The Tesla Model Y Thread

New Tesla Model Y enters mass production in Shanghai

Tesla has confirmed the start of mass production for its refreshed Model Y, codenamed "Juniper," at its Shanghai Gigafactory. The event was celebrated by factory employees, with images showing the first mass-produced vehicles rolling off the assembly line on February 17th. Interestingly, the official announcement followed a day later.

The initial models are finished in a new Glacier Blue color and are all-wheel drive variants. These AWD versions feature distinctive rear badges and come with an NMC battery with a capacity of 78.4 kWh. Two electric motors combine to generate a substantial 331 kW (444 hp), enabling the Model Y AWD to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds. Tesla claims a range of 719 km (CLTC) for this model.

In addition to the AWD version, Tesla will also offer a rear-wheel drive Model Y. This variant uses a single 220 kW (295 hp) electric motor powered by a 62.5 kWh LFP battery pack supplied by CATL. The RWD Model Y has a range of up to 593 km (CLTC).

The Launch Edition of the refreshed Model Y, also unveiled on January 10th, is priced between RMB 253,500 and 303,500 (approximately €32,400 – €37,300). Reports indicate that this edition got an impressive 50,000 orders within a single day of its launch. Originally scheduled for March, Tesla has now moved up deliveries to late February, suggesting that the company has secured the necessary regulatory approvals to begin sales. Tesla applied for the sales license for the refreshed model on January 10th.


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New Tesla Model Y brings 311 miles of range for £45k

Revamped electric SUV gets futuristic new look and range boost

The full range of trims for the facelifted Tesla Model Y has gone on sale in the UK, dropping the electric SUV's starting price down to £44,990.

That nets an entry-level Rear-Wheel Drive model with 311 miles of range and a single 275bhp motor, which allows it to complete the 0-60mph dash in 5.6sec.

The £48,990 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive yields 387 miles between charges and is boosted to 304bhp, cutting its sprint time to 5.4sec.

The quickest variant, the Long Range All-Wheel Drive, gets an extra motor on its front axle that adds another 66bhp and further slashes its 0-60mph time, to 4.8sec. It does, however, sacrifice 23 miles of range compared with the equivalent RWD car.

Deliveries of the new variants are set to begin in June, two months after the £60,990 Launch Series model.

The Launch Series is based on the Long Range All-Wheel Drive and brings an exclusive Acceleration Boost mode that allows it to hit 60mph from a standstill in 4.1sec. It also brings a synthetic suede interior as well as Launch Series badging and puddle lights.

 
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