Compare the Tesla Model Y Premium vs Tesla Model 3 Premium
AI generated from our expert reviews
Choosing between these two electric models comes down to what you need from practicality and range. The Tesla Model 3 Premium goes further on a charge, whereas the Tesla Model Y Premium can tow more and can be had with a third row of seats. Inside, both cabins share a bright and responsive 15.4-inch central screen that lacks Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. In each, you have to use the display to alter the steering wheel or open the glovebox, and both position the speedometer in the corner of that central touchscreen, requiring you to look away from the road. Where they differ inside is your controls: while the Model Y Premium retains an indicator stalk, the Model 3 Premium makes you use buttons on the face of the steering wheel instead.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type Saloons |
| Available fuel types Electric | Available fuel types Electric |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up — | Boot space, seats up 594 litres (4 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 2,138 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 977 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,790 mm x 1,982 mm x 1,624 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,720 mm x 1,933 mm x 1,443 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,600 kg Best | Towing capacity 1,000 kg |
| First year tax rate £10 | First year tax rate £10 |
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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| Battery size 83 kWh | Battery size 84.7 kWh Best |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name RWD Auto | Engine name Long Range RWD 85kWh Auto |
| Engine size Electric • 299 BHP | Engine size Electric • 320 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type Saloons |
| Fuel type Electric | Fuel type Electric |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 5.6 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 4.9 s (0-60 mph) Best |
| Battery size 83 kWh | Battery size 84.7 kWh Best |
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 4 |
| Boot (seats up) — | Boot (seats up) 594 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 2,138 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 977 litres |
| Length 4,790 mm | Length 4,720 mm |
| Width 1,982 mm | Width 1,933 mm |
| Height 1,624 mm | Height 1,443 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.89 m | Wheelbase 2.88 m |
| Turning circle 12.13 m | Turning circle 11.6 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.