SUV · 2021–2024

TeslaModel Y

Britain’s volume EV SUV. RWD, Long Range and Performance differ a lot — config and battery health matter more than service stamps.

Best for: Family EV buyers with home charging.

Indicative running costs ~£1,594–£2,500 / year

Power: 299–514 hp
Economy: 3.2–4.0 mi/kWh
Fuel: Electric
Boot: 854–2,158 litres
0–60: 8.5–11.5 sec 0–60 mph
Ins. group: Grp12–28, depending on trim and power

Owner essentials

The lookups people actually search for — pressures, oil and spare status. Confirm against the V5C engine code and door sticker.

Tyre size

Often 255/45 R19 or 21" Performance sets

Tyre pressure (cold)

Often ~42 PSI — check app/sticker

Engine oil

No engine oil — EV driveline service only

Oil capacity

N/A (EV)

Spare / puncture kit

No spare — repair kit / roadside

ULEZ

Zero tailpipe emissions — generally ULEZ exempt (confirm current TfL rules)

Need a PSI ↔ bar converter? Tyre pressure tool →

UK running costs

Ballpark annual ownership for a private Tesla Model Y at ~8,000 miles/year.

~£1,594–£2,500 / year

Cost	Indicative yearly figure
Energy (home charging)	~£622/yr home charging @ £0.28/kWh, 8,000 miles (~3.6 mi/kWh)
Road tax	£0–£195 (EV rules changing — check GOV.UK)
Insurance	£550–£1,100 (indicative)
Servicing	~£180–£300 (EV health check / cabin & brake fluid)
Tyres (avg)	~£240–£400 averaged over a set

· Assumes ~8,000 private miles/year — scale up/down with your mileage.
· Insurance is the wild card: age, postcode, NCB and claims history matter more than the car alone.
· Figures are illustrative UK ballparks for planning — not quotes. Use our running-costs tool for a custom budget.

Custom running-costs calculator →Journey fuel cost →Road tax estimator →

Variants & trims

GTI / ST / R-Line / AMG Line are not the same thing — match the boot badge and V5C engine code.

4 listed

Variant	Engine	Power	Economy	Road tax
RWD Efficiency focused. Single motor · 3.8–4.2 mi/kWh	Single motor	~299 hp	3.8–4.2 mi/kWh	£0–£195*
Long Range AWD Best all-rounder. Dual motor · 3.5–4.0 mi/kWh	Dual motor	~345 hp	3.5–4.0 mi/kWh	£0–£195*
Performance Fastest Y — tyre budget. Dual motor · 3.2–3.8 mi/kWh	Dual motor	514 hp	3.2–3.8 mi/kWh	£0–£195*
Juniper refresh Later restyle — confirm year/config. RWD / AWD · 3.5–4.2 mi/kWh	RWD / AWD	Various	3.5–4.2 mi/kWh	£0–£195*

*Indicative annual UK VED. Confirm on GOV.UK.

Full specifications

EngineElectric motor

GearboxSingle-speed automatic

DimensionsApprox. 4.3–4.6m long · 1.8m wide

ServiceFollow manufacturer EV schedule; check brake fluid and cabin filter yearly

InsuranceTypically groups 12–28, depending on trim and power

Road taxOften £0 standard rate — confirm current GOV.UK rules and any expensive-car supplement

CO₂0 g/km at tailpipe

Tyre sizeOften 255/45 R19 or 21" Performance sets

Tyre pressureOften ~42 PSI — check app/sticker

OilNo engine oil — EV driveline service only

Oil capacityN/A (EV)

ULEZZero tailpipe emissions — generally ULEZ exempt (confirm current TfL rules)

Buying a used Model Y

1Confirm RWD vs AWD vs Performance
2Check for prior body repairs
3Tyre and suspension costs on Performance

· Confirm the exact engine code, trim and gearbox on the V5C before ordering parts
· Check the latest MOT history and advisories on GOV.UK
· Compare cold-start behaviour, warning lights and service invoices before buying

Common faults to check

Inspection prompts — not a diagnosis.

Suspension arm wear on UK roads
Panel gap variance
12V / low-voltage battery issues

Tesla Model Y FAQs

Is a used Tesla Model Y expensive to run in the UK?

As a rough guide, many owners should budget ~£1,594–£2,500 / year including energy (home charging), tax, insurance, servicing and tyres at ~8,000 miles/year. Hotter trims and young drivers cost more.

What tyre pressure does a Tesla Model Y need?

Often ~42 PSI — check app/sticker. Pressures change with load and wheel size — the legal reference is the sticker in the door shut or fuel flap, not the sidewall maximum.

What oil does a Tesla Model Y take?

No engine oil — EV driveline service only. Capacity is N/A (EV). Wrong oil on wet-belt / LongLife engines can be an expensive mistake — confirm by engine code in the handbook.

What are common Tesla Model Y problems?

Buyers most often watch for: Suspension arm wear on UK roads; Panel gap variance. Always cross-check MOT history and a pre-purchase inspection.

Is the Tesla Model Y ULEZ compliant?

Zero tailpipe emissions — generally ULEZ exempt (confirm current TfL rules)

Owner handbook

Official Tesla manuals for exact oil grades, torque figures and fuse maps. We link out; PDFs stay with the manufacturer.

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Reviewed October 2026. Photos: Wikimedia Commons. Cost figures are illustrative UK planning ranges, not insurer or DVLA quotes. Manufacturer handbook and UK model-year specifications GOV.UK MOT guidance and vehicle test standards Owner and workshop inspection patterns; verify against the specific VIN