Car financing: 2024 Tesla Model Y Performance

The 2024 Tesla Model Y Performance: before you buy

No 2024 Tesla Model Y Performance is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. For anyone shopping for the 2024 Tesla Model Y Performance, here are the facts that matter.

Before you sign for the Model Y

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Owners filed 328 complaints with NHTSA, most often about forward collision avoidance, back over prevention and electrical system; have those parts checked.

Engine and fuel

The electric motor, paired with a 1-speed automatic, drives it. It is fully electric: no gas at all, and you return it with the charge it had at pickup. All-wheel drive sends power to all four wheels, which helps on snow and wet roads; good tires still matter most.

Energy use is rated at 20.0 kWh/100 km, about 60 kWh for 300 km. On paper it goes 449 km between charges, less in winter. A 300 km weekend costs about $9 in energy at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$700 a year for 15,000 miles.

How big it is

Its SUV body gives a high seating position and an easy load height.

Who the Model Y suits

It suits client visits, weddings and special weekends. It suits winter trips and weekends with more gear than people.

Drive it on your own roads

If the Model Y is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Model Y answers the big questions.

What it costs to run

Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $3 in electricity.

Narrowing it down

A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.

Let us know

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