Tesla Model Y features, autonomy and updated prices

There Tesla Model Y and the Electric SUV which in Europe it has become in a short time leader in sales. The electric car has been produced by the US car manufacturer Tesla since January 2020 in gigafactory in Berlin and uses the same platform as Tesla Model 3, from which it derives and with which it shares 75% of the components. From a technical point of view it is offered in the version with rear-wheel drive only 50 kW battery and with that whole wheat Dual Motor Long Range And Performanceboth equipped with 75 kW battery. The autonomy is approx 500 km in WLTP. The version is also available from 2024 Rear-wheel drive Long Range.

There Model Y it was designed by the designer Franz von Holzhausenalready designer of other contemporary Tesla models, that is Model S, Model X and Model 3. Elon Musk he would have liked the identifying letters of the four models to form the SEXY wordwhich was later transformed into S3XY not having been able to use the name Model Ealready registered, for the Model 3.

Tesla Model Y features

The Tesla Model Y compared to the Model 3 sedan it is 9 centimeters longer and 16 centimeters tallerbut the width of 1.85 meters and the wheelbase of 2.89 meters is exactly identical to the Model 3.

The car is the crossover version of the sedan Model 3compared to which it is slightly longer, reproducing its distinctive characteristics in all respects, including the simple and smooth lines of the exterior and the minimalist design of the interior, with the seats covered in synthetic leather.

The dashboard features the only element 15 inch touch screen installed horizontally in the center from which almost all the car's controls and functions are managed (what is not controlled by the touchscreen is managed via the levers on the steering column and via buttons on the steering wheel, seats and doors). As standard it is offered in the a version 5 seatsbut starting from 2021 an a variant is also available 7 seats.

Software and technology on board

On board the Model Y, like all Tesla cars, there is a lot of technology, entirely based on a software solution connected to the Internet using LTE And Wifi. Receives periodic updates over the air and features a sophisticated set of cameras and sensors which detect and recognize elements around the car. This data is exploited byAutopilota system of level 3 autonomous driving which performs some fundamental driving operations (speed management, lane keeping, maintaining a safe distance).

This system however, it forces the driver to keep his hands on the steering wheel and deactivates if unsafe conditions are detected. There Sentry mode” it is also an anti-theft function that records videos of what happens around you on a USB stick to the parked car when motion is detected, triggering a alarm in case of very strong stresses.

Engines, battery, autonomy and performance

From a technical point of view, the Tesla Model Y is available in the version with only rear-wheel Drive And 50 kW battery or from 75 kWh (Long Range RWD), which guarantees an autonomy of respectively 430 and 600 km. On this the electric motor on the rear axle develops 347 hp (225 kW).

For those who need more performance and are looking for an electric car with four-wheel drive the Model Y can also be chosen in two versions Dual Motor Long Range And Performance.

Both are equipped with 75 kWh battery, of two engines, one in front and one in back. The combined power of the Long Range is 514 hp (378 kW)while the declared autonomy is 533 km.

There full speed it is 217 km/h, while it covers 0-100 km/h in 5 seconds flat. Definitely faster and more powerful Model Y Performance from 534 HP (393 kW), capable of reaching 250 km/h of top speed and sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds. The autonomy of the Performance is 513 km.

How to recharge the Tesla Model Y in AC and DC

One of the strong points of Model Y is charging at i Superchargersthe network of charging stations created by Elon Musk which recently offers the possibility of fast charging to all electric cars on the market. The Model Y can fast charge in direct current with CCS Combo2 standard up to 250 kW.

The battery charger inside the vehicle charges to its maximum 7.4 kW (32A 230V single phase) / 11 kW (16A 400V three-phase). The charging port is located on the left side of Model Y, behind the door and belongs to the rear light cluster.

Dimensions and weights Model Y Performance

How much does Tesla Model Y cost? Price and list

Tesla Model Y prices start at 42,690 euros. The Long Range RWD costs 48,990 euros, the Dual Motor Long Range 51,990 euros, while the Model Y Performance requires 57,990 euros.

→ Model Y Standard Range RWD 50 kWh €42,690
→ Model Y Long Range RWD 75 kWh €48,990
→ Model Y Long Range AWD 75 kWh €51,990
→ Model Y Performance AWD 75 kWh: €57,990

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