"The Tesla Model Y Standard is the cheapest version of the most popular electric car in the United States. Starting from $41,630 (including destination and order fees), the base-spec crossover cuts some corners to get to this price point, including leaving out FM radio and covering the glass roof with a headliner. However, all this penny pinching has an upside: impressive energy efficiency."
"In a recent 70 mile per hour range test, Out of Spec Testing found out that the Tesla Model Y Standard has the same energy efficiency as the Tesla Model 3 Premium, which has traditionally been the class leader. That's great news for taxi or ride-hailing drivers who need to closely keep an eye on their charging costs. With a fully charged battery, the driver set the climate system to 70 degrees and turned off the passenger air vents to limit energy consumption."
"The entry-level Tesla Model Y is EPA-rated for 321 miles, but that figure factors in a mix of 45% city and 55% highway driving. But EVs are more efficient at lower speeds, so most EVs don't match their EPA figures on pure 70-mph range tests. The Model Y still managed a commendable 268 miles of range at 70 mph, though, and limped on for another 18 miles below highway speeds."
The Tesla Model Y Standard starts at $41,630 and omits features like FM radio and a glass roof headliner to cut cost. The base-spec crossover delivers strong energy efficiency despite those cutbacks. In a 70 mph range test the Model Y Standard matched the energy efficiency of the Model 3 Premium. The tester set climate to 70°F, closed passenger vents, and used cruise control at 70 mph until the car could not sustain speed. The Model Y achieved 268 miles at 70 mph and ran a further 18 miles below highway speeds. Edmunds recorded 337 miles on a 60% city/40% highway loop with the same car, above the EPA 321-mile rating.
Read at insideevs.com
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