With the characteristics of the Model 3 topped with practical cargo space and more power, the 2023 Tesla Model Y seems too good to be true. The Model Y finds a sweet spot between an SUV and a sedan with its lazy attempt to differentiate between them. It offers a similar minimalistic design language carried from exterior to interior and offers incredible performance. Apart from the usual quality issues which the company said its fixing, the Model Y offers a great value overall. It offers a ferocious acceleration of under 4.1 seconds with over 330 miles of driving range which makes itself apart from other SUVs.
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What’s New In 2023 Tesla Model Y?
The enter-level Standard model was discontinued for this year model leaving the Long Range model as the base trim. The Long Range model will offer a driving range of over 330 miles per charge and the Performance moel will offer a range of over 318 miles. The Model Y came with most changes for this year so the car goes unchanged for the 2023 model year.
EV Specifications & Performance
With the Long Range as the base trim, the new Tesla Model Y comes with standard two electric motors and an all-wheel drive. The Long Range model makes over 351 horsepower that can achieve a 0-60 mph time of under 4.4 seconds. The top-spec Performance model makes over 470 horsepower and can accelerate from 0-60 mph in under 3.6 seconds. The performance is thrilling and the ride offers plenty of comfort and playfulness. Thanks to its standard all-wheel drive, the Model Y is a champ, offering a confident cornering grip with at most agility. The cabin is quiet and offers great room for all passengers with its sloping roof design. Sure the Model 3 rides better with its handling and smoothness, but the Model Y goes with most imperfections with ease.
Battery: Range & Charging
With its standard all-wheel drive, Tesla offers a single battery capacity with its 75-kWh lithium-ion size. The base Long Range model offers a range of over 330 miles on a single charge. The Performance model with its new 20-inch wheels and tuned suspension offers a range of over 303 miles. The car offers fast charging with its 120 and 240 kW with the help of Tesla’s superchargers.
Dimension, Space & Airbags
| 2023 Tesla Model Y Dimension, Space & Airbags | |
| Length | 187.0 inches |
| Width | 75.6 inches |
| Height | 63.9 inches |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 inches |
| Passenger volume | 106 cubic feet |
| Cargo volume | 13 cubic feet |
| Curb weight | 4439 lb. |
| Airbags | 8 airbags |
The Tesla Model Y offers a nicely appointed interior with a spacious cabin fitted with comfortable vegan leather-made seats. The car offers plenty of high-tech features with its standard driver assistance features and optional full self-driving technology. Apart from the self-driving features, the Model Y will offer up to 8 airbags as an added level of safety
Pricing
| 2023 Tesla Model Y Price | Price (USD) |
| Long Range | $68,000 |
| Performance | $72,000 |
As the Standard trim is gone, the 2023 Tesla Model Y will start at an expensive $68,000 for the base Long Range model. The top-spec Performance model with its 470 hp of power will start at $72,000. The company also offers added customization options with the Model Y with optional 3rd-row seats and more tweaks in terms of design and performance.
Specifications: Acceleration & Top-speed
| 2023 Tesla Model Y Specs | |
| EV Powertrain | 2 permanent magnet synchronous AC motors |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
| Hosepower | 470 hp |
| Torque | 451 lb-ft |
| 0-60 MPH | 3.6 seconds |
| 1/4 MIle | 12.1 seconds |
| 0-100 MPH | 9.1 seconds |
| 0-130 MPH | 17.8 seconds |
| Top speed | 150 mph |
