If you have a Y, can you answer a measurement question?

[CameronB]

I am not sure how many people here actually HAVE already took delivery of their Model Y, but if anyone HAS and can answer this very specific question, I'd appreciate it:

What is the "seat height" from the ground? In other words, if you open the door to the Model Y and measure straight up from the ground to the TOP of the seat cushion (where your bum would be), what is that measurement?

I hear people quoting ground clearance measurements in various places, but haven't seen the above measurement listed anywhere (if you have - feel free to point me there). This seat height will essentially be the combination of ground clearance + the thickness of the undercarriage/battery compartment of the Y + the 'seat riser' bracket the seat sits on and, finally, the thickness of the seat itself.

I think this is an important measurement for people to figure out how "high" they will be sitting overall for what many people consider one of the prime advantages of a crossover or mid-size SUV: a commanding view of the road.

I'd like to compare this total seat height for the Model Y with some other crossovers/SUVs that either my family or neighbors have to understand how they compare.

Thanks!

 

[Xd85]

I am not sure how many people here actually HAVE already took delivery of their Model Y, but if anyone HAS and can answer this very specific question, I'd appreciate it:

What is the "seat height" from the ground? In other words, if you open the door to the Model Y and measure straight up from the ground to the TOP of the seat cushion (where your bum would be), what is that measurement?

I hear people quoting ground clearance measurements in various places, but haven't seen the above measurement listed anywhere (if you have - feel free to point me there). This seat height will essentially be the combination of ground clearance + the thickness of the undercarriage/battery compartment of the Y + the 'seat riser' bracket the seat sits on and, finally, the thickness of the seat itself.

I think this is an important measurement for people to figure out how "high" they will be sitting overall for what many people consider one of the prime advantages of a crossover or mid-size SUV: a commanding view of the road.

I'd like to compare this total seat height for the Model Y with some other crossovers/SUVs that either my family or neighbors have to understand how they compare.

Thanks!

i believe ryan shaw on youtube measured it with measuring tape

 

[CameronB]

i believe ryan shaw on youtube measured it with measuring tape

Thanks for the tip @Xd85 . Will try to find that.

 

[CameronB]

Found it (thanks to @Xd85 ). To answer my own question, the answer is:

26" (660 mm) from ground to the seat top in it's lowest position
28" (711 mm) from ground to the seat top in it's highest position.

 

[Xd85]

i was eyeing that spec too. Too bad house construction means can't actually take delivery for a few months so hoping no major changes

 

[empiredown]

Tape measure is 3 1/2'. So we'll call it 24 1/2' with the seat "bottomed out". With sag from sitting on it, go with 24' AGL.

The photo angle throws it off a bit, but I measured twice and shot once.

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[CameronB]

Tape measure is 3 1/2'. So we'll call it 24 1/2' with the seat "bottomed out". With sag from sitting on it, go with 24' AGL.

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The photo angle throws it off a bit, but I measured twice and shot once.

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Nice. Thanks!

Good looking ride!

 

[Uncle Paul]

Lots of reports is that the seat is a great height to just easily slide your bum into seat. Of course people of different heights will have different heights of views. Believe you can raise or lower your individual seat as well, so exact measurements will be different with different cars as well.

 

[Gigaron]

Tape measure is 3 1/2'. So we'll call it 24 1/2' with the seat "bottomed out". With sag from sitting on it, go with 24' AGL.

How about floor to top door sill and bottom sill to top sill? I don't get mine until the weekend, but I can measure then.

 

[Maryland]

I'm glad you made this thread and answered this question for me. I'm a wheelchair user, so transferring my torso and wheelchair into a really low or high seat is a big concern for me. After I transfer myself into the driver's seat, I disassemble my chair and place the pieces in the passenger's seat, so you can probably imagine how important seat height is to me. A really high seat makes things difficult, which is what I was concerned about with the Y.

Sounds like it's a good height for me. Now I know I won't be wasting my time by driving 60 minutes to the nearest Tesla dealer just to look at a Y.