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Used Tesla Model Y: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Tesla Model Y from 2020 to 2025: what each year typically sells for (about $25,000 to $43,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2021–2025. Look harder at or skip 2020.
2020–2025 Tesla Model Y
A roomy electric crossover with strong range, quick acceleration and big cargo space.
Years to target: 2021–2025. Look harder at or skip: 2020. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $25,000 | Skip | 5 of 5 | ~95,000 |
| 2021 | $27,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~80,000 |
| 2022 | $31,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~65,000 |
| 2023 | $34,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~55,000 |
| 2024 | $37,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~40,000 |
| 2025 | $43,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~25,000 |
Worth knowing
- Skip 2020. The first year had frequent build-quality problems like panel gaps and water leaks.
- The ride is firm and road noise is noticeable. The optional third row is very tight and best for small kids.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the Long Range AWD: it adds a second motor, more range and better winter traction. Check for the optional third row if you need seven seats.
On the test drive
Ask for a battery health report, and compare the range shown at full charge with the original rating. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from the start of this generation (2020).
- Adaptive cruise control: standard from the start of this generation (2020).
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from the start of this generation (2020).
Also worth comparing at this price
- Lexus RZ 2023–2024 · $33,000–$35,000
- Hyundai Ioniq 5 2025 · $32,000
- Kia EV6 2025 · $33,000
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.