Tesla Debuts Model Y Crossover SUV – 7 Seats, 300 Miles of Range

Tesla unveiled its latest vehicle Thursday night – the Model Y crossover SUV.

As expected, the vehicle blends the design language of both the Model 3 sedan and the Model X SUV. In an effort to streamline production, the Model Y shares 75% of parts with the Model 3.

The vehicle is also offered in the same configurations as the Model 3 – Standard, Long Range RWD, Dual Motor AWD, and Performance.

Model Y Performance specs:
Battery – Long Range
Acceleration – 3.5s 0-60 mph
Range – 280 miles (EPA est.)
Drive – Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive
Seating – Up to 7 Adults
Wheels – 20″ Performance Wheels
Max Cargo Volume – 65 cu ft
Top Speed – 150 mph
Displays – 15″ Center Touchscreen
Supercharging – Pay Per Use
Price: $60,000
Deliveries: Fall 2020

Model Y Dual Motor AWD specs:
Battery – Long Range
Acceleration – 4.8s 0-60 mph
Range – 280 miles (EPA est.)
Drive – Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive
Seating – Up to 7 Adults
Wheels – 18″ or 19″
Max Cargo Volume – 65 cu ft
Top Speed – 135 mph
Displays – 15″ Center Touchscreen
Supercharging – Pay Per Use
Price: $51,000
Deliveries: Fall 2020

Model Y Long Range RWD specs:
Battery – Long Range
Acceleration – 5.5s 0-60 mph
Range – 300 miles (EPA est.)
Drive – Rear-Wheel Drive
Seating – Up to 7 Adults
Wheels – 18″ or 19″
Max Cargo Volume – 65 cu ft
Top Speed – 130 mph
Displays – 15″ Center Touchscreen
Supercharging – Pay Per Use
Price: $47,000
Deliveries: Fall 2020

Model Y Standard specs:
Battery – Standard
Acceleration – 5.9s 0-60 mph
Range – 230 miles (EPA est.)
Drive – Rear-Wheel Drive
Seating – Up to 7 Adults
Wheels – 18″ or 19″
Max Cargo Volume – 65 cu ft
Top Speed – 120 mph
Displays – 15″ Center Touchscreen
Supercharging – Pay Per Use
Price: $39,000
Deliveries: Spring 2021

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk opened the presentation saying “There was a time when electric cars seemed very stupid.”

He then rolled out every vehicle produced by Tesla – Roadster, Model S, Model X, Model 3, the next-gen Roadster and the Semi. Musk said the company has produced about 550,000 cars to date and will hit a million in the next 12 months.

He said he expects the Model Y to outsell the Model S and X combined.

Following the presentation from the Tesla Design Center in Los Angeles, the automaker quickly updated its website to accept orders for the the Model Y. See more details at https://www.tesla.com/modely.

 

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