All engines of the Tesla Model Y
The Tesla Model Y has been one of the best-selling electric SUVs in Europe for years, and of course also in Italy. At the heart of the Model Y’s success is its outstanding price/performance ratio in the market.
Let’s take a closer look at the engine lineup, which includes various versions up to the Performance version, the most sporty of all.
Tesla Model Y, Engines
Rear-wheel drive versions use a single engine, while Dual Motor versions have one engine per axle, and all-wheel drive versions use multiple engines.
Tesla Model Y
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Tesla Model Y with rear-wheel drive
The base version of the Tesla Model Y achieves 525 km of WLTP range, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds, and reaches a top speed of 201 km/h.
The official fuel consumption is 14 kWh/100 km, while the DC fast charging capacity reaches 175 kW, allowing up to 250 km of range to be added in 15 minutes.
Tesla Model Y Premium Long Range RWD
The RWD Long Range version offers a range of 603 km and a 0-62 mph acceleration time of 5.6 seconds. The declared fuel consumption remains 14 kWh/100 km.
DC charging is available at 250 kW, enabling up to 257 km of range to be added in 15 minutes.
Tesla Model Y Premium Long Range AWD
The second Premium version includes a front motor, achieving a range of 622 km. It accelerates from 0-62 mph in 4.8 seconds, with an official fuel consumption of 15.6 kWh/100 km.
Here too, fast charging reaches 250 kW, allowing up to 267 km of range to be added in 15 minutes.
Tesla Model Y Performance
The Performance version uses two engines and delivers a claimed power of 460 HP. It can reach 250 km/h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds.
Tesla Model Y Performance
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This Model Y’s battery uses cells with higher energy density, but Tesla does not specify its capacity. The range is 580 km, with fuel consumption of 16.2 kWh/100 km and DC charging up to 250 kW. The version is also equipped with adaptive suspension and settings tailored for driving dynamics.
Regarding batteries, Tesla does not provide official data on capacity, but an estimate can be made using independent databases available online and the experiences of numerous owners. The base Model Y has a battery of about 60 kWh net, while the Long Range RWD version has around 74 kWh. The Long Range AWD and Performance versions use batteries with 79 kWh capacity.
Finally, all Model Y models support AC charging at up to 11 kW in three-phase format.
Version
Drive Type
Battery
Range
Declared Fuel Consumption
0-100 km/h
AC/DC Charging Speed
Tesla Model Y
Rear-Wheel Drive
60 kWh
525 km
14 kWh/100 km
7.2 s
11 kW/ 175 kW
Tesla Model Y Premium Long Range RWD
Rear-Wheel Drive
74 kWh
603 km
14 kWh/100 km
5.6 s
11 kW/ 250 kW
Tesla Model Y Premium Long Range AWD
All-wheel drive
79 kWh
622 km
15.6 kWh/100 km
4.8 s
11 kW/ 250 kW
Tesla Model Y Performance
All-wheel drive
79 kWh
580 km
16.2 kWh/100 km
3.5 s
11 kW/ 250 kW
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