Comparison between:
- 2026 Tesla Model Y L Premium
- 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD
- 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium AWD
- 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium RWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 Tesla Model Y L Premium | 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium AWD | 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium RWD | |
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| Model alias | Model YL | - | - | - |
| Trim | L Premium | Performance AWD | Premium AWD | Premium RWD |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2026 (MY26) | 2026 (MY26) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | North America | North America | North America | North America |
| Price | USD 61,990 (USA, Aug 2025) | USD 57,490 (USA, Oct 2025) | USD 48,990 (USA, Oct 2025) | USD 44,990 (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) | 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 | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Cosmis Silver Ultra Red Diamond Black Marine Blue Pearl White Stealth Gray | Deep Blue Metallic Stealth Gray Pearl White Multi-Coat Ultra Red Diamond Black Quicksilver | Stealth Grey Pearl White Multi-Coat Diamond Black Glacier Blue Quicksilver Ultra Red | Stealth Grey Pearl White Multi-Coat Diamond Black Glacier Blue Quicksilver Ultra Red |
| Interior colors | Black Zen Gray | Black Black and White | Black White | Black White |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 6 | 5 / 7 | 5 / 7 | 5 / 7 |
| Length | 195.6 in 4968 mm | 188.8 in 4796 mm | 188.6 in 4790 mm | 188.6 in 4790 mm |
| Width | 75.6 in 1920 mm | 75.6 in 1921 mm | 75.6 in 1920 mm | 75.6 in 1920 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 83.8 in 2129 mm | 83.8 in 2128 mm | 83.8 in 2129 mm | 83.8 in 2129 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 78.0 in 1981 mm | 78.0 in 1981 mm | 78.0 in 1982 mm | 78.0 in 1982 mm |
| Height | 65.7 in 1669 mm | 63.4 in 1610 mm | 63.9 in 1624 mm | 63.9 in 1624 mm |
| Wheelbase | 119.7 in 3040 mm | 113.8 in 2890 mm | 113.8 in 2890 mm | 113.8 in 2890 mm |
| Front track | 65.2 in 1656 mm | 64.8 in 1646 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm |
| Rear track | 63.9 in 1624 mm | 64.2 in 1630 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm |
| Front overhang | - | - | 35.0 in 889 mm | 35.0 in 889 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | - | 39.8 in 1011 mm | 39.8 in 1011 mm |
| Clearance | 6.7 in 170 mm | 6.0 in 152 mm | 6.6 in 167 mm | 6.6 in 167 mm |
| Minimum clearance | - | - | 5.4 in 138 mm | 5.4 in 138 mm |
| Maximum clearance | - | - | 6.6 in 167 mm | 6.6 in 167 mm |
| Front headroom | - | 41.0 in 1041 mm | 41.0 in 1041 mm | 41.0 in 1041 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | 39.4 in 1001 mm | 39.4 in 1001 mm | 39.4 in 1001 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 56.4 in 1432 mm | 17.0 in 433 mm | 17.0 in 433 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 54.1 in 1373 mm | 53.2 in 1351 mm | 53.2 in 1351 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 53.8 in 1367 mm | 54.0 in 1371 mm | 54.0 in 1371 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 50.6 in 1286 mm | 50.5 in 1283 mm | 50.5 in 1283 mm |
| Front legroom | - | 41.9 in 1063 mm | 41.9 in 1063 mm | 41.9 in 1063 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 40.5 in 1029 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm |
| Trunk volume | - | 854.0 l 30.16 ft3 0.85 m3 | 822.0 l 29.03 ft3 0.82 m3 | 822.0 l 29.03 ft3 0.82 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 2520.0 l 88.99 ft3 2.52 m3 | 2041.0 l 72.08 ft3 2.04 m3 | 2022.0 l 71.41 ft3 2.02 m3 | 2022.0 l 71.41 ft3 2.02 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 117.0 l 4.13 ft3 0.12 m3 | 116.0 l 4.10 ft3 0.12 m3 | 116.0 l 4.10 ft3 0.12 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4612.07 lb 2092 kg | 4482 lb 2033 kg | 4396.02 lb 1994 kg | 4190.99 lb 1901 kg |
| GVWR | - | 5712.18 lb 2591 kg | - | - |
| Towing capacity | - | - | 3500.94 lb 1588 kg | 3500.94 lb 1588 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.216 Cd | 0.23 Cd | 0.22 Cd | 0.22 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Interior dimensions and volume shown are for Model Y with 5 seats | Interior dimensions and volume shown are for Model Y with 5 seats | 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 | Tesla |
| Model | 3D7 | 4D2 | 3D7 | 4D3 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 320 V | - | 320 V | 330 V |
| Power | 194 kW 260.2 hp 263.8 ps | 303 kW 406.3 hp 412.0 ps | 194 kW 260.2 hp 263.8 ps | 220 kW 295.0 hp 299.1 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 5000 rpm | - | 5400 rpm | 5000 rpm |
| Torque | 340 Nm 34.7 kgm 250.8 ft-lb | - | 340 Nm 34.7 kgm 250.8 ft-lb | 410 Nm 41.8 kgm 302.4 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | 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 | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive | 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 | 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 | 335 V | 320 V | - |
| Power | 137 kW 183.7 hp 186.3 ps | 158 kW 211.9 hp 214.8 ps | 137 kW 183.7 hp 186.3 ps | - |
| Maximum power RPM | 6380 rpm | - | 6380 rpm | - |
| Torque | 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 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 | 331 kW 443.9 hp 450.0 ps | 461 kW 618.2 hp 626.8 ps | 331 kW 443.9 hp 450.0 ps | 220 kW 295.0 hp 299.1 ps |
| Total system torque | 493 Nm 50.3 kgm 363.6 ft-lb | - | 559 Nm 57.0 kgm 412.3 ft-lb | 410 Nm 41.8 kgm 302.4 ft-lb |
| Additional information | - | Performance 4DU Track Mode V3 | - | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.60 s | - | 4.80 s | 5.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.40 s | 3.30 s | 4.60 s | 5.40 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 198.8 mi / 320.0 km EPA, CMB: 201.9 mi / 325.0 km | EPA, CMB: 306.0 mi / 492.5 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 | EPA, CMB: 357.0 mi / 574.5 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | CLTC, CMB: 12.8 kWh/100 km | - | 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 | EPA, CTY: 134 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 | 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | - | 12.1 m 39.70 ft | 12.1 m 39.70 ft | 12.1 m 39.70 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Additional information | Speed-sensitive steering | - | Speed sensitive steering | Speed sensitive steering |
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 | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.1 | 9.1 | 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) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Lower suspension Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Electronic continuously variable shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Frequency dependent shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Frequency dependent shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Lower suspension Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Electronic continuously variable shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Frequency dependent shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Frequency dependent shock absorbers |
| Additional information | Second-generation suspension system Adaptive Damping Reduced Road Noise | Adaptive Suspension Drive modes | - | - |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 14.0 in 355 mm | 14.0 in 355 mm | 14.0 in 355 mm | 14.0 in 355 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.0 in 25 mm | 1.1 in 27 mm | 1.0 in 25 mm | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | 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 | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.8 in 20 mm | 0.9 in 22 mm | 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 | Performance brakes | 4-wheel ABS with Electronic Brake Force Distribution Integrated Advanced Stability Control Electronic Accelerator pedal actuated regenerative braking system | 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 | 9.5Jx19 ET45 10Jx20 | 9.5Jx21 ET40 10.5Jx21 ET48 | 9.5Jx19 ET45 9.5Jx20 ET45 | 9.5Jx19 ET45 9.5Jx20 ET45 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/45R19 | 255/35R21 275/35R21 | 255/45R19 255/40R20 | 255/45R19 255/40R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 79 kWh | - | - | - |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 82 kWh | - | - | - |
| Battery capacity | - | 84 kWh | 78.4 kWh | 78.4 kWh |
| Manufacturer | LG Energy Solution | LG Energy Solution | Panasonic (US) and LG (EU) | Panasonic |
| Model | - | LG 4680 V2 | NCR21700A (US) and 4680 NMC955 (EU) | NCR21700A |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | NCM (NMC) | NCA | NCA |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) |
| Number of cells | 96 | - | - | - |
| Battery cell format | - | Cylindrical 4680 (46 x 80 mm) | Cylindrical | Cylindrical 21700 (21 x 70 mm) |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | 3.6 V | 3.6 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | 4.2 V | 4.2 V | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Battery voltage | 357 V | - | 345 V | 345 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | 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 | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | 60 °C 140 °F | 60 °C 140 °F | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | - | NCM955 Battery (low voltage) - 15.5V Battery rating (low voltage) - 6.9 Ah Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | Battery (low voltage) - 15.5V Battery rating (low voltage) - 6.9 Ah | 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 | NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | DC 250 kW | AC 11 kW DC 250 kW | AC 11 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, 0:16-0:23 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 | 18 x -loudspeakers and 1 subwoofer (S) 16-inch central touch screen (S) 2 x 18-inch touch screens on the rear rows (S) Front and second row electronic adjustment (S) Front and second row heated and ventilated seats (S) Second row seats with lifting armrests (S) Third row heated and electronically foldable seats (S) | 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) | Autosteer (S) Traffic-aware cruise control (S) 15.4" first-row 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 seats (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 textile decor (S) Perforated vegan leather (S) | Autosteer (S) Traffic-aware cruise control (S) 15.4" first-row 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 seats (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 textile 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. | 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. | 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. |
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