The Tesla Model Y is one of the best-selling cars of all time, smashing records left, right, and center. Its SUV crossover build makes it ideally suited to markets worldwide.
In fact, it was the most-bought electric car in the UK in 2022, shortly followed by the Model 3. There’s no surprise there, I suppose.
As an SUV crossover, you might be wondering about the dimensions of the Model Y. As such, I delved into the latest Tesla Model Y owner’s manual (2023) to find some answers. You’ll find them below.
I always recommend reading your own owner’s manual. This contains model-specific information and may differ from what you find on this page! Likewise, the figures here may be outdated if you’re reading them a year or two from now.
Table of Contents
How are a car’s dimensions measured?
When a car’s exterior dimensions are measured, you’ll typically see readings like the following:
- Height: the road to the highest point of the car
- With correctly inflated tires
- Length: the front of the front bumper to the rear of the rear bumper
- Wheelbase: the center of the front wheel to the center of the back wheel
- Wheelbase and length are not the same things!
- Width: the distance between the furthest points on either side of the car. This may also include readings accounting for side mirrors.
- Track: the horizontal distance from the center of the tire’s tread across the axle to the center of the other tire’s tread
- Track is often confused with wheelbase. Track measures across the axle; the wheelbase measures down the same side.
- Overhang: the horizontal distance from the center of the front wheel to the furthest point of the front bumper.
- The same applies to the rear overhang.
- Ground clearance: the height underneath the car between the sill and the road, measured between the two axles.
Dimensions of a Tesla Model Y
Here are the exterior dimensions of a 2023 Tesla Model Y.
As noted by Tesla, these values are approximations. They vary slightly based on additions and specifications. It’s always best to measure these yourself to double-check!
- Height: 1,624 mm (64 inches)
- Length: 4,751 mm (187 inches)
- Wheelbase: 2,890 mm (113.8 inches)
- Width: 1,921 mm (75.6 inches) excluding mirrors; 2,129 mm (83.8 inches) including mirrors; 1,978 (77.9 inches) including folded mirrors
- Track: 1,636 mm (64.4 inches) at the front and rear
- 21-inch wheels front track: 1,646 mm (64.8 inches)
- 21-inch wheels rear track: 1,630 mm (64.2 inches)
- Front overhang: 875 mm (34.4 inches)
- Rear overhang: 986 mm (38.8 inches)
- Ground clearance:
- Performance model: 157 mm (6.2 inches)
- Non-performance model: 172 (6.8 inches)
Interior cargo dimensions of the 2023 Tesla Model Y
The 2023 Tesla Model Y owner’s manual has the following statistics for the cargo space:
5-seater 2023 Tesla Model Y
- Front trunk: 117 liters (4.1 cubic feet)
- Rear space with back seats upright: 854 liters (30.2 cubic feet)
- Rear space with back seats folded down: 2,041 liters (72.1 cubic feet)
7-seater 2023 Tesla Model Y
- Front trunk: 117 liters (4.1 cubic feet)
- Rear space with second- and third-row seats folded down: 1,923 liters (67.9 cubic feet)
- Rear space with third-row (rear) seats folded down: 753 liters (26.6 cubic feet)
- Rear space behind third-row seats: 363 liters (12.8 cubic feet)
Do the Tesla Model Y’s dimensions matter?
You’ll need to know the Tesla Model Y’s dimensions in certain circumstances. These might include the following:
- When needing to temporarily go off-road (such as driving across a field at a fair)
- When parking in a small garage or other small space
- When going on a trip and deciding how much luggage you can take
- If your route has old, low bridges and you’re taking a roof rack
- For certain taxes and permits in cities or on sites
- Etc.
As mentioned, Tesla specifically notes that dimensions might vary slightly from what they list. If you need to carefully check a tight measurement, do it with a tape measure.
Reading your owner’s manual is a vital part of car ownership. You’ll find all the dimensions for your Tesla located here, typically near the back. Use the glossary and look for ‘Dimensions’ to see the exact page.
In the meantime, find a copy of the Tesla Model Y owner’s manual below.
