Tesla Model Y Review

Price: £46,990 to £59,990

Electrifying.com score

9/10

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The Model Y is the SUV sibling to the Model 3 saloon. With great finance offers, long range, a spacious interior and the benefit of the Tesla charging network, it's no surprise that it's consistently one of the best-selling cars in the UK. 

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  • Battery size: 75kWh
  • Miles per kWh: 4.20
  • E-Rating™: A+

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  • Max charge rate: 250 kW
  • Range: 319-373 miles
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  • Battery size: 75kWh
  • Miles per kWh: 4.20
  • E-Rating™: A+

    Click here to find out more about our electric car Efficiency Rating.​

  • Max charge rate: 250 kW
  • Range: 319-373 miles
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  • Tesla Model Y interior front
  • Red Tesla Model Y driving right side
  • Tesla Model Y boot space
  • Electrifying.com E-Rating A+

Ginny Says

“Forget colonies on Mars and missions to the Moon, the Elon Musk project we’re most excited about right now is the Model Y.  It's been a long time coming and rival cars are catching up fast, but they struggle to match the all-round appeal of the Tesla.”

Nicki Says

“Tesla has a knack of knowing what people want, and they’re spot on with the Model Y.  We buy compact crossovers in droves and it’ll be a huge hit. Think of it as a family friendly version of the superb Model 3, with a 3.5 sec 0-60 time that will shake up the school run, a high-tech interior and that brilliant charging network to rely on.”

Driven and reviewed by 

Ginny Buckley

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3 Oct 2024


The Model Y is slightly more expensive than the 3 on list price, but on a monthly PCP deal the reverse is opposite. The extra space makes it decent value compared to a Model 3. 

  • Price:£46,990-£59,990
  • Full charge cost (approx. – based on home charging):£9.02 to £12.30 (est.)
  • Insurance group:49-50 (est)
  • Warranty (Vehicle)::4 years, 50,000 miles
  • Warranty (Battery & Drive Unit):8 years, 120,000 mi
  • Company car tax:2% (2022-25)
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Pricing

Tesla has grown the Model Y line-up since launch to incorporate an entry-level model. Simply badged Model Y, it's available from £46,990 if you go for the single motor Rear Wheel Drive (the price- and range of this entry-level model has gone up as of October 2024). Further up the range, you'll be paying £52,990 to get into a Model Y Long Range, while the searing Performance version is offered from £59,990. 

Interestingly, if you opt for a monthly PCP deal, the Model Y can actually work out cheaper on a month to month basis than the Model 3 saloon, likely owing to its greater residual values. You can get the Model Y from £349 per month, even with a very reasonable deposit, although obviously the mileage and length of agreement affects costs. 

White is the only standard colour with all others costing £1,100 (or £2,100 for the multicoat red) while the self-driving tech is £6,800. A tow bar is available for £1,090. 

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Running Costs

If you’re swapping from a petrol or a diesel into a Tesla Model Y, then you will be surprised at how little it costs to look after a Tesla. With fewer moving parts, servicing and maintenance costs are considerably cheaper on the whole, and while Tesla doesn’t publish serving costs a three year/36,000-mile service plan should be around the £500 mark when the Model Y eventually arrives in the UK.

Home charging will depend on an assortment of factors but as a rough guide we’d expect the Long Range, plugged into a 7kW wallbox, to cost around £20. On-street charging will be more expensive but you’ll likely be using Tesla Superchargers, and at 24p per kWh they’re reasonably priced. 

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