TL;DR
- The Model 3 is the narrowest Tesla at 82.2 inches wide with its mirrors out. The Cybertruck is the widest at 95.01 inches, and it is close to 19 feet long.
- Folding the mirrors saves 5 to 8 inches of width on most models, which matters most in a single-car garage.
- Model Y, Model S and Model X liftgates can open to roughly 7.5 to 8 feet, so check your garage ceiling and set the opening height.
- Measure your garage door opening and depth, subtract the car's numbers in the table, and leave room to open doors and walk around.
Will a Tesla fit in your garage? The answer depends on three numbers: the car's width with the mirrors out, its length, and how high the liftgate or trunk swings open. This guide pulls those figures from Tesla's own owner's manuals for every current model, as of November 6, 2026, and shows how to check them against your garage in a few minutes.
How big is each Tesla?
Tesla publishes exterior dimensions in each owner's manual. The figures below are Tesla's, rounded to one decimal where Tesla gives more. Tesla notes that all values are approximate and can change with options, wheels and accessories.
| Model | Length | Width, mirrors out | Width, mirrors folded | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 3 (2024 and later, RWD and Long Range) | 185.8 in | 82.2 in | 76.1 in | 56.7 in |
| Model Y (2025 and later, Premium) | 188.6 in | 83.8 in | 78.0 in | 64.0 in |
| Model S | 197.7 in | 86.2 in | Not listed | 56.3 in (medium suspension) |
| Model X | 199.1 in | 89.4 in | Not listed | 66.1 in (medium suspension) |
| Cybertruck (Premium AWD and Cyberbeast) | 223.7 in | 95.0 in | 86.6 in | 68.5 in (Entry/Exit) to 76.5 in (Extract) |
A few notes on the table. Tesla's 2025 Model Y manual lists the Standard model at 188.7 inches long and 63.8 inches tall, with the same 83.8-inch width. The 2020 to 2024 Model Y is a little shorter at 187 inches, with the same width and height. The Model X figures come from Tesla's current manual for Ireland, since the numbers are given in inches there too. The Model S and Model X manuals list width without mirrors (78.2 and 78.7 inches) but no folded-mirror figure, so measure your own car if that is the number you need.
How much room do you need in a garage?
Start with width, since that is where most garages get tight. A car that fits through the door can still be hard to get out of if there is no room to open a door. Here is a worked example using Tesla's numbers and a door opening you can measure yourself.
Say your single garage door opening measures 96 inches (8 feet) across. A 2025 Model Y with its mirrors out is 83.8 inches wide, so you have 96 minus 83.8, or 12.2 inches, to spare. That is about 6 inches on each side if you center the car. Fold the mirrors and the car is 78.0 inches wide, which leaves 18 inches, or about 9 inches per side.
Now try the Cybertruck in the same opening. With the mirrors out it is 95.01 inches wide, which leaves less than 1 inch in total. With the mirrors folded it is 86.64 inches wide, which leaves about 9.4 inches, or under 5 inches per side. That is why Cybertruck shoppers should measure before they order.
Length works the same way. If your garage is 240 inches (20 feet) deep from the door to the back wall, a 2025 Model Y at 188.6 inches leaves about 51 inches for walking room, shelves or a wall charger. A Model X at 199.1 inches leaves about 41 inches. A Cybertruck at 223.74 inches leaves about 16 inches, which is not much room to walk past the bumper.
Will the liftgate hit your garage ceiling?
This one surprises new owners. Tesla's manuals warn that, depending on wheels and other options, the liftgate can open to about 8 feet (2.4 meters) on the 2025 Model Y, about 7.5 feet (2.3 meters) on the 2020 to 2024 Model Y and the Model S, and about 8 feet (2.5 meters) on the Model X. Many garages have a door track, a light or an opener hanging lower than that.
Each of those manuals points to a setting for adjusting the liftgate opening height, so you can stop the liftgate below a low ceiling or the door track. Set it the first time you park inside, before an open liftgate meets the garage door opener.
What about ground clearance?
Ground clearance matters for steep driveways and curbs more than for the garage itself. Tesla lists 5.4 inches for the Model 3 RWD and Long Range and 5.0 inches for the Model 3 Performance. The 2025 Model Y Premium has 6.6 inches unladen. The Model S and Model X have adjustable air suspension, from 4.6 to 6.2 inches on the Model S and from 5.7 to 8.1 inches on the Model X. The Cybertruck ranges from 7.95 inches at its Entry/Exit setting to 16.02 inches at Extract.
If your driveway is steep where it meets the street, a Model S or Model X can raise its suspension, and a Model 3 is the most likely to scrape. Approach slowly and at an angle.
Which Tesla fits a small garage best?
On Tesla's numbers, the Model 3 is the narrowest and shortest car in the lineup, and the Model Y adds only about 1.6 inches of width and under 3 inches of length while giving you a taller cabin and a liftgate. The Model S and Model X are longer and wider again, and the Cybertruck is in a different size class altogether. If you are torn between two models, the Tesla compare tool puts trims side by side so you can weigh size against price and range. Our guides to cargo and towing across the lineup and seating across the lineup cover what you get for the extra size.
If you plan to charge at home, leave room for the charger too. Our guide to installing a Level 2 charger at home covers what the electrician needs.
What to do
- Measure your garage door opening width, the depth from the door to the back wall, and the lowest point of the ceiling, door track or opener.
- Subtract the car's width (mirrors out and folded) and length from the table above, and aim for room to open at least one door fully.
- The first time you park inside, set the liftgate opening height in the car so it stops below the lowest point you measured.
- Still choosing? Compare the models side by side in the compare tool.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Model Y wider than the Model 3?
Slightly. Tesla lists the 2025 Model Y at 83.8 inches with mirrors out and the 2024 and later Model 3 at 82.2 inches, a difference of 1.6 inches.
Does the Cybertruck fit in a standard garage?
It depends on your garage. At 95.01 inches wide with mirrors out and 223.74 inches long, it leaves very little room in a garage with an 8-foot door or a 20-foot depth. Measure first.
Do Tesla's dimensions include the license plate?
Tesla's 2025 Model Y manual says its length excludes the license plate bracket. Allow an extra inch or two if a front plate is mounted.
Can I stop the liftgate from hitting my garage ceiling?
Yes. Tesla's manuals for the Model Y, Model S and Model X describe a setting to adjust the liftgate opening height.
