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Tesla Model Y

The Detroit News
The Tesla Model Y is the standard that every other electric SUV must match.
The Tesla Model Y is the standard that every other electric SUV must match.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
On the Oakland University campus, the Tesla Model Y social-distances from the Oakland bear mascot.
On the Oakland University campus, the Tesla Model Y social-distances from the Oakland bear mascot.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The Tesla Model Y Performance can launch from zero-60 in just 3.5 seconds despite its 4,400-pound girth.
The Tesla Model Y Performance can launch from zero-60 in just 3.5 seconds despite its 4,400-pound girth.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Got hatch? Americans love five-door SUVs for their cargo storage, and the Model Y should be Tesla's best-seller when production resumes.
Got hatch? Americans love five-door SUVs for their cargo storage, and the Model Y should be Tesla's best-seller when production resumes.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Where's the grille? The electric Model Y only needs a small opening on its lower fascia to cool the battery.
Where's the grille? The electric Model Y only needs a small opening on its lower fascia to cool the battery.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The rear of the Tesla Model Y adds a spoiler to the Performance model.
The rear of the Tesla Model Y adds a spoiler to the Performance model.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Detroit News auto columnist Henry Payne got a ride in one of the first Tesla Model Ys in Michigan. Payne is the owner of a Model 3 sedan himself.
Detroit News auto columnist Henry Payne got a ride in one of the first Tesla Model Ys in Michigan. Payne is the owner of a Model 3 sedan himself.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Similar faces, but the Tesla Model Y, right, is 7 inches taller than the Model 3 sedan.
Similar faces, but the Tesla Model Y, right, is 7 inches taller than the Model 3 sedan.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The Tesla Model Y (right) is taller and wider than it Model 3 sedan sibling.
The Tesla Model Y (right) is taller and wider than it Model 3 sedan sibling.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The differences between Tesla's Model Y, left, and Model 3 are most obvious in the rear, where the SUV gains a hatchback.
The differences between Tesla's Model Y, left, and Model 3 are most obvious in the rear, where the SUV gains a hatchback.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The Tesla Model Y (left) has similar ground clearance to the Model 3 sedan but has a taller SUV seating position and roofline for more interior room.
The Tesla Model Y (left) has similar ground clearance to the Model 3 sedan but has a taller SUV seating position and roofline for more interior room.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Frunks galore. The Tesla Model Y, right and Model 3 both have front trunk storage.
Frunks galore. The Tesla Model Y, right and Model 3 both have front trunk storage.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The Tesla Model Y Performance trim gets big, 21-inch turbine wheels.
The Tesla Model Y Performance trim gets big, 21-inch turbine wheels.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The Tesla Model Y interior is dominated by a 15-inch console screen.
The Tesla Model Y interior is dominated by a 15-inch console screen.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The Tesla Model Y features a big 15-inch touschscreen with one of the best voice command systems in the industry.
The Tesla Model Y features a big 15-inch touschscreen with one of the best voice command systems in the industry.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The Tesla Model Y will change lanes automatically on I-75 while following a nav route.
The Tesla Model Y will change lanes automatically on I-75 while following a nav route.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The Tesla Model Y uses owners to beta-test its latest self-driving software.
The Tesla Model Y uses owners to beta-test its latest self-driving software.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The Tesla Model Y gains 5 inches of rear seat room over the Model 3 sedan - making the y the roomiest in the compact SUV class.
The Tesla Model Y gains 5 inches of rear seat room over the Model 3 sedan - making the y the roomiest in the compact SUV class.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Flatten the Tesla Model Y's rear seats and it gains a whopping 68 cubic feet of cargo room.
Flatten the Tesla Model Y's rear seats and it gains a whopping 68 cubic feet of cargo room.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The Tesla Model Y has the roomiest rear seat in class.
The Tesla Model Y has the roomiest rear seat in class.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The Model Y sits 6.6 inches off the ground, making for easy cabin entry.
The Model Y sits 6.6 inches off the ground, making for easy cabin entry.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Sub-trunk storage in the Tesla Model Y may also be used for a rear-facing, third-row seat.
Sub-trunk storage in the Tesla Model Y may also be used for a rear-facing, third-row seat.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The Tesla Model Y has a hatchback, but its rear visibility is limited compared to the Model 3 sedan.
The Tesla Model Y has a hatchback, but its rear visibility is limited compared to the Model 3 sedan.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Ex-GM engineer Dick Amacher allowed The Detroit News to test drive his Tesla Model Y, one of the first in Michigan. Amacher also owns a Tesla Model 3 sedan.
Ex-GM engineer Dick Amacher allowed The Detroit News to test drive his Tesla Model Y, one of the first in Michigan. Amacher also owns a Tesla Model 3 sedan.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News