Model Y

Tesla Launches ‘Acceleration Boost’ for Model Y with 4680 Battery

Tesla has launched its in-app upgrade ‘Acceleration Boost’ for the Model Y with 4680 structural battery from Giga Texas. According to Spoken Reviews, the option is available for $2,000 USD and improves the 0-60mph time from 4.8 to 4.2 seconds. The owner recently took delivery of their Model Y with 4680 structural battery pack, produced […]

Tesla Model 3/Y for Australia, New Zealand to Use Camera-Only Autopilot

Tesla has ditched radar for its Model 3 and Model Y cars in Australia and New Zealand, transitioning to Tesla Vision-based Autopilot in both regions (via @tesla_adri). The electric carmaker launched Model Y sales in Australia and New Zealand earlier this week following months of anticipation. Model 3 and Model Y vehicles built for Australia […]

Tesla Launches Model Y Sales in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore [Update]

Tesla has launched Model Y sales in Japan and Australia and New Zealand. The RWD Model Y starts at 6.19 million yen ($46,147 USD) and Performance from 8.09 million yen ($60,312 USD). The RWD Model Y says it will deliver by August, while the Performance says the second half of 2022. 待望のミッドサイズSUVテスラ モデルYオーダー開始 Order Nowhttps://t.co/D4hjkxfYnMpic.twitter.com/PwQ5bBTSkk […]

Tesla Delivery Dates Slip for New Orders in the U.S. Again

Tesla recently pushed back delivery dates for new orders of the base Model Y, Model S, and Model X electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S. by one month (via @SawyerMerritt). According to the company’s online configurator, the base Model Y Long Range now has an expected delivery window of March-June 2023 for new orders — […]

Easthampton Police to Get Tesla Model Y Cruisers

The local Police Department in Easthampton, Massachusetts has received approval to purchase two Model Y police cruisers for its fleet — reports the Daily Hampshire Gazette. The all-electric crossovers will be retrofitted into police cruisers before replacing two of the Easthampton Police Department’s gas-powered Ford Interceptor fleet vehicles. According to Conservation Agent Cassie Tragert, the switch […]

Tesla Offering Giga Texas Model Y for ‘Delivery Within Weeks’ in Austin

Tesla is now offering Model Y Standard Range all-wheel drive (AWD) configurations produced at Gigafactory Texas to customers, according to an email the company sent to reservation holders in the Austin area and nearby (via @mmsganesh). The new Model Y AWD trim is the first vehicle being produced at Giga Texas, and it features Tesla’s […]