Tesla Model Y

For the second generation, Tesla has updated the Model Y exterior with new front and rear styling, including a front light bar reminiscent of the Cybertruck. The Model Y also has an updated suspension. The second-generation Model Y builds on the prior generation with improved efficiency and increased range.

The updated Model Y also offers an eight-inch touchscreen for rear seat passengers, with access to games, infotainment, and wireless connectivity. The front touchscreen is an expansive 15.4 inches, which is appreciated because most vehicle functions are controlled from this screen. The 2026 Model Y's interior materials are also significantly improved.

The updated Model Y supports Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) driver-assistance system. Additional tech features include detour time estimates, live weather reports, app-based preconditioning, and even a "dog mode" to keep your pets comfortable while parked on hot days.

The first-generation Tesla Model Y became the best-selling electric vehicle of all time and the overall best-selling vehicle in the world in 2023. The Model Y is a compact crossover SUV prized for its range and efficiency, as well as its ability to seat up to seven passengers.

 Over six years of production from 2020 to 2025, the Model Y was available with rear-wheel or all-wheel drive and with standard- or long-range battery packs. A Performance version offered extra power at the expense of driving range. Standard-range versions of the Model Y were available through the beginning of the 2024 model year, but for 2024 onward, only Long Range and Performance models were available.

 Among the many popular features of the Model Y, the heating and cooling system is known for its efficiency, providing heat and air conditioning without substantially reducing driving range.