Jeep has finally unveiled its first fully electric SUV, the Jeep Wagoneer S. The new vehicle modernizes the design of the Wagoneer, while offering a fully electric powertrain and plenty of interior space.

Contents DesignInterior and techPerformanceRange and chargingPrice and availabilityConclusionsShow 1 more item But the electric vehicle space is gaining steam, and there are now quite a few models on offer both from legacy automakers and from newer companies that came onto the scene with EVs. Of course, the most popular of these is the Tesla Model Y, which boasts a great range and solid performance.

The Wagoneer S and Model Y are in different price ranges, but there are still areas in which the Model Y is actually better than the Wagoneer S. But which is better overall? Heres a look.

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　　Design

The overall designs of the Jeep Wagoneer S and the Tesla Model Y are quite different. While Tesla does market the Model Y as an SUV, its much more of a crossover-sized vehicle. Thats not a bad thing, but when you look at the boxy shape of the Wagoneer S, youre much more likely to see a true SUV.

If youve seen Tesla vehicles before, youll have a pretty good idea of what the Model Y looks like unless youve only ever seen a Cybertruck. The car offers a curvy build that looks relatively modern, along with slanted headlights on the front. The design may have largely remained the same for quite some time now, but its still generally a modern-looking car, and many love the minimalistic approach that Tesla takes. The Model Y measures 187 inches long, 76 inches wide, and 64 inches high.

The Jeep Wagoneer S is less minimalistic, but it does still look relatively modern. The vehicle is more boxy, with long light bars on the front and the back, as well as a two-tone color scheme. So far, theres only one trim on offer the Wagoneer S Launch Edition. Its possible, and even likely, that other trims will be released with slightly different designs. But we expect the overall design to remain largely the same. The Wagoneer S measures 192.4 inches long, 74.8 inches wide, and 64.8 inches wide. So, its definitely a little longer than the Model Y, but not much larger in general despite being much more SUV-like in design.

Both vehicles are nice-looking, and design overall is subjective, so this ones a tie.

Winner: Tie

　　Interior and tech

The interiors of these two vehicles are quite different too. Tesla continues on with the minimalistic approach to design on the inside of the Model Y, with very few physical controls apart from a few on the steering wheel. Pretty much everything else is packed into the single 15-inch touch display. The screen runs Teslas self-developed infotainment system, which most consider to be among the best-designed infotainment systems out there not to mention one of the most responsive.

The Model Y offers a solid set of driver-assist tools, however many of them dont come free. For free, you will essentially get adaptive cruise control and a lane assistant, which can allow the car to more or less drive itself on the highway, with driver supervision. More advanced features are available at a price but dont expect the car to be able to completely drive itself regardless of how Tesla brands its software.

The Wagoneer S interior is less minimalistic but the trade-off is that youll get more physical controls, which some might actually prefer. In the Wagoneer S, there are more screens a total of three at the front. These include an instrument display, an infotainment display, and a separate entertainment display for the front-seat passenger. Despite being less minimalistic, the vehicles interior still looks great and very modern. The car will come with Stellantis Uconnect infotainment system that wont be as easy to navigate as Teslas but it will support Android Auto and CarPlay, unlike the Tesla. The Wagoneer S will offer some self-driving features, include adaptive cruise control and lane assistant, which are the same as Teslas free features.

Despite being slightly smaller, the Model Y does offer an option for a third row of seats however, that third row will be pretty cramped and will result in almost no trunk space when the third row is up.

Again, interior designs are subjective, and while Tesla offers better software, many will still prefer CarPlay. Some might prefer a minimalistic look, while others will prefer having access to more buttons. This ones also a tie.

Winner: Tie

　　Performance

The Jeep Wagoneer S is much more expensive than the Tesla Model Y, so you would assume that it performs much better. However, the cars are actually very close when it comes to overall performance.

The Tesla Model Y is available in three drivetrains and the fastest version of the Model Y can accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in only 3.5 seconds with a dual-motor, all-wheel drive configuration. The base model hits 60 mph in 6.5 seconds, with a single motor that only powers the rear wheels.

The Wagoneer S, thankfully, is no snail. As mentioned, only one Wagoneer S trim has been revealed, and it performs excellently. It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds so its slightly quicker than the fastest Model Y, but again, at a much higher price.

Now, of course, performance encompasses more than just 0 to 60 times however without having driven the Wagoneer S, its a little hard to judge overall driving dynamics. Even though the two cars are very similar in performance, the Wagoneer S is technically faster, so it gets the win.

Winner: Jeep Wagoneer S

　　Range and charging

Both the Tesla Model Y and the Jeep Wagoneer S have a lot to offer when it comes to range and charging which you would expect of both Tesla and of a car the price of the Wagoneer S.

The Tesla Model Y is available in three variants, with three different ranges. The highest-performance model happens to have the lowest range, which makes sense given the fact that it puts more power into the wheels with the same-size battery. The Model Y Performance sits in at 279 miles of range. The base Model Y, which is the rear-wheel drive model, has a range of 320 miles, while the Long Range All-Wheel Drive model has a 308-mile range. The Model Y can charge at up to 250 kilowatts at the right charger. This equates to a charging speed from 10% to 80% in 27 minutes.

The Wagoneer S is no slouch in the range department, however, we dont yet have specific numbers. Jeep has promised a range of over 300 miles, but well have to wait and see if that holds once we get an official rating from the Environmental Protection Agency. Jeep also hasnt specified exact charging speed, but it has said that the Wagoneer S will be able to charge from 20% to 80% in 23 minutes, which isnt bad, and means it might be slightly quicker than the Tesla Model Y (though the figure for the Model Y above is from 10%, not 20%, like the Wagoneer S).

These numbers are for the Wagoneer S Launch Edition, which could end up being one of the longer-range models. However, we dont yet have full information for the Launch Edition, let alone other potential iterations of the Wagoneer S. As such, this ones a tie.

Winner: Tie

　　Price and availability

If you want an EV now and are deciding between these two vehicles, you only have one option the Tesla Model Y. The Model Y is available right now, and can be ordered for a base price of $44,990, however, keep in mind that it is eligible for the full $7,500 federal EV tax credit, so youll really only pay $37,400, if you qualify for the credit.

The Jeep Wagoneer S can technically bereserved now, but deliveries wont start until later this year. The Wagoneer S Launch Edition starts at $71,995, and its also eligible for the tax credit so if you qualify, youll pay $64,495.

The Model Y is cheaper and currently available. It wins this category.

Winner: Tesla Model Y

　　Conclusions

This ones a little weird to compare, based on the category winners. If youre even considering the Jeep Wagoneer S, you likely know that it isnt available just yet and as such are willing to wait a little so the Model Y isnt necessarily better just because its available. That said, the Model Y is still quite a lot cheaper than the Wagoneer S. Now buckle in as this comparison is about to get a little funky.

As it stands right now, the Model Y wins for its price, while the Wagoneer S wins for its performance. Things change depending on which Model Y youre interested in. The Wagoneer S is only ahair quicker than the top-trim Model Y but if youre interested in the top-trim Model Y, youll need to keep in mind that itll lose the range category with a 279-mile range compared to the Wagoneer S above 300-mile range. Scale back to the cheaper Model Y trims, and things will even out in range but the Wagoneer S will pull further ahead in performance.

The end result? You really just need to decide whats important to you. If youre looking to save cash, the Model Y is clearly a better choice, plus it has better software and is still relatively quick. If, however, you like the look of the Jeep, want top performance, and are willing to spend more, then the Wagoneer S is worth considering though at that price range, you should also consider the Rivian R1S.