Comparison between:
- 2021 Tesla Model X Performance
- 2025 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.
| 2021 Tesla Model X Performance | 2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | |
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| Model alias | Model X Performance | Juniper |
| Trim | Performance | Long Range AWD |
| Model year | 2021 (MY21) | 2025 (MY25) |
| Market | North America | North America |
| Price | USD 119,990 (USA, Jan 2021) | USD 41,490 (USA, May 2025) |
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 | Extruded aluminium with boron steel | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Deep Blue Metallic Midnight Silver Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat Solid Black | Stealth Grey Pearl White Multi-Coat Diamond Black Glacier Blue Quicksilver Ultra Red |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White Carbon Fiber Décor | Black White |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 / 6 / 7 | 5 / 7 |
| Length | 198.9 in 5052 mm | 188.6 in 4790 mm |
| Width | 78.7 in 1999 mm | 75.6 in 1920 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 89.4 in 2271 mm | 83.8 in 2129 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 81.6 in 2073 mm | 78.0 in 1982 mm |
| Height | 66.0 in 1676 mm | 63.9 in 1624 mm |
| Wheelbase | 116.7 in 2964 mm | 113.8 in 2890 mm |
| Front track | 67.1 in 1705 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm |
| Rear track | 67.3 in 1710 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 35.0 in 889 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 39.8 in 1011 mm |
| Clearance | - | 6.6 in 167 mm |
| Minimum clearance | 6.7 in 171 mm | 5.4 in 138 mm |
| Maximum clearance | 9.0 in 228 mm | 6.6 in 167 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.7 in 1059 mm | 41.0 in 1041 mm |
| Rear headroom | 40.9 in 1039 mm | 39.4 in 1001 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 60.7 in 1542 mm | 17.0 in 433 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 56.8 in 1443 mm | 53.2 in 1351 mm |
| Front hip room | 55.6 in 1412 mm | 54.0 in 1371 mm |
| Rear hip room | 58.5 in 1486 mm | 50.5 in 1283 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 41.9 in 1063 mm |
| Rear legroom | 38.4 in 975 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm |
| Trunk volume | 357.0 l 12.61 ft3 0.36 m3 | 822.0 l 29.03 ft3 0.82 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 2299.5 l 81.21 ft3 2.30 m3 | 2022.0 l 71.41 ft3 2.02 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 187.0 l 6.60 ft3 0.19 m3 | 116.0 l 4.10 ft3 0.12 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5740.84 lb 2604 kg | 4396.02 lb 1994 kg |
| Payload | 1137.59 lb 516 kg | - |
| GVWR | 6878.42 lb 3120 kg | - |
| Towing capacity | - | 3500.94 lb 1588 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.25 Cd | 0.22 Cd |
| Additional information | The cargo and rear trunk volumes apply for 5 seat vehicles Rear volume 6 seat vehicles: 2002 l Cargo volume 6 seat vehicles: 2189 l Rear volume 7 seat vehicle: 2166 l Cargo volume 7 seat vehicles: 2353 l | 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 | - | 3D7 |
| Electric motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 320 V | 320 V |
| Power | 375 kW 502.9 hp 509.9 ps | 194 kW 260.2 hp 263.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 6150 rpm | 5400 rpm |
| Torque | 660 Nm 67.3 kgm 486.8 ft-lb | 340 Nm 34.7 kgm 250.8 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Ludicrous | - |
| Additional information | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Optional Ludicrous Mode | 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 | Tesla |
| Model | - | 3D3 |
| Motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 320 V | 320 V |
| Power | 193 kW 258.8 hp 262.4 ps | 137 kW 183.7 hp 186.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 6100 - 6800 rpm | 6380 rpm |
| Torque | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb | 219 Nm 22.3 kgm 161.5 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional features | A permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 568 kW 761.7 hp 772.3 ps | 331 kW 443.9 hp 450.0 ps |
| Total system torque | 990 Nm 101.0 kgm 730.2 ft-lb | 559 Nm 57.0 kgm 412.3 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 162.8 mph 262.0 km/h | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 2.80 s | 4.80 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 2.50 s | 4.60 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 300.0 mi / 482.8 km EPA, CMB: 341.0 mi / 548.8 km | EPA, CMB: 311.0 mi / 500.5 km WLTP, CMB: 352.9 mi / 568.0 km WLTP, CMB: 364.1 mi / 586.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 89 MPGe EPA, CTY: 100 MPGe EPA, CMB: 35 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 39 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 86 MPGe EPA, CMB: 97 MPGe EPA, HWY: 83 MPGe EPA, HWY: 95 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 123 MPGe EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 117 MPGe EPA, HWY: 111 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 15.3 kWh/100 km |
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 | 12.4 m 40.68 ft | 12.1 m 39.70 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.33 | 2.4 |
| 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 | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.7 | 9.1 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 9 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Double wishbone Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Optional Smart Air Suspension with fully-adaptive damping | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Optional Smart Air Suspension with fully-adaptive damping | 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 |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 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 | 9Jx20 ET40 10Jx20 ET35 9Jx22 ET40 10Jx22 ET35 | 9.5Jx19 ET45 9.5Jx20 ET45 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 265/45R20 108V 275/45R20 110V 265/35R22 102W 285/35R22 106W | 255/45R19 255/40R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 100 kWh | 78.4 kWh |
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic (US) and LG (EU) |
| Model | - | NCR21700A (US) and 4680 NMC955 (EU) |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCA |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) |
| Number of cells | 8256 | - |
| Battery cell format | - | Cylindrical |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.6 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | - | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | - | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Number of modules | 16 | - |
| Battery voltage | 350 V | 345 V |
| Energy density | 243 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 |
| Additional information | - | Battery (low voltage) - 15.5V Battery rating (low voltage) - 6.9 Ah |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | NACS NACS | Type 2 CCS2 NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 17.28 kW DC 72 kW DC 150 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 150 kW, 0:40-0:50 DC 72 kW, 1:07-1:24 AC 17.28 kW, 5:47-8:41 | - |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 12V power outlet (S) Center console with removable dividers (S) High-strength steel tow bar (S) Towing Package with software (S) Washer nozzle heaters (S) Wiper blade defrosters (S) 3-point rear center seatbelt (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Adjustable front head restraints (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Automatic emergency braking (S) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Blind-spot Warning (S) Brake assist (S) Cabin-facing camera (S) Collision avoidance (S) Dual front side-impact airbags (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x fixed rear head restraints (S) Forward collision mitigation (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (S) Forward looking radar (S) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear seatbelt pre-tensioners (S) Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor (S) Height-adjustable front seatbelts (S) HEPA air filtration system (S) High-Speed autosteer (S) Hill start assist (S) Immobilizer (S) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Interior, manual release mechanism for all doors, front trunk, and rear cargo area (S) Knee airbags on the front (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (S) LATCH system (S) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Occupant sensing airbags (S) Occupants sensor (S) Overhead curtain airbag for the 1st and 2nd row (S) Rear side-impact airbags (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (S) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Summon your car remotely (O) Traction control (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (S) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (S) Up to four ISOFIX child seat attachments (S) 22 x -speaker, 960W audio system (S) 17-inch Cinematic Display with a resolution of 2200 x 1300 pixels (S) 8-inch display for rear passengers (S) FM radio, Bluetooth, USB audio (S) Homelink (S) Maps and navigation (S) Premium audio system (S) Premium Connectivity (S) Trip Computer (S) Wireless phone charger (S) Dual front air conditioning zones (S) Front air-conditioning with automatic climate controls (S) Rear air-conditioning and heating (O) Rear heat vents (S) 12-way power adjustable, heated front seats with memory and driver profile (S) 60/40 folding rear seat row (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Ventilated seats (S) Heated leather-trimmed steering wheel (S) Yoke steering wheel (S) Falcon Wing doos (S) Glass panoramic windshield with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) Keyless entry (S) Power liftgate (S) Power windows (S) Privacy Glass or Deep Tinted Glass (S) Rain-sensing wipers (S) Rear window defogger (S) Self-presenting front door (S) Power-folding, auto-dimming, heated side mirrors (S) 3-position dynamic LED turning lights (S) Ambient interior lighting (S) LED fog lights (S) Carbon fiber decor (S) Cloth and leatherette (S) | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | MCUZ / MCU3 - Custom AMD Ryzen YE180FC3T4MFG - Quad-core CPU with 512KB L2 cache per core and 4MB L3 cache - AMD Navi23 GPU (215-130000026) - 8/16GB DDR4 - 8GB GDDR6 - 256GB SSD - 10 teraflops processing power - LG Innotek ATC5CPC001 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module - Quectel AG525R-GL cell modem - SPC5748GSMMJ6 gateway - ADSP-SC587W SHARC+ Dual Core DSP with ARM Cortex-A5 for DSP 1 - AD21584 SHARC+ Dual Core DSP with ARM Cortex-A5 for DSP 2 - Realtek RTL9068ABD Ethernet switch 16V Li-Ion auxiliary battery - often mislabeled as 12V - made by CATL - Self-protection mode - Battery management system - LIN data communication - Four NMC pouch cells - 15.5 - 15.8 operating voltage - 6.9 - 7.5 Ah - 99 Wh - 3.7 V nominal - more than 2000 cycles - 1.8 kg / 3.97 lbs | 255/45R19 cold tire inflation pressure - 42 psi (290 kPa) 255/40R20 cold tire inflation pressure - 42 psi (290 kPa) The electric motor specifications are listed according to the 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. |
| 2021 Tesla Model X Performance | 2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD |