Key Specifications
- Horsepower
- 295 hp
- Torque
- 309 lb-ft
- Electric range
- 321 mi
- Max towing
- 3,500 lb
- Seating
- 5
- Cargo volume (seats up)
- 30.2 cu ft
- Curb weight
- 4,061 lb
- Battery capacity (gross)
- 60 kWh
2026 Tesla Model Y Base Specifications & Features
Specifications of the RWD build. Pick another build above to see its figures.
How the 2 builds differ
Only the rows where builds disagree. Everything else is in the sheet above.
| RWD | AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Horsepower | 295 hp | 375 hp |
| Horsepower RPM | 7,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 309 lb-ft | — |
| Electric & Hybrid | ||
| Battery capacity (gross) | 60 kWh | 81 kWh |
| Electric range | 321 mi | 294 mi |
| Charge time (240 V) | 10 h | — |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Performance | ||
| 0–60 mph | 6.8 s | — |
| Top speed | 125 mph | — |
| Fuel Economy & Range | ||
| City MPGe | 148 MPGe | — |
| Highway MPGe | 129 MPGe | — |
| EPA size class | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 4WD |
| Exterior Dimensions | ||
| Length | 188.7 in | 188.6 in |
| Width (without mirrors) | 78 in | 83.8 in |
| Width (with mirrors) | 83.8 in | — |
| Height | 63.8 in | 63.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.4 in | 6.6 in |
| Cargo & Bed | ||
| Cargo volume (seats up) | 30.2 cu ft | 29 cu ft |
| Cargo volume (seats folded) | 74 cu ft | 71.4 cu ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 30.2 cu ft | 29 cu ft |
| Weight & Capacities | ||
| Curb weight | 4,061 lb | 4,246 lb |
| Safety Ratings | ||
| NHTSA rollover risk | 8.9% | 8.6% |
2026 Tesla Model Y Base options, packages & colors
Factory pricing for RWD. Dealer-installed accessories are priced by the dealer.
Wheels & tires (2)
- Wheels: 18" ApertureWY18PIncluded
- Wheels: 19" CrossflowWY19P$1,500
Exterior colors (4)
- Stealth GreyPN01Included
- Pearl White Multi-CoatPPSW$1,000
- Deep Blue MetallicPPSB$1,000
- Diamond BlackPX02$1,500
Interior (2)
- Black, Textile & Vegan Leather Seat TrimIBB3Included
- Black, Textile & Vegan Leather Seat TrimIPBIncluded
Options (3)
- Tow HitchTW01$1,000
- Tires: 19"Included
- Full Self-Driving (Supervised)APF2$8,000
2026 Tesla Model Y Base standard equipment
Included on every Base RWD as delivered.
Entertainment (7)
- Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Steering Wheel Controls, Radio Data System and 128 Gb Internal Memory
- Radio: Tesla Audio System -inc: 7 speakers, 16" 1st-row touchscreen, Grok voice assistant, 3 USB-C ports, cellular data, Wi-Fi, ultra-wide band and Bluetooth connectivity, Premium connectivity trial w/live traffic visualization, satellite-view maps, video streaming, Caraoke, music streaming and internet browser (30 day trial)
- Window Grid Antenna
- 7 Speakers
- Real-Time Traffic Display
- 1 LCD Monitor In The Front
- Wireless Phone Connectivity
Exterior (20)
- Wheels: 18" Aperture (STD)
- Wheels w/Full Wheel Covers
- Tires: 18" All-Season
- Body-Colored Front Bumper
- Body-Colored Rear Bumper
- Black Fender Flares
- Black Side Windows Trim
- Black Door Handles
- Body-Colored Power w/Tilt Down Heated Auto Dimming Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding
- Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster
- Deep Tinted Glass
- Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Wiper Park
- Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels
- Black Grille
- Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
- Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
- Auto On/Off Reflector Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off
- Perimeter/Approach Lights
- LED Brakelights
- Headlights-Automatic Highbeams
Interior (57)
- 5 Seat Interior -inc: power recline and heated front seats w/driver profile
- Bucket Front Seats w/Power 4-Way Driver Lumbar
- Driver And Passenger Heated Front Seat
- 12-Way Power Driver Seat -inc: Power Recline, Height Adjustment, Fore/Aft Movement, Cushion Tilt and Power 4-Way Lumbar Support
- 8-Way Power Passenger Seat -inc: Power Recline, Height Adjustment, Fore/Aft Movement and Cushion Tilt
- 40-20-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
- Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
- Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Traction Battery Level, Power/Regen, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
- Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows
- Full Service Internet Access
- Heated Leatherette Steering Wheel w/Auto Tilt-Away
- Front Cupholder
- Rear Cupholder
- Compass
- Proximity Key For Doors And Hands-Free Start And Smart Device Proximity Key
- Valet Function
- Remote Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, 4 Door Curb/Courtesy and Illuminated Entry
- Remote Releases -Inc: Proximity Cargo Access and Power Charge Port Door
- Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
- Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
- Voice Activated Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning w/Steering Wheel Controls
- HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts
- Rear Climate Controls
- Illuminated Locking Glove Box
- Driver Foot Rest
- Full Cloth Headliner
- Interior Trim -inc: Cloth Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Console Insert and Metal-Look Interior Accents
- Textile & Vegan Leather Seat Trim
- Cloth Door Trim Insert
- Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
- Full Floor Console w/Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets
- Front And Rear Map Lights
- Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
- Rear Carpet Floor Trim
- Cargo Area Concealed Storage
- Cargo Space Lights
- FOB Controls -inc: Keyfob Cargo Access and Keyfob Window Activation
- Integrated Navigation System w/Voice Activation
- Tracker System
- Smart Device Integration
- Memory Settings -inc: Driver Seat, Door Mirrors, Audio and HVAC
- Instrument Panel Covered Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
- Power 1st Row Windows w/Front And Rear 1-Touch Up/Down
- Delayed Accessory Power
- Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
- Driver Information Center
- Trip Computer
- Outside Temp Gauge
- Digital Appearance
- Fixed Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
- 2 Seatback Storage Pockets
- Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest w/Pass-Thru
- Security System w/Video/Image Recording
- Immobilizer
- Air Filtration
- 2 12V DC Power Outlets
Mechanical (14)
- Motor: 3-Phase 6-Pole Int Permanent Magnet AC
- Transmission: 1-Speed Automatic -inc: chill and standard drive modes
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- 9.00 Axle Ratio
- Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control
- 3 Skid Plates
- 5415# Gvwr
- Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
- Front Anti-Roll Bar
- Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
- Double Wishbone Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
- Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
- Regenerative 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
- Lithium Ion (li-Ion) Traction Battery w/11.5 kW Onboard Charger, 50 Hrs Charge Time @ 110/120V, 11 Hrs Charge Time @ 220/240V,1 Hr Charge Time @ 440V and 60 kWh Capacity
Safety-Exterior (1)
- Side Impact Beams
Safety-Interior (21)
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
- Emergency Sos Capability
- Blind Spot
- Rear Collision Warning
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Lane Departure Warning
- Collision Mitigation-Front
- Driver Monitoring-Alert
- Vision Park Assist Front And Rear Parking Sensors w/Rear Camera
- Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
- Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
- Airbag Occupancy Sensor
- Restricted Driving Mode/Alerts
- Power Rear Child Safety Locks
- Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
- Driver And Passenger Knee Airbag
- Back-Up Camera
- Front Camera w/Washer
- Left Side Camera
- Right Side Camera
Safety-Mechanical (2)
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- ABS And Driveline Traction Control
2026 Tesla Model Y recalls (8)
NHTSA campaigns for the 2026 Tesla Model Y, all trims.
SUSPENSION:FRONTAug 30, 2026 NHTSA 26V558000 · 19 vehicles
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. One or more front suspension lateral link fasteners may not have been properly tightened, allowing the lateral link to loosen or separate from the sub-frame.
Risk: A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service will tighten or replace the fasteners and check wheel the alignment, free of charge. In addition, Tesla Service will replace any related parts that may have been damaged as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 30, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-31-004.
AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTERJul 6, 2026 NHTSA 26V445000 · 15 vehicles
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y and 2024 Model 3 vehicles. The vehicles were originally built for a foreign market and do not have knee air bags, may not be equipped with certain interior safety countermeasures, and may not have been tested for bumper impact resistance procedures. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers, 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact," and Part 581, "Bumper Standards."
Risk: A noncompliant vehicle may have reduced occupant protections, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Tesla will repurchase noncompliant vehicles currently registered in the United States, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 5, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or [email protected]. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-004.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSMay 17, 2026 NHTSA 26V315000 · 14,575 vehicles
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Model Y vehicles. The certification label may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: Missing weight information provided by the label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and install a certification label as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-19-002.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUSES, RELAYS, CONTACTS, AND SHUNTSOct 9, 2025 NHTSA 25V690000 · 12,963 vehicles
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y vehicles. The battery pack contactors may fail, causing a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service will replace the battery pack contactors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-16-005.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGSep 30, 2025 NHTSA 25V658000 · 260 vehicles
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. The reverse lights may fail to illuminate while the vehicle is in reverse, due to a defect in the wiring. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Reverse lights that fail to illuminate reduce visibility and may not alert pedestrians or other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service will replace the reverse lights and reverse facia harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 26, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-17-011.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORNJul 27, 2025 NHTSA 25V490000 · 6 vehicles
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. The ring terminal of the horn ground wire may be improperly secured, allowing the circuit to open and preventing the horn from sounding.
Risk: An inoperable horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers as needed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla service will replace the steering wheel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were be mailed September 23, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-17-009.
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERSJun 17, 2025 NHTSA 25V410000 · 48 vehicles
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The fasteners attaching the seat back to the seat bottom may have been improperly tightened.
Risk: The seat may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service Centers will inspect and tighten or replace the seat assembly fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-13-003.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGESMay 28, 2025 NHTSA 25V359000 · 172 vehicles
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. The hose connector may block the windshield washer nozzles, preventing washer fluid from reaching the windshield. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Risk: The inability to clean the windshield reduces the driver’s visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla service will inspect and replace the wiper arm elbow connector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-20-001.
Other 2026 Tesla Model Y trims
Specifications, pricing and equipment from manufacturer data as published for the US market; recalls and crash ratings from NHTSA. Figures are as published at launch and may differ from a specific vehicle.