Which Tesla model was unveiled in 2019 as the company’s compact electric SUV?

Tesla unveiled the Model Y in 2019 as its compact electric SUV.

Tesla presented the Model Y on March 14, 2019. The vehicle shared technology and components with the Model 3, helping Tesla reduce development and manufacturing costs while expanding beyond sedans into the growing crossover market.

The Model Y entered production at Tesla’s Fremont factory in California, with customer deliveries beginning in March 2020. It was offered in configurations such as Long Range, Performance, and later rear-wheel-drive versions, depending on the market and production period.

The Model Y is distinct from the larger Model X, which uses distinctive falcon-wing rear doors. It is also different from the Model 3 sedan, although the two vehicles have substantial engineering commonality. In 2023, the Model Y became the world’s best-selling car by reported global sales, a major milestone for an electric vehicle.