Comparison: Ground clearance Tesla Model Y vs. competitors 2025

Ground clearance is the distance between the lowest point on a Tesla Model Y's undercarriage and the ground.It is an important factor to consider when driving off-road or in areas with rough terrain, as a higher ground clearance allows this to clear obstacles more easily.With it’s wheelbase of 2890 mm and height of 1624 mm, the Tesla Model Y has a ground clearance of 167 mm. The highest ground clearance you can find amongst similar vehicles has Voyah Free ( ), which is 46 mm more than the Model Y - 213 mm.To give an example, the Voyah has a 46 mm higher ground clearance compared to the Tesla , giving the Voyah an advantage in this aspect. On the other hand, the worst ground clearance in the "medium SUV" category is the BYD Tang , which is 150 mm - that makes it 17 mm less than the Tesla in question.Height-wise, the Tesla outperforms the rival by 101 mm.