Comparison between:
- 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD
- 2025 Tesla Model X
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 2025 Tesla Model X | |
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| Trim | Performance AWD | - |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2025 (MY25) |
| Market | North America | North America |
| Price | USD 57,490 (USA, Oct 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 | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Extruded aluminium with boron steel |
| Exterior colors | Deep Blue Metallic Stealth Gray Pearl White Multi-Coat Ultra Red Diamond Black Quicksilver | Frost Blue Metallic Lunar Silver Pearl White Multi-Coat Ultra Red Diamond Black Stealth Gray |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | Black Cream Black and White |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 / 7 | 5 / 6 / 7 |
| Length | 188.8 in 4796 mm | 199.1 in 5057 mm |
| Width | 75.6 in 1921 mm | 78.7 in 1999 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 83.8 in 2128 mm | 89.4 in 2271 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 78.0 in 1981 mm | 81.6 in 2073 mm |
| Height | 63.4 in 1610 mm | 66.1 in 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in 2890 mm | 116.7 in 2965 mm |
| Front track | 64.8 in 1646 mm | 67.1 in 1705 mm |
| Rear track | 64.2 in 1630 mm | 67.3 in 1710 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 38.9 in 988 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 43.5 in 1104 mm |
| Clearance | 6.0 in 152 mm | - |
| Minimum clearance | - | 5.7 in 146 mm |
| Maximum clearance | - | 8.1 in 206 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.0 in 1041 mm | 41.7 in 1059 mm |
| Rear headroom | 39.4 in 1001 mm | 41.0 in 1042 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.4 in 1432 mm | 60.7 in 1543 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.1 in 1373 mm | 56.9 in 1446 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.8 in 1367 mm | 55.7 in 1414 mm |
| Rear hip room | 50.6 in 1286 mm | 58.9 in 1496 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.9 in 1063 mm | 41.2 in 1046 mm |
| Rear legroom | 40.5 in 1029 mm | 38.7 in 983 mm |
| Total volume | - | 2593.0 l 91.57 ft3 2.59 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 854.0 l 30.16 ft3 0.85 m3 | 425.0 l 15.01 ft3 0.42 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 2041.0 l 72.08 ft3 2.04 m3 | 2410.0 l 85.11 ft3 2.41 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 117.0 l 4.13 ft3 0.12 m3 | 183.0 l 6.46 ft3 0.18 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4482 lb 2033 kg | 5231.57 lb 2373 kg |
| Payload | - | 1294.11 lb 587 kg |
| GVWR | 5712.18 lb 2591 kg | 6525.68 lb 2960 kg |
| Towing capacity | - | 3999.19 lb 1814 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.24 Cd |
| Additional information | Interior dimensions and volume shown are for Model Y with 5 seats | The cargo and rear trunk volumes apply for 5-seat vehicles |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Tesla |
| Model | 4D2 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 303 kW 406.3 hp 412.0 ps | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive | A 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 | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 335 V | - |
| Power | 158 kW 211.9 hp 214.8 ps | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional features | - | A permanent magnet synchronous reluctance 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 | 461 kW 618.2 hp 626.8 ps | 500 kW 670.5 hp 679.8 ps |
| Additional information | Performance 4DU Track Mode V3 | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h | 149.1 mph 240.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 3.30 s | 3.80 s |
| Additional information | - | 20" variant - 240 km/h 22" variant - 250 km/h |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 306.0 mi / 492.5 km | EPA, CMB: 335.0 mi / 539.1 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | EPA, CTY: 104 MPGe EPA, CMB: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 100 MPGe EPA, HWY: 96 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 | 12.3 m 40.35 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2 | 2.33 |
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 | 9.1 | 9.04 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 7.56 |
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) Electronic continuously variable shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Adaptive Damper Double wishbone Air springs Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Lower suspension Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Electronic continuously variable shock absorbers | Independent Adaptive Damper Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Air springs |
| Additional information | Adaptive Suspension Drive modes | - |
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 | 15.6 in 395 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.1 in 27 mm | 1.3 in 32 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.2 in 335 mm | 14.4 in 365 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.9 in 22 mm | 1.1 in 28 mm |
| Additional information | Performance brakes | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 9.5Jx21 ET40 10.5Jx21 ET48 | 9Jx20 ET40 10Jx20 ET35 9Jx22 ET40 10Jx22 ET35 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/35R21 275/35R21 | 265/45R20 108V 275/45R20 110V 265/35R22 102W 285/35R22 106W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 84 kWh | 100 kWh |
| Manufacturer | LG Energy Solution | Panasonic |
| Model | LG 4680 V2 | NCR18650A |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - |
| Anode materials | Graphite | - |
| Number of cells | - | 8256 |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | - |
| Cell cutoff voltage | 2.5 V | - |
| Number of modules | - | 16 |
| Battery voltage | - | 407 V |
| Energy density | - | 243 Wh/kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | NCM955 Warranty - 8 years or 120 000 mi (193 121 km) Battery (low voltage) - 15.5V Battery rating (low voltage) - 6.9 Ah Vehicle to load (120V 20A AC) with charge port and Outlet Adapter | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | NACS | NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 250 kW | AC 7.4 kW AC 16.5 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, 0:16-0:23 AC 11.5 kW, 6:00-7:35 | - |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Autosteer (S) Traffic-aware cruise control (S) 16" first-row QHD touchscreen (S) 8" second-row touchscreen (S) FM/AM Radio (S) Mobile, Wi-Fi, UWB, Bluetooth connectivity (S) 15 x speakers (S) 1 x subwoofer (S) HEPA filter and Bioweapon Defense Mode (S) Second-row touchscreen-adjust air vents (S) Center console with extended storage (S) First-row heated and ventilated sport seats with power tilt and thigh extension (S) Second-row heated seats (S) Second-row power-folding seats (S) Power-adjust steering wheel (S) Panoramic glass roof (S) Power-folding and auto-dimming side-view mirrors (S) Auto and adaptive high beams (S) Customizable wraparound ambient lighting (S) LED lightbars (S) Microsuede and carbon fiber decor (S) Perforated vegan leather (S) | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | The electric motor specifications are listed according to data reported by owners. Different 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, variance in batteries, and software tuning, among others. | New for 2025+ - Improved Active Noise Cancellation - Front fascia camera - Dynamic ambient lighting with animations - Matte front logo - Tiltable 17-inch display - Increased third-row space |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 2025 Tesla Model X |