Is the 2026 Tesla Model Y a good car?
Yes.
4 of 6checks
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Clearance 6.4 in. Class middle half 6.9 to 8.4 in.
- Off-road: 6.6 in clearance. Top 88% of 173.
- Not enough data: good buy.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $40 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 6.6 in, top 88% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 25% below predicted |
| Good buy | Not enough data | N/A |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Model Y a good family car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 40.5 in | Median 38.5 in | 167 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 39.4 in | Median 38.7 in | 168 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 30.2 cu ft | Median 25.2 cu ft | 176 | Yes |
Is the Model Y a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $39,990 | Median $47,693 | 176 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 295 hp | 175 hp to 373 hp | 182 | Yes |
| Length | 188.7 in | Median 191.6 in | 178 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 39.8 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 4.7 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 179 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Model Y a good commuter car?
Yes. $40 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $40
- Median of 179 SUVs
- $111
Is the Model Y a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 6.4 in clearance, 63.8 in tall | 6.9 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.7 to 70.8 in tall | 156 | No |
| Front headroom | 41.0 in | Median 39.9 in | 169 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 39.8 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Model Y a good off-road vehicle?
No. 6.6 in clearance. Top 88% of 173 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- AWD, 6.6 in
- Cohort
- 173 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Model Y worth the money?
Yes. Priced 25% below cars like it.
- Price, RWD
- $39,990
- Predicted price
- $53,667
- Gap
- -$13,677 (-25%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 275 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2026 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Model Y a good buy?
Not enough data.
What this cannot tell you
No safety, reliability or insurance data.
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