2021 Tesla Model Y vs. 2022 Tesla Model Y
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Tesla Model Y and 2022 Tesla Model Y contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2021 Tesla Model Y and the 2022 Tesla Model Y.
When we compare the 2021 Tesla Model Y's and the 2022 Tesla Model Y's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Tesla Model Y has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2022 Tesla Model Y has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 2021 Tesla Model Y and 2022 Tesla Model Y have the same Based on this comparison of the 2021 Tesla Model Y's and the 2022 Tesla Model Y's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2021 Tesla Model Y ranges from $28,999 to $41,571 while a used 2022 Tesla Model Y is priced between $30,382 to $46,394.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2021 Tesla Model Y and the 2022 Tesla Model Y both lose 53.4 percent of their value.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2021 Tesla Model Y’s base engine makes 283 horsepower, and the 2022 Tesla Model Y base engine makes 346 horsepower. Both the Model Y and the Model Y are rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with highway ranges of 244 and 330 miles respectively. Both models use electricity. The charge time for both the Model Y and the Model Y is 10 hours (240V).
Safety Ratings: The Tesla Model Y has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$41,990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$53,945
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$41,990 - $65,900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$65,990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$61,290
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$52,700 - $69,900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$35,219
Price Range:
$28,999 - $41,571
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$36,290
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$35,219 - $37,360
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
869
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
42,334
# Good or Great Deals:
525
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$37,597
Price Range:
$30,382 - $46,394
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$40,550
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$36,968 - $44,822
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
428
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
34,158
# Good or Great Deals:
269
Tesla Model Y Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Tesla Model Y Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Tesla Model Y
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Tesla Model Y
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
601.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
10.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
3.4 - 601.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
651.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
4.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
1.6 - 651.8
Tesla Model Y Rankings
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21 out of / 44Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
2021 Tesla Model Y Trim Levels
Long Range, Performance, Standard Range
2022 Tesla Model Y Trim Levels
Long Range, Performance
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years / 120000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years / 120000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
283 hp
Torque:
317 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
346 hp
Torque:
389 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.078 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
MPGe:
127 / 119 / 127
Range (city/hwy):
244 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
75 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
10 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
127 / 117 / 122
Range (city/hwy):
330 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
75 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
10 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Cargo Space:
68 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Cargo Space:
34.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
76.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3920 lbs
Width:
83.8 inches
Height:
63.9 inches
Length:
187 inches
Wheelbase:
113.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4416 lbs
Width:
83.8 inches
Height:
63.9 inches
Length:
187.1 inches
Wheelbase:
113.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/45R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/45R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Solid Black
Blue
Deep Blue Metallic
Red
Red Multi-Coat
Silver
Midnight Silver Metallic
White
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Exterior Colors
Black
Solid Black
Blue
Deep Blue Metallic
Red
Red Multi-Coat
Silver
Midnight Silver Metallic
White
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Interior Colors
Black
Black
White
Black and White
Interior Colors
Black
Black
White
Black and White
