Tesla Model Y AWD with 4680 battery cells is now finally available in the online inventory of the Elon Musk-led electric vehicle (EV) maker.
It has been quite a while since the big boss of Tesla introduced the new 4680 battery cells. However, it has yet to be available on the EVs that the tech giant sells, until now.
Tesla Model Y AWD with 4680 Battery Now For Sale
The online inventory of Tesla now includes multiple Model Y All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles that sport the new 4680 battery cells, as per a report by Inside EVs.
Given that, the Model Y with 4680 batteries is now available online, a few years after Musk announced the proprietary cells.
The Tesla Chief Executive Officer (CEO) reportedly introduced the new proprietary 4680 battery cells during Battery Day. However, Musk went on to note during the announcement that it would take a while before it reaches the vehicle of the giant EV maker.
Since then, Inside EVs reports that Tesla has been working on the battery cells with its pilot line. Through the years, the automaker is perfecting how it manufactures the new 4680 batteries.
When the Giga Texas opened its doors, the giant automaker started shipping the Tesla Model Y crossover. And some assume that it already features that new battery cell. But it did not.
The Model Y with 4680 was reportedly available for a limited time locally.
But this time, it looks like the new battery cells are now available on the Model Y AWD.
A Twitter account, The Kilowatts, reports that the new Standard Range AWD variant with 4680 batteries is now available in the online inventory of the EV maker.
The online listing reveals the price tag of the new 2023 Model Y AWD, which is slightly cheaper than the Long Range AWD option.
Model Y AWD (4680 Battery) vs. AWD Long Range
Inside EVs notes that the Long Range AWD still comes with the older 2170 battery cells. However, it is priced more expensive than the new Standard Range AWD that flaunts the 4680 cells.
The Long Range AWD with the 2170s reportedly offers a better battery range than the latter.
The 2170 cells option sports an EPA rating of up to 330 miles on a single charge. On the other hand, the Model Y with new battery cells only achieves 269 miles. But it costs $2,000 cheaper than the Long Range AWD, starting at $63,990.
In other related news, the Tesla Model Y fails to qualify for the new United States EV tax credit, which Musk says is "bizarre."
