Head to head

Tesla Model Y vs Toyota bZ4X

A side-by-side comparison of published UK specifications, including WLTP range figures.

This comparison is generated automatically from published manufacturer specifications, not from hands-on testing. It sets the two cars' figures side by side; it is not a road test.

Car A

Tesla Model Y electric car

Tesla Model Y

From £44,990 · 285 miles

Read the Tesla Model Y review

Car B

Toyota bZ4X electric car

Toyota bZ4X

From £42,000 · 240 miles

Read the Toyota bZ4X review

The verdict

The Tesla Model Y offers more range — 285 miles WLTP against 240, a gap of about 45 miles between charges. The Tesla Model Y is the better fit for families needing extra boot space, with 854 litres and 5 seats versus 452 litres and 5 in the Toyota bZ4X. On price the Toyota bZ4X starts about £2,990 lower, while the quicker of the two to 60mph is the Tesla Model Y at 5.9s.

On the measured specifications below, the Tesla Model Y leads in 4 areas and the Toyota bZ4X in 1.

Specs side by side

Price from (new)(Lower is better)

Tesla Model Y£44,990
Toyota bZ4X£42,000

Range (WLTP)

Tesla Model Y285 miles
Toyota bZ4X240 miles

Battery

Tesla Model Y78 kWh
Toyota bZ4X71.4 kWh

Body type

Tesla Model YSUV
Toyota bZ4XSUV

Seats

Tesla Model Y5
Toyota bZ4X5

Boot space

Tesla Model Y854 litres
Toyota bZ4X452 litres

0–60 mph(Lower is better)

Tesla Model Y5.9s
Toyota bZ4X6.9s

Standout feature

Tesla Model YVast boot, huge charging network, strong resale
Toyota bZ4XToyota reliability with a 10-year battery care plan

How they score

Each attribute is a percentile against every EV on sale in the UK — 100 means best in the dataset. These are the same attributes our recommender uses.

Range

Tesla Model Y65/100
Toyota bZ4X29/100

Price

Tesla Model Y47/100
Toyota bZ4X51/100

Family space

Tesla Model Y96/100
Toyota bZ4X40/100

Performance

Tesla Model Y61/100
Toyota bZ4X38/100

Tech

Tesla Model Y90/100
Toyota bZ4X15/100

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