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Tesla Model Y Original (2020-present)

2020–2025 · suv

Model Y launched in the US in March 2020 sharing roughly 75 percent of its parts with the Model 3 — same battery packs, same drive units, same interior tech, just 10 percent larger and crossover-shaped. Built at Fremont and (from 2022) Gigafactory Texas and Berlin. The 2022 Austin-built cars introduced the 4680-cell structural battery pack on long-range trims. Best-selling vehicle globally in 2023. A Highland-style refresh ('Juniper') launched in China late 2024 and is rolling to the US through 2025-2026.

Watch out: Heat-pump 'octovalve' failure in cold weather (early 2020-2021 builds) leaves the car with no cabin heat AND degraded battery preconditioning, sometimes mid-trip in freezing temperatures. NHTSA recall 22V-050 addressed a software fix; hardware failures past warranty are $1,500-$3,000.

What your Model Y takes

The parts and fluids that fit this generation. Specs we publish are confirmed against two independent sources; the rest fill in as we verify them.

  • Wiper blades26" driver · 20" passenger✓ VerifiedView
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  • A/C refrigerantNot catalogued yetFind yours soon
  • Power steering fluidElectric power steering — no fluid.N/A

Floor mats

Our top custom-fit pick for the Tesla Model Y is the WeatherTech Custom Fit FloorLiners 1st & 2nd rows.

Floor mats for the Tesla Model Y →

Full clubhouse — owner Garage Lineage, common problems, year-by-year notes, and product picks — is on the build list.

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