Tesla Model Y
In March 2019, Tesla Inc. unveiled the Tesla Model Y, an electric 4-wheel compressor car. Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla Inc., is working hard to promote electric automobiles and has a very specific, passionate dedication toward them.
Every company was pushing its efforts to manufacture more electric vehicles and replace them with standard gas-powered vehicles during that period, which led to the launch of the Tesla Model Y era which also increased market excitement.
In this article, we’ll examine the Tesla Model Y and let you know how powerful and versatile it is.
Designs and Innovation
The innovative design and look of this electric car are what make the Tesla Model Y one of the most eye-catching, unique, and premium electric vehicles in the market. The manufacturers have focused on every single detail of this electric car while designing.
So, let’s analyze this electric car thoroughly and find out what is so innovative about its design.
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Exterior
Talking about the exterior, this electric car boasts several basic features like key card sensors, front door handle, rear door handle, mirrors, front trunk with Tesla’s branding in it, rear trunk, rearview camera, rear tow eye cover, front tow eye cover and led lightings on headlight and backlights which can be controlled digitally.
Moreover, this electric vehicle contains a number of unique features designed specifically for Autopilot such as an autopilot camera in three different areas, Radar sensors(hidden), and much more.
All these features were built with special technology and work in coordination with each other when the electric vehicle is in autopilot mode.
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Interior
In the case of the interior of this electric car, it includes a high-quality door open button, turn signal stalk, Drive stalk, touchscreen dashboard on the right side of the steering wheel, driver dome light, cabin camera, hazard warning flashers climate control vent, center console, much more.
Moreover, you can calibrate the front of this electric car through the touchscreen dashboard and the rear seat can be adjusted manually. In addition to that, this electric car comes with child safety seats and top-notch seat belts.
This electric car comes with airbags in three different areas of the front seats which ensures safety at the utmost level.
- Knee airbag
- Front airbags
- Seat-mounted side airbags
Furthermore, Model Y has wipers and washers for a better driving experience in rainy seasons. The wipers and washers can be controlled by a button at the end of the turn signal talk.
Variants
Tesla Inc. currently offers three variants of the Model Y to offer customers alternatives based on their convenience and needs. The names of those three variants are:
- Tesla Model Y: Performance
- Tesla Model Y: Long-range AWD
- Tesla Model Y: All-wheel Drive
All these variants are different in terms of Range, seating capacity, top speed, weight, and price. Because all of these factors affect how an electric vehicle operates on various types of roads, you should pick the model that best suits your need.
Pricing
The prices of all three variants of Tesla Model Y are-
- Tesla Model Y: Performance – $54,240
- Tesla Model Y: Long-range AWD – $50,240
- Tesla Model Y: All-wheel Drive – $47,240
Charging
Lithium iron phosphate batteries, which are one of the most advanced batteries, are used on the Tesla Model Y. You don’t need to be concerned about the battery’s charging time because, according to the manufacturer, you can “leave your charger plugged in when the car is not in use.”
This electric car’s charging port is located on the left side of the vehicle’s backside, behind the door which is a part of the rear taillight assembly. Simply go to controls > charging > open charge port on the touchscreen dashboard to open the charging port.
From the touchscreen, you can also schedule charging times and departure times. This feature also stops the charging port from freezing in ice or cold weather.
Performance
One thing that was very evident to manufacturers was that if they want electric vehicles to be the public’s first choice when purchasing a personal vehicle, they need to be able to match or even surpass the performance level of gas-powered vehicles.
As a result, they haven’t compromised the Tesla Model Y’s performance in any aspect. let’s take a look at the specification of the different variants that make this electric automobile so potent and amazing.
Specifications | Performance | Long range AWD | All-wheel Drive |
Range (EPA est.) | 303 miles | 330 miles | 279 miles |
Top speed | 155 mph | 135 mph | 135 mph |
Seating capacity | 5 persons | 7 persons | 5 persons |
Weight | 4398 lbs | 4363 lbs | 4363 lbs |
Wheels | 21” | 19” or 20” | 19” or 20” |
Warranty | 4 years or 50k miles on Basic vehicle
8 years or 120k miles on Battery & drive unit |
4 years or 50k miles on Basic vehicle
8 years or 120k miles on Battery & drive unit
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4 years or 50k miles on Basic vehicle
8 years or 120k miles on Battery & drive unit |
Conclusion
We conclude that Model Y is currently among the best electric cars available in the market. You don’t need to worry about the commitment of the brand because Tesla Inc. continuously spends a significant amount of its time and resources on the research and development of electric automobiles.
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