Tesla launched a brand new over-the-air software program improve choice for the discontinued Tesla Mannequin Y RWD mannequin within the U.S., and for a worth, it may imply a really respectable increase in electrical vary.
The characteristic is known as Power Increase, and it could actually add as much as 50 miles of further vary. The entry-level Tesla Mannequin Y RWD was initially EPA-rated at 260 miles. The model was faraway from the lineup in early Might when the corporate launched the Mannequin Y Lengthy Vary RWD with as much as 320 miles of vary. On the time, Tesla CEO Elon Musk stated that the discontinued Mannequin Y variant would get a particular vary increase choice, and now it has arrived.
As much as 50 miles for $1,600
The Power Increase over-the-air software program improve for the discontinued Tesla Mannequin Y RWD within the U.S. can add as much as 50 miles of further vary for $1,600 (or $32 per further mile of driving vary). In some circumstances, the improve is as much as 30 miles for $1,000 (roughly $33 per mile).
Musk’s preliminary trace was that relying on the battery cells, the Mannequin Y RWD would acquire 40-60 miles of further vary for $1,500-$2,000. It grew to become clear that the corporate produced the RWD model with larger battery capability than wanted for 260 miles of vary—most likely to simplify its provide chain.
The official provide is inexpensive than Musk’s trace, nevertheless it additionally would not fairly hit the 60 miles he indicated. Nonetheless, 50 miles of additional vary is one thing few EV homeowners would say “no thanks” to.
Relying on the battery cells used within the battery pack, it prices $1,000 so as to add as much as 30 miles or $1,600 so as to add as much as 50 miles. The automobile’s newest worth was $42,990 (plus $1,640) and earlier than $7,500 federal tax credit score.
Because of this the Tesla Mannequin Y RWD with 260 miles may flip into both a 290-mile EV or into 310-mile EV. For reference, the newly launched has as much as 320 miles of EPA vary and begins at $44,990.
In accordance with Tesla, the Power Increase will be bought within the Tesla App beneath Upgrades > Software program Updates > Purchase > Power Increase and is performed with an over-the-air software program replace.
The distinction between the vary and worth lies within the battery cell kind, in response to Elon Musk. We assume that some packs have just a few kilowatt-hours of vitality greater than the opposite. Tesla doesn’t disclose battery capability. We all know simply that the corporate makes use of battery cells from numerous suppliers, together with Panasonic and LG Power Answer.
Right here is the present Tesla Mannequin Y lineup within the U.S., as of this writing:
| Mannequin | Drive | EPA Vary |
0-60 mph (sec) |
Prime Velocity (mph) |
| 2024 Tesla Mannequin Y Lengthy Vary RWD 19-in | RWD | 320 mi* | 6.5 | 135 |
| 2024 Tesla Mannequin Y Lengthy Vary RWD 20-in | RWD | 295 mi* | 6.5 | 135 |
| 2024 Tesla Mannequin Y Lengthy Vary AWD 19-in | AWD | 310 mi | 4.8 | 135 |
| 2024 Tesla Mannequin Y Lengthy Vary AWD 20-in | AWD | 292 mi* | 4.8 | 135 |
| 2024 Tesla Mannequin Y Perf. LR AWD 21-in | AWD | 279 mi | 3.5* | 155 |
* EPA Mixed vary in response to Tesla
| Mannequin | Base Value | Dest. Cost | Tax Credit score | Efficient Value |
| 2024 Tesla Mannequin Y Lengthy Vary RWD 19-in | $44,990 | +$1,640 | $7,500 | $39,130 |
| 2024 Tesla Mannequin Y Lengthy Vary RWD 20-in | $46,990 | +$1,640 | $7,500 | $41,130 |
| 2024 Tesla Mannequin Y Lengthy Vary AWD 19-in | $47,990 | +$1,640 | $7,500 | $42,130 |
| 2024 Tesla Mannequin Y Lengthy Vary AWD 20-in | $49,990 | +$1,640 | $7,500 | $44,130 |
| 2024 Tesla Mannequin Y Perf. LR AWD 21-in | $51,490 | +$1,640 | $7,500 | $45,630 |
* Tesla provides a Vacation spot Payment (DST) of $1,390 and an Order Payment of $250 to all its fashions ($1,640 whole).
