Verified year comparison
What changed on the Tesla Model Y?
Compare only the features our editors have verified. A blank cell does not prove the vehicle lacks a feature—it means the cited guide does not cover that year.
Official configuration changes
Powertrain and efficiency by researched year.
This table compares the complete EPA-tested configuration set for each researched year, independently of feature-guide coverage.
Documentation matrix
Verified feature coverage
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| Feature and equipment note | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Enable PIN to DriveVerified for 2025 U.S.-market Model Y vehicles with supported software. | Not covered by this guide | Covered by this guide |
| Pair a Phone as a Vehicle KeyVerified for the 2026 North American Model Y with compatible phone hardware, current Tesla app and authorized account access. | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
| Protect the Glovebox With a PINVerified for the 2025 U.S.-market Model Y with touchscreen-controlled glovebox. | Not covered by this guide | Covered by this guide |
| Replace Wiper Blades With Service ModeVerified for the 2025 Model Y; replacement blade dimensions and connectors must match the installed originals. | Not covered by this guide | Covered by this guide |
| Schedule Charging and Preconditioning by LocationVerified in Tesla's current 2025+ North American Model Y manual, including 2026 model-year catalog vehicles. | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
| Set and Reset the Liftgate Opening HeightVerified for the powered liftgate on the current 2025+ Model Y manual, including 2026 U.S. vehicles. | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
| Start and Cancel Valet ModeVerified for the 2025 U.S.-market Model Y with supported driver-profile software. | Not covered by this guide | Covered by this guide |
| Use Car Wash Mode and Enable Free RollVerified for 2025 U.S.-market Model Y vehicles in Tesla's current owner manual. | Not covered by this guide | Covered by this guide |
Important: this matrix compares published documentation coverage, not every factory option. The equipment/trim control filters the scope labels recorded on guides; it is not a factory build matrix. Confirm an individual vehicle in its window sticker, owner portal or dealer build record.