2023 TESLA MODEL Y Owners Manual

Vehicle Identification Number
You can find the VIN at the following locations:

Vehicle Labeling
It is important to understand your vehicle

Canada:
Mexico:
CAUTION: To prevent damage, never load Model Y
so that it is heavier than GVWR or exceeds the
individual GAWR weights.
Roof Racks
Model Y supports the use of Tesla-approved roof racks
using a Tesla mounting accessory. To install roof racks,
you must use this accessory and you must use only roof
rack systems that have been approved by Tesla
(see
Parts and Accessories on page 198). Failure to do so can
cause
significant damage.
Calculating Load Limits
1.
Locate the statement

Exterior DimensionsAOverall Length187 in4751 mm
B
Overall Width (including mirrors)Overall Width (including folded mirrors)Overall Width (excluding mirrors)83.8 in 77.9 in
75.6 in2129 mm 1978 mm1921 mmCOverall Height64 in1624 mm
DWheel Base113.8 in2890 mm
EOverhang - Front34.4 in875 mm
FOverhang - Rear38.8 in986 mm
GGround Clearance (with 2 passengers)Performance 6.2 in
Non-Performance 6.8 inPerformance 157 mm
Non-Performance 172 mm
H
Track, non 21" wheels - Front
Track, non 21" wheels - Rear
Track, 21" wheels - Front
Track, 21" wheels - Rear
64.4 in
64.4 in
64.8 in 64.2 in
1636 mm
1636 mm
1646 mm
1630 mm
*Values are approximate. Dimensions can vary depending on a vehicle

Leg RoomFrontRear41.8 in
40.5 in1063 mm 1029 mmShoulder RoomFront Rear56.4 in 54 in1432 mm1373 mmHip RoomFront Rear53.8 in
50.6 in1367 mm
1286 mm
Model Y with 7 Seats:
Head Room
Front
Second Row Third Row41.0 in
38.7 in
34.6 in1041 mm 984 mm
880 mm
Leg Room
Front
Second Row Third Row41.8 in
41.6 in
26.5 in1063 mm 1057 mm 673 mm
Shoulder Room
Front
Second Row Third Row56.4 in54 in41 in1432 mm1372 mm1041 mm
Hip Room
Front
Second Row Third Row53.8 in
50.8 in 36.5 in1367 mm
1290 mm 928 mm
Cargo Volume
Model Y with 5 Seats:
Front trunk4.1 cu ft (117 L)Behind first row, second row seats folded72.1 cu ft (2041 L)Behind second row, seats not folded30.2 cu ft (854 L)Maximum total cargo volume with driver and front passenger76.2 cu ft (2158 L)Maximum total cargo volume with 5 passengers34.3 cu ft (971 L)
Model Y with 7 Seats:
Front trunk4.1 cu ft (117 L)Behind first row, second and third row seats folded67.9 cu ft (1923 L)Behind second row, third row seats folded26.6 cu ft (753 L)Behind third row12.8 cu ft (363 L)Maximum total cargo volume with driver and front passenger72 cu ft (2040 L)
Dimensions
211Specifications

Maximum total cargo volume with 7 passengers17 cu ft (480 L)
Dimensions
212MODEL Y Owner

Motor Type(s)
Rear motor: AC permanent magnet synchronous motor, liquid-cooled, with variable frequency drive.
Front motor (AWD vehicles): AC induction motor, liquid-cooled, with variable frequency drive.
Transmission
TypeSingle speed fixed gearGearbox Ratio9:1
Steering
SteeringSpecificationsTypeRack and pinion with electronic power steering, speed sensitiveNumber of turns lock to lock2.00Turning Circle (curb to curb)39.8 ft (12.1 m)
Brakes
Type4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution, Integrated Advanced Stability Control and Electronic Accelerator
pedal actuated regenerative braking systemCalipers
Front: Four piston fixed
Rear: Integrated Electronic Parking Brake Sliding
Rotor Diameter (ventilated)
Front (non-Performance): 14.0"/355 mm
Front (Performance): 14.0"/355 mm
Rear (non-Performance): 13.2"/335 mm
Rear (Performance): 13.2

Lateral runout
0.050 mm
Chordal runout
0.040 mm
Disk thickness variation (DTV)
0.010 mm
Front Brake Pad Thickness (excluding back plate)
New: 0.393"/10 mm
Service limit: 0.085"/2.15 mm
Rear Brake Pad Thickness (excluding back plate)
New: 0.354"/9 mm
Service limit: 0.078"/2 mm
Performance Front Brake Pad
Thickness (excluding back plate)New: 0.393"/10 mm Service limit: 0.085"/2.15 mmPerformance Rear Brake Pad
Thickness (excluding back plate)New: 0.354"/ 9 mm Service limit: 0.071"/1.8 mmParking brakeElectrically actuated parking brake integrated into rear caliper
Suspension
SuspensionSpecificationsFrontIndependent, double wishbone, coil spring/telescopic damper, sway barRearIndependent, multi-link, coil spring/telescopic damper
Battery - Low Voltage
Battery - Low VoltageSpecificationsRating33 amp hour or higherVoltage and PolarityLow voltage negative (-) ground
Battery - High Voltage
TypeLiquid-cooled lithium ion (Li-ion)Nominal Voltage345 V DCTemperature RangeDo not expose Model Y to ambient temperatures above 140