Tesla Model Y: photos and official information - Preview

Tesla Model Y: photos and official information - Preview

Tonight, after months of waiting, Tesla unveiled a new Model Y... As always, long before the commercial debut, Elon Musk himself presented new compact SUV electric family California, based on Model 3.

In this fourth model Tesla range now equipped with the Model S flagship, the Model 3 compact sedan, the Model X large SUV and the compact crossover. Y... Deliberately placed in a line, they form a letter. S3XY ("Sexy"), a game the South African entrepreneur wanted to play during a presentation in which he traced the entire history of the brand.

When Model Y arrives

First of all, with regard to the timing of entering the market. new Tesla Model Y - which will be produced in Fremont. will strive to become a bestseller of the brand - Coming next fall.

As usual, it will only be available on launch versions. Long range, with one motor or Twin motor, and for the access version Standard range, will have to wait another two years, in the spring of 2021.

Finally, the last to arrive is the top of the range. Performance... And all this without taking into account any delays, which, as you can see, are typical for all Tesla models with zero emissions.

Tesla Model Y: prices

I Prices of new Tesla Model Y they will not be very different from those of the younger sister, Model 3. In the US, the entry level will start with 39.000 USD ($ 4 more than Model 3). $ 47.000 to $ 51.000 will be the minimum price for the Long Range, $ 60.000 for the Dual Motor AWD, and $ XNUMX for the Performance.

For Italy, the prices have not yet been published, but in order to have an idea of ​​some of the markets of the old continent, the Long Range can already be ordered at a price of 55.980 euros.

Performance and autonomy

La new Tesla Model Y it shares most of the mechanical components with the Model 3. As you can see, it will be offered in a variety of autonomy and performance options, with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Thus, the characteristics will be very similar to those of a compact sedan: the top speed in the Performance range is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km / h in 3,5 seconds, reaching a top speed of 240 km / h and accelerating to 450 km / h. Km on one charging.

Autonomy is reduced to 370 km in the case of the Standard Range, which also covers 0-100 km slower in 5,9 seconds and a top speed of 193 km / h. The most efficient of the range will be the Long Range with 483 km declared autonomy, which is reduced to 450 km in the case of Dual Motor.

Even for 7 seats

Le dimensions of the new Tesla Model Y have not yet been specified, although, most likely, it will be slightly larger than the Model 3. Aesthetically, it differs from the latter by increased ground clearance, as well as front and rear bumpers with black plastic protectors.

Inside, the sedan's cabin is almost identical to the large screen of a 15-inch infotainment system. Unexpectedly, the Tesla Model 3.000, $ 3 more than standard, can be ordered with three rows of seats that can accommodate up to 7 passengers.

All other available options are the same as the Model 3, with $ 3.000 on autopilot and $ 5.000 full self-driving capability.