2023 vs 2022 Tesla Model Y

Comparing the base builds — the 2023 Tesla Model Y Base and the 2022 Tesla Model Y Long Range — on price, performance, efficiency and space. Every figure comes from the build's published specifications.

2023 vs 2022 Tesla Model Y: the differences

  • Starting priceThe 2023 model starts $18,250 lower ($47,740 vs $65,990 MSRP).
  • HorsepowerSame for both: 425 hp
  • TorqueSame for both: 475 lb-ft
  • Electric rangeThe 2022 model has more electric range (330 mi vs 279 mi for the 2023 model).
  • SeatingSame for both: 5
  • Cargo volume (seats up)Same for both: 30.2 cu ft
  • Max towingSame for both: 3,500 lb
  • Curb weightSame for both: 4,555 lb

Full specs compared

2023 Tesla

Model Y Base

$47,740

2022 Tesla

Model Y Long Range

$65,990

Engine
EngineElectricElectric
Horsepower425 hp425 hp
Torque475 lb-ft475 lb-ft
Recommended fuelElectricityElectricity
Electric & Hybrid
Battery capacity (gross)67.6 kWh81 kWh
Electric range279 mi330 mi
Charge time (240 V)—11.5 h
Transmission & Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle-SpeedSingle-Speed
Transmission detailAutomaticAutomatic
Speeds11
DrivetrainAWDAWD
Final drive ratio9:19:1
Limited-slip differentialNoNo
Performance
0–60 mph—4.8 s
Top speed—135 mph
Fuel Economy & Range
City MPGe129 MPGe127 MPGe
Highway MPGe116 MPGe117 MPGe
EPA size classSmall SUV 4WDSmall SUV 4WD
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase113.8 in113.8 in
Length187 in187 in
Width (without mirrors)75.6 in75.6 in
Width (with mirrors)—83.8 in
Height63.9 in63.9 in
Front track64.4 in64.4 in
Rear track64.4 in64.4 in
Ground clearance6.6 in6.6 in
Turning diameter (curb to curb)39.8 ft39.8 ft
Interior Dimensions
Seating55
Front headroom41 in41 in
Front legroom41.8 in41.8 in
Front shoulder room56.4 in56.4 in
Front hip room53.8 in53.8 in
2nd-row headroom39.4 in39.4 in
2nd-row legroom40.5 in40.5 in
2nd-row shoulder room54 in54 in
2nd-row hip room50.6 in50.6 in
Cargo & Bed
Cargo volume (seats up)30.2 cu ft30.2 cu ft
Cargo volume (seats folded)76.2 cu ft72.1 cu ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row30.2 cu ft30.2 cu ft
Weight & Capacities
Curb weight4,555 lb4,555 lb
Weight of fitted options0 lb0 lb
Towing & Payload
Max towing3,500 lb3,500 lb
Max trailer (dead-weight hitch)3,500 lb3,500 lb
Max tongue (dead-weight hitch)350 lb350 lb
Max trailer (weight-distributing hitch)3,500 lb3,500 lb
Max tongue (weight-distributing hitch)350 lb350 lb
Suspension
Front suspensionDouble WishboneDouble Wishbone
Rear suspensionMulti-LinkMulti-Link
SteeringRack-PinionRack-Pinion
Brakes4-Wheel Disc4-Wheel Disc
ABS4-Wheel4-Wheel
Front disc brakesYesYes
Rear disc brakesYesYes
Front rotor diameter14 in14 in
Rear rotor diameter13.2 in13.2 in
Hill descent controlNoNo
Hill start assistYesYes
Wheels & Tires
Front wheel diameter19 in19 in
Front wheel width9.5 in9.5 in
Rear wheel diameter19 in19 in
Rear wheel width9.5 in9.5 in
Front wheel materialAluminumAluminum
Rear wheel materialAluminumAluminum
Front tire sizeP255/45WR19P255/45WR19
Rear tire sizeP255/45WR19P255/45WR19
Warranty
Basic warranty (years)4 yr4 yr
Basic warranty (miles)50,000 mi50,000 mi
Basic warranty unlimited milesNoNo
Powertrain warranty (years)8 yr8 yr
Powertrain warranty (miles)120,000 mi120,000 mi
Powertrain warranty unlimited milesNoNo
Corrosion warranty (years)12 yr12 yr
Corrosion warranty unlimited milesYesYes
Roadside assistance (years)4 yr4 yr
Roadside assistance (miles)50,000 mi50,000 mi
EV/hybrid battery warranty (years)8 yr8 yr
EV/hybrid battery warranty (miles)120,000 mi120,000 mi
EV/hybrid battery warranty unlimited milesNoNo
Safety Ratings
NHTSA overall rating5 / 55 / 5
NHTSA frontal crash5 / 55 / 5
NHTSA frontal (driver)5 / 55 / 5
NHTSA frontal (passenger)5 / 55 / 5
NHTSA side crash5 / 55 / 5
NHTSA side barrier5 / 55 / 5
NHTSA side pole5 / 55 / 5
NHTSA rollover5 / 55 / 5
NHTSA rollover risk7.9%7.9%

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