Model Y is a pure electric SUV made in China by Tesla brand. Everyone is certainly not too strange to Tesla brand. According to the SUV sales ranking of Zhiche Di in November 2021 (sales come from the Association), Model Y can be said to be a sudden emergence, and it is indeed a bit eye-catching in the "encirclement" of a number of fuel SUV models. Today, let’s briefly talk about Tesla Model Y.
Tesla Model Y is a pure electric SUV officially launched in China in January, 2021, and the vehicle configuration was adjusted in November and December, 2021. At present, there are three models on sale, with the price range of 291,800-387,900 yuan, of which the 2022 Model Y rear-wheel drive version with the price of 291,800 yuan can enjoy subsidies, and the subsidized price is 280,800 yuan. This is an individual purchase. If it is purchased by a non-individual, the subsidy amount will be less, and if the user chooses to install other configurations when purchasing Model Y, and the price will exceed 300,000 yuan, he will not be able to enjoy the new energy subsidy.
The three models of Model Y are the 2022 Model Y rear-wheel drive version with a price of 280,800 yuan, the 2022 Model Y long-life all-wheel drive version with a price of 347,900 yuan and the 2021 Model Y Performance high-performance all-wheel drive version with a price of 387,900 yuan. The actual selling price will change because users choose different installation configurations. For example, the white pearl paint in the above picture needs an optional price of 8,000 yuan. The current price is for reference only, and the items that have an impact on the price are vehicle color, wheel hub, interior color matching and driver assistance function package.
The front face design takes the 2021 Performance high-performance all-wheel drive version as an example. The front face design is almost the same as Tesla’s hot-selling pure electric car Model 3, and the front face as a whole is a relatively simple style, with a closed front grille design and polygonal headlights design. Compared with the increasingly large air intake grille of fuel vehicles, the closed grille of Model Y is still relatively "eye-catching". There are two 7-shaped fog lights at the front enclosure, and with the trapezoidal air intake, the front face has a "anthropomorphic" feeling.
The measurements of Model Y are 4750x1921x1624mm and the wheelbase of the vehicle is 2890 mm.. The length of 4.75 meters and the width of more than 1.9 meters make the real car of Model Y feel relatively large. Model Y adopts a streamlined roof and a large sliding back design. The roof curve extends from A-pillar to the rear of the car, which is visually smooth and close to the coupe SUV model. The tail of the vehicle is high, and the front of the vehicle is pressed down, so that the visual center of gravity of the whole vehicle moves forward and the sense of dive is obvious.
Model Y is equipped with tires and wheels of various sizes. The 2022 Model Y rear-wheel drive version uses 255/45 R19 Hankook tires matched with 19-inch Gemini wheels. If you don’t like Gemini wheels, you can also directly choose blackened induction turbine wheels (pictured above). The 2021 Model Y Performance high-performance all-wheel drive version uses 255/35 R21 Pirelli tires matched with 20-inch induction turbine wheels.
The tail design of Model Y is similar to that of Model 3. Simply looking at the upper part of the tail, Model Y is the same as Model 3. Unlike Model 3, Model Y has a larger area surrounded by a black fender, and the rear fog lamp of Model Y is integrated above the fender, while Model 3 is at the rear bumper. Other designs are basically the same.
Entering the interior, the interior of Model Y is mainly simple, and there are almost no redundant interior design elements except the 15-inch large screen in the central control. The center console uses wooden boards and matte chrome trim strips to enhance the atmosphere inside the car. All the vehicle functions in the car are concentrated in the 15-inch multimedia screen, including the functions of side and rear camera images, car navigation, movies, music, games and so on. The interior seat material has a delicate touch, and is made of low-volatility, environmentally-friendly material, which is more resistant to dirt and durable. In addition, if the user likes the simple and elegant feeling, Model Y also supports the optional black and white two-color interior design, which can be considered by users with sufficient budget.
In terms of details, the front seat of Model Y is more comfortable, and the lumbar support and shoulder support on both sides of the seat are relatively small, which makes the driver feel less wrapped. With a wheelbase of 2890mm, the legroom performance in the car is still good, but the disadvantage is that the cushion is not thick enough. Considering the design of Model Y’s large slip-back roof, a thinner cushion will be more friendly to the head space. The roof is equipped with a large panoramic canopy, which can bring a brighter ride experience to the passengers. In addition, the central passage of the vehicle is equipped with a wireless charging module with double bases, which is made of non-slip suede material, so that two mobile phones can be wirelessly charged at the same time, the charging power is also increased to 7.5W, and the wireless charging speed is also improved.
Model Y is also equipped with front and rear seat heating, steering wheel heating, HEPA air filtration system, 14-speaker audio system, immersive sound effects and other functions, so I won’t repeat them one by one.
Model Y has three configurations. The entry configuration is the 2022 rear-wheel drive version with a price of 280,800 yuan (after individual user subsidies). The rear-wheel drive version is driven by a rear permanent magnet synchronous single motor with a total motor power of 202kW, which can output a total torque of 404 N m. Although it is a single motor version, the acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h is 6.9 seconds, and the maximum speed can be driven to 217 km/h. The rear-wheel drive version is powered by lithium iron phosphate batteries, with a battery capacity of 60kWh. Tesla implements a battery warranty policy of 8 years and 160,000 kilometers. The advantage of lithium iron phosphate batteries is that the battery charge and discharge cycles are more than those of ternary lithium batteries, that is, the battery life is longer. The battery life of the 2022 rear-wheel drive version is 545km when tested by CLTC, and the battery life beyond 500 kilometers is enough for daily use.
Model Y is equipped with a 2022 Model Y long-life all-wheel drive version with a price of 347,900 yuan. The long-life all-wheel drive version uses front and rear dual motor power, and the front motor uses an induction asynchronous motor with a total motor power of 137kW and a total motor torque of 219N·m；; The rear motor adopts permanent magnet synchronous motor, with a total motor power of 194kW and a total motor torque of 340N·m, a total motor power of 331kW and a total motor torque of 559 N m. Simply looking at the power data, it is really powerful. The acceleration time of 0-100 km/h for the long-life all-wheel drive version is 5 seconds, which has surpassed many fuel version performance models. The maximum speed of the vehicle is the same as that of the rear-wheel drive version, which is 217 km/h.
The long-life all-wheel drive version uses ternary lithium battery pack as the motor power supply, and the battery pack capacity is 78.4kWh. Tesla provides it with a long warranty policy of 8 years and 192,000 kilometers. Compared with lithium iron phosphate battery pack, ternary lithium battery pack has higher tolerance for low temperature environment, which is more suitable for use in low temperature environment in winter, so it is more suitable for users in northern China to purchase. The cruising range of the 2022 long-endurance all-wheel drive version tested by NEDC standard is 640km, which is nearly 100km longer than that of the rear-wheel drive version, and it is more practical. If the budget allows, users are advised to choose the 2022 long-endurance all-wheel drive version, which has better performance in power and endurance.
Model Y is a 2021 Model Y Performance high-performance all-wheel drive version with a price of 387,900 yuan. The high-performance all-wheel drive version also uses front and rear dual motor power, and the front motor uses the same induction asynchronous motor as the long-life version. The total motor power is 137kW and the total motor torque is 219N·m；; The rear motor also adopts permanent magnet synchronous motor, but the motor power is slightly different. The total motor power is 220kW, the total motor torque is 440N·m, the total motor power is 486kW, the total motor torque is 659N·m, and the 0-100 km/h acceleration time of the high-performance all-wheel drive version is 3.7 seconds. This acceleration time has reached the level of super sports car, and the power performance is beyond doubt.
The high-performance all-wheel drive version also uses ternary lithium batteries as the motor power supply, and the battery capacity is 76.8kWh. The ternary lithium batteries have high charging and discharging efficiency, which is more suitable for the high-performance version. Tesla provides it with a long warranty policy of 8 years and 192,000 kilometers. The 2022 high-performance all-wheel drive version has a battery life of 566km, which is enough for daily use.
But if it is just a means of transportation, isn’t the power of the high-performance version "wasted"? If you use it daily, the performance of the long battery life version is enough to meet the daily needs. It is recommended that users give priority to the long battery life version or the rear-wheel drive version.
For electric car owners, charging is the primary problem in car use. One of Tesla’s advantages to attract users is the brand-supporting super charging station. Model Y supports fast charging (overcharge). It takes 10 hours for Model Y to charge slowly with alternating current from 0-100%, and 1 hour for fast charging with direct current from 0-80%. If Tesla V3 super charging station is used for charging, it will be 15 minutes at the peak power under ideal conditions.
When it comes to the V3 super charging station, its peak charging power is 250kW. As a comparison, the charging power of the DC fast charging of the State Grid is generally around 40kW (which is also constantly upgrading). By comparison, even if Model Y entering the V3 super charging station is not in an ideal state, the charging power is affected to some extent. Assuming that the charging power is maintained at 70% of the peak power, it can reach the charging power of 175kW, which is much higher than that of the DC fast charging of the State Grid.
At present, more than 9,500 Tesla brand V3 super charging stations and the previous generation V2 super charging stations have been built around the world, and they are still increasing at a faster speed. In addition, Tesla has also launched a "destination charging" program, which can cooperate with some restaurants, restaurants and shopping centers to build charging facilities in the potential "destinations" of these users to facilitate users to charge. As for the charging cost of the super charging station, Tesla owners have a free charging quota of 400kWh per year, and the excess will be charged according to 1.8 yuan /kWh (which will be slightly adjusted according to local conditions). In addition, users can install their own AC slow charging piles to charge Model Y, and the electricity tariff policy of different peak and valley electricity prices of the State Grid will not lead to high actual electricity consumption.
In terms of maintenance, although Model Y does not need to change the engine oil, it also needs regular inspection and maintenance to ensure the safety of the vehicle. According to the "Tesla Vehicle Maintenance Plan", it can be seen that the items and expenses that Model Y needs to be replaced and maintained are as shown above. To replace the air conditioning filter and brake fluid of the vehicle, it is generally inspected and maintained once a year or 20,000 kilometers. According to the 8-year prepaid package, The average cost per trip is 3,835 yuan (15,300 yuan /4 trips = 3,835 yuan), but if the maintenance frequency of fuel vehicles is 10,000 kilometers, the cost of Tesla in the same cycle is 1,912.5 yuan (15,300 yuan /8 trips = 1,912.5 yuan), which is relatively less than that of luxury brand models with the same price. Besides changing brake fluid, air conditioning overhaul and battery coolant, you can do it yourself, and the actual cost will be less.
Through the above explanations, I believe that everyone has a certain understanding of the highlights of Tesla Model Y. From the sales in November, Model Y has its own highlights in the SUV sales list. In my opinion, Model Y does have its own uniqueness in the three-electric system, cruising range and complete super charging station. If you are interested in Tesla Model Y, go to the store and experience it.