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2021 Tesla Model Y 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

3.5s

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Model Y: 3.5 s2.6 s9.9 sQuicker on the left
145 SUVs (2021). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2021 Tesla Model Y: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
Performance AWDElectric455 hp487 lb-ft4,416 lb2069.73.5 sTestedSingle-speedAWD$63,990
Long Range AWDElectric425 hp475 lb-ft4,416 lb19210.44.8 sTestedSingle-speedAWD$58,990
Standard Range RWDElectric271 hp310 lb-ftN/AN/AN/AN/ASingle-speedRWD$39,990

Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.

Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.

Engines offered

3 engines offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
Electric1271 hpStandard Range RWD$39,990Base$531Base
Electric1425 hpLong Range AWD$58,990+$19,000$550+$19
Electric1455 hpPerformance AWD$63,990+$5,000$619+$88

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

Transmission

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
Single-speed3Standard Range RWD$39,9903.5 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the Standard Range RWD: 271 hp, 129 MPGe, $39,990. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.

No rival beats it on both.

Model Y by year

3.3 s3.3 s3.4 s3.4 s3.5 s3.5 s2020202120222023202420252026
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
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Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

Compare with

2021 Tesla Model 3: 0.4 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Tesla Model 3.

2021 Tesla Model Y3.5 s2021 Tesla Model 33.1 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2021 Tesla Model Y and 2021 Tesla Model 3
Measure2021 Tesla Model Y2021 Tesla Model 3
TrimPerformance AWDPerformance AWD
0-603.5 s3.1 s
BasisTestedTested
Horsepower455 hp455 hp
Curb weight4,416 lb4,065 lb
hp per ton206224
lb per hp9.78.9
MSRP$63,990$58,990

What this cannot tell you

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.

How values are checked