Any theories on the newly released model Y's battery size? I'm going to guess same as my 2021 M3 SR+ which is 55 new / 53.5 useable upon getting it (less the 2.4-2.5kWh buffer).
That seems about right; 244/326 mile range when SR is compared to the LR Model Y is 75% of LR. 75% of 74kWh is 55.5kWh. At least until the new slightly larger 82kWh battery packs start showing up in the MY.
I was wondering if the off-menu Tesla SR Y may have the same 78kwh pack as the LR, but software-locked? It would be interesting to compare the charge curve of an SR vs LR. If the SR is software locked, then it would probably charge at peak rate to a higher percentage than the LR. But I'm not finding any Y SR charge curves posted online.
Ahh, yes, that's a good place to check. AWD-LR and AWD-P: 4,416 lb (2003 kg) RWD-SR: 3,920 lb (1,780 kg) However there is the confounding factor of the omitted motor. I'm guessing that of the 500 lb weight difference, half is for the partially-filled battery modules.
The front drive unit in the Model Y weighs slightly more than 200 lbs; 225 or 235 lbs as I recall reading. The remaining weight difference is attributable to the larger battery pack and the electronics associated with the front drive unit.