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Opel Grandland vs Tesla Model Y

Opel Grandland Electric and Tesla Model Y are mid-size electric SUVs built for daily driving and family use. Both sit in the same broad segment, but target slightly different buyers. The Grandland fits users who want a traditional layout and simple controls. The Model Y targets buyers focused on software, performance, and a more digital driving experience.

Range is close on paper, with some variation by battery. The Grandland delivers about 500–525 km WLTP in standard form, with higher variants reaching more, while the Model Y Long Range sits around 550 km WLTP. Charging creates a clear gap. The Grandland peaks at about 160 kW DC and takes roughly 30–36 minutes for 10–80%. The Model Y reaches up to 250 kW on Tesla Superchargers, reducing charging time and improving long-distance usability.

Opel Grandland vs Tesla Model Y

Price positioning depends on region, but the Grandland often sits lower as a mainstream European SUV. The Model Y sits higher in many markets due to brand positioning and tech stack. Market availability favors the Model Y with global reach and strong charging infrastructure, while the Grandland focuses on Europe. This page helps you decide between a conventional EV experience and a software-led ecosystem with faster charging.

Within Opel’s lineup, the Grandland sits above models like the Opel Mokka Electric and alongside the Opel Astra Electric. For Tesla, the Model Y shares its base with the Tesla Model 3 and sits below larger models like the Tesla Model X.

The Grandland offers solid range, familiar interior design, and practical efficiency, but slower charging and lower performance reduce its appeal for long trips. The Model Y offers faster charging, strong acceleration, and advanced software features, but build consistency and minimal physical controls affect usability for some drivers.

QUICK VERDICT; Pick the Model Y for charging speed, performance, and software ecosystem. Pick the Grandland for a simpler layout and lower entry cost.

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  Opel Grandland Electric Tesla Model Y
Price $47,000.00 $45,000.00
Our Rating 6.3 7.8
Brand Opel TESLA
Category Electric Cars Electric Cars

MODEL

Available Trims / Variants Opel Grandland Electric 73kWh
Opel Grandland Electric AWD
Opel Grandland Electric 82kWh
Opel Grandland Electric 98kWh
Tesla Model Y Standard Range+ RWD 60kWh
Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 82kWh
Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD
Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA
Tesla Model Y Performance

LAUNCH

Reveal Date 2024, April 23 - Opel Grandland Electric 73kWh
2025, August 12 - Opel Grandland Electric AWD
2024, April 23 - Opel Grandland Electric 82kWh
2024, April 23 - Opel Grandland Electric 98kWh
2022, August - Tesla Model Y Standard Range+ RWD 60kWh
2021 - Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 82kWh
2024, April 11 - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD
2024, May 06 - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA
2019 - Tesla Model Y Performance
Availability Status Available to order. Released 2024, October - Opel Grandland Electric 73kWh
Available to order. Released 2025, August - Opel Grandland Electric AWD
Available to order. Released 2024, October - Opel Grandland Electric 82kWh
Coming soon. Expected release 2025 - Opel Grandland Electric 98kWh
Available. Released 2022, August - Tesla Model Y Standard Range+ RWD 60kWh
Available to order. Released 2021 - Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 82kWh
Available to order. Released 2024, April - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD
Available to order. Released 2024, May - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA
Available to order. Released 2020 - Tesla Model Y Performance
Country of origin Germany United States
Base Price (USD) € 46,750 £ 41,000 - Opel Grandland Electric 73kWh

€ 52,000 - Opel Grandland Electric 82kWh
€ 45,000 £ 45,000 - Tesla Model Y Standard Range+ RWD 60kWh
$ 48,000 € 52,500 £ 53,000 - Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 82kWh
€ 49,000 - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD
$ 45,000 - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA
$ 51,500 € 58,500 £ 60,000 - Tesla Model Y Performance

BATTERY

Battery Capacity 73 kWh usable, 77 kWh total - Opel Grandland Electric 73kWh
73 kWh usable, 77 kWh total - Opel Grandland Electric AWD
82.2 kWh usable, 86 kWh total - Opel Grandland Electric 82kWh
94 kWh usable, 98 kWh total - Opel Grandland Electric 98kWh
60 kWh total - Tesla Model Y Standard Range+ RWD 60kWh
75 kWh usable, 82 kWh total - Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 82kWh
78.1 kWh total - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD
76 kWh usable, 82 kWh total - Tesla Model Y Performance
Battery Chemistry Liquid-cooled Li-ion NMC (400V type) Liquid-cooled Li-ion 360V LFP battery - Tesla Model Y Standard Range+ RWD 60kWh
Liquid-cooled Li-ion 360V - Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 82kWh
Liquid-cooled Li-ion NCM (400V type) - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD
Liquid-cooled (400V type) - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA
Liquid-cooled Li-ion 360V - Tesla Model Y Performance
Range (WLTP/CLTC/EPA) 313 mi WLTP - Opel Grandland Electric 73kWh
311 mi WLTP - Opel Grandland Electric AWD
350 mi WLTP - Opel Grandland Electric 82kWh
435 mi WLTP - Opel Grandland Electric 98kWh
260 mi EPA (283 mi WLTP) - Tesla Model Y Standard Range+ RWD 60kWh
351 mi WLTP (310 mi EPA) - Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 82kWh
373 mi WLTP - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD
320 mi EPA - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA
319 mi WLTP (279 mi EPA) - Tesla Model Y Performance
Energy Consumption 283 Wh/mi WLTP - Opel Grandland Electric 73kWh
290 Wh/mi WLTP - Opel Grandland Electric AWD
298 Wh/mi WLTP -Opel Grandland Electric 82kWh
253 Wh/mi WLTP - Tesla Model Y Standard Range+ RWD 60kWh
272 Wh/mi WLTP (280 Wh/mi EPA) - Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 82kWh
249 Wh/mi WLTP - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD
249 Wh/mi WLTP - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA
275 Wh/mi WLTP (280 Wh/mi EPA) - Tesla Model Y Performance
Regen Braking (Max kW) Yes 2 levels, via driving modes, no regen when pedal braking
Heat Pump
AC Charging (Max kW) Type 2 11 kW
Type 2 22 kW
Type 2 7.7 kW - Tesla Model Y Standard Range+ RWD 60kWh
Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 7 hours 31 min - Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 82kWh
Type 2 11 kW -Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD
Type 2 11 kW - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA
Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 7 hours 31 min - Tesla Model Y Performance
DC Charging (Max kW) CCS 150 kW max, 20-80% in 30 min - Opel Grandland Electric 73kWh
CCS 150 kW max, 20-80% in 30 min - Opel Grandland Electric AWD
CCS 160 kW max, 20-80% in 29 min - Opel Grandland Electric 82kWh
CCS, 20-80% in 30 min - Opel Grandland Electric 98kWh
Supercharger V3 250 kW max, 10-80% in 30 min
CCS 250 kW max, 10-80% in 30 min
Additional Notes V1G, V2L (up to 3kW, 16A)

PERFORMANCE

Power Output (kW / hp) FWD 210 hp (157 kW) - Opel Grandland Electric 73kWh
AWD 325 hp (239 kW) - Opel Grandland Electric AWD
FWD 213 hp (157 kW) - Opel Grandland Electric 82kWh
FWD 228 hp (167 kW) - Opel Grandland Electric 98kWh
RWD 347 hp (255 kW) - Tesla Model Y Standard Range+ RWD 60kWh
AWD 514 hp (378 kW) - Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 82kWh
RWD 347 hp (255 kW) - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD
RWD - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA
AWD 534 hp (393 kW) - Tesla Model Y Performance
Torque (Nm) 260 Nm (192 lb-ft) - Opel Grandland Electric 73kWh
509 Nm (375 lb-ft) - Opel Grandland Electric AWD
260 Nm (192 lb-ft) - Opel Grandland Electric 82kWh
RWD 347 hp (255 kW) - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD
0–100 km/h / 0-60 mph (seconds) The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is. 9 sec 0-62 mph - Opel Grandland Electric 73kWh
6.1 sec 0-62 mph - Opel Grandland Electric AWD
9 sec 0-62 mph - Opel Grandland Electric 82kWh
6.6 sec 0-60 mph (6.9 sec 0-62 mph) - Tesla Model Y Standard Range+ RWD 60kWh
4.8 sec 0-60 mph (5 sec 0-62 mph) - Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 82kWh
5.9 sec 0-62 mph - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD
6.5 sec 0-60 mph - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA
3.5 sec 0-60 mph (3.7 sec 0-62 mph) - Tesla Model Y Performance
Top Speed (km/h / mph) 106 mph (170 km/h) 135 mph (217 km/h) - Tesla Model Y Standard Range+ RWD 60kWh
135 mph (217 km/h) - Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 82kWh
135 mph (217 km/h) - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD
135 mph (217 km/h) - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA
155 mph (250 km/h) - Tesla Model Y Performance
Transmission / Drive Single-speed Single-speed

BODY

Body Style 5 door SUV, 5 seats 5 door, SUV, 5/7 seats
Platform / Architecture STLA Medium
Dimensions (L×W×H mm) 4650 x 1905 x 1660 mm (183.1 x 75.0 x 65.4 in) 4750 x 1920 x 1624 mm (187.0 x 75.6 x 63.9 in)
Drag Coefficient (Cd) 0.23 Cd
Wheelbase (mm) 2784 mm (109.6 in) 2890 mm (113.8 in)
Ground Clearance (mm) 204 mm (8.0 in) 167 mm (6.6 in)
Kerb Weight (kg) EU: 2232 kg unladen, 2700 kg gross - Opel Grandland Electric 73kWh

EU: 2220 kg unladen, 2700 kg gross - Opel Grandland Electric 82kWh
EU: 1909 kg unladen - Tesla Model Y Standard Range+ RWD 60kWh
EU: 2056 kg unladen - Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 82kWh
EU: 1959 kg unladen - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD
EU: 2072 kg unladen, 2591 kg gross - Tesla Model Y Performance
Suspension (Front / Rear) Front MacPherson struts, rear Torsion beam Front double wishbone-type coil spring, rear multi-link
Wheel Size (inches) R20 R19, R20, R21
Trunk/Boot Capacity (L) EU: 550 l, 1641 l max - Opel Grandland Electric 73kWh
EU: 485 l, 1580 l max - Opel Grandland Electric AWD
EU: 550 l, 1641 l max - Opel Grandland Electric 82kWh
EU: 854 l, 2041 l max
Frunk/Bonnet Capacity (L) No 117 l
Towing Capacity (kg) EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1200 kg braked - Opel Grandland Electric 73kWh
EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1350 kg braked - Opel Grandland Electric AWD
EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1200 kg braked - Opel Grandland Electric 82kWh
EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1200 kg braked - Opel Grandland Electric 98kWh
EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1600 kg braked

SAFETY

Airbags (count) Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system 8 airbags: front, side, rear, head airbag system, front seats knee airbags
Driver Assistance (ADAS) Cameras and radar, Active Lane Keeping assist, Lane positioning assist, Active blind spot monitoring, Automatic Emergency Braking System, Distance Alert System, Driver Attention Alert, Road Sign Recognition, High Beam assist, Blind spot monitoring 3 front, 2 side, and 3 rear cameras, 6 front and 6 rear sensors (up to 250m object detection). Automatic Emergency Braking, Dynamic Brake Lights, Lane Assist, Collision Avoidance Assist, Speed Assist, Lane Departure Avoidance, Traffic Light, and Stop Sign Control
Autonomous Driving Level Autopilot with full Self-Driving capability
Crash Test Ratings NCAP 2022: 5 stars, NHTSA 2020-2022: 5 stars

COMFORT

Seating Capacity Heated/ventilated with massage front seats, heated outer rear seats Heated front seats, heated rear seats, heated third row seats
Roof Type Panoramic glass roof All-glass roof
Bluetooth / Wi-Fi Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Parking Aids Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, autonomous park assist 6 front and rear sensors, reversing camera, Parking Assist

DISPLAYS

Centre Screen (inches) 16" touchscreen 15" touchscreeen
Driver's Display (inches) 10" No
Head-Up Display (HUD) Yes No

LIGHTING

INFOTAINMENT & AUDIO

TECHNOLOGY

OWNERSHIP

Note

Disclaimer We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct
  Opel Grandland Electric Tesla Model Y

Disclaimer Note

Specifications sourced from manufacturer data and may reflect WLTP, CLTC, or EPA test conditions. Import prices in your local are estimates based on grey-market landing costs and exclude duties, clearing fees, and local taxes. Figures are subject to change without notice. Always verify with your local importer before purchase. We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct

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