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Tesla Model Y may hit the market in 2023 at a more affordable price

Written by Bruno Teles
Published 06/01/2023 às 14:52
Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model Y (Photo/disclosure)

The year 2023 promises to be the Semi, the Cybertruck and the new Roadster, and there are indications of a cheaper version of the Tesla Model Y in North America. They were obtained by the magazine Electrek, which made its findings through research and websites of American manufacturers.

According to information obtained, an updated code in the online configurator expects an SUV electric with a slightly different appearance, with a range of 279 miles (449 kilometers) and a price of US$61.990 (just over R$330.000 at current exchange rates).

Current version

There are now two versions of Tesla Model Y in the United States: The Long Range (330 mile range, $65.990) and the Performance (303 mile range, $69.990), both with twin-engined all-wheel drive.

In addition to these two Tesla Model Y models, also available in Europe at the prices shown in the table below, there is a third model exclusive to the Old Continent: a rear-wheel drive model with a range of 430 kilometers and a price of 49.990 euros. (283.800 reais) Jane Overall, the numbers don't lie: maybe we really are looking at a different version of the SUV from Elon Musk.

Old acquaintance

Other specs say that the “new” Tesla Model Y will have four-wheel drive, two motors and will feature the long-awaited 4680 battery. very small number of people in the past. Fortunately for Tesla employees and some customers who received direct offers.

However, the manufacturer didn't push further as the CEO didn't seem to like the SUV's reduced range. But now he may have changed his mind. And the new Model Y looks to be coming soon.

Meet the Tesla Model Y

Offered in the Tesla Model Y Long Range versions, capable of traveling up to 507 km on a full charge, and in the Tesla Model Y Performance, which has a range of 480 km, both equipped with two engines and all-wheel drive.

With impressive numbers, worthy of premium sports cars, the Tesla Model Y Performance version, is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,7 s and reaching 250 km/h and in the Tesla Model Y Far Range version, it leaves immobility at 100 km/h in 5 seconds and reached a top speed of 217 km/h.

The Tesla Model Y 2023 offers the possibility to choose between 5 or 7 passenger seats. For maximum versatility, the rear seats fold independently, creating flexible storage for all occupants' luggage. O Tesla Model Y brings the largest possible interior space in its category, with more than 2158 liters available in the frunk, the front trunk and the traditional rear trunk, with the possibility of extension with automatic opening and closing of the seats.

The Tesla Model Y 2023, as well as the entire lineup Tesla, has been entirely designed to be the safest vehicle in its class. The low center of gravity, rigid chassis structure and large crumple zones provide unrivaled protection for occupants.

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