What was the best-selling car in the world in 2023?
The Tesla Model Y was the world's best-selling car in 2023, the first time an electric vehicle took that title.
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When was the Tesla Model Y launched?
The Tesla Model Y launched in 2020.
How much does the Tesla Model Y share with the Model 3?
The Tesla Model Y shares about 75% of its parts with the Model 3.
Where is the Tesla Model Y built?
Tesla builds the Model Y in Fremont, California; Austin, Texas; Shanghai, China; and near Berlin, Germany.
What is gigacasting?
Tesla uses huge casting machines to make the Model Y's rear underbody as a single piece, a method called gigacasting.
Does the Tesla Model Y have a heat pump?
The Tesla Model Y uses a heat pump with a component called the Octovalve.
What do Tesla's model names spell?
Tesla's model names, the S, 3, X, and Y, spell out "S3XY." Tesla used a 3 because Ford owned the "Model E" trademark.
When was the Tesla Model Y redesigned?
Tesla released a refreshed Model Y, code-named "Juniper," in 2025.
Does the Tesla Model Y use a traditional key?
The Tesla Model Y doesn't use a traditional key. Drivers can use their phone as a key.
Can a Tesla Model Y get software updates?
The Tesla Model Y gets over-the-air software updates.