1st generation (original body) · Compact electric crossover SUV (5- or 7-seat)
2020–2024 Tesla Model Y Specifications
Every maintenance specification shared across the 2020–2024 Tesla Model Y: which oil and how much, battery group, factory tire sizes, wiper lengths, service intervals, and the failures recorded against this generation.
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2020–2024 Tesla Model Y maintenance guides
Oil & filter
Viscosity, capacity, filter part numbers, change interval
Battery
BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded
Tires & wheels
Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque
Wiper blades
Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths
Air & cabin filters
Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals
Bulbs
Headlight, fog and marker bulb types
Brakes
Rotor diameters, pad references, service notes
Fluids
Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities
Service schedule
What's actually due at every mileage interval
Problems & reliability
Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid
Key fob battery
Which coin cell the remote takes
Specs
Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy
Which powertrains came in the 2020–2024 Tesla Model Y?
| Powertrain | Model years | Trims | Oil | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Range AWD (dual motor) | 2020–2024 | Long Range, front induction + rear permanent-magnet motor; EPA range 316–330 mi depending on year and wheels | — | None (EV) |
| Performance (dual motor) | 2020–2024 | Performance, staggered 21-in Überturbine wheels, lowered suspension, larger rear brake usage; EPA range 291–303 mi | — | None (EV) |
| Standard Range RWD (single motor) | 2021–2021 | Standard Range, sold only January–February 2021; EPA range 244 mi. Tesla pulled it from the lineup after a few weeks, so US examples are rare | — | None (EV) |
| Standard Range AWD (4680 structural pack) | 2022–2023 | 'Model Y AWD', Austin-built with 4680 cells and structural battery pack; EPA range 279 mi. Sold to employees/Texas buyers from April 2022, to the general public April–September 2023 | — | None (EV) |
| RWD / Long Range RWD (single motor) | 2024–2024 | RWD (from Oct 2023, EPA 260 mi, software-limited pack) and Long Range RWD (from May 2024, EPA 320 mi, same hardware unlocked) | — | None (EV) |
Year-by-year changes
- 2020US deliveries began March 2020 with Long Range AWD and Performance only. 12V lead-acid battery; no HEPA filter.
- 2021Standard Range RWD sold January–February 2021 only (244 mi); 7-seat option added; late-2021 builds gained the ~16V lithium-ion low-voltage battery and (from ~2022 production) the HEPA filter
- 2022Austin-built Standard Range AWD with 4680 structural pack begins (limited availability); AMD Ryzen infotainment replaces Intel Atom during the year
- 20234680 Standard Range AWD sold publicly April–September; last full year of the original body
- 2024RWD base model (260 mi, software-limited) from October 2023; renamed/unlocked to Long Range RWD (320 mi) in May 2024. Some carryover legacy cars were also titled as early 2025s
Model years in this generation
Year pages cover what changed that year, the engines offered, and the problems documented against it. For the full nameplate history, see the Tesla Model Y guide.
Sources
- Tesla Model Y Owner's Manual, Wheels and Tires (sizes, lug torque)
- Tesla DIY, Replacing Cabin Air Filters (Model Y)
- Tesla DIY, Replacing Wiper Blades (Model Y, 26/20 in)
- Tesla DIY, Replacing the Low Voltage Lead-Acid Battery (85B24LS 12V 45Ah)
- Tesla Support, Vehicle Maintenance (official intervals)
- Tesla Model Y Service Manual, Brakes (rotor diameters)
- NHTSA recall lookup, Tesla Model Y 2020–2024 (all campaign numbers)
- Car and Driver, 2020 Model Y Long Range AWD specs (curb weight, towing, hp)
- Wikipedia, Tesla Model Y (US variant timeline, 4680 AWD, RWD unlock)
- Tesla Shop, Model 3/Y cabin air filter (two required)