Tesla Model Y

The Tesla CEO announced via X that the higher range can be unlocked by paying an amount of $1,500 to $2,000. Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to his other company, X, to announce that Tesla Model Y owners can unlock more range by paying $1,500 to $2,000. However, he also clarifies that it will depend on the battery cells your EV has. This means that this unlocking of more range is not across the board. Furthermore, he states the owners can experience a bump in range in the vicinity of 40 to 60 miles (64 to 96 km). Tesla is working through regulatory approvals to enable this. You might also like: 2 in Top 5 Used EVs Come From Tesla as Used Car Industry Grows More Range in Tesla Model Y This announcement came in response to a tweet by Sawyer Merritt which mentions that Tesla has launched a brand new Long Range RWD Model Y variant in the U.S. It has a price tag of $44,990 which can go as low as $37,490 after the Federal EV credit. It offers a range of 320 miles (515 km). For comparison, the outgoing Model Y RWD had 260 miles (418 km) of range. But it has now been discontinued. It looks like Tesla wants to earn some extra bucks by unlocking extra range in the discontinued EVs. A certain Ethan commented on this announcement by saying, “Why not just give it for free?”. To this, Musk replied, “We have to pay the bills tomorrow”. This is in line with what has been happening at Tesla lately. We know that Elon had to fire the entire Supercharger team to cut costs. Charging $1,500 to $2,000 to unlock a feature which is already there in a car is also a step in that very direction. You might also like: Tesla Cars Cheapest To Maintain, Land Rover Most Expensive Learn Electric Cars Says It fascinates me to see how well-equipped Tesla cars already are. The technology is so advanced that even the owners don’t know what their EVs are capable of. Moreover, we already know that Tesla offers a myriad of hardware components which support autonomous driving (called the Autopilot in Tesla’s parlance) well before the technology is available. Being the visionary that Elon is, he has kept the provision for the future in the current cars. Hence, knowing that the existing batteries can offer a surge in range is not that alien afte all.

France becomes the only country in the world to offer a Tesla Model Y in a 2-seat configuration. In a truly unique development, Tesla is offering a 2-seat Model Y in France. It is designed to be used as a commercial vehicle. The details of this report emerged from Clément MAGUET on LinkedIn. He is a Senior Account Manager at Tesla, France. This post mentions that France has a fleet of around 6.3 million commercial vehicles at the moment. Most of them still use diesel as the default fuel. You might also like: Which EVs Use Tesla Superchargers? 2-Seat Tesla Model Y In a bid to offer an environment-friendly commercial transportation solution going forward, Tesla France is offering this unorthodox solution. With the rear seats removed, a cavernous 2,158-litre boot space is liberated. Additionally, this model takes the range to 565 km on a single charge. Hence, the most successful EV in the world can be purchased in an all-new avatar to tackle the challenges regarding diesel emissions. This LinkedIn post also mentions that it could be used as an “additional alternative to professional mobility, whether for the transport of goods or as an emergency vehicle”. This model will be exclusively available across the Tesla stores in France. You could visit any of the following locations to experience it: You might also like: $25,000 Tesla Model 2 Imminent with Expansion of Giga Shanghai Reason For 2-Seat Configuration Various nations have specific laws for commercial establishments in order to boost businesses. Similarly, even France offers taxation benefits on commercial vehicles. These include high taxes for cars with four or more seating capacity. In order to avail tax benefits, Tesla will be offering this 2-seat version specifically for commercial players which will help them save thousands of Euros. Not to mention, the popularity and market share of Tesla cars in the country will expand. You might also like: Tesla Model Y Facelift In China By Mid-2024, Other Markets To Follow Learn Electric Cars Says EV makers are adopting all sorts of techniques to boost mass adoption and get electric cars into the homes of most people all across the globe. The range anxiety issue can only be minimized once people actually commence experiencing EVs in the first place. In many parts of the world, while EV sales have risen significantly in comparison to the previous years, the demand has been lower than anticipated. With models like these, there could be a boost in sales. Surprisingly, this is not the first time Tesla has experimented with something like this. Back in 2018, Tesla offered a 2-seat Model S as a utility vehicle in the USA. Therefore, it might be relatively scarce to witness such iterations of prominent automobiles, but carmakers in general, and Tesla in particular, are trying innovative ploys to utilize government subsidies and taxation benefits to popularize EVs. We might see more of such cases in other parts of the world going forward.

Tesla Model Y holds the distinction of being the highest-selling EV on the planet. The Tesla Model Y will receive a significant facelift by the middle of 2024 in China. It is rumoured to carry the codename ‘Project Juniper’. Note that the happenings in the Chinese market often translate to other international markets soon. In fact, the Model Y already received a minor update in the Chinese market earlier this year. In comparison, the upcoming facelift will bear relatively more substantial alterations. You might also like: Mercedes, BMW Exceed EPA Range in Real-World Test, Tesla Falls Short Tesla Model Y Facelift In order to prepare for the facelift, the second phase of Tesla’s Shanghai factory will halt production for a week around the first half of February. That is also the time of the Chinese New Year holiday season. During this time, the manufacturing facility will undergo partial upgrades to incorporate the changes needed to roll out the new Model Y. However, the final upgrades will be made closer to the commencement of the production at a relatively later stage. We already know that Model Y is the highest-selling EV in the world. It has held that title for a while now. Hence, it shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone that even in China, it accounts for close to 75% of total Tesla sales. That is a testament to the relevance of this model. This facelift is aimed at ensuring that the Model Y stays competitive amidst fierce rivals in the Chinese market including BYD, Xpeng and Nio. That also explains why Tesla is in the process of refreshing its entire lineup including the new Model 3 earlier this year under the codename ‘Project Highland’. You might also like: $25,000 Tesla Model 2 Imminent with Expansion of Giga Shanghai Specifics of Facelift While there are no concrete reports regarding the exact details of the changes, we can take some cues from the facelifted Model 3. This will include modifications to the interior, as well as exterior. Hence, we could expect slight design changes to the aesthetics, perhaps the alloys, in addition to some new features inside the cabin. Moreover, it could also get a larger M3P battery from CATL. The Model 3 also received a new blind spot monitor and an active hood for pedestrian protection. After the China launch, these updates will trickle down to the international markets too. We shall keep an eye out for further details in this case.