Model Y (2025 and newer): Specs & Capacities

For the 5-Seater and 7-Seater, length is 188.6 in (4790 mm), height 64.0 in (1624 mm) and unladen ground clearance 6.6 in (167 mm). The Performance is 188.8 in (4796 mm) long and 63.4 in (1611 mm) high, with 6.0 in (151 mm) clearance. All share a 113.8 in (2890 mm) wheelbase and are 83.8 in (2129 mm) wide with mirrors, 78.0 in (1982 mm) folded. Tesla says values are approximate.

The 5-Seater and Performance hold 29.0 cu ft (822 L) behind the second row and 71.4 cu ft (2022 L) with it folded, up to 75.5 cu ft (2138 L) with only the front seats used. The 7-Seater holds 13.1 cu ft (370 L) behind the third row, 27.1 cu ft (766 L) with it folded, and up to 73.5 cu ft (2082 L). All three have a 4.1 cu ft (116 L) frunk.

Cars with the towing package have a 2 x 2 in (5 x 5 cm) hitch receiver. We 1) pry open the dust cover's two push clips, 2) slide the ball mount in and align the holes, 3) insert the locking bolt and cotter pin. Ball mounts are sold separately. A carrier's vertical load limit is 160 lbs (72 kg), including the carrier. Tesla warns never to fit a carrier to a Model Y without the tow package.

With the towing package, the 5-Seater and Performance tow 3,500 lbs (1,588 kg) with up to 5 people aboard. The 7-Seater tows 3,500 lbs on 19 in wheels with up to 6 people, or 2,000 lbs (907 kg) with 7. On 20 in wheels it is 3,500 lbs with up to 4, 3,100 lbs (1,406 kg) with 5, 2,000 lbs with 6, and no towing with 7. Tesla recommends trailer brakes above 1,650 lbs (750 kg).

We 1) find the combined occupant and cargo limit on the Tire and Loading Information label on the driver door pillar, 2) add up the weight of the driver and passengers, 3) subtract it from that limit; what is left is our cargo allowance. Towing reduces it, because tongue weight transfers to the car. Tesla warns overloading affects braking and handling, and cautions never to exceed the GVWR or axle ratings on the certification label.

Yes, but Tesla says to use only Tesla-approved roof racks with a Tesla mounting accessory, because other systems can cause significant damage. The manual gives no roof load figure, so we keep the combined weight of people and cargo within the limit on the Tire and Loading Information label. Tesla warns that overloading affects braking and handling and can compromise safety.

We can see the VIN on the touchscreen under Controls > Software. It is also on a plate at the top of the dashboard, visible through the windshield, and on the Vehicle Certification label on the door pillar, seen with the driver door open. Berlin-built cars also have it on the rear right door sill under the trim, and Shanghai-built cars have it stamped into the floor under the carpet by the front right seat.

Tesla lists a lithium-ion low voltage battery, and the manual's Subsystems table rates the 5-Seater battery at 15.5 V and 6.9 Ah. The high voltage battery is a liquid-cooled lithium-ion pack with a nominal 345 V DC. Tesla cautions against leaving the car for more than 24 hours at a time in temperatures above 140°F (60°C) or below -22°F (-30°C).