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the world’s best-selling car of 2023 and 2024
, if you translate the stats in a fairly specific way. And that’s best-selling car
overall
, not just electric.
But even if there’s a tiny bit of sleight-of-hand in the reporting structure to get the headline, the Tesla Model Y is still an absolute powerhouse when it comes to global sales. And it’s been heavily refreshed to keep it looking and feeling competitive with the avalanche of shiny new stuff from a growing army of competitors – especially China.
Advertisement - Page continues below
With the Y now being Tesla’s staple and best-selling model, it needed a shot in the metaphorical arm to keep up with, if not ahead of, the game.
Stats. We need some actual stats.
Well, the Model Y sold 1.2 million units globally in 2023 and 1.09 million a year later to retain its crown. That’s big numbers, and testament to Tesla knowing what people actually want. But to stay on that kind of sales wave you need a product that keeps improving – staying still is death – and the Y has been around since 2020.
That’s impressive, but what has actually changed?
Well, think of this as halfway between a heavy refresh and an all-new car. So you’ve got exterior changes like new treatments for front and rear bumpers, new wheels and lights (including a cute rear lightbar that’s actually viewed indirectly; it’s tucked up and reflects off a surface on the back of the car) as well as interior tweaks and several engineering changes related to suspension and efficiency, plus aerodynamics.
Most of the motors, batteries and basic bits are pretty much the same as the outgoing ‘legacy’ Model Y though, with a gamut of efficiency and aero improvements accruing into solid gains for the car as a whole. But that isn’t much of a problem anyway, as Tesla has always been at the better end of that side of things, and as a company it quietly improves bits ’n’ bobs via over-the-air updates. A Tesla bought two years ago is usually not the same Tesla today.
Advertisement - Page continues below
The big news is really the slick new exterior look and the fact that the Model Y has addressed the criticisms of the old one, in that it was quite noisy and stiff-kneed. Part of that is a new die-cast rear floor, that culls the component count from 70 to… one. That’s a good thing when it comes to strength and complexity, and bodes well for structure.
What about the details?
Well, first thing to note is there’s no badge on the nose – which makes it look clean, but also might fox those who aren’t car-obsessive. Depending on which trim you go for, there are three new front bumpers. The camera on the front has migrated into the centre (there are the usual pair at the top of the windscreen) to help with forward autonomy sensing functions and things like remote-control Summon features. And that gets a washer jet for obvious reasons.
There are also new rear bumpers that stick out more, likely so that they can act more like a bumper. The previous Y had a flat-faced bottom that sacrificed more than it should in even relatively light rear impacts. And the new tailgate has squarer glass and a couple more shutlines – again probably so that it doesn’t all have to be replaced if knocked.
That’s important stuff to repairers and insurers and parts suppliers. And if it's insurance costs you're looking to save on then you're in luck, because there's now also a proper entry-level Model Y called the Standard. That slots into insurance group 34 thanks to a cheaper £41,990 list price, less powerful motor and lowered top speed. It also gets slightly different styling, new lights and a smaller battery for 314 miles of WLTP range.
Click these words to read our dedicated review
.
1
/
15
Isn't there a hugely quick version too?
Well, all Model Ys are fairly sprightly off the line, but you're referring to the Performance. That gets two motors, around 460bhp and a 0-60mph time of just 3.3 seconds. At £61,990 it's the most expensive Model Y, but for that you also get sportier styling, a bigger touchscreen, carbon trim, more supportive seats and adaptive suspension.
Click here for our thoughts on that one
.
What are the normal Model Ys like to drive?
The new Model Y is night and day better than the old one, and genuinely feels like a different car. More attention has been lavished on general rigidity, damping and springs, better isolation and noise reduction. So the Model Y is quieter and more forgiving – exactly what you need from a family car. It’s not the most precise of things to drive, but it feels more luxurious and expensive; all because it rides with greater sophistication and clonks through potholes less, if at all.
The steering is also better: not because it’s laser-precise, but because it’s progressive and calm, and the whole car brings no surprises. Again, reliable reactions and consistent grip is what owners will look for, rather than lairy oversteer or aggressive turn-in that makes a car feel ‘sporty’ but also puts your pets/children/jowls into compromising positions. But more of that in the Driving section.
Want to know what the best electric cars are? Click here for the top 20
Our choice from the range
TESLA
Long Range RWD 5dr Auto
£48,925
What's the verdict?
“The new Model Y is quieter, more efficient, calmer to drive and nicer to be in”
A massive improvement to the Model Y from Tesla. It may have taken the company a while to react to the feedback, but it's got there in the end. The new Model Y is quieter, more efficient, calmer to drive and nicer to be in. The only issue is that where it was a good distance from the competition, it’s now just about keeping ahead of the curve, and the initial surprise and delight is gone.
It might look better, but there’s an element of placid androgeny to it now; it looks like a lot of other electric SUVs – and there’s no badge on the front to tell you what it is.
But there’s still Tesla’s Supercharger network to back up the ownership prospect, and buyers won’t be disappointed with the hardware, or the experience. A decent evolution rather than the revolution that might be needed next time. |
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# Tesla Model Y review
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“The world’s best-selling car gets a serious update in this second-generation. But is it enough to keep it at the top of the charts?”
### Good stuff
Ride, steering, comfort and efficiency all improved, slicker fashion sense, makes the old one feel like it’s made of wood
### Bad stuff
Strangely more generic than before, interior tech still sometimes feels like style over substance
## Overview
### What is it?
The next-generation of [the world’s best-selling car of 2023 and 2024](https://www.topgear.com/car-news/first-look/worlds-best-selling-electric-car-has-been-updated-new-tesla-model-y), if you translate the stats in a fairly specific way. And that’s best-selling car *overall*, not just electric.
But even if there’s a tiny bit of sleight-of-hand in the reporting structure to get the headline, the Tesla Model Y is still an absolute powerhouse when it comes to global sales. And it’s been heavily refreshed to keep it looking and feeling competitive with the avalanche of shiny new stuff from a growing army of competitors – especially China.
Advertisement - Page continues below
With the Y now being Tesla’s staple and best-selling model, it needed a shot in the metaphorical arm to keep up with, if not ahead of, the game.
## Stats. We need some actual stats.
Well, the Model Y sold 1.2 million units globally in 2023 and 1.09 million a year later to retain its crown. That’s big numbers, and testament to Tesla knowing what people actually want. But to stay on that kind of sales wave you need a product that keeps improving – staying still is death – and the Y has been around since 2020.
## That’s impressive, but what has actually changed?
Well, think of this as halfway between a heavy refresh and an all-new car. So you’ve got exterior changes like new treatments for front and rear bumpers, new wheels and lights (including a cute rear lightbar that’s actually viewed indirectly; it’s tucked up and reflects off a surface on the back of the car) as well as interior tweaks and several engineering changes related to suspension and efficiency, plus aerodynamics.
Most of the motors, batteries and basic bits are pretty much the same as the outgoing ‘legacy’ Model Y though, with a gamut of efficiency and aero improvements accruing into solid gains for the car as a whole. But that isn’t much of a problem anyway, as Tesla has always been at the better end of that side of things, and as a company it quietly improves bits ’n’ bobs via over-the-air updates. A Tesla bought two years ago is usually not the same Tesla today.
Advertisement - Page continues below
The big news is really the slick new exterior look and the fact that the Model Y has addressed the criticisms of the old one, in that it was quite noisy and stiff-kneed. Part of that is a new die-cast rear floor, that culls the component count from 70 to… one. That’s a good thing when it comes to strength and complexity, and bodes well for structure.
## What about the details?
Well, first thing to note is there’s no badge on the nose – which makes it look clean, but also might fox those who aren’t car-obsessive. Depending on which trim you go for, there are three new front bumpers. The camera on the front has migrated into the centre (there are the usual pair at the top of the windscreen) to help with forward autonomy sensing functions and things like remote-control Summon features. And that gets a washer jet for obvious reasons.
There are also new rear bumpers that stick out more, likely so that they can act more like a bumper. The previous Y had a flat-faced bottom that sacrificed more than it should in even relatively light rear impacts. And the new tailgate has squarer glass and a couple more shutlines – again probably so that it doesn’t all have to be replaced if knocked.
That’s important stuff to repairers and insurers and parts suppliers. And if it's insurance costs you're looking to save on then you're in luck, because there's now also a proper entry-level Model Y called the Standard. That slots into insurance group 34 thanks to a cheaper £41,990 list price, less powerful motor and lowered top speed. It also gets slightly different styling, new lights and a smaller battery for 314 miles of WLTP range. [Click these words to read our dedicated review](https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/tesla/model-y-hatchback-2025/standard-rwd-5dr-auto/first-drive).
[Skip 15 photos in the image carousel and continue reading](https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/tesla/model-y#main)
1 / 15
## Isn't there a hugely quick version too?
Well, all Model Ys are fairly sprightly off the line, but you're referring to the Performance. That gets two motors, around 460bhp and a 0-60mph time of just 3.3 seconds. At £61,990 it's the most expensive Model Y, but for that you also get sportier styling, a bigger touchscreen, carbon trim, more supportive seats and adaptive suspension. [Click here for our thoughts on that one](https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/tesla/model-y-hatchback-2025/performance-awd-5dr-auto/first-drive).
## What are the normal Model Ys like to drive?
The new Model Y is night and day better than the old one, and genuinely feels like a different car. More attention has been lavished on general rigidity, damping and springs, better isolation and noise reduction. So the Model Y is quieter and more forgiving – exactly what you need from a family car. It’s not the most precise of things to drive, but it feels more luxurious and expensive; all because it rides with greater sophistication and clonks through potholes less, if at all.
The steering is also better: not because it’s laser-precise, but because it’s progressive and calm, and the whole car brings no surprises. Again, reliable reactions and consistent grip is what owners will look for, rather than lairy oversteer or aggressive turn-in that makes a car feel ‘sporty’ but also puts your pets/children/jowls into compromising positions. But more of that in the Driving section.
[Want to know what the best electric cars are? Click here for the top 20](https://www.topgear.com/car-news/electric/top-gears-top-20-electric-cars "Top Gear's top 20 electric cars")
### Our choice from the range
[ TESLA Long Range RWD 5dr Auto £48,925 See prices and specs](https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/107214/TESLA/MODEL%20Y%20HATCHBACK/Long%20Range%20RWD%205dr%20Auto/spec)
### What's the verdict?
“The new Model Y is quieter, more efficient, calmer to drive and nicer to be in”
A massive improvement to the Model Y from Tesla. It may have taken the company a while to react to the feedback, but it's got there in the end. The new Model Y is quieter, more efficient, calmer to drive and nicer to be in. The only issue is that where it was a good distance from the competition, it’s now just about keeping ahead of the curve, and the initial surprise and delight is gone.
It might look better, but there’s an element of placid androgeny to it now; it looks like a lot of other electric SUVs – and there’s no badge on the front to tell you what it is.
But there’s still Tesla’s Supercharger network to back up the ownership prospect, and buyers won’t be disappointed with the hardware, or the experience. A decent evolution rather than the revolution that might be needed next time.
## The Rivals
[ 8 Kia EV6 £39,170 - £59,970](https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/kia/ev6)
[ 8 Ford Mustang Mach-E £50,775 - £76,735](https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/ford/mustang-mach-e)
[ 6 Volkswagen ID.4 £39,525 - £52,180](https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/volkswagen/id4)
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| Readable Markdown | The next-generation of [the world’s best-selling car of 2023 and 2024](https://www.topgear.com/car-news/first-look/worlds-best-selling-electric-car-has-been-updated-new-tesla-model-y), if you translate the stats in a fairly specific way. And that’s best-selling car *overall*, not just electric.
But even if there’s a tiny bit of sleight-of-hand in the reporting structure to get the headline, the Tesla Model Y is still an absolute powerhouse when it comes to global sales. And it’s been heavily refreshed to keep it looking and feeling competitive with the avalanche of shiny new stuff from a growing army of competitors – especially China.
Advertisement - Page continues below
With the Y now being Tesla’s staple and best-selling model, it needed a shot in the metaphorical arm to keep up with, if not ahead of, the game.
## Stats. We need some actual stats.
Well, the Model Y sold 1.2 million units globally in 2023 and 1.09 million a year later to retain its crown. That’s big numbers, and testament to Tesla knowing what people actually want. But to stay on that kind of sales wave you need a product that keeps improving – staying still is death – and the Y has been around since 2020.
## That’s impressive, but what has actually changed?
Well, think of this as halfway between a heavy refresh and an all-new car. So you’ve got exterior changes like new treatments for front and rear bumpers, new wheels and lights (including a cute rear lightbar that’s actually viewed indirectly; it’s tucked up and reflects off a surface on the back of the car) as well as interior tweaks and several engineering changes related to suspension and efficiency, plus aerodynamics.
Most of the motors, batteries and basic bits are pretty much the same as the outgoing ‘legacy’ Model Y though, with a gamut of efficiency and aero improvements accruing into solid gains for the car as a whole. But that isn’t much of a problem anyway, as Tesla has always been at the better end of that side of things, and as a company it quietly improves bits ’n’ bobs via over-the-air updates. A Tesla bought two years ago is usually not the same Tesla today.
Advertisement - Page continues below
The big news is really the slick new exterior look and the fact that the Model Y has addressed the criticisms of the old one, in that it was quite noisy and stiff-kneed. Part of that is a new die-cast rear floor, that culls the component count from 70 to… one. That’s a good thing when it comes to strength and complexity, and bodes well for structure.
## What about the details?
Well, first thing to note is there’s no badge on the nose – which makes it look clean, but also might fox those who aren’t car-obsessive. Depending on which trim you go for, there are three new front bumpers. The camera on the front has migrated into the centre (there are the usual pair at the top of the windscreen) to help with forward autonomy sensing functions and things like remote-control Summon features. And that gets a washer jet for obvious reasons.
There are also new rear bumpers that stick out more, likely so that they can act more like a bumper. The previous Y had a flat-faced bottom that sacrificed more than it should in even relatively light rear impacts. And the new tailgate has squarer glass and a couple more shutlines – again probably so that it doesn’t all have to be replaced if knocked.
That’s important stuff to repairers and insurers and parts suppliers. And if it's insurance costs you're looking to save on then you're in luck, because there's now also a proper entry-level Model Y called the Standard. That slots into insurance group 34 thanks to a cheaper £41,990 list price, less powerful motor and lowered top speed. It also gets slightly different styling, new lights and a smaller battery for 314 miles of WLTP range. [Click these words to read our dedicated review](https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/tesla/model-y-hatchback-2025/standard-rwd-5dr-auto/first-drive).
1 / 15
## Isn't there a hugely quick version too?
Well, all Model Ys are fairly sprightly off the line, but you're referring to the Performance. That gets two motors, around 460bhp and a 0-60mph time of just 3.3 seconds. At £61,990 it's the most expensive Model Y, but for that you also get sportier styling, a bigger touchscreen, carbon trim, more supportive seats and adaptive suspension. [Click here for our thoughts on that one](https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/tesla/model-y-hatchback-2025/performance-awd-5dr-auto/first-drive).
## What are the normal Model Ys like to drive?
The new Model Y is night and day better than the old one, and genuinely feels like a different car. More attention has been lavished on general rigidity, damping and springs, better isolation and noise reduction. So the Model Y is quieter and more forgiving – exactly what you need from a family car. It’s not the most precise of things to drive, but it feels more luxurious and expensive; all because it rides with greater sophistication and clonks through potholes less, if at all.
The steering is also better: not because it’s laser-precise, but because it’s progressive and calm, and the whole car brings no surprises. Again, reliable reactions and consistent grip is what owners will look for, rather than lairy oversteer or aggressive turn-in that makes a car feel ‘sporty’ but also puts your pets/children/jowls into compromising positions. But more of that in the Driving section.
[Want to know what the best electric cars are? Click here for the top 20](https://www.topgear.com/car-news/electric/top-gears-top-20-electric-cars "Top Gear's top 20 electric cars")
### Our choice from the range
[TESLA Long Range RWD 5dr Auto £48,925](https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/107214/TESLA/MODEL%20Y%20HATCHBACK/Long%20Range%20RWD%205dr%20Auto/spec)
### What's the verdict?
“The new Model Y is quieter, more efficient, calmer to drive and nicer to be in”
A massive improvement to the Model Y from Tesla. It may have taken the company a while to react to the feedback, but it's got there in the end. The new Model Y is quieter, more efficient, calmer to drive and nicer to be in. The only issue is that where it was a good distance from the competition, it’s now just about keeping ahead of the curve, and the initial surprise and delight is gone.
It might look better, but there’s an element of placid androgeny to it now; it looks like a lot of other electric SUVs – and there’s no badge on the front to tell you what it is.
But there’s still Tesla’s Supercharger network to back up the ownership prospect, and buyers won’t be disappointed with the hardware, or the experience. A decent evolution rather than the revolution that might be needed next time. |
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