Comparison between:
- 2020 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD
- 2020 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD
- 2015 Tesla Model S 90 RWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD | 2020 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | 2015 Tesla Model S 90 RWD | |
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| Trim | Long Range RWD | Long Range AWD | 90 RWD |
| Model year | 2020 | 2020 | 2015 |
| Market | North America | North America | North America, Europe |
| Price | USD 48,000 (USA, Sep 2019) EUR 56,980 (DE, Sep 2019) CNY 444,000 (CN, Sep 2019) | USD 52,990 (USA, May 2020) EUR 60,980 (DE, Sep 2019) CNY 488,000 (CN, Sep 2019) | - |
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) | Sedan |
| Materials | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Aluminium high-strength boron steel |
| Exterior colors | Deep Blue Metallic Midnight Silver Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat Solid Black | Deep Blue Metallic Midnight Silver Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat Solid Black | Solid Black Solid White Silver Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat Titanium Silver Metallic (Warm Silver) Obsidian Black Metallic Midnight Silver Metallic Deep Blue Metallic (Ocean Blue) |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | Black Black and White | Black Grey Tan |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 / 7 | 5 / 7 | 5 |
| Length | 187.0 in 4751 mm | 187.0 in 4751 mm | 196.0 in 4978 mm |
| Width | 75.6 in 1921 mm | 75.6 in 1921 mm | 77.3 in 1963 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 83.8 in 2129 mm | 83.8 in 2129 mm | 86.2 in 2189 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 77.9 in 1978 mm | 77.9 in 1978 mm | 77.3 in 1963 mm |
| Height | 63.9 in 1624 mm | 63.9 in 1624 mm | 56.5 in 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in 2890 mm | 113.8 in 2890 mm | 116.5 in 2960 mm |
| Front track | 64.4 in 1636 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm | 65.4 in 1661 mm |
| Rear track | 64.4 in 1636 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm | 66.9 in 1699 mm |
| Clearance | 6.8 in 172 mm | 6.8 in 172 mm | 5.7 in 144 mm |
| Minimum clearance | - | - | 4.7 in 119 mm |
| Maximum clearance | - | - | 6.4 in 163 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.0 in 1041 mm | 41.0 in 1041 mm | 38.8 in 986 mm |
| Rear headroom | 39.4 in 1001 mm | 39.4 in 1001 mm | 35.3 in 897 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.4 in 1432 mm | 56.4 in 1432 mm | 57.7 in 1466 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.1 in 1373 mm | 54.1 in 1373 mm | 55.0 in 1397 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.8 in 1367 mm | 53.8 in 1367 mm | 55.0 in 1397 mm |
| Rear hip room | 50.6 in 1286 mm | 50.6 in 1286 mm | 54.7 in 1389 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.9 in 1063 mm | 41.9 in 1063 mm | 42.7 in 1085 mm |
| Rear legroom | 40.5 in 1029 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm | 35.4 in 899 mm |
| Trunk volume | 854.0 l 30.16 ft3 0.85 m3 | 854.0 l 30.16 ft3 0.85 m3 | 744.7 l 26.30 ft3 0.74 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 2041.0 l 72.08 ft3 2.04 m3 | 2041.0 l 72.08 ft3 2.04 m3 | 1645.2 l 58.10 ft3 1.65 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 117.0 l 4.13 ft3 0.12 m3 | 117.0 l 4.13 ft3 0.12 m3 | 70.8 l 2.50 ft3 0.07 m3 |
| Curb weight | - | 4475.38 lb 2030 kg | 4629.71 lb 2100 kg |
| Payload | - | 826.73 lb 375 kg | 1080.27 lb 490 kg |
| GVWR | - | 5302.12 lb 2405 kg | 5709.97 lb 2590 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.23 Cd | 0.24 Cd |
| Additional information | The 7-seat interior will be available in 2021 Interior dimensions and volume shown are for Model Y with 5 seats | The 7-seat interior will be available in 2021 Interior dimensions and volume shown are for Model Y with 5 seats | Optional rear-facing child seat available (seats up to two children) |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Tesla | Tesla |
| Model | DU Cat 1 3D1 | DU Cat 1 3D5 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | AC induction/asynchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 350 V | 335 V | 375 V |
| Power | 255 kW 342.0 hp 346.7 ps | 220 kW 295.0 hp 299.1 ps | 285 kW 382.2 hp 387.5 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | - | 6850 rpm |
| Torque | - | - | 440 Nm 44.9 kgm 324.5 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 | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor 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 | - |
| Location | - | Front | - |
| Power | - | 158 kW 211.9 hp 214.8 ps | - |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 8275 rpm | - |
| Torque | - | 163 Nm 16.6 kgm 120.2 ft-lb | - |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 125 - 6375 rpm | - |
| 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 | 129.9 mph 209.0 km/h | 134.8 mph 217.0 km/h | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.80 s | 5.10 s | 4.00 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.50 s | 4.80 s | 3.80 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 300.1 mi / 483.0 km | EPA: 326.0 mi / 524.6 km | EPA: 265.0 mi / 426.5 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | EPA, CMB: 27 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 117 MPGe EPA, CMB: 125 MPGe EPA, CTY: 131 MPGe | EPA, CMB: 38 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 88 MPGe EPA, CTY: 89 MPGe EPA, HWY: 90 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | - | 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 | 12.4 m 40.68 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2 | 2.45 |
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 | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 9.1 | 9.73 |
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) 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 Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers Smart Air Suspension (optional) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers Smart Air Suspension (optional) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | Rotor diameter front / rear - 355 / 335 mm Fotor thickness front / rear - 25 / 20 mm Brake pad thickness front / rear - 10 / 9 mm | Rotor diameter front / rear - 355 / 335 mm Fotor thickness front / rear - 25 / 20 mm Brake pad thickness front / rear - 10 / 9 mm | Front brakes: Aluminium 4 piston fixed calliper with 355 mm x 32 mm ventilated rotor Rear brakes: Aluminium 4 piston fixed calliper with 365 mm x 28 mm ventilated rotor |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 9.5Jx19 ET45 | 9.5Jx19 ET45 | 8Jx19 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/45R19 | 255/45R19 | 245/45R19 98V 245/35R21 96Y |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | Tesla and Panasonic | Tesla and Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | NCR21700A | NCR21700A | NCR18650A |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 77.8 kWh | 77.8 kWh | 90 kWh |
| Number of cells | 4416 | 4416 | 7104 |
| Number of modules | - | - | 16 |
| Voltage | 360 V | 360 V | 346 V |
| Energy density | 150 Wh/kg | 260 Wh/kg | 225 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 1058.22 lb 480 kg | 1053.81 lb 478 kg | 1330.05 lb 603.3 kg |
| Location | - | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | - | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe | Water-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 | The battery is automatically cooled when at 48°C or above and heated when at -7.5°C or below. Battery code - BT37 | The battery is automatically cooled when at 48°C or above and heated when at -7.5°C or below. Battery code - BT37 | The 85 kWh and 90 kWh packs are identical except the higher-capacity cells used by the 90 kWh one. |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Wall Connector, 11.5 kW DC charging, 250 kW | Wallbox charging, 11.5 kW DC charging, 250 kW | NEMA 5-15, 1.44 kW SAE J1772 Adapter, 5.76 kW NEMA 14-50, 9.6 kW Wall Connector, 11.5 kW Supercharger, 120 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Tesla | Onboard charger, Tesla | Onboard charger, Type 2 Onboard charger, Tesla Twin chargers, Type 2 Twin chargers, Tesla |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC charging, 0:16-0:20 Wallbox charging, 6:00-7:28 | DC charging, 0:16-0:20 Wallbox charging, 6:00-7:28 | Supercharger, 0:45 Wall Connector, 4:30 SAE J1772 Adapter, 4:42-15:38 Wall Connector, 9:00 NEMA 14-50, 9:23 NEMA 5-15, 62:30 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 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) Forward looking radar (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) | 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) Forward looking radar (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) | Automatic keyless entry (S) Center armrest with two cup holders (S) Chrome visual cues near the front cornernig lights and the rear center air splitter (O) Front sun visors with mirrors (S) Fully trimmed frunk and rear cargo area with keyless open (S) Glove compartment (S) Micro-filter ventilation system with replaceable filters (S) Open center console storage area (S) Parcel shelf (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) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Automatic emergency braking (S) Blind spot warning system (S) Crash sensor for high voltage disconnect (S) Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat sensors (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Driver seat position sensor (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) Forward looking camera in the top centre of the windshield (O) Forward looking radar in the lower front grille (O) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Interior, emergency manual release mechanism for all doors, frunk and rear cargo area (S) Lane depart sensors (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (O) Parallel self-parking (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) Rollover crash sensor (S) Speed assist (O) Three second row LATCH attchments (S) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (O) 12V power outlet (S) 17-inch capacitive touchscreen (S) AM/FM/HD radio (S) Amplifier (O) Bluetooth (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) High-definition back-up camera (O) Homelink for garage door opening (S) Maps and Navigation with real-time traffic updates (S) Satellite radio (O) 7 x speakers, 200-watt stereo system (S) 12 x speakers, 580-watt Dolby Pro Logic IIx 7.1 surround sound (O) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Streaming audio (S) Wi-Fi ready (S) Wireless connectivity (capability) (O) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback (S) Built-in rear-facing child seats (O) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Front seats with memory settings (O) Heated eight-way power front seats with four-way power lumbar (S) Heated front and rear seats (O) Next Gen seating (Recaro) (O) 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel with tactile controls (S) All-glass panoramic roof (O) Auto present door handles (O) Black or body coloured aluminum roof (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Frameless, tempered safety glass front windows (S) Heated windshield wipes (O) Lighted door handles (O) Manual rear liftgate (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power rear liftgate (O) 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 mirrors (O) Power-folding and heated side mirrors (S) Ambient interior LED lights (O) Automatic high/low beam headlights (O) Bi-functional automatic halogen headlights (S) Bi-functional high intensity Xenon headlamps (O) Convenience lighting (O) Fascia-mounted rear reflex reflectors (S) Feature backlit, turn side-repeator lamps (S) Front LED map lights (S) High-mounted LED stop lamp (S) LED cornering lights (O) LED daytime running lights (S) LED front and rear side-marker lights (S) LED front fog lamps (O) LED rear taillights (S) Liftgate mounted LED tail and LED back up lamps (S) Park lights (S) Steering-activated LED cornering lights (O) Cloth and synthetic leather materials (S) Gloss wood trim (O) Leather seats (O) Matte Obeche wood trim (O) Piano black decor accents (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Never made it to the market 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 | MCU1 - NVIDIA Tegra 3 - 40 nm - 1GB DDR3 - 8GB eMMC - 12 GFlops |
| 2020 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD | 2020 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | 2015 Tesla Model S 90 RWD |