2020 Model Y
2020 Model Y ranks last in the list of best Tesla Car models. The all-electric Model Y compact crossover, which shares its platform and much of its cabin with the Model 3 sedan, is Tesla's most ambitious project yet. The Model Y has a major mission as Tesla's first compact SUV: appealing to luxury SUV purchasers who want an EV to replace a gas-powered option from manufacturers like Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. The all-wheel drive Long Range variant will have a huge battery pack that will allow up to 316 miles of driving range; performance and rear-wheel drive Long Range models will also be available. The 2020 Tesla Model Y looks like a tall version of the compact Model 3 sedan but can be outfitted with a third row of seats for a total seating capacity of seven.
The all-wheel drive Long Range and Performance variants offer 316 and 315 miles of driving range, respectively, when buying an electric car. Tesla has yet to reveal the range of its future rear-wheel-drive Long Range model. As a result, we'd recommend the all-wheel-drive Long Range, which is mid-priced and has lots of performance. Tesla gives only a few options for personalizing your Model Y, including only five exterior colors, three of which cost an extra $1000 or $2000. Also, buyers looking for the optional third row of seats will have to wait until the 2021 model year.
The 2020 Model Y lineup will eventually include a budget-friendly trim (in this case, a rear-wheel-drive version of the Long Range model), but the all-wheel-drive Long Range and Performance models will be available first. We were able to test an all-wheel-drive Long Range thanks to a generous Car and Driver reader, which clocked in at 4.4 seconds from zero to 60 mph, just 0.4 seconds slower than our long-term Model 3 sedan. Although the Model Y has amazing acceleration, it does not provide the same level of driving pleasure as the Model 3. The SUV body creates a higher center of gravity, which dulls the sharp edge of the Model 3's handling, and the Y's ride is considerably rougher over road imperfections as well.
Price: $51,190
