Lower range / smaller battery: The cheaper AWD has an EPA-estimated range of about 294 miles (due to a smaller ~60-70 kWh battery pack), while the Premium AWD offers around 327 miles (with a larger ...

A name less than six months old is dead, and there's a new Model Y once again.

Key Points in This Review: Tesla has updated its Model Y electric SUV for 2026 with new styling and features. Despite the changes, the 2026 Model Y still drives and operates much like its predecessor.

We owned a 2021 Tesla Model Y for 2.5 years as a long-term test car, reporting on efficiency, range, battery degradation, and what it was like living with the electric SUV and using it in our daily ...