Comparison between:
- 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD
- 2021 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD | 2021 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | |
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| Trim | Standard RWD | Long Range AWD |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2021 (MY21) |
| Market | North America | North America |
| Price | USD 39,990 (USA, Oct 2025) | USD 49,990 (USA, Nov 2020) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Stealth Grey Pearl White Multi-Coat Diamond Black | Deep Blue Metallic Midnight Silver Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat Solid Black |
| Interior colors | Black | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 / 7 |
| Length | 188.7 in 4793 mm | 187.0 in 4751 mm |
| Width | 75.6 in 1920 mm | 75.6 in 1921 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 83.8 in 2129 mm | 83.8 in 2129 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 78.0 in 1982 mm | 77.9 in 1978 mm |
| Height | 63.8 in 1620 mm | 63.9 in 1624 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in 2890 mm | 113.8 in 2890 mm |
| Front track | 64.4 in 1636 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm |
| Rear track | 64.4 in 1636 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm |
| Front overhang | 35.0 in 889 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 39.8 in 1011 mm | - |
| Clearance | 6.4 in 163 mm | 6.8 in 172 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.0 in 1041 mm | 41.0 in 1041 mm |
| Rear headroom | 39.4 in 1001 mm | 39.4 in 1001 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 17.0 in 433 mm | 56.4 in 1432 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 53.2 in 1351 mm | 54.1 in 1373 mm |
| Front hip room | 54.0 in 1371 mm | 53.8 in 1367 mm |
| Rear hip room | 50.5 in 1283 mm | 50.6 in 1286 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.9 in 1063 mm | 41.9 in 1063 mm |
| Rear legroom | 40.5 in 1029 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm |
| Trunk volume | 822.0 l 29.03 ft3 0.82 m3 | 854.0 l 30.16 ft3 0.85 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 2095.0 l 73.98 ft3 2.10 m3 | 2041.0 l 72.08 ft3 2.04 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 116.0 l 4.10 ft3 0.12 m3 | 117.0 l 4.13 ft3 0.12 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4060.91 lb 1842 kg | 4362.95 lb 1979 kg |
| GVWR | - | 5712.18 lb 2591 kg |
| Towing capacity | 3500.94 lb 1588 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.22 Cd | 0.23 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Interior dimensions and volume shown are for Model Y with 5 seats |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Tesla |
| Model | - | 3D5 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | - | 320 V |
| Power | - | 180 kW 241.4 hp 244.7 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 6000 rpm |
| Torque | - | 326 Nm 33.2 kgm 240.4 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | - | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla |
| Model | - | 3D3 |
| Motor type | - | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location | - | Front |
| Voltage | - | 320 V |
| Power | - | 137 kW 183.7 hp 186.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 6380 rpm |
| Torque | - | 219 Nm 22.3 kgm 161.5 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes |
| Additional features | - | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h | 134.8 mph 217.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 5.10 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 6.80 s | 4.80 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 303.0 mi / 487.6 km EPA, CMB: 321.0 mi / 516.6 km | EPA, CMB: 326.0 mi / 524.6 km WLTP, CMB: 313.8 mi / 505.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | EPA, CTY: 131 MPGe EPA, CMB: 27 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 125 MPGe EPA, HWY: 117 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A | A+ |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12.1 m 39.70 ft | 12.1 m 39.70 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.4 | 2 |
| Additional information | Speed sensitive steering | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.1 | 9.1 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Passive shock absorbers | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Passive shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 14.0 in 355 mm | 14.0 in 355 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.0 in 25 mm | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.2 in 335 mm | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.8 in 20 mm | 0.8 in 20 mm |
| Additional information | 4-wheel ABS with Electronic Brake Force Distribution Integrated Advanced Stability Control Electronic Accelerator pedal actuated regenerative braking system | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx18 9.5Jx19 ET45 | 9.5Jx19 ET45 9.5Jx20 ET45 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | - | 255/45R19 255/40R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | - | 82.1 kWh |
| Manufacturer | - | Panasonic |
| Model | - | BT42 (NCR21700A) |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCA |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) |
| Battery cell format | - | Cylindrical 21700 (21 x 70 mm) |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.6 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | - | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | - | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Battery voltage | - | 360 V |
| Energy density | - | 260 Wh/kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | 60 °C 140 °F |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | NACS | Type 2 CCS2 NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 225 kW | AC 11 kW DC 250 kW AC 11.5 kW DC 250 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | - | DC 250 kW, 0:16-0:20 AC 11.5 kW, 6:00-7:28 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Traffic-aware cruise control (S) 15.4" first row touchscreen (S) Mobile, WI-Fi, UWB, Bluetooth connectivity (S) 7 x speakers (S) Second-row manual-adjust air vents (S) First row heated seats (S) Open center console (S) Second row manual-folding seats (S) Manual-adjust steering wheel (S) Closed glass roof (S) Manual-folding side-view mirrors (S) Auto high beams (S) LED headlights (S) Textile decor and vegan leather (S) | Tow Hitch (O) 360-degree parking camera (O) Advanced collision avoidance (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) BLIS with steer assist (S) Collapsable steering column (S) Collision avoidance braking and steering (S) Cross traffic alert (S) Driver alert (S) Driver assist (S) Driver knee airbag (S) Dual-stage driver airbag (S) Dual-stage passenger airbag with active ventilation (S) Energy-absorbin interior (S) Evasive manoeuvre assist (S) Far side airbags (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (S) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front seat belts with electrical pre-cash tensioner (S) Front seat belts with pretensioners and 2-step load limiters (S) High-Speed autosteer (S) Inflatable curtains (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (S) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Outer rear seats with pretensioners and 2-step load limiters (S) Pilot Assist (S) Rear collision warning/mitigation (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (S) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Road sign info (S) Side airbags (S) Side impact protection (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (S) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (S) Whiplash injury protection (S) 15-inch touch dispaly (S) 2 x amps (S) Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S) In-car internet streaming music & media (S) Location aware automatic garage door opener (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Satellite-view maps with live traffic visualization and navigation (S) 14 x speakers (S) 1 x subwoofer (S) 12-way power adjustable front and rear seats (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Three independently folding 2nd row seats (S) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors (S) LED fog lamps (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | The electric motor specifications are listed according to the 2021 MY Owner's Manual, where the minimum power is listed. Higher numbers reported by other sources refer to real-life measurements. However, these vary significantly for many different reasons, such as errors in procedure, unannounced variance in equipped motors, and software tuning, among others. MCU2 - Intel Atom A3950 - 14 nm - 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU - 4GB DDR4 - 64GB eMMC - 187 GFlops processing power |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD | 2021 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD |