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Tesla Model Y 2025 vs Tesla Roadster
The 2025 Tesla Model Y and Tesla Roadster target opposite ends of the EV market. Model Y is a compact SUV built for daily use, families, and long-distance practicality. Roadster is a high-performance sports car focused on speed and low-volume buyers. Model Y fits mainstream drivers. Roadster fits collectors and performance-focused buyers.
Range and charging differ in intent. Model Y delivers about 277 to 337 miles depending on trim and supports fast charging with access to Tesla’s Supercharger network, reaching 10 to 80 percent in under 30 minutes in optimal conditions . Roadster claims up to 620 miles of range, far higher than most EVs, with high-speed DC charging expected but not fully confirmed in production form . Model Y focuses on consistent daily charging. Roadster focuses on maximum range and peak performance.
Price and availability show a wide gap. Model Y starts around $44,990 and is widely available across major global markets . Roadster sits near $200,000 to $250,000 and remains in development with limited production plans . This comparison helps you decide between a practical EV you can use daily and a performance-focused car with limited access.
Within Tesla lineup, Model Y sits alongside Model 3 as high-volume models, while Model S and Model X cover premium segments. Roadster sits at the top as a halo product, focused on performance rather than volume. It represents Tesla’s performance benchmark rather than a mainstream option.
Model Y offers strong range efficiency, access to a reliable charging network, and practical space for daily use, while downsides include minimal interior controls and average ride comfort. Roadster delivers extreme acceleration, long claimed range, and top-tier performance engineering, while downsides include limited availability and unclear final production specs.
Quick verdict; Pick Model Y for daily driving, range balance, and charging access. Pick Roadster if performance and exclusivity matter more than practicality.
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| Price | $40,000.00 $250,000.00 |
| Our Rating | |
| Brand | TESLA TESLA |
| Category | Electric Cars Electric Cars |
MODEL
| Available Trims / Variants |
Tesla Model Y Standard Tesla Model Y RWD Tesla Model Y AWD Tesla Model Y Premium RWD Tesla Model Y Premium AWD Tesla Model Y Performance |
LAUNCH
| Reveal Date |
2025, October 08 - Tesla Model Y Standard 2025, January 10 - Tesla Model Y RWD 2026, February -Tesla Model Y AWD 2025, March - Tesla Model Y Premium RWD 2025, January 10 - Tesla Model Y Premium AWD 2025, August 29 - Tesla Model Y Performance Expected announcement 2024 |
| Availability Status |
Available to order. Released 2025, October - Tesla Model Y Standard Available to order. Released 2025, May - Tesla Model Y RWD Available to order. Released 2026, February - Tesla Model Y AWD Available to order. Released 2025, June - Tesla Model Y Premium RWD Available to order. Released 2025, March - Tesla Model Y Premium AWD Available to order. Released 2025, September - Tesla Model Y Performance Coming soon. Expected release 2024 |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Base Price (USD) |
$ 40,000- Tesla Model Y Standard € 45,000 £ 45,000 - Tesla Model Y RWD $ 42,000 - Tesla Model Y AWD $ 45,000 € 50,000 £ 49,000 - Tesla Model Y Premium RWD $ 49,000 € 53,000 £ 52,000 - Tesla Model Y Premium AWD $ 57,500 € 62,000 £ 62,000 - Tesla Model Y Performance $ 250,000 |
BATTERY
| Battery Capacity |
69 kWh total - Tesla Model Y Standard 64 kWh total - Tesla Model Y RWD 69 kWh total - Tesla Model Y AWD 78.1 kWh total - Tesla Model Y Premium RWD 78.1 kWh total - Tesla Model Y Premium AWD 82.1 kWh usable - Tesla Model Y Performance 200 kWh total |
| Battery Chemistry |
Liquid-cooled Li-ion LFP (400V type) - Tesla Model Y Standard Liquid-cooled Li-ion LFP (400V type) - Tesla Model Y RWD Liquid-cooled Li-ion LFP (400V type) - Tesla Model Y AWD Liquid-cooled Li-Ion NCM (400V type) - Tesla Model Y Premium RWD Liquid-cooled Li-Ion NCM (400V type) -Tesla Model Y Premium AWD Liquid-cooled Li-Ion NCM (400V type) - Tesla Model Y Performance Liquid-cooled Li-ion |
| Range (WLTP/CLTC/EPA) |
321 mi EPA - Tesla Model Y Standard 311 mi WLTP - Tesla Model Y RWD 294 mi EPA - Tesla Model Y AWD 386 mi WLTP (357 mi EPA) - Tesla Model Y Premium RWD 364 mi WLTP (327 mi EPA) - Tesla Model Y Premium AWD 360 mi WLTP (306 mi EPA) - Tesla Model Y Performance 621 mi WLTP |
| Energy Consumption |
224 Wh/mi WLTP - Tesla Model Y RWD 229 Wh/mi WLTP - Tesla Model Y Premium RWD 246 Wh/mi WLTP - Tesla Model Y Premium AWD 261 Wh/mi WLTP - Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Regen Braking (Max kW) | 2 levels, via driving modes, no regen when pedal braking Yes |
| Heat Pump | |
| AC Charging (Max kW) | Type 2 11 kW Type 2 11 kW |
| DC Charging (Max kW) |
Supercharger 225 kW max - Tesla Model Y Standard Supercharger 175 kW max - Tesla Model Y RWD CCS 175 kW max Supercharger 225 kW max - Tesla Model Y AWD Supercharger 250 kW max - Tesla Model Y Premium RWD CCS 250 kW max Supercharger 250 kW max - Tesla Model Y Premium AWD CCS 250 kW max Supercharger 250 kW max - Tesla Model Y Performance CCS 250 kW max CCS 250 kW max |
PERFORMANCE
| Power Output (kW / hp) |
RWD -Tesla Model Y Standard RWD 299 hp (220 kW) - Tesla Model Y RWD AWD - Tesla Model Y AWD RWD 299 hp (220 kW) - Tesla Model Y Premium RWD AWD 514 hp (378 kW) - Tesla Model Y Premium AWD AWD 627 hp (461 kW) - Tesla Model Y Performance AWD |
| Torque (Nm) |
420 Nm (310 lb-ft) - Tesla Model Y RWD 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) - Tesla Model Y Premium RWD 493 Nm (364 lb-ft) - Tesla Model Y Premium AWD 741 Nm (547 lb-ft) - Tesla Model Y Performance 7376 lb-ft (10000 Nm) |
| 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. |
6.8 sec 0-60 mph - Tesla Model Y Standard 5.6 sec 0-60 mph (5.9 sec 0-62 mph) - Tesla Model Y RWD 4.6 sec 0-60 mph - Tesla Model Y AWD 5.4 sec 0-60 mph (5.6 sec 0-62 mph) - Tesla Model Y Premium RWD 4.6 sec 0-60 mph (4.8 sec 0-62 mph) -Tesla Model Y Premium AWD 3.3 sec 0-60 mph (3.5 sec 0-62 mph) - Tesla Model Y Performance 1 sec 0-60 mph |
| Top Speed (km/h / mph) |
125 mph (201 km/h) - Tesla Model Y Standard 124 mph (200 km/h) - Tesla Model Y RWD 125 mph (201 km/h) - Tesla Model Y AWD 125 mph (201 km/h) - Tesla Model Y Premium RWD 125 mph (201 km/h) - Tesla Model Y Premium AWD 155 mph (250 km/h) - Tesla Model Y Performance 250 mph (402 km/h) |
| Transmission / Drive | Single-speed |
BODY
| Body Style | 5 door, SUV, 5 seats 2 door, coupe convertible, 4 seats |
| Dimensions (L×W×H mm) | 4790 x 1982 x 1624 mm (188.6 x 78.0 x 63.9 in) |
| Wheelbase (mm) |
113.8 in (2890 mm) |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 195 mm (7.7 in) |
| Kerb Weight (kg) |
US: 1842 kg curb - Tesla Model Y Standard EU: 2003 kg unladen - Tesla Model Y RWD US: 1842 kg curb -Tesla Model Y AWD EU: 1976 kg unladen - Tesla Model Y Premium RWD EU: 2072 kg unladen (US: 1994 kg curb) - Tesla Model Y Premium AWD EU: 2108 kg unladen (US: 2026 kg curb) - Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Suspension (Front / Rear) |
Double-wishbone front, multi-link rear
Adaptive Air suspension |
| Wheel Size (inches) | R18, R19, R20 |
| Trunk/Boot Capacity (L) | US: 2095 l |
| Frunk/Bonnet Capacity (L) | 117 l |
| Towing Capacity (kg) |
Yes - Tesla Model Y Standard Yes - Tesla Model Y RWD Yes - Tesla Model Y AWD EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1600 kg braked - Tesla Model Y Premium RWD EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1600 kg braked - Tesla Model Y Premium AWD EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1600 kg braked (US: 1588 kg braked) - Tesla Model Y Performance Yes |
SAFETY
| Airbags (count) | 8 airbags: front, side, rear, head airbag system, front seats knee airbags |
| Driver Assistance (ADAS) | Front facing camera in the bumper, Blind Spot Monitoring, Automatic Emergency Braking, Dynamic Brake Lights, Lane Assist, Collision Avoidance Assist, Speed Assist, Lane Departure Avoidance, Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control 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 Autopilot with full Self-Driving capability |
COMFORT
| Seating Capacity | Heated and ventilated/cooled front seats, power recline heated rear seats, heated third row seats Heated and ventilated front seats |
| Roof Type | All-glass roof Retractable glass hard top |
| Parking Aids | Front, side, rear cameras, Parking Assist Yes |
| Additional Notes | Electric-powered frunk, hands-free trunk |
DISPLAYS
| Centre Screen (inches) | 15.4" touchscreen (16" for the Perfomance model) 17" touchscreen |
| Driver's Display (inches) | No Yes |
| Head-Up Display (HUD) | No No |
| Additional Notes | 8" rear passengers touchscreen display |
LIGHTING
INFOTAINMENT & AUDIO
TECHNOLOGY
OWNERSHIP
Note
| Additional Notes |
29 August 2025: Initial release price 61,990 EUR 01 October 2025: Initial release price 57,490 USD |
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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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