Tesla Model Y Crossover (2020)
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Tesla Model Y is a compact battery electric crossover in production from 2020. It is the smaller sibling to Tesla's full-size electric SUV, the Model X, inheriting many of the latter's features.
Engineers at Tesla clearly made a great effort in aerodynamics, with a class-leading 0.23 coefficient of drag to show for it.
Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the Tesla Model Y comes with double-wishbone at the front and multi-link at the rear. Combined with RWD, this setup provides one of the best handling characteristics and tuning capabilities.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 35% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Excellent 0.23 drag coefficient
- Good range
- Decent performance
Cons
- Rather ugly
- Greenwashing
- Highly unreliable
- Electronic gimmicks
What external reviewers found***
External score 74% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Superb range
- Good handling
- Great on-board tech
- Superb interior
- Excellent infotainment system
Cons
- Lacklustre ride
- No touchscreen
- Not the most comfortable to drive
- Not as fast as the Model 3
- No automatic or auto-hold
- Expensive for what’s on offer
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Specifications
| Long Range AWD | Performance AWD | Standard Range | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Cargo Capacity | 1926 L / 68.0 cu-ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payload | 402 kg / 886 lbs | 402 kg / 886 lbs | 627 kg / 1382 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs, 355x25 mm | Ventilated discs, 355x27 mm | Ventilated discs, 355x25 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Rear | Ventilated discs, 335x20 mm | Ventilated discs, 335x22 mm | Ventilated discs, 335x20 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Steering | Electric Steering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Front | Double-wishbone | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Rear | Multi-link | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tire Size | 255/45 R19, 255/40 R20 | Front wheel tires: 255/35 R21 Rear wheel tires: 275/35 R21 | 255/45 R19, 255/40 R20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turning Circle | 12.1 m / 39.7 ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Style | 5-door battery-electric Crossover | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ground Clearance | 167 mm / 6.6 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 1624 mm / 63.9 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Length | 4750 mm / 187.0 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 1920 mm / 75.6 in | 2129 mm / 83.8 in (mirror unfolded) | 1978 mm / 77.9 in (mirror folded) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Front | 1636.0 mm / 64.4 in | 1646.0 mm / 64.8 in | 1636.0 mm / 64.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Rear | 1636.0 mm / 64.4 in | 1656.0 mm / 65.2 in | 1636.0 mm / 64.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 2003.0 kg / 4415.9 lbs | 2003.0 kg / 4415.9 lbs | 1778.0 kg / 3919.8 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheel Size | 19 in, 20 in | Front wheel rims: 21 Rear wheel rims: 21 | 19 in, 20 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2890 mm / 113.8 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 4.8 sec | 3.5 sec | 5.3 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coefficient Of Drag | 0.23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Electric Range | 316 mi / 509 km | 315 mi / 507 km | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top Speed | 217.0 km/h / 134.8 mph | 249.0 km/h / 154.7 mph | 217.0 km/h / 134.8 mph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Towing Capacity | 1588 kg / 3501 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drivetrain Layout | Rear-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive | Rear-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive | Rear-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Power | 275 hp / 205.1 kW | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Gears | 1-speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Type | Automatic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Availability | 2020 | 2020 | 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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3rd-Party Review Videos
External Reviews
autocar[1]
Reviewer score 71%All Model Ys come with Tesla’s Autopilot system, whose name I don’t like much for a pretty good adaptive cruise control system that will help out with steering too. The rest of the driving experience is good. The steering is smooth, is accurate and has a good amount of self-centring. It doesn't need more weight than in Comfort, the lightest of its three modes.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Clean cabin
- Supercharger rapid-charging network
- Good handling
Cons
- No touchscreen
- No automatic or auto-hold
autoexpress[2]
Reviewer score 81%Priced from around £55,000, the all-wheel-drive Model Y will go head-to-head with the Audi Q4 e-tron, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Mercedes EQA and Volkswagen ID4. Long Range version manages up to 315 miles from a single charge of its 75kWh battery, and an impressive 0-62mph time of under five seconds. Upgrading to the Performance variant brings a slight drop in range to 298 miles, with more than a second shaved from benchmark sprint time.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Impressive range
- Great on-board tech
Cons
- Lacklustre ride
- Not the most comfortable to drive
autoexpress[3]
Reviewer score 65%The Model Y outpaces anything else that calls itself a compact SUV. Against the clock, 0-60mph takes an estimated 3.5 seconds. The all-wheel-drive set-up isn't just there for on-road performance. It's a clean, but sparse cabin, with the giant touchscreen the only thing to stand out.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Comfortable to drive
- Great off-road performance
- Excellent infotainment system
Cons
- Pricier than the Model 3
autoexpress[4]
Reviewer score 80%Model Y is based on the same platform as the Model 3. All versions of the Model Y are four-wheel drive, courtesy of a two-motor set-up with one fitted to each axle. There's lots of room inside for all five seats, and boot space is generous for a medium-sized electric SUV. A 117-litre 'frunk' gives some good extra storage space.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Powerful four-wheel drive
- Excellent infotainment system
Cons
- Not as fast as the Model 3
carmagazine[5]
Reviewer score 76%The Model Y has a 315-mile range and can go from 0-60mph in 3.5 seconds. It can be had for £65k - the price of an iPace or Mercedes EQC – but you can upgrade to the Performance model, whose range dips to 298 miles. All Model Ys get Tesla’s Autopilot system as standard – Level 2 driving assistance with traffic-aware motorway cruising and braking, and automatic steering to keep you in lane. The Model Y is yet to be Euro NCAP tested, but the related Model 3 is rated as having excellent assistance.
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Pros
- Superb range
- Impressive electric range
- Superb interior
Cons
- Expensive for what’s on offer
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References
- ^ Tesla Model Y review . [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/tesla/model-y. 2021-10-15. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
- ^ Tesla Model Y review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/tesla/model-y. 2021-12-16. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
- ^ New Tesla Model Y 2020 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/tesla/model-y/106311/new-tesla-model-y-2020-review. 2020-06-04. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ New Tesla Model Y 2021 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/tesla/model-y/106311/new-tesla-model-y-2021-review. 2021-10-15. Retrieved 2021-10-16.
- ^ Tesla Model Y Long Range review: resistance is futile. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/tesla/model-y-suv/. 2021-12-10. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
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