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2023 Tesla Model Y
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2023 Tesla Model Y

The Model Y is an electric SUV based on the Model 3. It's quick, agile and doesn't consume a drop of gas. It also has the same very distracting control layout and stiff ride. The AWD Long Range has an EPA estimated 326 miles of range. Charging time from near empty is 10 hours on 240 volt, though much quicker on a Tesla Wall Charger. The Model Y is taller and roomier than the Model 3. As such, the rear seat room is much better and the hatch provides more versatility. It's a five-seater, but a seven-seat option is available. Forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection are standard. Rear cross traffic warning was added via an over-the-air update. Following the path of the mechanically related Model 3, the Model Y received an extensive update for 2025, with a freshened appearance with more Cybertruck-like horizontal lighting, front and rear. There are several updates to the interior, such as a new steering wheel, ventilated front seats, and a screen for the second-row passengers. Tesla claims the new Model Y gets a quieter cabin, improved interior materials, a smoother ride.

Market value
$27,200
Fuel
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2023
Owner rating 3/5
Reliability 4/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Electric
Body style
4-door SUV
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Direct, 1-speed
Category
Electric SUVs
Generation began
2020

Pricing

Current retail median
$27,200
Retail value range
$22,725 - $28,350
Original MSRP range
$43,990 - $52,490
Trade-in range
$20,115 - $26,015

Ratings

Road test score
88/100
Owner satisfaction
3/5
Would buy again
55%
Reliability
4/5

Fuel economy

EPA combined
122 MPG
Cruising range
315 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
2.3 sec
0-60 mph
4.7 sec
60-0 mph braking
121 ft
Avoidance speed
54.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
187 in
Width
76 in
Height
64 in
Wheelbase
114 in
Weight
4,375 lb
Maximum load
830 lb
Towing capacity
3,500 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
6 in
Front leg room
42.5 in
Rear head room
4 in
Rear leg room
29.5 in
Cargo volume
25 cu ft
Luggage
3+3+0

Owner feedback

Comfort
3/5
Driving
5/5
Styling
3/5
Value
1/5

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
10/10
Greenhouse gas score
10/10
SmartWay
Elite

Brand context

About Tesla

Tesla’s EVs balance range, performance, and price in ways that older, established manufacturers can rarely beat. Models range from affordable sedans up to an SUVs and a pickup truck that can be optioned to cost over $100,000. One major advantage that Teslas have over other EVs is the company’s Supercharger network of charging stations. Unlike most public EV chargers, which can require brand-specific apps and accounts, in a Tesla, charging is comparatively seamless. Its software updates can provide meaningful upgrades. After a poor result in our braking test, an update reduced our Model 3’s 60-to-0 braking distance from 152 feet to 133 feet. Brand-wide issues include unintuitive controls that rely on touchscreens, average or below-average reliability, and build quality that is below what Consumer Reports finds in similarly priced EVs. Those factors can make purchasing a used Tesla a gamble.

Vehicle ID: 25872 First published: November 15, 2022 Updated: December 4, 2025

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