Tesla has launched a cheaper Electric Vehicle (EV) in Europe, as reported by Electrek. The Model Y Rear-Wheel-Drive Standard Range features a WLTP range of 455 km.
The Model Y's top speed is the same at 217 km/h, but the 0-100 km/h is slower at 6.9 seconds. So far, it is the most affordable version; for example, in the Netherlands starts at 50,000 euros, which is a lot cheaper than the Long Range version. It also includes VAT of8,850 euros; therefore, it starts at 42,000 euros.
In some European markets, the Model Y is cheaper than a base Model 3. The company listed the new version of the Model Y in Europe as available from December 2022-February 2023. The Tesla Club in Denmark saw the new trim initially, said that its deliveries in Denmark is expected to begin a month before the vehicles are in Germany.
It is not specified if the new Model Y Standard Range is built at Tesla Gigafactory Berlin or if it's being imported from Gigafactory Shanghai.
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The Model Y
Tesla has mainly made two versions available-Model Y Long Range and Model Y Performance that have the same powertrain with more performance unlocked in the "Performance" version.
The Model Y Standard Range was briefly introduced in North America. Its launch was surprising because Tesla's CEO Elon Musk said that it won't produce the version of the Model Y because it would be "unacceptably low" at less than 250 miles. It had an EPA_rated range of 244 miles and a starting price of $42,000.
A few weeks after launching it, Tesla stopped taking orders and came back to two versions of the Model Y in North America. After a few months, Tesla launched a Model Y Standard Range in China.
The World's Highest Selling Car
Recently, Tesla revealed that the Model Y is on track to be the world's highest selling car revenue in 2022, and it will likely be the best-selling vehicle by total volume in 2023. By the end of this year, Tesla is expected to have the capacity to produce over a million Model Y vehicles every year.
EVs are becoming even more affordable and are in the hands of more people, which is the key to scale. Tesla's Model Y will play a key role in the transition to a sustainable future.
Electric Vehicles (EVs) are becoming even more affordable and are in the hands of more people, which is the key to scale. The Model Y will accelerate the adoption of EVs, which will help to decarbonize the transportation sector.
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Written by: April Fowell
