Tesla Model Y: specs, running costs and rivals
Figures updated
Tesla Model Y key specs (Juniper (2025–), 5-door SUV)
Boot
822 litres (2,022 seats folded)
Seats
5
Size (L × W × H)
4,797 × 1,920 × 1,624mm
Euro NCAP
5 stars (2025)
2025 on models; figures vary by version. Sources: euroncap.com, tesla.cn.
No MOT reliability data yet
The Tesla Model Y is too new for MOT records: cars take their first MOT at three years old. We'll add its reliability score once it appears in DVSA's MOT data. In the meantime you can compare it on price, space, performance, safety and running costs.
Tesla Model Y vs rivals
Side by side with popular family SUVs: price, boot space, size, performance, safety and running costs.
How big is the Tesla Model Y's boot?
The Juniper (2025–) Tesla Model Y has 822 litres of boot space with the rear seats up and 2,022 litres with them folded, according to the manufacturer. That's the biggest of the 14 family SUVs we compare.
What MPG does the Tesla Model Y do?
Electric versions average 4 miles per kWh, with an official range of 267 to 411 miles.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Tesla Model Y?
Any Tesla Model Y first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
Work out tax for a specific carTesla Model Y specs and running costs
Official figures for 28 versions sold in the UK between 2023 and 2025.
Fuel types
Electric
Electric range
267–411 miles
Efficiency
4.0–5.0 mi/kWh
Power
220–627 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model Y RWD (YS6MRBH)299 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 5 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| Model Y RWD Long Range (YS5LRBH)299 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| Model Y RWD Long Range (YS5MRBH)299 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| Model Y RWD (YS6MRBJ)347 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 5 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| Model Y RWD Long Range (YS5LRBJ)347 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| Model Y RWD Long Range (YS5MRBJ)347 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| Model Y Long Range (YS5LDBH)514 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| Model Y Long Range (YS5MDBH)514 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| Model Y Performance (YS5MDPK)627 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| Model Y RWD (Y6LRBF)220 PS · N/A · listed 2024 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| Model Y RWD (Y6LRBK)220 PS · N/A · listed 2024 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| Model Y RWD Long Range (Y5LRBF)220 PS · N/A · listed 2024 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| Model Y RWD Long Range (Y5LRBK)220 PS · N/A · listed 2024 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| Model Y RWD Long Range (Y5LRBJ)255 PS · N/A · listed 2024 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| Model Y RWD Long Range (Y5LRBL)255 PS · N/A · listed 2024 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
Economy and CO2 are official WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate. Showing the 15 most recent of 28 versions.
What a Tesla Model Y costs to fuel
- Electric, typical official 4 miles per kWh…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
Work out your charging costsCompare the Tesla Model Y with other family SUVs
Frequently asked questions
›Is the Tesla Model Y reliable?
It's too new to tell from MOT records: cars take their first MOT at three years old, so the Tesla Model Y isn't in DVSA's MOT data yet. We'll add its reliability score as soon as it is. Until then, our comparisons show its specs and running costs against rivals with long MOT records.
›How big is the Tesla Model Y's boot?
The Juniper (2025–) Tesla Model Y has 822 litres of boot space with the rear seats up and 2,022 litres with them folded, according to the manufacturer. That's the biggest of the 14 family SUVs we compare.
›What MPG does the Tesla Model Y do?
Electric versions average 4 miles per kWh, with an official range of 267 to 411 miles.
›How much is road tax on a Tesla Model Y?
Any Tesla Model Y first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
Sources: manufacturers' UK specifications and price lists and Euro NCAP (listed above); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy.