Summary

• With 1,465 currently listed for sale and an average price of $39,038.00, 31.3% of 2025 Tesla Model Ys for sale on CarGurus are rated as good or great deals.

• 87.6% of 2025 Model Y models on CarGurus are accident free.

Why it stands out

The 2025 Tesla Model Y stands out because it combines the practicality of a compact crossover with the simplicity and efficiency that helped make it one of Tesla’s most successful vehicles. It was based on the Tesla Model 3 and shared 70% to 75% of its parts, but it added a taller body, a rear hatch, and coupe-like SUV styling that gave it more space and versatility. Even early on, it came with generous standard equipment, including a 15-inch infotainment touchscreen that doubles as a gauge cluster, heated front and rear seats, a glass roof, Autopilot, and a large cargo area with both under-floor storage and a front trunk.

For 2025, the Model Y received its biggest update in the form of the “Juniper” refresh, with the first examples reaching customers in March 2025. That update brought an entirely new front end, new rear bumper, tailgate, and tail lights, plus front and rear light bars and a more modern appearance. Tesla also retuned the suspension, improved aerodynamics, added more sound-deadening, and upgraded the interior materials. The refreshed model initially arrived as a Launch Edition, and the updated lineup later included versions with up to 337 miles of range, along with available ventilated front seats and a rear-seat entertainment screen.

The 2025 Tesla Model Y is appealing to buyers who want a used EV with strong range, lots of standard features, and a cabin that feels more spacious than a sedan-based alternative. At the same time, it still has some familiar Tesla drawbacks: the ride is firm, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are absent, and almost all controls run through the touchscreen. Even so, its combination of practicality, efficiency, and major 2025 updates makes it a distinctive choice in the used EV market.

Other model years to consider

• 2022 Tesla Model Y

  • Average price: $29,964.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 31.7%
  • User rating: 4.82 / 5
  • Total listings: 3,520

• 2023 Tesla Model Y

  • Average price: $32,958.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 31.9%
  • User rating: 4.78 / 5
  • Total listings: 3,427

• 2021 Tesla Model Y

  • Average price: $27,142.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 31.9%
  • User rating: 4.91 / 5
  • Total listings: 2,246

This analysis is based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 17, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.