%20Company%20Installed%20Fix&text=I%20cover%20breaking%20news |access-date=2024-11-04 |website=Forbes |language=en}}
Software update 2022.20.9 transitioned radar equipped Model Ys (and Model 3s) to Tesla Vision.{{Cite web |title=Tesla Is Now Removing Ultrasonic Sensors In Move To Vision Only |url=https://insideevs.com/news/614707/tesla-removing-ultrasonic-sensors-vision-only/ |access-date=2024-11-04 |website=InsideEVs |language=en}} Steering assist is limited to {{cvt|85|mph}}, down from {{cvt|90|mph}} on vehicles with radar and minimum following distance has been increased to two car lengths from one.{{original research inline|date=December 2023}}
= Single-piece castings =
{{See also|Giga Press}}
In August 2020, it was reported that the Tesla Factory in Fremont would soon activate the world's largest unibody casting machine for Model Y production, switching to casting the rear body in a single piece.{{Cite web |last=Fox |first=Eva |date=August 13, 2020 |title=Tesla Fremont to Soon Activate World's Largest Unibody Casting Machine in Mass Model Y Production |url=https://www.tesmanian.com/blogs/tesmanian-blog/tesla-model-y-from-fremont-will-soon-use-the-biggest-casting-machine-for-mass-production |access-date=2023-04-27 |website=Tesmanian}} Elon Musk told an interviewer that the Berlin-made Model Y is "not just a copy of the Model Y. It's actually a radical redesign of the core technology of building a car."{{Cite web |last=Alvarez |first=Simon |date=September 3, 2020 |title=Elon Musk shares details on Tesla Model Y redesign, battery cell production in Giga Berlin |url=https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-y-redesign-giga-berlin-battery-cell-production-details-elon-musk-interview-video/ |access-date=2023-04-27 |website=Teslarati}} With this new design and production method, rear and front portions of the frame will be a single-cast design. Injecting molten aluminum into a cast and having robots pull out the molded metal allowed Tesla to combine several manufacturing steps.{{Cite web |date=September 8, 2020 |title=Tesla bets on aluminum casting for German plant |url=https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/tesla-bets-aluminum-casting-german-plant |access-date=2023-04-27 |website=Automotive News Europe |agency=Reuters}} This manufacturing process is expected to result in significant cost savings, reducing a complex structural frame of dozens of parts, requiring many hours of welding to be reduced to just 1 part. Other savings include lower tool investments, reduced production time, lower number of robots, and a smaller production area.{{Cite web |last=Günnel |first=Thomas |date=August 21, 2020 |title=Karosserie aus einem Guss: "Eine schöne und lohnenswerte Aufgabe" |url=https://www.fahrzeug-karosserie.de/karosserie-aus-einem-guss-eine-schoene-und-lohnenswerte-aufgabe-a-957640/ |access-date=2023-04-27 |website=Fahrzeug + Karosserie |language=de}}
In August 2020, Tesla started assembling the world's biggest casting machine for this purpose, which the company called the Giga Press. The machine was supplied by Italian company Idra.{{Cite web |last=Alvarez |first=Simon |date=2023-02-07 |title=Tesla Giga Press supplier IDRA teases new "Neo" die-casting machine |url=https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-giga-press-idra-teases-neo-die-casting-machine-teaser/ |access-date=2023-04-05 |website=Teslarati |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Mihalascu |first=Dan |date=January 10, 2023 |title=IDRA Group Builds Another 9,000-Ton Giga Press, Will Ship It To Asia |url=https://insideevs.com/news/630316/idra-group-builds-another-9000-ton-giga-press-will-ship-asia/ |access-date=2023-04-05 |website=InsideEVs |language=en}}
Production of the Model Y with single-piece rear casting was reported to have started in late December 2020. The new process unified 70 different metal parts into two large parts.{{Cite web |last=Lambert |first=Fred |date=2021-01-11 |title=Tesla starts production of Model Y with massive single-piece rear casting |url=https://electrek.co/2021/01/11/tesla-starts-production-model-y-massive-single-piece-rear-casting/ |access-date=2024-02-24 |website=Electrek}}
In May 2024, Reuters reported that Tesla had abandoned its plans to adopt the one-piece gigacasting process, due to large upfront investment costs and a larger strategic realignment towards autonomous driving and the Tesla Robotaxi.{{Cite news |title=Exclusive: Tesla retreats from next-generation ‘gigacasting’ manufacturing process |url=https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-retreats-next-generation-gigacasting-manufacturing-process-2024-05-01/ |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250302083749/https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-retreats-next-generation-gigacasting-manufacturing-process-2024-05-01/ |archive-date=2025-03-02 |access-date=2025-03-10 |work=Reuters |language=en-US}}
Markets and configurations
= United States =
During its introduction, there were four planned powertrain configurations for the Model Y in the U.S., which are Standard Range Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD), Long Range RWD, Long Range with Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive (AWD), and Performance (with Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive).{{Cite web |title=Tesla Press Information |url=https://www.tesla.com/presskit |access-date=November 10, 2020 |website=Tesla}}{{Cite web |title=2021 Tesla Model Y: Preview, Pricing, Release Date |url=https://www.carsdirect.com/2021/tesla/model-y |access-date=November 11, 2020 |website=CarsDirect}} However, the Long Range RWD model was not produced until 2024.{{Cite web |title=Tesla Reveals Longer-Range Model Y |url=https://www.autoweek.com/news/a60699961/2024-tesla-model-y-long-range-rwd/ |access-date=May 28, 2024 |website=Autoweek|date=May 6, 2024 }} {{As of|2024|05}}, the Long Range RWD, Long Range AWD and the Performance models are currently being offered for sale.{{Citation needed|date=February 2023}}
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The Standard Range RWD configuration was initially canceled in July 2020 after being listed as to be announced in "spring 2021", due to the range ({{cvt|230|mi|km|disp=or}}) being unacceptably low to CEO Elon Musk.{{Cite web |last=Kane |first=Mark |date=July 13, 2020 |title=Tesla Cancels Sub $40,000 Standard Range Tesla Model Y |url=https://insideevs.com/news/433680/tesla-cancel-standard-range-tesla-model-y/ |access-date=July 14, 2020 |website=InsideEVs |language=en}} On January 7, 2021, Tesla once again released the Standard Range RWD configuration, alongside the seven-seat option for the Model Y. The Standard Range RWD features {{convert|244|mi|abbr=out|0}} of EPA-estimated range.{{Cite web |last=Merano |first=Maria |date=2021-01-08 |title=Tesla Model Y Standard Range trim, seven seat option now available |url=https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-y-seven-seat-standard-range-price/ |access-date=2023-04-04 |website=TESLARATI |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Lambert |first=Fred |date=January 8, 2021 |title=Tesla launches Model Y with Standard Range RWD and 7-seat third-row option |url=https://electrek.co/2021/01/07/tesla-model-y-standard-range-rwd-third-row-option |website=Electrek}} Tesla stopped taking orders for the variant in February 2021, making it the shortest-lived configuration offered for the Model Y.{{Cite web |last=Lambert |first=Fred |date=2021-02-21 |title=Tesla stops taking orders for cheapest Model Y in hard-to-follow updates |url=https://electrek.co/2021/02/21/tesla-stops-taking-orders-cheapest-model-y-updates/ |access-date=2023-04-04 |website=Electrek |language=en-US}}
After reports emerged in February 2021,{{Cite web |last=Gurskiy |first=Denis |date=February 3, 2021 |title=It Looks Like Tesla Has Canceled the Long Range RWD Model Y |url=https://evbite.com/it-looks-like-tesla-has-canceled-the-long-range-rwd-model-y/ |access-date=February 3, 2021 |website=EVBite |language=en-US}} on December 6, 2021, Tesla formally notified customers who had pre-ordered the Long Range RWD that their chosen configuration is no longer available in the U.S. According to reports, this configuration was never delivered in the U.S.{{Cite web |last=Mihalascu |first=Dan |date=December 6, 2021 |title=It's Official, Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD Not Going To Happen |url=https://insideevs.com/news/552675/tesla-modely-longrangerwd-officially-shelved/ |access-date=December 6, 2021 |website=InsideEVs |language=en-US}}
On April 9, 2022, Tesla began building the Standard Range AWD configuration. Manufactured at Gigafactory Texas, it was equipped with the new 4680 battery cells and structural battery pack technology rated at {{convert|279|mi|abbr=out|0}} of EPA range.{{Cite web |last=Lambert |first=Fred |date=2022-04-12 |title=Tesla launches Model Y Standard Range AWD for employees starting at $60,000 and with a few upgrades |url=https://electrek.co/2022/04/12/tesla-launches-model-y-standard-range-employees-specs-price-upgrades/ |access-date=2023-04-04 |website=Electrek |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Kane |first=Mark |date=April 12, 2022 |title=Report: Made-in-Texas Tesla Model Y Starts At $59,990 |url=https://insideevs.com/news/579535/report-mit-tesla-modely-59990-price/ |access-date=2023-04-04 |website=InsideEVs |language=en}} At first, this configuration was only available for employees, invited reservation holders, and customers residing in the Texas area.{{Cite web |last=Lambert |first=Fred |date=2022-05-18 |title=Tesla starts to offer Giga Texas Model Y to some customers for faster delivery |url=https://electrek.co/2022/05/18/tesla-offer-giga-texas-model-y-some-customers/ |access-date=2023-04-04 |website=Electrek |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Loveday |first=Steven |date=May 18, 2022 |title=Tesla Offering New Model Y AWD With 4680 Cells, Accelerated Delivery |url=https://insideevs.com/news/586630/tesla-modely-standard-range-awd-4680-delivery/ |access-date=2023-04-04 |website=InsideEVs |language=en}} Around April 7, 2023, Tesla made the configuration for sale to the general public.{{Cite news |last=Lambert |first=Fred |date=2023-04-07 |title=Tesla opens orders on cheaper $50,000 Model Y with 4680 cells |work=Electrek |url=https://electrek.co/2023/04/07/tesla-opens-orders-cheaper-model-y-4680-cells/ |access-date=2023-04-10}}{{Cite news |last=Gitlin |first=Jonathan |date=2023-04-07 |title=Tesla drops its prices once again this year |work=Ars Technica |url=https://arstechnica.com/cars/2023/04/tesla-drops-its-prices-once-again-this-year/ |access-date=2023-04-10 |quote=And unlike earlier this year, you can now order a standard range Model Y, which costs $49,990 before any options.}} On September 14, Tesla stopped taking orders for the Standard Range AWD.{{Cite news |last=Lambert |first=Fred |date=September 14, 2023 |title=Tesla removes cheapest and Texas-built Model Y trim – raising eyebrows |work=Electrek |url=https://electrek.co/2023/09/14/tesla-removes-cheapest-texas-built-model-y-trim/ |access-date=October 2, 2023}}
On January 12, 2023, Tesla announced a significant price reduction for the Model Y and Model 3. This reduction made the Model Y Long Range eligible for the federal tax credit of $7,500 under the Inflation Reduction Act, which is applicable only for cars that are priced below $55,000.{{Cite web |last=Merano |first=Maria |date=2023-01-13 |title=Breaking: Tesla reduces Model 3 and Model Y prices in the United States |url=https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-3-model-y-price-cut-united-states-update/ |access-date=2023-04-04 |website=TESLARATI |language=en-US}}
Tesla reintroduced the Standard Range RWD model to the US market in October 2023.{{Cite news |last=Dow |first=Jameson |date=October 2, 2023 |title=Cheapest Model Y ever? Tesla starts selling Model Y RWD in US for $44k |work=Electrek |url=https://electrek.co/2023/10/02/cheapest-model-y-ever-tesla-starts-selling-model-y-rwd-in-us-for-44k/ |access-date=October 2, 2023}} In May 2024, the Standard Range RWD model was no longer offered for sale and was replaced by a Long Range RWD model. It was revealed that the Standard Range RWD model vehicles built in 2023 and early 2024 were the same as the new Long Range RWD model, but with the former having a software lock in place to reduce range to 260 miles. Elon Musk announced on social media that owners of the Standard Range RWD model from 2023 and 2024 may be able to pay a fee to unlock additional range, pending regulatory approval.
= Canada =
In April 2023, Tesla began producing made-in-China Model Ys to be sold in Canada.{{Cite news |date=2023-04-24 |title=Exclusive: Tesla readies export of Model Y to Canada from China |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-readies-export-model-y-canada-china-source-memo-2023-04-24/ |access-date=2023-04-24}}
= Australia =
Orders for the Model Y in Australia opened on June 10, 2022, with initial configurations offered were RWD and Performance AWD and imported from Gigafactory Shanghai. Deliveries commenced in August 2022.{{Cite web |last=Kane |first=Mark |date=Aug 17, 2022 |title=Tesla Delivers First Model Y In Australia and New Zealand |url=https://insideevs.com/news/604969/tesla-delivers-modely-australia-new-zealand/ |access-date=2023-04-04 |website=InsideEVs |language=en}} The Long Range AWD configuration was released on April 4, 2023.{{Cite web |last=Zachariah |first=Ben |date=2023-04-04 |title=New price cuts for 2023 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y electric cars in Australia |url=https://www.drive.com.au/news/tesla-model-3-model-y-price-cuts-april-2023/ |access-date=2023-04-04 |website=Drive |language=en-AU}}
= China =
On June 5, 2020, Tesla launched the Model Y Online design studio for the Chinese market, allowing customers in China to place orders for the upcoming made-in-China Model Y.{{Cite web |last=Kane |first=Mark |date=June 5, 2020 |title=Tesla Launches Model Y Online Design Studio For Chinese Market |url=https://insideevs.com/news/427178/tesla-model-y-online-design-studio-china/ |access-date=April 27, 2023 |website=InsideEVs}} First delivery of the model was made on January 18, 2021.{{Cite news |last=Moss |first=Trefor |date=January 18, 2021 |title=Tesla Starts Delivering China-Made Model Y Crossover |language=en-US |work=The Wall Street Journal |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/tesla-starts-delivering-china-made-model-y-crossover-11610966805 |access-date=January 19, 2021 |issn=0099-9660}}
On January 1, 2021, Tesla started selling the Model Y in China, and it sold out its planned production (an unknown quantity) for Q1 2021 within 6 days.{{Cite web |last=Insights |first=Benzinga EV |date=January 6, 2021 |title=Tesla Sells Out Of Q1 Supply Of Model Y In China Just Days After Opening Order Page: Report |url=https://www.benzinga.com/tech/21/01/19042173/tesla-sells-out-of-q1-supply-of-model-y-in-china-just-days-after-opening-order-page-report |access-date=January 9, 2021 |website=Benzinga |language=en}}
In June 2024, the Jiangsu province government listed the Model Y as being eligible for purchase for government use. It is the first time that a Tesla car entered China's official vehicle procurement catalog.{{Cite news |date=July 4, 2024 |title=Tesla cars for first time on Chinese government purchase list |url=https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-cars-first-time-chinese-government-purchase-list-2024-07-04/ |access-date=July 5, 2024 |work=Reuters}}
Specifications
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Safety
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! colspan="2" |NHTSA (US){{Cite web |title=2021 TESLA MODEL Y 5-SEAT SUV RWD |url=https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2021/TESLA/MODEL%20Y%20%205-SEAT/SUV/RWD |access-date=March 16, 2022 |website=NHTSA |location=US}} ! colspan="2" |IIHS (US){{Cite web |title=2021 Tesla Model Y 4-door SUV |url=https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/Tesla/model-y-4-door-suv/2021 |access-date=March 16, 2022 |website=IIHS-HLDI crash testing and highway safety |location=US}} ! colspan="2" |EURONCAP (2022) (EU){{Cite web |title=2022 Tesla Model Y 4-dor SUV |url=https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/tesla/model-y/46618 |access-date=September 12, 2022 |website=EuroNCAP}} ! colspan="2" |ANCAP (2022){{Cite web |title=Tesla Model Y Safety Rating & Report |url=https://www.ancap.com.au/safety-ratings/tesla/model-y/726c22 |access-date=2024-06-12 |website=ANCAP |location=Australia}} | |
| Overall
|{{rating|5|5}} |Small overlap front, driver side |style="color:white;background: green"|Good |Overall |{{rating|5|5}} |Overall |{{rating|5|5}} | |
| Frontal, driver
|{{rating|5|5}} |Small overlap front, passenger side |style="color:white;background: green"|Good |Adult Occupant |97% |Adult Occupant |97% | |
| Frontal, passenger
|{{rating|5|5}} |Moderate overlap front |style="color:white;background: green"|Good |Child Occupant |87% |Child Occupant |89% | |
| Side, driver
|{{rating|5|5}} |Side (original test) |style="color:white;background: green"|Good |Vulnerable Road Users |82% |Vulnerable Road Users |82% | |
| Side, rear passenger
|{{rating|5|5}} |Roof strength |style="color:white;background: green"|Good |Safety Assist |98% |Safety Assist |98% | |
| Side pole
|{{rating|5|5}} |Head restraints & seats |style="color:white;background: green"|Good | colspan="2" rowspan="5" | | colspan="2" rowspan="5" | | |
| Rollover
|{{rating|5|5}} / 9.70% | Headlights (varies by trim/option) | style="margin:0;padding:0" | {| border=0 cellspacing=0 | |
| style="color:white;background: green"|Good | style="background: yellow"|Acceptable |
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|Front crash prevention, vehicle-to-vehicle
|style="color:white;background: green"|Superior
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|Front crash prevention, vehicle-to-pedestrian
|style="color:white;background: green"|Superior
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|LATCH ease of use
|style="background: yellow"|Acceptable
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Model Y doors are electrically operated, so, in case of an accident or malfunction, occupants may be locked inside the car if they do not know how to operate the manual door release that is more complex in rear doors.{{Cite web|url=https://jalopnik.com/fiery-tesla-crash-traps-and-kills-four-after-electric-d-1851697336|title=Fiery Tesla Crash Traps And Kills Four After Electric Doors Couldn't Open|date=November 13, 2024|website=Jalopnik}}{{Cite web|url=https://myelectricsparks.com/four-dead-tesla-doors-fail-open-crash-fire/|title=Four Dead In Fire As Tesla Doors Fail To Open After Crash|first=fatima|last=khan|date=November 16, 2024}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstonline.info/en/tesla-death-of-4-people-on-a-model-y-scares-here's-how-to-manually-unlock-the-car-doors-in-an-emergency/|title=Tesla, the death of 4 people on a Model Y scares: here's how to manually unlock the car doors in an emergency|first=Redazione|last=FIRSTonline|date=November 15, 2024|website=FIRSTonline}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/news/2023/08/02/man-trapped-inside-tesla-manual-door-operation/70512739007/|title=Arizona man was trapped in his Tesla on a 100 degree day; here's how to get out|first=Nate|last=Chute|website=USA TODAY}}{{Cite news |url=https://www.kktv.com/2024/06/19/woman-says-she-was-trapped-her-tesla-after-battery-died/|title=Woman says she was 'trapped' in her Tesla after the battery died|first1=Colin|last1=Stanton|first2=Gary|last2=Harper|first3=Amanda|last3=Alvarado|date=June 19, 2024|website=KKTV}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.autoevolution.com/news/little-girl-trapped-inside-tesla-shows-the-dangers-of-electrical-door-release-systems-235666.html|title=Little Girl Trapped Inside Tesla Shows the Dangers of Electrical Door Release Systems|first=Cristian|last=Agatie|date=June 20, 2024|website=autoevolution}} Not all Model Y vehicles have a rear door manual release.{{cite book |url=https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/modely/en_us/GUID-AAD769C7-88A3-4695-987E-0E00025F64E0.html |title=Tesla Model Y Owner's Manual - Opening Doors with No Power |publisher=Tesla |location=US |year=2024 |access-date=2025-02-18}}
Reception
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The Model Y has been generally positively received. Critics praised the car's quick acceleration, spacious interior, and range. However, they criticized the vehicle's clumsy handling, stiff ride, and "bizarre looks".{{Cite web |last=Dorian |first=Drew |date=December 20, 2022 |title=2023 Tesla Model Y |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/tesla/model-y |access-date=2023-01-28 |website=Car and Driver |location=US}} According to Top Gear, the Model Y is a "great car to live with" despite its design and insufficient comfort.{{Cite web |date=December 30, 2022 |title=Tesla Model Y review 2023 |url=https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/tesla/model-y |access-date=2023-01-28 |website=Top Gear |location=UK}} The Model Y was also touted as the leader in its class, but reviewers note that competition is rising with numerous alternatives hitting the market from other manufacturers.{{Cite web |date=April 15, 2022 |title=Top Gear's big electric crossover test: Tesla Model Y vs rivals |url=https://www.topgear.com/videos/electric-awards-2022/top-gears-big-electric-crossover-test-tesla-model-y-vs-rivals |access-date=2023-01-28 |website=Top Gear |location=UK}}
In March 2024, Consumer Reports named the 2024 Model Y to its "Best Cars of the Year: 10 Top Picks of 2024" list, the only electric car to make the list.{{Cite web |date=2024-02-27 |title=Best Cars of the Year: 10 Top Picks of 2024 |url=https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/best-cars-of-the-year-10-top-picks-of-2024-a4675085257/ |access-date=2024-03-18 |website=Consumer Reports |language=en-US}} Model Y was best selling car worldwide in 2023.{{Cite web |title=The Tesla Model Y Was The Best-Selling Car In The World In 2023 |url=https://insideevs.com/news/706169/tesla-model-y-best-selling-car-2023/ |access-date=2024-11-04 |website=InsideEVs |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Pontes |first=José |date=2024-02-05 |title=World EV Sales Report — Tesla Model Y is the Best Selling Model in the World! |url=https://cleantechnica.com/2024/02/05/world-ev-sales-report-tesla-model-y-is-the-best-selling-model-in-the-world/ |access-date=2024-11-04 |website=CleanTechnica |language=en-US}}
Awards
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- In 2023, the Tesla Model Y won the Autovista Group Residual Value Award in the category of Compact and Large Battery-Electric Vehicle (BEV) SUV.{{Cite web |title=Tesla Model Y wins the Compact and Large BEV SUV Autovista Group Residual Value Award 2023 |url=https://autovista24.autovistagroup.com/news/tesla-model-y-winner-compact-large-bev-suv-autovista-group-residual-value-award-2023/ |access-date=23 October 2023 |website=Autovistagroup|date=June 27, 2023 }} The Model Y also won the Best Company Car award at the 2024 Carbuyer Best Car Awards.{{Cite web |title=Carbuyer Best Car Awards 2024 - the winners |url=https://www.carbuyer.co.uk/best-car-awards-2024 |access-date=23 October 2023 |website=Carbuyer}}
- In 2024, the Tesla Model Y won Auto Trader New car of the year award.{{Cite web |last=Kirwan |first=John |date=2024-06-14 |title=Tesla Model Y Wins Auto Trader New Car of the Year Award |url=https://www.motortrader.com/motor-trader-news/automotive-news/tesla-model-y-wins-auto-trader-new-car-year-14-06-2024 |access-date=2024-11-04 |website=Motor Trader |language=en}} Tesla Model Y also won Top Safety pick+ award from The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.{{Cite web |date=2024-03-26 |title=Tesla's 2024 Model Y earns 'top safety pick +' award from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety: 'This year's winners are true standouts' |url=https://autos.yahoo.com/teslas-2024-model-y-earns-073000306.html |access-date=2024-11-04 |website=autos.yahoo.com |language=en-US}} Tesla Model Y also won Best family EV in parent poll by BabyCenter.{{Cite web |last=Lekach |first=Sasha |title=Tesla Model Y Voted Best Family EV In Parent Poll |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/sashalekach/2024/09/24/tesla-model-y-voted-best-family-ev-in-parent-poll/ |access-date=2024-11-04 |website=Forbes |language=en}} Won Best Company Car by Parkers.{{Cite web |title=Tesla Model Y named Best Company Car 2024 by Parkers |url=https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/tesla-model-y-named-best-company-car-by-parkers |access-date=2025-02-02 |website=Fleet News |location=UK}}
Sales
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|+ ! rowspan="2" |Year ! rowspan="2" |U.S. (estimate) ! rowspan="2" |China ! colspan="5" |Europe ! rowspan="2" |Turkey ! rowspan="2" |Australia ! rowspan="2" |New Zealand ! rowspan="2" |Thailand ! rowspan="2" |Taiwan ! rowspan="2" |Worldwide total |
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| 2023 |
| 2024
|11,534 | |
See also
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