Comparison of Tesla Models: How Big is the Difference?

Abstract: The differences between the 2025 Tesla Model Y and the 2024 model are as follows:

Exterior Aspects

Dimensions: The 2025 model has a length of 4797mm, width of 1920mm, and height of 1624mm, which is an increase of 47mm in length compared to the 2024 model, with a width reduction of 1mm.
Headlights: The 2025 model features split-type headlights and a贯穿式日行灯 (through-type daytime running light), along with a unified rear taillight using diffuse reflection technology, while the 2024 model lacks the through-type light strip.
Colors: The 2025 model introduces an ice blue color option while discontinuing black and deep sea blue.
Wheels: The 2024 model comes with 19-inch wheels, whereas the 2025 model comes standard with 19-inch interactive storm wheels, with an upgrade option to 20-inch spiral storm wheels.

Steering Wheel: The 2025 model has a square steering wheel and removes the steering column control lever; the 2024 model has a conventional three-spoke multifunction steering wheel.
Screen: The 2025 model features a 15.4-inch central control screen and adds an 8-inch screen for the rear passengers, while the 2024 model has a 15-inch central screen with no rear screen.
Seats: The front seats of the 2025 model come with ventilation features, and the rear seat cushions are extended by 15mm with headrests increased by 17mm, including electric adjustment buttons on the sides; these upgrades are not available in the 2024 model.
Other: The 2025 model includes ambient lighting and a sensor-operated trunk. The overall car sealing strips and sound insulation materials have been optimized, and the panoramic glass roof uses a new silver-coated film material.

Range: The 2025 rear-wheel drive version offers a range of 593 kilometers, while the long-range all-wheel drive version offers 719 kilometers; in comparison, the 2024 rear-wheel drive version provides a range of 554 kilometers, with the long-range all-wheel drive version at 688 kilometers.
Power: The 2025 long-range all-wheel drive version accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds, which is an improvement of 0.7 seconds over the 2024 model. The top speed of the 2025 model is limited to 201 km/h, compared to 217 km/h for the 2024 model.

Hardware: The 2025 model is equipped with AI 4 autonomous driving hardware across all variants, featuring a total of 8 cameras on the exterior, whereas the 2024 model has 7 cameras.
Functions: The 2025 model introduces side blind spot images and algorithm optimizations that significantly enhance the ability to handle emergency situations such as road sign recognition, tailgating, collisions, and pedestrians.

2025 Model: The starting price for the rear-wheel drive version is 263,500 RMB, while the long-range all-wheel drive version starts at 303,500 RMB.
2024 Model: The rear-wheel drive version is priced at 249,900 RMB, and the long-range all-wheel drive version is at 290,900 RMB, with a 10,000 RMB final payment subsidy available.