Interior and tech The approach to interior design is pretty different, too. Tesla vehicles are known for having a minimalistic interior design, and the latest Model Y refresh sticks to that philosophy. At the front, there’s a single large display that handles everything from infotainment to essential information like driving speed. Notably, there’s no separate display behind the steering wheel for the driver. With the Model Y Juniper, Tesla has added more accent lighting to the interior of the vehicle, giving the interior a more modern feel. Christian de Looper / Digital Trends Previous generations of the Model Y have had an option for a third row of seating. However, we don’t yet know if the Model Y Juniper will have that same option. We assume that it will once Tesla rolls out more models in the U.S., but for now, if you want the Model Y Juniper, you’ll have to get one with five seats. That, of course, is true of the Mustang Mach-E too, though. The Mach-E may not be as minimalistic as the Model Y when it comes to interior design, but it’s still a nice-looking vehicle with comfortable seating and a modern look. The Mach-E has become known for its large vertically aligned infotainment display with a volume knob interrupting the bottom portion of the screen. It’s a different approach, but it’s relatively easy to get used to. Thankfully, that display is only there for infotainment, and the Mach-E does have an instrument display behind the steering wheel to allow the driver to monitor things like driving speed and other settings. Ford One notable difference between the two vehicles comes in the form of software. The Tesla Model Y has Tesla’s self-designed infotainment software, which many consider to be among the best software systems for vehicles. The software built into the marque isn’t quite as well-designed or as intuitive, but the marque does support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, unlike the Model Y. Ultimately, again, this category is a tie. Do you prefer a minimalistic interior or access to additional physical controls? Are you into Tesla’s own software, or would you prefer to simply stick with CarPlay? Winner: Tie