2020–2024 1st generation (original body)
2020–2024 Tesla Model Y Towing Capacity and Key Specifications
The 2020–2024 Tesla Model Y tows up to 3,500 lbs when properly equipped. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the 2020–2024 Tesla Model Y, by engine and drivetrain.
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The 2020–2024 Tesla Model Y tows up to 3,500 lbs when properly equipped, and weighs about 4,416 lbs at the curb. Engine, axle ratio, cab and bed configuration all move the real number down, the door-jamb placard for your exact build governs.
2020–2024 Tesla Model Y key specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Towing capacity (max) | 3,500 lbs |
| Fuel economy | EPA range by config: Long Range AWD 316–330 mi (19-in; ~13 mi less on 20-in); Performance 291–303 mi; Standard Range RWD 244 mi (2021); Standard Range AWD 279 mi (2022–2023); RWD 260 mi / Long Range RWD 320 mi (2024). Roughly 111–129 MPGe combined. Towing 3,500 lbs requires the tow package. |
| Curb weight | 4,416 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in |
| Key fob battery | CR2032 (optional accessory key fob). The standard key card and phone key have no battery to replace. |
2020–2024 Tesla Model Y engines
| Engine | Trims | Power | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Range AWD (dual motor) | Long Range, front induction + rear permanent-magnet motor; EPA range 316–330 mi depending on year and wheels | 384 hp | Electric, ~75 kWh NMC (2170 cells) |
| Performance (dual motor) | Performance, staggered 21-in Überturbine wheels, lowered suspension, larger rear brake usage; EPA range 291–303 mi | 456 hp | Electric, ~75 kWh NMC (2170 cells) |
| Standard Range RWD (single motor) | 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 | 283 hp | Electric, NMC (2170 cells) |
| Standard Range AWD (4680 structural pack) | '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 | N/A | Electric, ~67 kWh (4680 cells, structural pack) |
| RWD / Long Range RWD (single motor) | RWD (from Oct 2023, EPA 260 mi, software-limited pack) and Long Range RWD (from May 2024, EPA 320 mi, same hardware unlocked) | N/A | Electric (4680 cells, Austin-built) |
Which Tesla Model Y model years does this cover?
These specs specifications apply to every Tesla Model Y built from 2020 through 2024 — the 1st generation (original body), compact electric crossover suv (5- or 7-seat). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2020–2024 Tesla Model Y
- 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
2020–2024 Tesla Model Y specs: common questions
How much can a 2020–2024 Tesla Model Y tow?
- Up to 3,500 lbs when properly equipped. That is a maximum for the best-configured version, engine, axle ratio, cab and bed configuration, and towing package all move the real number down, and the door-jamb placard plus the towing guide for your exact build is what governs.
What does a 2020–2024 Tesla Model Y weigh?
- About 4,416 lbs at the curb, before passengers and cargo.
What gas mileage does a 2020–2024 Tesla Model Y get?
- EPA range by config: Long Range AWD 316–330 mi (19-in; ~13 mi less on 20-in); Performance 291–303 mi; Standard Range RWD 244 mi (2021); Standard Range AWD 279 mi (2022–2023); RWD 260 mi / Long Range RWD 320 mi (2024). Roughly 111–129 MPGe combined. Towing 3,500 lbs requires the tow package. on the EPA cycle.
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)