Tesla Model Y (2020) vs Tesla Model Y (2025)

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Model Y (2020) compared with Model Y (2025)

	TeslaModel Y (2020)	TeslaModel Y (2025)
Overview
Released
Released	March 2020	February 2025
Performance
Powertrain
Powertrain	Electric	Electric
Power
Power	295–342 bhp	295–460 bhp (better)
0–62 mph
0–62 mph	3.7–6.9 s	3.5–7.2 s (better)
Top speed
Top speed	135–155 mph	110–155 mph
Engine or motors
Engine or motors	Rear permanent-magnet synchronous motor; AWD versions add a front induction motor. Tesla's German energy-label table gives 220 kW for RWD and 255 kW for Long Range RWD. It lists each AWD motor separately, not a combined peak output	Rear permanent-magnet synchronous motor; AWD versions add a front induction motor (Tesla owner's manual). Tesla Germany lists rear-motor ratings of 227 kW (RWD) and 220 kW (Premium RWD), converted to bhp here. It lists separate front/rear motor ratings of 137/227 kW (Premium AWD) and 158/303 kW (Performance); their sum is not a published combined output. Tesla UK states 460 hp for Performance. Premium AWD combined output is unverified
Torque
Torque	–	364 lb-ft (Premium AWD), 547 lb-ft (Performance) (EV Database)
Gearbox
Gearbox	Single-speed fixed gear	Single-speed fixed gear, 9:1 (Tesla owner's manual)
Drive
Drive	Rear-wheel drive (RWD, Long Range RWD) or all-wheel drive (Long Range AWD, Performance)	Rear-wheel drive (RWD, Premium RWD) or all-wheel drive (Premium AWD, Performance)
Range and charging
Zero-emission range (WLTP)
Zero-emission range (WLTP)	283–373 miles	326–386 miles (better)
Fastest charging
Fastest charging	175–250 kW	175–250 kW
Range detail
Range detail	WLTP combined from EV Database: 267–283 miles (RWD), 373 miles (Long Range RWD, 2024–25), 331–337 miles (Long Range AWD), 319 miles (Performance). The Performance 0–62 mph time is Tesla's; EV Database gives 4.0 s with a one-foot rollout added back. The Long Range RWD was added in 2024	WLTP combined from EV Database for the UK range on sale in September 2026: 309–326 miles (RWD), 603 km or 375 miles (Premium RWD, 4680 battery), 373–386 miles (Premium AWD), 360 miles (Performance). Tesla UK lists 372 miles for Premium AWD with seven seats. Premium versions were first sold as Long Range; the 2025 Launch Series (Long Range AWD) was rated at 353 miles. The Performance 0–62 mph time is Tesla's; EV Database gives 3.8 s with a one-foot rollout added back. The six-seat long-wheelbase Model Y L isn't sold in the UK
Charging
Charging	DC up to 170 kW (RWD with CATL battery), 175 kW (RWD with BYD battery) or 250 kW (Long Range, Performance); 11 kW AC. Tesla does not publish usable battery capacity	DC up to 175 kW (RWD) or 250 kW (others); 11 kW AC. Tesla doesn't publish battery capacity: EV Database estimates 60 kWh usable (RWD, CATL LFP), 74 kWh (Premium RWD, Tesla 4680) and 79 kWh (Premium AWD and Performance, LG NMC)
Efficiency
Efficiency	WLTP rated 249–275 Wh/mile depending on version (EV Database)	WLTP rated 216 Wh/mile (RWD), 140 Wh/km (Premium RWD) and 243 Wh/mile (Premium AWD) (EV Database); 26.07 kWh/100 miles (Performance, Tesla UK)
CO2 emissions
CO2 emissions	0 g/km	0 g/km
Practicality
Body
Body	SUV	SUV
Seats
Seats	5–7	5–7
Boot
Boot	363–854 litres (better)	370–835 litres
Length
Length	4,751 mm	4,794 mm
Width
Width	1,921 mm	1,920 mm
Boot
Boot	Five seats: 854 litres behind the rear seats, 2,158 litres maximum including the front boot. Seven seats (Long Range AWD, UK from October 2024): 363 litres behind the third row, 753 litres with it folded, 2,040 litres maximum including the front boot. Both have a 117-litre front boot (Tesla owner manual)	Five-seat versions: 835 litres behind the rear seats (822 litres Premium and Performance), 2,118 litres maximum (2,138 litres Premium and Performance); 114-litre front boot (116 litres Premium and Performance). Seven-seat Premium AWD: 370 litres behind the third row, 766 litres with it folded and a 116-litre front boot (Tesla European owner's manual)
Towing
Towing	Up to 1,600 kg with Tesla's tow package	Up to 1,600 kg braked with Tesla's tow package (Tesla UK)
Size
Size	4,751 mm long, 1,921 mm wide, 1,624 mm high; 2,890 mm wheelbase; 12.13 m turning circle (Tesla owner manual)	4,794 mm long (4,790 mm Premium, 4,796 mm Performance), 1,920 mm wide (2,129 mm with mirrors), 1,621 mm high (1,624 mm Premium, 1,611 mm Performance); 2,890 mm wheelbase (Tesla owner's manual); 12.1 m turning circle (EV Database)
Tech and safety
Infotainment
Infotainment	15-inch centre touchscreen; no driver display; no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto	Current UK range has a 16-inch centre touchscreen; earlier 2025 non-Performance cars had a 15.4-inch display. Premium and Performance have an 8-inch rear touchscreen; RWD has none. No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
Safety rating
Safety rating	Euro NCAP 5 stars (2022): adult occupant 97%, child occupant 87%, vulnerable road users 82%, safety assist 98%	Euro NCAP 5 stars (2025): adult occupant 91%, child occupant 93%, vulnerable road users 86%, safety assist 92%
Warranty
Warranty	–	Basic vehicle 4 years or 60,000 miles; battery and drive unit 8 years or 100,000 miles (RWD) or 120,000 miles (Premium and Performance), with at least 70% battery capacity retention (Tesla UK)