With cheaper alternatives flooding the market, the Tesla Model Y is working hard to keep its title as the most popular ...

The Tesla Model Y’s midcycle refresh brought significant enough changes to earn it a spot in our 2026 SUV of the Year competition. The full list of updates is extensive, but the highlights matter.

Key Points in This Review: Tesla has updated its Model Y electric SUV for 2026 with new styling and features. Despite the changes, the 2026 Model Y still drives and operates much like its predecessor.

Tesla adds a €2,500 seven-seat option to the Model Y in Europe, but the cramped third row is hard to justify when the stretched Model YL with proper seating is coming soon.

Model Y is crucial for Musk; it accounts for roughly two-thirds of Tesla's global sales (though this fluctuates). Last year, however, according to JATO Dynamics, the Y lost its top slot in the ...