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2021 Tesla Model Y
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2021 Tesla Model Y Review
Research the all new 2021 Tesla Model Y to make an informed buying decision. View 2021 Tesla Model Y retail pricing, rebates & incentives, features , and more. Whether you're in the market to buy a new 2021 Tesla Model Y and want a quote from a local Tesla dealer, or you're just researching this car, we have all the information that you need, including rebates, incentives, features, technical specifications, safety features and more..
Warranty Information
| Basic: | 4 Years/50,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID | 22V844000 |
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| Mfg's Report Date | NOV 14, 2022 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS |
| Number of Units Affected | 321628 |
| Summary | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. One or both taillights may intermittently fail to illuminate. |
| Consequence | A taillight that fails to illuminate may reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-016. |
| Manufacturer Recall Number | SB-22-00-016 |
2021 Tesla Model Y Models & Prices
2021 Tesla Model Y Standard Range
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| Standard Range RWD *Ltd Avail* | $39,990 | N/A | $652 / Month* | |
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2021 Tesla Model Y Long Range
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| Long Range AWD | $58,990 | N/A | $961 / Month* | |
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2021 Tesla Model Y Performance
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| Performance AWD | $63,990 | N/A | 1,043 | |
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2021 Tesla Model Y Features and Standard Equipment
EXTERIOR Features
| Standard Range | Long Range | Performance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto On/Off Reflector Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off | • | • | • |
| Black Door Handles | • | • | • |
| Black Fender Flares | • | • | • |
| Black Grille | • | • | • |
| Black Side Windows Trim | • | • | • |
| Body-Colored Front Bumper | • | • | • |
| Body-Colored Power w/Tilt Down Heated Auto Dimming Side Mirrors w/Power Folding | • | • | • |
| Body-Colored Rear Bumper | • | • | • |
| Clearcoat Paint | • | • | • |
| Deep Tinted Glass | • | • | • |
| Fixed Laminated Glass 1st And 2nd Row Sunroof | • | • | • |
| Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster | • | • | • |
| Front Fog Lamps | • | • | • |
| Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels | • | • | • |
| Headlights-Automatic Highbeams | • | • | • |
| Laminated Glass | • | • | • |
| LED Brakelights | • | • | • |
| Lip Spoiler | • | ||
| Perimeter/Approach Lights | • | • | • |
| Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access | • | • | • |
| Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers | • | • | • |
| Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks | • | • | • |
| Tires: 255/35R21 Front & 275/35R21 Rear | • | ||
| Tires: 255/45R19 | • | • | |
| Wheels: 19" x 9.5" Gemini | • | • | |
| Wheels: 21" x 9.5 Fr & 21" x 10.5 Rr Uberturbine | • |
INTERIOR Features
| Standard Range | Long Range | Performance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 12V DC Power Outlet | • | • | • |
| 2 Seatback Storage Pockets | • | • | • |
| 40-20-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Heated Manual Reclining Fold Forward Seatback Leatherette Rear Seat | • | • | • |
| 5 Seat Interior -inc: 12-way power adjustable front and rear heated seats and custom driver profiles, 2nd row w/adjustable seatbacks, fold-flat 2nd row for maximum cargo storage and electronic fold-flat releases in trunk | • | ||
| 5 Seat Interior -inc: power adjustable heated front seats, heated rear seats and custom driver profiles, 2nd row w/adjustable seatbacks, fold-flat 2nd row for maximum cargo storage and electronic fold-flat releases in trunk | • | • | |
| 8-Way Driver Seat -inc: Power 4-Way Lumbar Support | • | • | • |
| 8-Way Passenger Seat | • | • | |
| 8-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Power 4-Way Lumbar Support | • | ||
| Adaptive w/Traffic Stop-Go | • | • | • |
| Air Filtration | • | • | • |
| Cargo Area Concealed Storage | • | • | • |
| Cargo Space Lights | • | • | • |
| Carpet Floor Trim | • | • | • |
| Cloth Seat Trim | • | ||
| Compass | • | • | • |
| Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls | • | • | • |
| Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | • | • | • |
| Delayed Accessory Power | • | • | • |
| Digital Appearance | • | • | • |
| Driver And Passenger Heated-Cushion, Driver And Passenger Heated-Seatback | • | • | • |
| Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror | • | • | • |
| Driver Foot Rest | • | • | • |
| Driver Information Center | • | • | • |
| Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning w/Steering Wheel Controls | • | • | • |
| Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting | • | • | • |
| Fixed Front Head Restraints and Fixed Rear Head Restraints | • | • | • |
| FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access and Windows | • | • | • |
| Front And Rear Map Lights | • | • | • |
| Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest | • | • | • |
| Front Cupholder | • | • | • |
| Front Seats w/Power 4-Way Driver Lumbar | • | • | • |
| Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats | • | • | • |
| Full Cloth Headliner | • | • | • |
| Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage and 1 12V DC Power Outlet | • | • | • |
| Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Traction Battery Level, Power/Regen, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer | • | • | • |
| Heated Leatherette Steering Wheel w/Auto Tilt-Away | • | • | • |
| HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts | • | • | • |
| Illuminated Locking Glove Box | • | • | • |
| Immobilizer | • | • | • |
| Instrument Panel Covered Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins | • | • | • |
| Interior Trim -inc: Aluminum/Genuine Wood Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Console Insert and Metal-Look Interior Accents | • | • | • |
| Memory Settings -inc: Driver Seat, Door Mirrors and Steering Wheel | • | • | • |
| Mobile Hotspot Internet Access | • | • | • |
| Outside Temp Gauge | • | • | • |
| Power 1st Row Windows w/Front And Rear 1-Touch Up/Down | • | • | • |
| Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature | • | • | • |
| Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows | • | • | • |
| Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column | • | • | • |
| Premium Seat Trim | • | • | |
| Proximity Key For Doors And Hands-Free Start | • | • | • |
| Rear Cupholder | • | • | • |
| Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, 4 Door Curb/Courtesy and Illuminated Entry | • | • | • |
| Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access and Power Charge Port Door | • | • | • |
| Simulated Suede Door Trim Insert | • | • | • |
| Smart Device Integration | • | • | • |
| Tracker System | • | • | • |
| Trip Computer | • | • | • |
| Valet Function | • | • | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| Standard Range | Long Range | Performance | |
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| 3 Skid Plates | • | • | • |
| 33-Amp/Hr Maintenance-Free Battery | • | • | • |
| 9.0 Axle Ratio | • | • | • |
| Automatic Full-Time All-Wheel | • | • | |
| Double Wishbone Front Suspension w/Coil Springs | • | • | • |
| Dual Motor: Fr AC Induction/Rr AC Permanent Magnet | • | • | |
| Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering | • | • | • |
| Front Anti-Roll | • | • | • |
| Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers | • | • | • |
| GVWR: 5,302 lbs | • | • | |
| GVWR: TBD | • | ||
| Lithium Ion (li-Ion) Traction Battery w/11.5 kW Onboard Charger, 50 Hrs Charge Time @ 110/120V, 10 Hrs Charge Time @ 220/240V and 75 kWh Capacity | • | • | • |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs | • | • | • |
| Rear-Wheel Drive | • | ||
| Regenerative 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake | • | • | • |
| Single Motor: Rear AC Permanent Magnet | • | ||
| Sport Tuned Suspension | • | ||
| Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control | • | • | • |
| Transmission: 1-Speed Automatic | • | • | • |
SAFETY Features
| Standard Range | Long Range | Performance | |
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| ABS And Driveline Traction Control | • | • | • |
| Airbag Occupancy Sensor | • | • | • |
| Back-Up Camera | • | • | • |
| Blind Spot | • | • | • |
| Collision Mitigation-Front | • | • | • |
| Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags | • | • | • |
| Driver And Passenger Knee Airbag | • | • | • |
| Driver Monitoring-Alert | • | • | |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags | • | • | • |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags | • | • | • |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | • | • | • |
| Forward Collision Mitigation and Rear Collision Warning | • | • | • |
| Front And Rear Parking Sensors | • | • | • |
| Lane Departure Warning | • | • | • |
| Lane Keeping Assist | • | • | • |
| Left Side Camera | • | • | • |
| Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners | • | • | • |
| Power Rear Child Safety Locks | • | • | • |
| Restricted Driving Mode | • | • | • |
| Right Side Camera | • | • | • |
| Side Impact Beams | • | • | • |
| Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning | • | • | • |
ENTERTAINMENT Features
| Standard Range | Long Range | Performance | |
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| 1 LCD Monitor In The Front | • | • | • |
| 15 Speakers | • | • | • |
| Fm/HD w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Steering Wheel Controls, Voice Activation, Radio Data System and 128 Gb Internal Memory | • | • | • |
| Radio: Premium Audio System -inc: 14 speakers, 1 subwoofer, 2 amps, immersive sound, music and media over Bluetooth, premium connectivity (30 day complimentary), live traffic visualization, satellite-view maps, video streaming, allowing access to content from Netflix, Hulu, Youtube, Twitch and more, caraoke, music streaming and internet browser | • | • | • |
| Regular Amplifier | • | • | • |
| Window Grid Antenna | • | • | • |
2021 Tesla Model Y Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Options
| Standard Range | Long Range | Performance | |
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| 7 SEAT INTERIOR -inc: 3rd row seating for 2, easy entry into 3rd row, 3rd row USB-C charging, sliding 2nd row w/adjustable seatbacks, fold-flat 2nd and 3rd rows for maximum cargo storage and electronic fold-flat releases in trunk | • | • | |
| FULL SELF-DRIVING CAPABILITY -inc: Navigate on Autopilot w/automatic driving from highway on-ramp to off-ramp includes automatic lane changes, traffic-aware cruise control w/complete stopping and re-engagement autosteer and overtaking slow cars in your lane, Autopark w/ease on both parallel and perpendicular parking spaces w/a single button tap on the center display, Model Y will alert you to available parking spots by continuously monitoring the space around you while driving under 15 mph, Summon feature that is activated by the Tesla app, your parked car will come find you anywhere in a parking lot and even park or unpark itself in tight spaces, Summon navigates complex parking situation while abiding by lane markings and stop signs, avoiding pedestrian and obstacles like traffic cones, trash bins, and rogue shopping carts, Traffic light and stop sign control is designed to slowdown and stop for visible traffic lights or stop sign that are detected when traffic-aware cruise control or autosteer is engaged, Tesla-designed silicon for computer vision enables detailed onscreen environment visualization and eventual full self-driving capability through over-the-air software updates | • | • | • |
| TIRES: 255/40R20 | • | • | |
| TOW HITCH -inc: Capable of towing up to 3,500 lbs | • | • | |
| TOW HITCH -inc: High strength, class II steel tow bar, Capable of towing up to 3,500 lbs | • | ||
| WHEELS: 20" X 9.5" INDUCTION -inc: Tires: 255/40R20 | • | • | |
| WHITE & BLACK PREMIUM INTERIOR -inc: The center instrument panel changes from wood to white | • | • | • |
NOTE Options
| Standard Range | Long Range | Performance | |
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| ** THIS VEHICLE IS NO LONGER FACTORY ORDERABLE - SEE DEALER FOR CURRENT AVAILABILITY ** | • |
PAINT SCHEME Options
| Standard Range | Long Range | Performance | |
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| STANDARD PAINT | • | • | • |
PRIMARY PAINT Options
| Standard Range | Long Range | Performance | |
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| DEEP BLUE METALLIC | • | • | • |
| MIDNIGHT SILVER METALLIC | • | • | • |
| PEARL WHITE MULTI-COAT | • | • | • |
| RED MULTI-COAT | • | • | • |
| SOLID BLACK | • | • | • |
REQUIRED FEE Options
| Standard Range | Long Range | Performance | |
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| NON-REFUNDABLE ORDER FEE | • | • | • |
SEAT TRIM Options
| Standard Range | Long Range | Performance | |
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| BLACK, CLOTH SEAT TRIM | • | ||
| BLACK, PREMIUM SEAT TRIM | • | • | |
| WHITE/BLACK, CLOTH SEAT TRIM | • | ||
| WHITE/BLACK, PREMIUM SEAT TRIM | • | • |
2021 Tesla Model Y Technical Specifications
Brakes
| Standard Range | Long Range | Performance | |
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| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| Standard Range | Long Range | Performance | |
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| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) | 72 | 72 | 72.1 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) | 30.2 | 30.2 | 30.2 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft) | 12.8 | 12.8 | 30.2 |
Engine
| Standard Range | Long Range | Performance | |
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| Engine Type | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 271 | 425 | 455 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 310 | 475 | 487 |
Exterior Dimensions
| Standard Range | Long Range | Performance | |
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| Height, Overall (in) | 63.9 | 63.9 | 63.9 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 187 | 187 | 187 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 113.8 | 113.8 | 113.8 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 75.6 | 75.6 | 75.6 |
Steering
| Standard Range | Long Range | Performance | |
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| Steering Type | Rack-Pinion | Rack-Pinion | Rack-Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 39.8 | 39.8 | 39.8 |
Suspension
| Standard Range | Long Range | Performance | |
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| Suspension Type - Front | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link |
Tires
| Standard Range | Long Range | Performance | |
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| Front Tire Size | P255/40WR20 | P255/40WR20 | P255/35YR21 |
| Rear Tire Size | P255/40WR20 | P255/40WR20 | P275/35YR21 |
Transmission
| Standard Range | Long Range | Performance | |
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| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Trans Type | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Vehicle
| Standard Range | Long Range | Performance | |
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| Front Head Room (in) | 41 | 41 | 41 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 41.8 | 41.8 | 41.8 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 56.4 | 56.4 | 56.4 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 38.7 | 38.7 | 39.4 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 40.5 | 40.5 | 40.5 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 54 | 54 | 54 |
Weight Information
| Standard Range | Long Range | Performance | |
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| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 4065 | 4555 | 4555 |
2021 Tesla Model Y Safety Features
Safety Features
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) |
| ABS And Driveline Traction Control |
| Side Impact Beams |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags |
| Front And Rear Parking Sensors |
| Blind Spot |
| Forward Collision Mitigation and Rear Collision Warning |
| Lane Keeping Assist |
| Lane Departure Warning |
| Collision Mitigation-Front |
| Driver Monitoring-Alert |
| Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags |
| Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags |
| Airbag Occupancy Sensor |
| Driver And Passenger Knee Airbag |
| Restricted Driving Mode |
| Power Rear Child Safety Locks |
| Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners |
| Back-Up Camera |
| Left Side Camera |
| Right Side Camera |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | N/A |
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