As the trend for crossovers has seen an uprise recently, many new vehicles have joined the party to boost sales. The Tesla Model Y has been around for the longest in this segment and has nailed the design, features, and performance formula. All of its competitors exist as a mere alternative to the Model Y, which says a lot about its presence in the market. The Model Y moves like nothing else. To see a 4,000-lb vehicle move that fast is nothing short of a miracle. The only way to go faster is perhaps if it is falling off a cliff.
The Tesla Model Y is one of the early adopters to the crossover EV segment, and that has been one of its key selling points. The model Y offers a stellar range and thrilling performance, coupled with the practicality of a crossover and ride quality to rival a sports car. It ticks all the boxes of how a modern-day vehicle should be. It can be the only car one ever needs, as it can do it all without breaking a sweat.
What Makes It One Of The Best-Selling Cars
When Tesla first revealed the Model Y, people were left wondering what it exactly was, as it was a shape we had never seen before from Tesla. Model Y is Tesla’s fourth four-door vehicle after the Model S, the big saloon, model X big SUV, and model 3 the small saloon. The 3 shares its underpinnings with the Y, and as per research, the model Y is 75% model 3. The design of the Model Y is in line with all modern Tesla cars. It features flush door handles, wide swooping headlamps, and the front has no grill, just like all modern-day EVs. There are no signature design aspects to the Y, and it looks more like a stretched-out model 3 with a good road presence.
The Model Y is bigger in every aspect compared to the Model 3. Talking about numbers, the model Y is 113.8 inches in terms of wheelbase and is 187 inches in terms of overall length. The car's width is 75.6 inches, and the height is 63.9 inches. It is also worth noting that the Model Y offers an additional third row of seats as an optional extra. There is also a choice between 19 and 20-inch wheels that impact the range in some ways.
The interior of the Model Y is a work of art in itself. There are no physical buttons to control anything, but that’s something people get used to eventually. The design is minimalistic, and the interior is dominated by a huge touch screen that controls and shows everything about the car, from the speedometer to climate control to media playback. The seats are plush and comfortable and offer a heating function for both rows. There are 4 USB ports throughout the cabin, and the large panoramic roof is heavily tinted, which gives an airy feeling to the cabin but does not allow heat inside.
Tesla’s Electrifying Performance
The Tesla Model Y features a 75 kWh battery, and it produces 470 HP. In the long-range dual-motor version, the vehicle can do over 330 miles, but if one wishes to go a bit faster, they can opt for the performance trim level, but the vehicle will do only 298 miles on a single charge. The model Y performance does 0-60 MPH in under 3.5 seconds, as per Tesla. The base model long-range dual-motor makes the 60 MPH sprint in under 5 seconds, which is also very quick for an electric crossover.
The model Y does support 250 kWh charging, Tesla has a wide network of superchargers, and it can be used to charge the Model Y from 0 to 80% charge in under half an hour. On a normal 7kwh home wall box charger, the job takes approximately 11 hours. The model Y can juice up pretty quickly, which is one reason why the vehicle sells like hotcakes. The vehicle can hit a top speed of 155 MPH at full charge.
The Booming Sales Figures Of The Model Y
Tesla has sold over 308,600 EVs in the fourth quarter of 2021, beating its previous year’s sales records. For the year 2021, Tesla sold a total of 936,172 vehicles, which is approximately an 87% increase from the year 2021. So far, Tesla has sold over 33,000 units of the Model Y, making it one of the best sellers of the Tesla lineup. It combines the performance of a sedan with the practicality of an SUV. Tesla is known to have loads of unique features and segment-first tech that makes it very special. These quirks include access to the network of superchargers that enable fast charging. Tesla also has tech and infotainment systems that are different from anything on the market.
A perfect example of the Tesla Model Y’s unique features is the Bioweapon Defence Mode. Bioweapon Defense Mode filters harmful particles through a HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filter in case of a bioweapon attack. China’s Model Y units already include this feature, and it is coming to American Model Y vehicles soon. This feature is added by keeping modern-day situations in mind to keep the occupants safe in any condition.
The Model Y has its unique place in the Tesla lineup, as it fits in between a sedan and an SUV by being a fully practical and sporty electric crossover. The Model Y is priced at $53,940 for the long-range Model and $58,940 for the performance trim. These vehicles can be loaded with many options, including special paint and even a third row of seats. The model Y is a complete family crossover that can cater to all needs of consumers, and the sales figures back the claim of the Model Y being the best electric crossover in the market.