Which electric car maker produces the Model Y?

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Tesla produces the Model Y.

The Tesla Model Y is a battery-electric crossover SUV introduced as Tesla’s fifth production model. Tesla unveiled it in March 2019, began production in California in January 2020, and started deliveries to customers in the United States in March 2020. The vehicle is closely related to the Tesla Model 3, sharing much of its engineering and design while offering a taller, more practical crossover body.

Model Y production later expanded to Tesla factories in Shanghai, Texas, and Germany. Different factories and model versions use different battery chemistries, including lithium iron phosphate and nickel-based lithium-ion cells. Depending on configuration and market, the Model Y has been sold with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.

The Model Y is often confused with the Model 3 because the two cars share a platform and many components. The Model 3 is a lower sedan, while the Model Y is a higher crossover SUV. Tesla’s other models include the larger Model X SUV and the Model S sedan.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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