Tesla’s Model Y review: Fast, practical and spacious, this car is an alluring option after a recent price cut

The Model Y is an undeniably compelling family car but would you be better off buying the Model 3 instead?

The most recent addition to the Tesla range is the Model Y, and it’s our test car this week.

Geraldine Herbert

Despite Tesla having strong sales in Europe, it hasn’t launched a new model in nearly three years, and market share in the US is falling. There are rumours of a new entry-level “baby Tesla” with a 400km range, which would be a rival for Volkswagen’s ID3.