Comparing 2026 Long Range AWD vs 2027 Limited (expected) (representative trims)
| Metric | Tesla Model Y (3-Row) | Toyota Highlander EV |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | $51,490 | — |
| Pre-Owned Price | N/A - No meaningful used market yet | No used market yet |
| Destination | $0 | — |
| OTD (New) | $55,484 | — |
| OTD (Pre-Owned) | N/A - No meaningful used market yet | - |
| Powertrain & Performance | ||
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Horsepower | 384 hp | 338 hp |
| Torque | 413 lb-ft | 323 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph | 4.8 sec | — |
| Curb Weight | 4,396 lbs | — |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 lbs | 3,500 lbs |
| Range & Charging | ||
| EPA Range | 327 mi | 320 mi |
| Battery | 78.4 kWh | 95.8 kWh |
| Charging Type | NACS | NACS |
| DC Fast Charge | 250 kW | 150 kW |
| DC 10–80% | 28 min | 30 min |
| Onboard AC | 11.5 kW | 11 kW |
| L2 10–80% | 5.6 hrs | 6.3 hrs |
| L2 10–100% | 7.2 hrs | 8.1 hrs |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 7 | 6 |
| Length | 195.6 in | 198.8 in |
| Width | 75.6 in | 78.3 in |
| Height | 65.7 in | 67.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6.6 in | 8 in |
| 3rd Row Legroom | 26.5 in | — |
| 3rd Row Headroom | 34.6 in | — |
| Self-Driving | ||
| Self Driving Tier | L2+ Point-to-Point | Basic L2 |
| SAE Level | 2 | 2 |
| Self Driving System | Tesla Autopilot / Full Self-Driving (optional) | Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 |
| Infotainment | ||
| Car Software | Tesla OS (no native CarPlay/Android Auto) | Toyota multimedia with wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Center Display | 16" center touchscreen | 14" touchscreen |
| Gauge Cluster | None | 12.3" digital cluster |
| HUD | No | Optional |
| Other Displays | 8" rear touchscreen | — |
| Audio | Premium audio (15 speakers) | JBL 11-speaker (standard on Limited) |
| Driver Profiles | Driver profiles supported | AI-powered driver profile learning (learns preferences over time) |
| Cargo & Storage | ||
| Frunk | 4.1 cu ft | — |
| Behind 3rd Row | 12.8 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft |
| Behind 2nd Row | 26.6 cu ft | 45.6 cu ft |
| Behind 1st Row | 67.9 cu ft | 80 cu ft |
| Fold Flat | Yes | Yes |
| Floor Width (Wheel Wells) | — | — |
Pricing
MSRP
Tesla Model Y (3-Row)$51,490
Toyota Highlander EV—
Pre-Owned Price
Tesla Model Y (3-Row)N/A - No meaningful used market yet
Toyota Highlander EVNo used market yet
Destination
Tesla Model Y (3-Row)$0
Toyota Highlander EV—
OTD (New)
Tesla Model Y (3-Row)$55,484
Toyota Highlander EV—
OTD (Pre-Owned)
Tesla Model Y (3-Row)N/A - No meaningful used market yet
Toyota Highlander EV-
Powertrain & Performance
Drivetrain
Tesla Model Y (3-Row)AWD
Toyota Highlander EVAWD
Horsepower
Tesla Model Y (3-Row)384 hp
Toyota Highlander EV338 hp
Torque
Tesla Model Y (3-Row)413 lb-ft
Toyota Highlander EV323 lb-ft
0–60 mph
Tesla Model Y (3-Row)4.8 sec
Toyota Highlander EV—
Curb Weight
Tesla Model Y (3-Row)4,396 lbs
Toyota Highlander EV—
Towing Capacity
Tesla Model Y (3-Row)3,500 lbs
Toyota Highlander EV3,500 lbs
Range & Charging
EPA Range
Tesla Model Y (3-Row)327 mi
Toyota Highlander EV320 mi
Battery
Tesla Model Y (3-Row)78.4 kWh
Toyota Highlander EV95.8 kWh
Charging Type
Tesla Model Y (3-Row)NACS
Toyota Highlander EVNACS
DC Fast Charge
Tesla Model Y (3-Row)250 kW
Toyota Highlander EV150 kW
DC 10–80%
Tesla Model Y (3-Row)28 min
Toyota Highlander EV30 min
Onboard AC
Tesla Model Y (3-Row)11.5 kW
Toyota Highlander EV11 kW
L2 10–80%
Tesla Model Y (3-Row)5.6 hrs
Toyota Highlander EV6.3 hrs
L2 10–100%
Tesla Model Y (3-Row)7.2 hrs
Toyota Highlander EV8.1 hrs
Dimensions
Seats
Tesla Model Y (3-Row)7
Toyota Highlander EV6
Length
Tesla Model Y (3-Row)195.6 in
Toyota Highlander EV198.8 in
Width
Tesla Model Y (3-Row)75.6 in
Toyota Highlander EV78.3 in
Height
Tesla Model Y (3-Row)65.7 in
Toyota Highlander EV67.3 in
Ground Clearance
Tesla Model Y (3-Row)6.6 in
Toyota Highlander EV8 in
3rd Row Legroom
Tesla Model Y (3-Row)26.5 in
Toyota Highlander EV—
3rd Row Headroom
Tesla Model Y (3-Row)34.6 in
Toyota Highlander EV—
Self-Driving
Self Driving Tier
Tesla Model Y (3-Row)L2+ Point-to-Point
Toyota Highlander EVBasic L2
SAE Level
Tesla Model Y (3-Row)2
Toyota Highlander EV2
Self Driving System
Tesla Model Y (3-Row)Tesla Autopilot / Full Self-Driving (optional)
Toyota Highlander EVToyota Safety Sense 4.0
Infotainment
Car Software
Tesla Model Y (3-Row)Tesla OS (no native CarPlay/Android Auto)
Toyota Highlander EVToyota multimedia with wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Center Display
Tesla Model Y (3-Row)16" center touchscreen
Toyota Highlander EV14" touchscreen
Gauge Cluster
Tesla Model Y (3-Row)None
Toyota Highlander EV12.3" digital cluster
HUD
Tesla Model Y (3-Row)No
Toyota Highlander EVOptional
Other Displays
Tesla Model Y (3-Row)8" rear touchscreen
Toyota Highlander EV—
Audio
Tesla Model Y (3-Row)Premium audio (15 speakers)
Toyota Highlander EVJBL 11-speaker (standard on Limited)
Driver Profiles
Tesla Model Y (3-Row)Driver profiles supported
Toyota Highlander EVAI-powered driver profile learning (learns preferences over time)
Cargo & Storage
Frunk
Tesla Model Y (3-Row)4.1 cu ft
Toyota Highlander EV—
Behind 3rd Row
Tesla Model Y (3-Row)12.8 cu ft
Toyota Highlander EV15.9 cu ft
Behind 2nd Row
Tesla Model Y (3-Row)26.6 cu ft
Toyota Highlander EV45.6 cu ft
Behind 1st Row
Tesla Model Y (3-Row)67.9 cu ft
Toyota Highlander EV80 cu ft
Fold Flat
Tesla Model Y (3-Row)Yes
Toyota Highlander EVYes
Floor Width (Wheel Wells)
Tesla Model Y (3-Row)—
Toyota Highlander EV—
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