Rear Trunk
Opening
To open the rear trunk, ensure Model Y is in Park, then do one of the following:
- Approach the trunk with your phone key in your front pocket (see Hands-Free Trunk).
- Touch the associated button on the touchscreen.
- Double-click the rear trunk button on the key fob.
- Touch the rear trunk button on the mobile app.
- Press the switch located under the liftgate's exterior handle (a valid key must be detected).
Model Y must be unlocked or detect a key before you can use the switch to open the liftgate.
When a door or trunk is open, the touchscreen displays the Door Open indicator light. The image of your Model Y on the touchscreen also displays the open trunk.
To stop a liftgate while it is moving, single-click the rear trunk button on the key fob. Then, when you double-click the rear trunk button, it moves again, but in the opposite direction (provided it was not almost entirely open or closed when you stopped it). For example, if you single-click to stop the liftgate while opening, when you double-click, it closes.
A low voltage power outlet is located on the left side of the rear trunk.
Hands-Free Trunk
Ensure your phone settings allow "Nearby Interactions" for the Tesla mobile app. If your phone key is already paired, open the Tesla mobile app and go to .
- To enable, touch . Select Exclude Home to disable the automatic hands-free trunk at your set home location (see Home, Work, and Favorite Destinations to set your home location).
- With your phone key in your front pocket, approach the trunk and stand still. When your phone key has been detected, Model Y chimes and the trunk opens. To cancel the request, step away from the vehicle.
Adjusting Liftgate Opening Height
Customize the opening height of your trunk and save it as the default or for a specific location, such as your garage.
- To set a height, pause the trunk while it's moving, using the touchscreen. Alternatively, manually adjust to the preferred height by manually lowering or raising the liftgate.
- To save the preferred height, follow the prompts on the touchscreen or press and hold the button on the underside of the liftgate until you hear a confirmation chime.
- To reset your existing trunk opening to the factory default settings, or to clear any saved locations, go to .
Closing
To close the liftgate, do one of the following:
- Touch the associated button on the touchscreen.
- Double-click the rear trunk button on the key fob.
- Press the switch located on the underside of the liftgate
If the liftgate senses an obstruction when closing, it stops moving and chimes two times. Remove the obstruction and try closing it again.
Parcel Shelf (If Equipped)
The parcel shelf covers the rear cargo and is useful when you want to conceal valuables, keep the sun away from groceries, and minimize road noise.
To fold the parcel shelf, first hold the circular (rear-most) panel and flip the panel back on top of the shelf. Then lift the semi-folded, two-panel stack and push it towards the rear seat. The parcel shelf should now be folded in a stack of four panels.
To unfold, flip over the circular (rear-most) panel and pull the shelf toward you until it straightens out and lies flat again.
To remove the parcel shelf from your vehicle, fold the circular (rear-most) panel and lift the parcel shelf upward with your hand underneath the bottom of the shelf to disengage the magnets in the front corners and slide the parcel shelf out. Stow the parcel shelf under the trunk floor when not in use.
Accessing the Cargo Area
To access the cargo area inside the rear trunk, pull up the cargo cover. You can then fold the cargo cover forward or remove it from Model Y.
Secure all cargo before moving Model Y, and place heavy cargo in the lower trunk compartment.
Rear Trunk Load Limits
Distribute the weight of cargo as evenly as possible between the front and rear trunks.