The Tesla Model Y Thread

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This Tesla Model Y police car will soon be silently patrolling the streets of California

Unplugged Performance unveils its new Model Y police car, set to go into service soon in South Pasadena

Until now, Californian firm Unplugged Performance has focused its efforts on offering more driving pleasure from every model of Tesla. Heck, it even built a wildly bewinged Model S Plaid race car driven by Randy Pobst at every Pikes Peak since 2021.

But this – as you might be able to tell – is a little bit different. Yep, it’s a Model Y police car, and it’s set to enter service in South Pasadena shortly as the city becomes the first in the US to replace its entire police car fleet with EVs.

Unplugged wants this to be a major part of its business in the future too. So much so, it's launched a whole new fleet division known as UPfit.

Now, UPfit makes some pretty big claims about the benefits of its Tesla over older-school Ford police cars. It reckons the Model Y costs $91,990 all-in once it has been bought and converted to law enforcement spec, whereas a Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid is apparently $98,000. It also says that a non-hybrid Ford Police Interceptor Utility will burn 60 per cent of its fuel sat at idle while in action as a police car. Yikes.

This Tesla Model Y police car will soon be silently patrolling the streets of California

Unplugged Performance unveils its new Model Y police car, set to go into service soon in South Pasadena

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Tesla Model Y Long Range 2023 review

Verdict

The Tesla Model Y is a great crossover for people that need a reliable and usable daily companion that either like or don't care about the status symbol the brand has become lately. It delivers great power and unrivaled practicality for its price tag. The Model Y perfectly captures the minimalist vision of the company by offering simple design inside and out, combined with loads of space and a limited set of features that work well.

On the other hand the Model Y doesn’t offer the softest ride, the greatest handling, or the best quality. Yet it doesn't fail misearbly anywhere and tops efficiency charts to deliver a great overall package that leaves you satisfied with your purchase. If you are in the market for an electric crossover, the Model Y definately needs to be at the top of your shortlist.

Tesla Model Y Long Range 2023 review

The Tesla Model Y is on its way to becoming the world's best-selling vehicle and we test why that is!

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[Dave]

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A couple of cans of black spray paint and @Sinbad could have a lookalike car...

 

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Fast charging won't degrade your EV battery faster, extensive study finds

Recurrent Auto just published research on fast charging and how it affects battery health in the long run. And the short version is this - fast charging doesn't seem to impact battery health at all.

Admittedly, the research only involves Tesla cars - Model 3 and Model Y. However, the data is collected from 12,500 vehicles, so we can have a lot of confidence in the conclusions.

Recurrent compared the battery health of vehicles that used fast charging at least 90% of the time and vehicles that used it in less than 10% of the time. And as it turns out, the two groups have no statistical difference.

Fast charging won't degrade your EV battery faster, extensive study finds

The study is conducted on 12,500 vehicles.

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Full Speed Ahead: EV Study Reveals Impacts of Fast Charging

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[Sinbad]

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2+ years in the uk and my wife has never filled a car here

 

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Model Y's price tango goes on - Tesla’s eyeing potential move up

A whisper straight from the showroom suggests that Tesla might nudge up the price for its Model Y electric SUV next month in China. According to an anonymous sales representative, Tesla aficionados looking to bag a Model Y might have to stretch their wallets just a tad more - around €1,000 to €1,300 extra, to be exact.

The imminent price hike aligns with the probable conclusion of the current referral scheme. Model Y purchasers, you might want to act fast if you're eyeing that €447 reward currently on offer as the benefit might bid us farewell next week.

And just when you thought the revelations ended there, there's more inside news: the rear-wheel drive version (RWD) of the Model Y could be heading towards its sunset. Initially available solely for the Chinese market, it's quite possible Tesla is rethinking its position on the RWD version. "All good things must come to an end," as they say - but who really said that the RWD was 'all that good' to begin with?

Model Y's price tango goes on - Tesla’s eyeing potential move up

Tesla's Model Y is set for a potential price hike and might say goodbye to its RWD version, while still dominating in popularity over its sibling, Model 3.

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Colder climate is better for battery health, study on Tesla Model Y shows

After a very insightful report from Recurrent Auto on the effects of fast charging on battery longevity, the firm has published another research looking into climate effects on battery health. The study uses data from 12,500 Tesla Model Y vehicles in the US and assigns a range score for each vehicle from 2020, which tracks battery retention in different states across the country.

A clear correlation between better battery longevity in colder states is observed, with the northern Model Ys getting an average longevity score of 95, while the southernmost parts of the country get 92 points.

It probably doesn't come as a surprise, given that batteries don't like heat. And Recurrent Auto chose Model Y for its data collection due to Tesla's advanced pre-conditioning battery system, which is always active, not just during charging. It maintains optimal battery temperatures when it's either cold or hot. It's also the most popular EV brand in the US and makes data collection much easier.

The study uses the car's maximum battery range estimation as a baseline instead of EPA, as the latter is often inaccurate from day one.

Colder climate is better for battery health, study on Tesla Model Y shows

There are ways to keep your battery safe in hot weather conditions, though.

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Location, Location: It Matters Where Your Used EV Comes From

The location history of a used electric car may matter more than you think because prolonged exposure to heat can accelerate natural battery degradation. See what Recurrent found comparing cars from different regions.

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The Y's are so common now, not only are they used as taxis, but even driving schools are using them now:

 

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Tesla unveils updated Model Y in China with performance and range boost

While many automakers are notorious for treating minor vehicle updates as a perfect excuse for increasing vehicle prices, Tesla is throwing a curveball by offering more value for the same price. The company unveiled its revamped Model Y in China, ensuring the SUV remains as alluring as ever, but without any shifts in its pricing.

The Model Y comes in three varieties in the Chinese market. First up is the base rear-wheel-drive Model Y. Next, we have the Model Y Long Range, sporting a dual-motor all-wheel drive. Lastly, there's the Model Y Performance, which also boasts a dual-motor all-wheel drive, perfect for those craving an extra jolt of adrenaline.

The base Model Y’s CLTC range has been amped up to 554 km, which is a modest yet appreciated improvement of additional 9 km, or a boost of 1.65%, for those counting. Its 0-100 km/h per hour acceleration time has been shaved off to 5.9 seconds from its previous 6.9 seconds. Price? Steady at RMB 263,900 (equivalent to €33,680). Oh, and if you're itching to get your hands on one, the estimated wait time hovers between 2-6 weeks.

The Model Y Long Range didn’t want to be left behind in the upgrade party. Its CLTC range got an uplift by 28 km, standing tall at 688 km - that’s an improvement of 4.24%. All this grandeur and the price remain unchanged at RMB 299,900 (€38,300), with a waiting period of 6-8 weeks.

Tesla unveils updated Model Y in China with performance and range boost

Tesla unveils an upgraded Model Y in China, enhancing its range and performance but keeping its price point stable.

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I wonder if an existing rwd MY can get that performance bump somehow

 

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Unplugged Performance wants you to take your Tesla Model Y off-road

LA-based Tesla modifier unveils new 18-inch beadlock wheels for the Model Y

Unplugged Performance has developed a new 18-inch beadlock wheel for Tesla’s smallest SUV offering. Quite Y they have done this is another question. Does anyone really want to go off-roading in their blobby little crossover?

Anyway, if you do fancy hitting the rough stuff in your Model Y, the wheels are apparently ‘game-changing’ thanks to their special design that allows for two different tyre mounting methods.

There are of course the off-road spec beadlocks to allow you to run pressures as low as five psi and increase the contact patch of the tyre, but then there’s also the option of mounting the tyre’s bead inside the wheel rim without the beadlock rim in place. That traditional mounting option means the wheels should keep the Department of Transportation happy when you’re driving on US roads.

The wheels themselves are forged aluminium with chunky spokes and a price tag of $1,123.75 per set. You can have them in a satin black or satin titanium finish, and it very much sounds like this is just a toe in the water of off-road mods for Unplugged.

Unplugged Performance wants you to take your Tesla Model Y off-road

LA-based Tesla modifier unveils new 18-inch beadlock wheels for the Model Y

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Tesla launches a cheaper Model Y RWD option in the US

Shortly after Tesla us dropped the base AWD Model Y option from its configurator, the company adds a rear-wheel drive option that's $3,750 cheaper. It starts at $43,990 and when you apply the full tax credit of $7,500, the actual asking price goes down to $36,490.

Some believe that Tesla is using Lithium-iron-Phosphate (LFP) batteries, which are cheaper to produce than Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt (NMC) cells. They are also touted as more durable and more efficient. Perhaps that's the reason Tesla is able to keep the price of the new Model Y so low.

Tesla launches a cheaper Model Y RWD option in the US

It's the most affordable Model Y so far.

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