2022 Tesla Model Y Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$65,990 to $69,990

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With the 2022 Tesla Model Y, the American electric vehicle manufacturer expands into a more affordable segment than those its range-topping flagship vehicles occupy. The Model Y’s sleek crossover profile provides a generous 76 cubic feet of cargo space. That figure is spread across the frunk (front trunk) and rear cargo area, accessed via a standard power rear liftgate. The Model Y was introduced for the 2020 model year, and an optional third row was made available in 2021. It carried over into 2022 largely unchanged.

The Model Y can be selected in one of two versions, Long Range or Performance. The Long Range Model Y comes exceptionally well-equipped. It features synthetic leather upholstery, a Wi-Fi hotspot, wireless device charging, heated front and rear seats, power-adjustable front seats, a heated steering wheel, and a panoramic sunroof. The Model Y doesn’t have a conventional instrument panel. Rather, most vehicle functions are baked into the large 15-inch central touch screen. This screen does not support Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.

The Performance model adds 21-inch wheels and an upgraded electric powertrain, but it largely has the same features as the Long Range. Both vehicles can be selected with genuine leather in a two-tone scheme. The Long Range is also available with an optional third-row seat.

Both trims can be selected with the $12,000 FSD package. Described as Full Self-Driving, it has adaptive cruise control combined with lane following and automatic lane-change by using the indicator. The FSD package also includes traffic-sign recognition, self-parking, and a “Smart Summon” feature that self-drives the car to your position.

The Model Y’s battery pack is nestled into the floor and powers motors at the front and rear, creating an all-wheel drive setup. The Long Range can travel up to 315 miles on a single charge and sprint from zero to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds. The Performance version has a range of 303 miles and a zero-to-60 time of 3.5 seconds. This model also has a sportier suspension and upgraded performance brakes. The Model Y is available with an optional tow hitch, giving it a 3,500-pound towing capacity.

The EPA measures EVs in terms of miles per gallon of gasoline equivalent, or MPGe. The Model Y Long Range returns an estimated 122 MPGe, and the Performance returns 111 MPGe. With a Level 2 charger, the Model Y gains 30-40 miles of range per hour. Tesla’s Supercharger network allows it to add up to 160 miles of range in just 15 minutes.

Base MSRP for the 2022 Tesla Model Y is $58,990 for the Long Range. The Model Y Performance starts at $63,990. The Model Y battery pack is backed by an eight-year/120,000-mile powertrain warranty.

George Kennedy
Published Jun 1, 2022 by George Kennedy
From open-wheel racecars to specialty off-road vehicles, George Kennedy has driven it all. A career automotive journalist, George has been a contributor, editor, and/or producer at some of the most respected publications and outlets, including Consumer Reports, the Boston Globe, Boston Magazine, Autoblog.com, Hemmings Classic Wheels, BoldRide.com, the Providence Journal, and WheelsTV.

User reviews for 2022 Tesla Model Y

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by Vladimir C
Nov 01, 2024
Yes it is a great value! I like the car.Nov 01, 2024
by Steve R
Jun 23, 2024
Good value, and amazing space for a growing family. Jun 23, 2024
by Marvin C
Apr 01, 2024
This is a great car. A game changer and I found it here and had it by the next day. Apr 01, 2024

2022 Tesla Model Y Pricing

Original MSRP
$65,990 to $69,990
Price range
$28,368 to $28,968
Average price on CG
$28,480
YoY price change
$28,770 to $28,480

Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · TuneIn internet radio · Internet radio app: Spotify · Radio: FM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · Watts: 560

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 14.0 · Front brake width: 0.98 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.2 · Rear brake width: 0.79 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: leatherette · Door trim: suede · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Interior accents: wood · Steering wheel trim: leatherette

Convenience Features

Adaptive stop and go cruise control: fully automated · Camera System: Front · Cargo cover: hard · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): USB-C rear · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: air conditioning · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 12

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 9.00

Engine

EV battery capacity: 75 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 11.5 kW · Electric Charge Cord: 240 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 346 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 258 · Electric Motor Torque: 389 · Electric motor charger connector: Tesla (SAE J3400) · Electric motor charging time: 10 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 330

Exterior Features

Door handle color: black · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 15 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low battery

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: automatic high beam dimmer · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: auto-dimming

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 12

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Sunroof: panoramic

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Dash camera: side recording · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash · Traffic sign recognition: adaptive speed limiting

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: 4-way power lumbar · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leatherette

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Steering

Turns lock-to-lock: 2.0

Suspension

Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Tesla App · Smart device app function: security event/collision alert · Wifi: hotspot compatible

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · TuneIn internet radio · Internet radio app: Spotify · Radio: FM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · Watts: 560

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 14.0 · Front brake width: 0.98 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.2 · Rear brake width: 0.79 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: leatherette · Door trim: suede · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: alloy · Interior accents: wood · Steering wheel trim: leatherette

Convenience Features

Adaptive stop and go cruise control: fully automated · Camera System: Front · Cargo cover: hard · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: 10 driver · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): USB-C rear · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: accessory hook · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 12

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 9.00

Engine

EV battery capacity: 75 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 11.5 kW · Electric Charge Cord: 240 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 450 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 336 · Electric Motor Torque: 471 · Electric motor charger connector: Tesla (SAE J3400) · Electric motor charging time: 10 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 303

Exterior Features

Door handle color: black · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: carbon fiber · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 15 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low battery

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: self-leveling · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: reverse gear tilt

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 12

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Sunroof: panoramic

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Dash camera: front recording · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash · Traffic sign recognition: adaptive speed limiting

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: 4-way power lumbar · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leatherette

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Steering

Turns lock-to-lock: 2.0

Suspension

Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: over-the-air map updates (OTA) · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Tesla App · Smart device app function: phone as a key · Wifi: hotspot compatible

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation

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