TESLA MODEL Y 2020 Owner´s Manual

Load Capacity Labeling
It is important to understand how much weight your
Model Y can safely carry. This weight is called the
vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all
occupants, cargo and any additional equipment added to your
Model Y since it was manufactured.
Two labels attached to Model Y indicate how much
weight
Model Y can safely carry.
Both labels are visible on the door pillar when the front door is open.
NOTE: If your Model Y is fitted with Tesla accessory
wheels or tires, your
Model Y may include an additional
label indicating that load capacity may
differ from what
is stated on the label. If this is the case, instead of referring to the label, refer to the Owner

CAUTION: To prevent damage, never load Model
Y so that it is heavier than GVWR or exceeds the
individual GAWR weights.
Calculating Load Limits
1.
Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs
or XXX kg” on the “Tire and Loading Information” label.
2.
Determine the combined weight of all occupants that will ride in the vehicle.
3.
Subtract the combined weight of the occupants
from XXX lbs or XXX kg (see Step 1).
4.
The resulting figure equals the available cargo load
capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals
1400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be
five 150 lb
(68 kg) passengers in the vehicle, the amount of available cargo capacity is 650 lbs (1400 

Exterior Dimensions
AOverall Length187 in4,750 mm
B
Overall Width (including mirrors)Overall Width (including folded mirrors)Overall Width (excluding mirrors)83.8 in 77.9 in
75.6 in2,129 mm 1,978 mm
1,920 mmCOverall Height - coil suspension63.9 in1,624 mm
DWheel Base113.8 in2,890 mmEOverhang - Front34.4 in874 mmFOverhang - Rear38.8 in986 mm
GGround Clearance - coil suspension6.6 in167 mm
H
Track, non 21" wheels - Front
Track, non 21" wheels - Rear
Track, 21" wheels - Front
Track, 21" wheels - Rear
64.4 in
64.4 in
64.8 in 65.2 in
1,636 mm
1,636 mm
1,646 mm 1,656 mm
*Values are approximate. Dimensions can vary depending on a vehicle

Shoulder RoomFrontRear56.4 in 54 in1,432 mm1,373 mmHip RoomFront Rear53.8 in
50.6 in1,367 mm
1,286 mm
Cargo Volume
Total enclosed cargo volume68 cu ft
Weights
All Wheel DriveMaximum Curb Weight (incl. options)*4475 lbs (2030 kg)GVW** Total5302 lbs (2405 kg)GVW** Front2463 lbs (1117 kg)GVW** Rear2840 lbs (1288 kg)GAWR*** Front (all tires)3005 lbs (1363 kg)GAWR*** Rear (19" tires)3607 lbs (1636 kg)GAWR*** Rear (20" tires)3307 lbs (1500 kg)GAWR*** Rear (21" tires)3505 lbs (1590 kg)Towing Capacity (if equipped)See Towing and Accessories on page 73.
*Curb Weight = weight of the vehicle with correct fluid levels, no occupants and no cargo
**GVW = Gross Vehicle Weight ***GAWR = Gross Axle Weight Rating
NOTE: Values are approximate. Weights can vary depending on a vehicle

Motor Type
Rear motor: AC permanent magnet synchronous motor, liquid-cooled, with variable frequency drive.
Front motor: AC induction motor, liquid-cooled, with variable frequency drive.
Transmission
TypeSingle speed fixed gearGearbox Ratio9:1
Steering
TypeRack and pinion with electronic power steering, speed sensitiveNumber of turns lock to lock2.00Turning Circle (curb to curb)39.8 ft (12.1 m)
Brakes
Type4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution, Integrated Advanced Stability Control and Electronic Accelerator pedal actuated
regenerative braking systemCalipers
Front: Four piston fixed
Rear: Integrated Electronic Parking Brake Sliding
Rotor Diameter (ventilated)
Front (non-Performance): 14.0"/355 mm
Front (Performance): 14.0"/355 mm
Rear (non-Performance): 13.2"/335 mm
Rear (Performance): 13.2”/335 mm
Front Rotor thickness
New (non-performance): 0.98"/25 mm
New (performance): 1.06" / 27 mm Service limit (non-performance): 0.91”/23 mmService limit (performance): 0.98" / 25 mm
Rear Rotor thickness
New (non-performance): 0.79"/20 mm
New (performance): 0.87" / 22 mm Service limit (non-performance): 0.71”/18 mm
Service limit (performance): 0.79" / 20 mm
Front Brake Pad Thickness (excluding back plate)
New: 0.393"/10 mm
Service limit: 0.085"/2.15 mm
Rear Brake Pad Thickness (excluding back plate)
New: 0.354"/9 mm
Service limit: 0.078"/2 mm
Subsystems
183Specifications

Performance Front Brake Pad
Thickness (excluding back
plate)
New: 0.393"/10 mm Service limit: 0.085"/2.15 mm
Performance Rear Brake Pad
Thickness (excluding back
plate)
New: 0.354"/ 9 mm Service limit: 0.071"/1.8 mm
Parking brakeElectrically actuated parking brake integrated into rear caliper
Suspension
FrontIndependent, double wishbone, coil spring/telescopic damper, sway barRearIndependent, multi-link, coil spring/telescopic damper
Battery - 12V
Rating33 amp hour or higherVoltage and Polarity12V negative (-) ground
Battery - High Voltage
TypeLiquid-cooled lithium ion (Li-ion)Nominal Voltage360 V DCTemperature RangeDo not expose Model Y to ambient temperatures above 140

Wheel Specifications (Factory)
Wheel DiameterLocationWidth (in)Offset (mm)19"Front/Rear9.54520"Front/Rear9.54521"Front9.54021"Rear10.548Lug Nut Torque129 lb. ft (175 Nm)Lug Nut Socket Size21 mmNOTE: For instructions on how to jack/lift Model Y, see Jacking and Lifting on page 176.
Tire Specifications (Factory)
Tire SizeLocationSize19"Front/Rear255/45R1920"Front/Rear255/40R2021"Front255/35R2121"Rear275/35R21Tire pressures vary depending on the type of tires fitted. Refer to the tire pressures printed on the Tire and
Loading Information label. This label is located on the center door pillar and is visible when the
driver’s door is
open (see
Maintaining Tire Pressures on page 164).
Winter tires can be purchased from a Tesla service center or may be available for purchase on the Tesla web site.
Wheels and Tires
185Specifications

Understanding Tire Markings
Laws require tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information
identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire. It also provides the tire identification number
(TIN) for certification of safety standards, and in case of a recall.
1Tire category. P indicates that the tire is for passenger vehicles.2Tire width. This 3-digit number is the width (in millimeters) of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge.3Aspect ratio. This 2-digit number is the sidewall height as a percentage of the tread width. So, if the tread width is 205 mm, and the aspect ratio is 50, the sidewall height is 102 mm.4Tire construction. R indicates that the tire is of Radial ply construction.5Wheel diameter. This 2-digit number is the diameter of the wheel rim in inches.6Load index. This 2 or 3-digit number is the weight each tire can support. This number is not always shown.7Speed rating. When stated, indicates the maximum speed (in mph) at which the tire can be used for
extended periods. Q=99 mph (160 km/h), R=106 mph (170 km/h), S=112 mph (180 km/h), T=118 mph (190 km/h), U=124 mph (200 km/h), H=130 mph (210 km/h), V=149 mph (240 km/h), W=168 mph
(270 km/h), Y=186 mph (300 km/h).
Wheels and Tires
186MODEL Y OWNER

8Load range. Shown as Standard Load (SL) or Extra Load (XL), the load range determines how much weight
your tires can support at a
specified tire pressure. When replacing tires, only use tires of the same load range.
If towing with snow tires, ensure they are the same load range of the tires your vehicle came equipped with.
9Tire composition and materials. The number of plies in both the tread area and the sidewall area indicates
how many layers of rubber coated material make up the structure of the tire. Information is also provided on the type of materials used.10Maximum tire load. The maximum load which can be carried by the tire.11Maximum permissible inflation pressure. This pressure should not be used for normal driving.12U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN). Begins with the letters DOT and indicates that the tire meets all
federal standards. The next 2 digits/letters represent the plant code where it was manufactured, and the last
4 digits represent the week and year of manufacture. For example, the number 1712 is used to represent the 17th week of 2012. The other numbers are marketing codes used at the manufacturer’s discretion. This
information can be used to contact consumers if a tire defect requires a recall.13Treadwear grade. This number indicates the tire’s wear rate. The higher the treadwear number is, the longer it
should take for the tread to wear down. A tire rated at 400, for example, lasts twice as long as a tire rated at
200.14Traction grade. Indicates a tire’s ability to stop on wet roads. A higher graded tire should allow you to stop
your vehicle in a shorter distance than a tire with a lower grade. Traction is graded from highest to lowest as
AA, A, B, and C.15Temperature grade. The tire’s resistance to heat is grade A, B, or C, with A indicating the greatest resistance.
This grading is provided for a correctly
inflated tire, which is being used within its speed and loading limits.
Wheels and Tires
187Specifications

Uniform Tire Quality Grading
The following information relates to the tire grading system developed by the National Highway Tra