Tesla Model Y Full Introduction
Model 3 or Design Y, which one should you purchase? First, if Track mode is an essential for you, the Model 3 Performance is your only option. Tesla’s representative told us there is no plan to present Track mode for Design Y Performance. So there, if you desire Track mode, stop checking out and go order a Design 3 Performance. According to Elon Musk, you might purchase it online in 90 seconds (if you went actually quick). Now, for those who are not into Track mode, this author had an opportunity to experience both models side by side and drive both to explain some differences to assist you decide.Exterior “Change a
Design 3 into a Choro-Q (aka Penny Racers) in real size.” That was my first impression when I saw a Model Y in person. It appears like a chubbier Design 3, that makes it a little cute to my eyes. The 2 Teslas share a really comparable look. Particularly taking a look at both head-on, you really need to see which one is taller to tell that one is the Model Y. Looking from the side and back, you can start to understand, “Ahh … it’s a crossover.” The Design Y has taller doors, a rear hatch, and has an overall egg shape, comparable to another larger Tesla, the Design X. The Design 3 certainly has a common sedan profile and likewise distinguishes itself significantly with chrome trim on the door handles, front fender side electronic camera, and surrounding the greenhouse. These are all black on the Design Y with extra black wheel arches. Following its darker trim theme, the Model Y likewise comes requirement with darker (way darker) rear windows and rear windshield than those on Model 3. A reason is that the Design Y does not have any shade or cover for the trunk area, so the tint supplies some cargo privacy. The Model 3 has a rear deck, so the trunk location is not visible from the exterior. Dimension smart, the Model Y is 2.2 inches longer, 2.8 inches larger, and a minimum of 6.5 inches taller; it also has 1.1 inches more ground clearance.
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of total cargo area. Tesla hasn’t announced freight volume behind the front seats of the Model Y(it’s likely more than 15 cubic feet)and there’s no official ranking for max volume in a sedan with the seats folded, so to find out what that number might be, I drove a Model Y to the warehouse of a buddy who owns a Design 3 to help him move some cargo. Usually, with its rear seats folded down, the Design 3 can hold 24 27x11x6-inch boxes. The volume of each box has to do with 1 cubic foot. We invested about 15 minutes fitting as numerous boxes as possible into the Design Y with rear seats folded down, and a couple minutes to make sure the hatch might close properly. The very darkly tinted rear windshield was rather challenging to see through and made it a little tough to judge where the box preventing the hatch from closing was. Ultimately, we were able to put in 29 boxes. Proven! The Design Y can hold more stuff than the Design 3. However, the Model 3 with rear seats has practically comparable cargo capability, not as bad as those numbers from the owner’s manuals suggest. That being said, thanks to the taller doors, greater height, and hatchback layout, packing stuff into the Model Y is a simpler job than doing the same to the Design 3.(Note, we did not put any boxes into the surprise trunk compartment in either vehicle. We scheduled the area for individual products. We did observe the Design Y’s frunk was much deeper than the Model 3’s. )Motel 3 vs. Motel Y Tesla’s Supercharger network and Autopilot make Tesla a rather ideal EV to take on road trip and outdoor camping. Sleeping/camping in a Tesla has actually ended up being a small cult amongst Tesla owners. There is a company that makes bed mattress package particularly to fit in Teslas. Per owner needs
, Tesla has actually also implemented a Camp mode to allow the automobile to keep A/C, interior lighting, home entertainment system, and USB port power while the in Park. This cheap-ass author has actually likewise invested some nights in a Motel 3. When oversleeping the back (with rear seats down )in a sleeping bag, I place myself diagonally in order to fully stretch my legs. I have to do with 5-foot-8. It is an entirely various world in the Design Y. Not only there is space to totally rest however also enough extra space to cuddle with another person. Without the rear deck like in the Motel 3, it is also a lot simpler to move around in there. It’s also worth discussing that while both the Model 3 and the Design Y have a glass roofing, the one in the Design Y is a one-piece glass without any mid-section bar, which permits a rather spectacular complete sky view. From room to see, the Model Y seems to be a star greater than the Design 3.< img src ="// www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3e%3cpath clip-rule ='evenodd' d='m 8 2h12c1.1 0 2.9 2 2v12c0 1.1 -.9 2-2 2h-12c-1.1 0-2 -.9 -2 -2 v-12c0-1.1.9 -2 2-2zm12 14v-12h-12v12zm-8.5 -4.33 1.69 2.26 2.48-3.1 3.33 4.17h-10zm-9.5 8.33v-14h2v14h14v2h-14c-1.1 0-2 -.9 -2 -2 z' fill=' %23fff 'fill-rule='evenodd'/
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“24 “height= “24”/ > See all 33 photos Driving In regards to driving efficiency, the Model 3 and Design Y drive really comparable. The additional 344 pounds from the chubbier Design Y is just noticeable pressing on curved roadways. But even then, the most obvious difference comes from the higher SUV seating position where the chauffeur can feel the lean and swing slightly more. It seems Tesla had the intent to tune the Design Y to drive as nimble as the Model 3, like a sedan rather of an SUV. The two automobiles’ acceleration also share a close similarity. And considered that they share the exact same powertrain, you get the exact same instant Tesla experience in everyday driving.Which One Should You
Buy?Back to the initial concern, which one should you buy? Unless you hate a higher seating position or can not have a taller lorry or are on a tight spending plan, go with the Design Y. It uses practically whatever the Model 3 can provide in addition to more usable space and energy. Not to discuss you can lie down in the back to snuggle with the person you like while seeing the sky through the seamless breathtaking glass roofing system. Oh, and do not forget to trigger Love mode. (It is the fireplace logo design in the Easer egg tray. )Looks excellent! More details?< img src ="// www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3e%3cpath clip-rule='evenodd' d='m 8 2h12c1.1 0 2.9 2 2v12c0 1.1 -.9 2-2 2h-12c-1.1 0-2 -.9 -2 -2 v-12c0-1.1.9 -2 2-2zm12 14v-12h-12v12zm-8.5 -4.33 1.69 2.26 2.48-3.1 3.33 4.17h-10zm-9.5
8.33v-14h2v14h14v2h-14c-1.1 0-2 -.9 -2 -2 z’ fill=’%23fff’ fill-rule=’ evenodd’/%3e%3c/svg%3e”alt=”filter” | width=”24 “height=”24 “/ > See all 33 photos POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS 2020 Tesla Model Y Double Motor (Long Variety | AWD) 2020 Tesla Design Y Double Motor (Performance AWD w/PUP *) | 2019 Tesla Design 3 Dual Motor (Performance AWD w/PUP *) |
DRIVETRAIN DESIGN | Front + rear motor, AWD | Front + rear motor, AWD | Front & rear-motor, AWD |
MOTOR TYPES | Front: Induction; rear: Permanent-magnet | Front: Induction; rear: Permanent-magnet | Front: Induction; back: Permanent-magnet |
POWER (SAE NET) | 384 hp (comb) | 456 hp (comb) | 456 hp (comb) |
TORQUE (SAE INTERNET) | 375 lb-ft (comb) | 497 lb-ft (comb) | 497 lb-ft (comb) |
WEIGHT TO POWER | 11.4 lb/hp | 9.7 lb/hp | 9.0 lb/hp |
0-60 MPH | 4.8 sec (mfr est) | 3.5 sec (mfr est) | 3.2 sec (mfr est) |
TRANSMISSION | 1-speed automated | 1-speed automated | 1-speed automated |
LAST DRIVE RATIO | 9.00:1 | 9.00:1 | 9.00:1 |
SUSPENSION, FRONT; BACK | Control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar | Control arms, air springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, air springs, anti-roll bar | Multilink coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
STEERING RATIO | 10.3:1 | 10.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
TURNS LOCK-TO-LOCK | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
BRAKES, F; R | 14.0-in vented disc; 13.2-in vented disc, ABS | 14.0-in vented disc; 13.2-in vented disc, ABS | 14.0-in vented disc; 13.2-in vented disc, ABS |
WHEELS, F; R | 9.5 x 20-in; 9.5 x 20 cast aluminum | 9.5 x 21-in; 10.5 x 21-in cast aluminum | 8.5 x 20-in flow-formed aluminum |
TIRES, F; R | 255/40R20 101Y; 255/40R20 101Y M+S Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymetric 5 | 255/35R21 98W; 275/35R21 103W Pirelli P Absolutely No Elect | 235/35R20 92Y Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (TO) |
DIMENSIONS | |||
WHEELBASE | 113.8 in | 113.8 in | 113.2 in |
TRACK, F/R | 64.4/ 64.4 in | 64.8/ 65.2 in | 62.2/ 62.2 in |
LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT | 187.0 x 75.6 x 63.9 in | 187.0 x 75.6 x 63.3 in | 184.8 x 72.8 x 56.8 in |
TURNING CIRCLE | 39.8 ft | 39.8 ft | 38.1 feet |
CURB WEIGHT | 4,367 lb | 4,419 pound | 4,067 lb |
WEIGHT DIST, F/R | 50/50% | 50/50% | 51/49% |
SEATING CAPACITY | 5 | 5 | 5 |
HEADROOM, F/R | 41.0/ 39.4 in | 41.0/ 39.4 in | 40.3/ 37.7 in |
LEGROOM, F/R | 41.8/ 40.5 in | 41.8/ 40.5 in | 42.7/ 35.2 in |
SHOULDER SPACE, F/R | 56.4/ 54.0 in | 56.4/ 54.0 in | 56.3/ 54.0 in |
CARGO VOLUME BEH F/R | 68.0/ NA cu feet | 68.0/ NA cu feet | NA/14.6 cu feet |
CONSUMER INFO | |||
BASE COST | $54,990 | $62,190 | $56,190 |
RATE AS TESTED | $57,190 | $70,190 | $63,190 |
STABILITY/TRACTION CONTROL | Yes/Yes | Yes/Yes | Yes/Yes |
AIRBAGS | 8: Double front, front side, f/r drape, front knee | 8: Double front, front side, f/r curtain, front knee | 8: Double front, front side, f/r drape, front knee |
BASIC WARRANTY | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | 4 yrs/50,000 miles |
POWERTRAIN GUARANTEE | 8 yrs/120,000 miles (consists of batteries) | 8 yrs/120,000 miles (consists of batteries) | 8 years/100,000 miles (120,000 miles with Long Range Battery) |
ROADSIDE SUPPORT | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | 4 yrs/50,000 miles |
BATTERY CAPACITY | 75 kW-hrs | 75 kW-hrs | 75 kW-hrs |
EPA CITY/HWY/COMB ECON | 127/114/121 mpg-e | 129/112/121 mpg-e * | 118/107/113 MPGe mpg |
ENERGY CONS, COMB | 28 kW-hrs/100 miles | 28 kW-hrs/100 miles | 29 kW-hrs/100 miles |
CHARGING RATE, LEVEL 2/LEVEL 3 | 11.5 kW/250 kW | 11.5 kW/250 kW | 11.5 kW/250 kW |
EPA EST VARIETY | 316 miles | 280 miles | 299 miles |
RECOMMENDED FUEL | 120, 240 & 400-volt electrical power | 120, 240 & 400-volt electrical energy | 120, 240 & 400-volt electrical energy |
* The Efficiency Upgrade Bundle is a no-cost option that decreases the suspension, adds 21-inch wheels and summertime tires, and efficiency brakes and increases top speed to 155 mph (note: Tesla acknowledges that the PUPPY lowers variety from 315 to 280 however does not provide revised EPA numbers for this plan). |