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Used 2021 Tesla Model Y SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The Tesla Model Y is a fully electric small crossover SUV with seating for five passengers. An optional third row increases seating capacity to seven. It comes in two main trims: Long Range and Performance. You might have also heard about the Model Y Standard Range. Tesla offered this introductory trim briefly on its website at the start of 2021 only to discontinue it a month later. It had a purported 244 miles of range. Feature highlights for the Model Y include:

Long Range
This trim is optimized for maximum driving distance and comes with:

  • 326 miles of range
  • Dual motors and all-wheel drive
  • Touted 0-60 mph time of 4.8 seconds
  • 19-inch wheels
  • Panoramic glass roof
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Simulated leather upholstery
  • Power-adjustable front seats
  • Heated front and rear seats
  • 15-inch central touchscreen
  • Streaming services (navigation and entertainment; subscription required)
  • Wireless device charger
  • 15-speaker sound system

This safety equipment comes standard on every Model Y:

  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Model Y and the car in front)
  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane keeping assist (steers the Model Y back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Blind-spot monitoring (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)

Performance
This sportier version offers the following:

  • 303 miles of range
  • Touted 0-60 mph time of 3.5 seconds
  • 21-inch wheels
  • Performance brakes
  • Lowered suspension
  • Aluminum alloy pedals

Main options for the Tesla Model Y include:

  • Third row of seats increases capacity for up to seven passengers
  • Tow hitch (adds a Class II tow hitch for lightweight trailers up to 3,500 pounds)
  • Full Self-Driving Capability (provides additional semi-automated driving assistance features, such as summoning the Model Y out of parking spaces and automatic lane changes on the highway. Tesla promises this feature will support fully automated driving in the future but so far the Model Y's "self-driving" capability doesn't exist.)

Which Model Y trim does Edmunds recommend?

Our choice for most EV shoppers is the Long Range. It's properly quick and has an impressive EPA-estimated range of 326 miles. Actual real-world range isn't usually that good because Tesla recommends charging to 90% to avoid shortening battery life, but even so this is among the longest-driving electric vehicles out. The Model Y Performance is crazy fast, but its overly stiff ride is too much of a drawback.

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Model Y Standard Range
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Model Y Performance
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
Not available
Not available
Not available
Keyless Ignition
Not available
Not available
Not available
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
Not available
Not available
Not available
Engine torque
Not available
Not available
Not available
Engine displacement
Not available
Not available
Not available
Engine configuration
Electric
Electric
Electric
Transmission
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
Tire size
255/45R19
255/45R19
255/35R21 (FRONT) 275/35R21 (REAR)
Wheel size
19 X 9.5-in
19 X 9.5-in
21 X 9.5-in (Front) 21 X 10.5-in (Rear)
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
140 / 119 / 129 MPGe
131 / 117 / 125 MPGe
115 / 106 / 111 MPGe
Fuel Capacity
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Driving Range (city/hwy)
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
Fuel Type
electric
electric
electric
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Battery

Battery

Battery

EPA Electricity Range
244 mi.
326 mi.
303 mi.
EPA KWh / 100 mi.
26
27
30
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
8.0 hr.
10.0 hr.
11.8 hr.
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
39.8 ft.
39.8 ft.
39.8 ft.
Curb weight
3,920 lb.
4,416 lb.
Ground Clearance
6.6 in.
6.6 in.
6.6 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
83.8 in.
83.8 in.
83.8 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
75.6 in.
75.6 in.
75.6 in.
Height
63.9 in.
63.9 in.
63.9 in.
Length
187.0 in.
187.0 in.
187.0 in.
Wheelbase
113.8 in.
113.8 in.
113.8 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
Front Head Room
41.0 in.
41.0 in.
41.0 in.
Front Leg Room
41.8 in.
41.8 in.
41.8 in.
Front Shoulder Room
56.4 in.
56.4 in.
56.4 in.
Rear Head Room
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
Rear Leg Room
40.5 in.
40.5 in.
40.5 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
54.0 in.
54.0 in.
54.0 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$32,660
$41,608
$46,331
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.44
$0.55
$0.62
Depreciation
$10,889
$15,654
$17,930
Financing
$3,952
$4,699
$5,152
Taxes & Fees
$1,546
$1,790
$1,939
Fuel
$2,501
$2,586
$2,910
Insurance
$6,652
$6,652
$6,652
Maintenance
$1,389
$4,140
$5,661
Repairs
$5,731
$6,087
$6,087
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black and White, leatherette
All Black, leatherette
Black and White, leatherette
All Black, leatherette
Black and White, leatherette
All Black, leatherette
Exterior
Red Multi-Coat
Deep Blue Metallic
Midnight Silver Metallic
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Solid Black
Red Multi-Coat
Deep Blue Metallic
Midnight Silver Metallic
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Solid Black
Red Multi-Coat
Deep Blue Metallic
Midnight Silver Metallic
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Solid Black