Which Tesla model is a crossover vehicle built on the Model 3 platform?

The Tesla Model Y is a crossover vehicle built on the Model 3 platform.

Tesla unveiled the Model Y in March 2019 and began deliveries in March 2020. It shares many components and engineering features with the Model 3, but its taller body provides more interior space and a higher seating position.

The Model Y was designed as a compact crossover rather than a sedan. That distinction matters because crossovers occupy a larger global market than traditional sedans in many regions. Tesla offered the vehicle in configurations with different ranges, drivetrains, and seating arrangements.

The Model Y is part of Tesla’s “S3XY” naming pattern. It is separate from the larger Model X, which uses distinctive rear falcon-wing doors and sits in a more expensive vehicle class.