Tesla Model Y 2021–2024 car dimensions: 4751 mm long, 1921 mm wide and 1624 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,003 kg. Braked towing is 1,600 kg.
The cabin centers on a 15-inch touchscreen that handles climate, media, navigation and vehicle settings with minimal physical controls. Climate is automatic and can split temperature between driver and passenger, with front and rear vents plus heated seats. Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is standard. Automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring and lane assist come standard as active safety features. A rear-facing camera is fitted. Early cars in the generation use ultrasonic parking sensors. later ones rely on camera-based park assist instead.
Behind the second row the load space is 854 litres. Fold the second-row seats and it expands to 2041 litres. A front trunk adds 117 litres. Seven-seat versions have less space behind the third row.
An optional tow package enables braked towing up to 1600 kg and unbraked towing up to 750 kg, with a Class II hitch receiver. Capacity can drop with more passengers or certain wheel sizes. Vehicle capacity weight is listed at 433 kg.
The cabin feels open and airy thanks to the standard full panoramic glass roof that floods the interior with light. Front seats are 12-way power adjustable with heating, and rear seats are also heated as standard. Dual-pane acoustic glass on the front helps cut road noise. The layout is minimalist with a large central touchscreen controlling most functions, vegan leather upholstery, and dual-zone climate with a heat pump for efficient heating and cooling. Space is generous for five adults with easy entry and a high seating position.
Fully electric with no traditional fuel stops. charge at home or Superchargers.
Cabin air filter replacement every 2 years. HEPA filters every 3 years if equipped.
Brake fluid health check every 4 years. tire rotation every 6,250 miles.
5-star overall NHTSA safety rating.
5-star Euro NCAP rating with 97% adult occupant, 87% child occupant, 82% vulnerable road users, 98% safety assist.
Standard Autopilot, multiple airbags including far-side, automatic emergency braking, and lane assist.
As a battery electric vehicle there is no petrol or diesel to buy. You plug in at home overnight or use the Supercharger network for longer trips. Range varies by variant and conditions but regenerative braking helps efficiency in daily use.
Servicing is light compared with combustion cars. No oil changes are needed. Follow the recommended cabin filter swap every two years, brake fluid check every four years, annual wiper blades, and tire rotations at 6,250 miles. Brake calipers may need cleaning yearly in salted-road areas. The car alerts you via the screen when items are due.
Safety scores are top-tier. It earned five stars from NHTSA across frontal, side and rollover tests. Euro NCAP gave five stars under the 2022 protocol with class-leading adult protection and safety assist scores. Standard kit includes Autopilot with traffic-aware cruise and lane keeping, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, multiple airbags and a rigid body structure with battery pack reinforcement.
Ownership is straightforward with over-the-air software updates that add features and improve systems. The battery and drive unit carry an eight-year warranty. Keep the car charged, rotate tires on schedule and address any alerts promptly for long-term reliability.
Length 4751 mm, Width 1921 mm, Height 1624 mm, Wheelbase 2890 mm (Model Y 2021–2024)
Sources: manufacturer data, Tesla Model Y Owner's Manual 2020-2024, Wikipedia/auto-data and Tesla sites, airbags from Tesla manuals and market reports.