Comparison between:
- 2022 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD
- 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD
- 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2022 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | |
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| Model alias | - | - | Model 3 LR AWD |
| Trim | Performance AWD | Performance AWD | Long Range AWD |
| Model year | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Market | North America | North America | North America |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sedan | Sedan |
| Materials | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | 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 Midnight Cherry Red (Europe and the Middle East) Quicksilver (Europe and the Middle East) | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | Black Black and White | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 / 7 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 187.0 in 4751 mm | 184.8 in 4694 mm | 184.8 in 4694 mm |
| Width | 75.6 in 1921 mm | 72.8 in 1849 mm | 72.8 in 1849 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 83.8 in 2129 mm | 82.2 in 2088 mm | 82.2 in 2088 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 77.9 in 1978 mm | 76.1 in 1933 mm | 76.1 in 1933 mm |
| Height | 63.9 in 1624 mm | 56.8 in 1443 mm | 56.8 in 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in 2890 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm |
| Front track | 64.8 in 1646 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Rear track | 64.2 in 1630 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Clearance | 6.2 in 157 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.0 in 1041 mm | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 40.3 in 1024 mm |
| Rear headroom | 39.4 in 1001 mm | 37.7 in 958 mm | 37.7 in 958 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.4 in 1432 mm | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 56.3 in 1430 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.1 in 1373 mm | 54.0 in 1372 mm | 54.0 in 1372 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.8 in 1367 mm | 53.4 in 1356 mm | 53.4 in 1356 mm |
| Rear hip room | 50.6 in 1286 mm | 52.4 in 1331 mm | 52.4 in 1331 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.9 in 1063 mm | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 42.7 in 1085 mm |
| Rear legroom | 40.5 in 1029 mm | 35.2 in 894 mm | 35.2 in 894 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 854.0 l 30.16 ft3 0.85 m3 | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 2041.0 l 72.08 ft3 2.04 m3 | - | - |
| Secondary trunk volume | 117.0 l 4.13 ft3 0.12 m3 | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4398.22 lb 1995 kg | 4250.51 lb 1928 kg | 4250.51 lb 1928 kg |
| Payload | - | 822.32 lb 373 kg | 822.32 lb 373 kg |
| GVWR | 5712.18 lb 2591 kg | 5072.84 lb 2301 kg | 5072.84 lb 2301 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.23 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 | Tesla |
| Model | 3D1 | 3D1 or 3D6 | 3D7 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 320 V | 320 V | 320 V |
| Power | 202 kW 270.9 hp 274.6 ps | 211 kW 283.0 hp 286.9 ps | 194 kW 260.2 hp 263.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 5000 rpm | - | 5400 rpm |
| Torque | 404 Nm 41.2 kgm 298.0 ft-lb | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb | 340 Nm 34.7 kgm 250.8 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive A switch to hairpin windings on the motors - Drive Unit Cat 3 3D6 Mixed usage of old and new motors in 2021 with the same power - 3D1 and 3D6 | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive A switch from 3D5 to hairpin windings on the motors - Drive Unit Cat 3 3D7 Mixed usage of old and new motors in 2021 with the same power - 3D5 and 3D7 |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Tesla | Tesla |
| Model | 3D3 | 3D3 | 3D3 |
| Motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location | Front | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | 320 V | 320 V |
| Power | 137 kW 183.7 hp 186.3 ps | 137 kW 183.7 hp 186.3 ps | 138 kW 185.1 hp 187.6 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 6380 rpm | 6380 rpm | 6380 rpm |
| Torque | 219 Nm 22.3 kgm 161.5 ft-lb | 219 Nm 22.3 kgm 161.5 ft-lb | 219 Nm 22.3 kgm 161.5 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional features | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor 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 | - | - | 332 kW 445.2 hp 451.4 ps |
| Total system torque | - | - | 659 Nm 67.2 kgm 486.1 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h | 162.2 mph 261.0 km/h | 144.8 mph 233.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 3.70 s | 3.30 s | 4.40 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 3.50 s | 3.20 s | 4.20 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 WLTP, CMB: 319.4 mi / 514.0 km | EPA, CMB: 315.0 mi / 507.0 km | EPA, CMB: 352.9 mi / 568.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 115 MPGe EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 111 MPGe EPA, HWY: 106 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 17.3 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 118 MPGe EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 113 MPGe EPA, HWY: 107 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 141 MPGe EPA, CMB: 25 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 134 MPGe EPA, HWY: 127 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+ | 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12.1 m 39.70 ft | 11.8 m 38.71 ft | 11.6 m 38.06 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2 | 2.05 | 2 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.1 | 9 | 9.04 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | - | 9.04 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Lower suspension Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Lower suspension Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic 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 | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 14.0 in 355 mm | 12.6 in 320 mm | 12.6 in 320 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.1 in 27 mm | 1.0 in 25 mm | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.2 in 335 mm | 13.2 in 335 mm | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.9 in 22 mm | 0.8 in 20 mm | 0.8 in 20 mm |
| Additional information | Performance brakes | Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into the rear calliper | Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into the rear calliper |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 9.5Jx21 ET40 10.5Jx21 ET48 | 9Jx20 ET34 | 8.5Jx18 ET40 8.5Jx19 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/35R21 275/35R21 | - | 235/45R18 235/40R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 82.1 kWh | 82.1 kWh | 82.1 kWh |
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Tesla and Panasonic | Tesla and Panasonic |
| Model | NCR21700A | NCR21700A | NCR21700A |
| Type | NCA | NCA | NCA |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) |
| Anode materials | Graphite | Graphite | Graphite |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | 3.6 V | 3.6 V |
| Cell cutoff voltage | 3 V | 3 V | 3 V |
| Battery voltage | 360 V | 360 V | 360 V |
| Energy density | 260 Wh/kg | 260 Wh/kg | 260 Wh/kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | -30 °C -22 °F | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | 60 °C 140 °F | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | USA battery code - BT42 (Panasonic 2170L (E3LD)) | The battery is automatically cooled when at 48°C or above and heated when at -7.5°C or below. Battery code - BT42 (Panasonic 2170L E3LD) | The battery is automatically cooled when at 48°C or above and heated when at -7.5°C or below. USA battery code - BT37 (Panasonic 2170C) in Q1 USA battery code - BT42 (Panasonic 2170L (E3LD)) in Q2; Q3; Q4 |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | NACS | NACS | NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11.5 kW DC 250 kW | AC 11.5 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 | AC 11.5 kW, 7:00 | AC 11.5 kW, 7:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Aluminium alloy pedal (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) Heated steering wheel (S) Carbon fiber spoiler (S) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors (S) LED fog lamps (S) | Air-filter (S) Aluminium pedals (S) Automatic keyless entry (S) Carbon fiber spoiler (S) Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S) Engine start button (S) Lowered suspension (S) Performance Brakes (S) Track Mode (S) 12V power outlet (S) 3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S) 3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Automatic emergency braking (S) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Blind spot sensor (S) Collision warning system (S) Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (O) Forward looking radar (O) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor (S) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) High-Speed autosteer (O) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Lane depart sensors (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (O) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) Rear seats head airbags (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (O) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Rollover crash sensor (S) Side cameras when in reverse (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (O) 15.4 LCD touchscreen (S) Custom driver profiles (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) In-car internet streaming music & media (S) Internet browser (S) Location aware automatic garage door opener (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Premium audio - 14 speakers, 1 subwoofer, 2 amps and immersive sound (S) Satellite-view maps with live traffic visualization and navigation (S) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Voice recognition system (S) Wireless phone charger and USB Type-C in the rear (S) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) Remote control air-conditioning (S) Secondary ventilation controls (S) Ventilation system (S) 12-way power adjustable front and rear heated seats (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Child seat anchors (S) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Height adjustable front seatbelts (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Leatherette steering wheel (S) Electric rear liftgate (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Keyless NFC keycard (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power cargo access remote release (S) Power windows with one-touch up/down (S) Rain-sensing, adjustable-speed windshield wipers (S) Solar-absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster (S) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors (S) Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror (S) Auto high-beam headlights (S) Cargo area light (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED fog lamps (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Premium seat material and trim (S) | Air-filter (S) Automatic keyless entry (S) Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S) Engine start button (S) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) 12V power outlet (S) 3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S) 3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Automatic emergency braking (S) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Blind spot sensor (S) Collision warning system (S) Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (O) Forward looking radar (O) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor (S) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) High-Speed autosteer (O) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Lane depart sensors (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (O) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) Rear seats head airbags (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (O) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Rollover crash sensor (S) Side cameras when in reverse (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (O) 15.4 LCD touchscreen (S) Custom driver profiles (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) In-car internet streaming music & media (S) Internet browser (S) Location aware automatic garage door opener (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Premium audio - 14 speakers, 1 subwoofer, 2 amps and immersive sound (S) Satellite-view maps with live traffic visualization and navigation (S) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Voice recognition system (S) Wireless phone charger and USB Type-C in the rear (S) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) Remote control air-conditioning (S) Secondary ventilation controls (S) Ventilation system (S) 12-way power adjustable front and rear heated seats (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Child seat anchors (S) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Height adjustable front seatbelts (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Leatherette steering wheel (S) Electric rear liftgate (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Keyless NFC keycard (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power cargo access remote release (S) Power windows with one-touch up/down (S) Rain-sensing, adjustable-speed windshield wipers (S) Solar-absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster (S) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors (S) Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror (S) Auto high-beam headlights (S) Cargo area light (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED fog lamps (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Premium seat material and trim (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | The electric motor specifications are listed according to the 2022 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. Rarely MCU2 with Intel Atom in the USA 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 | MCU2 - Intel Atom A3950 - 14 nm - 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU - 4GB DDR4 - 64GB eMMC - 187 GFlops processing power | MCU2 - Intel Atom A3950 - 14 nm - 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU - 4GB DDR4 - 64GB eMMC - 187 GFlops processing power |
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