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Tesla Model Y

Tesla Model Y

Tesla Model Y

Tesla's best-selling car and one of the best-selling cars in the world. The original (2020–2024) was replaced by the Juniper refresh in 2025.

Specifications

Built	since 2020: Fremont, Austin, Shanghai, Berlin
Body	5-door crossover, 5 seats (7 or 6 in some versions)
Cargo	about 2,100 L
Charging	11 kW AC, up to 250 kW DC
Towing (EU)	up to 1,600 kg

Points to watch

Original or Juniper? Interior accessories rarely fit both.
Check HW3 or HW4 on cars built in 2023.

What makes it special

Heat pump as standard from the start.
Very practical: big trunk, frunk and flat floor.

Accessories

Coming soon: accessories that fit this version, tested and explained.

Sources

Wikipedia — Tesla Model Y

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