New Tesla Model Y Revealed

The news the world and every auto-enthusiast had been highly anticipating … Tesla has unveiled their affordable electric car, the new Tesla Model Y Crossover, at its Design Studio in Hawthorne, Los Angeles, California.

Similar to the Model 3, the newly unveiled Model Y Crossover will be extremely safe and secure to drive. The low center of gravity, rigid body structure and large crumple zones offer an abundance of protection for all passengers.

Although small in size, the Model Y Crossover offers a lot of practicality and comfort. Altogether, it can carry 7 passengers (including the driver), as well as any cargo. You can fold down each second row in order to fit in extra luggage or furniture, etc.

The Model Y Crossover will be fully autonomous; however, because this is new technology it will need regulatory approvals which will vary due to geographical location. Get this- Tesla Model Y Crossover is also designed with the ability to come find you in a parking lot, meaning you don't have to search endlessly for where you last parked - very impressive. Emergency braking, collision warning, blind-spot monitoring is standard across the range.

Say goodbye to endless visits to the petrol station, because the Model Y can recharge 168 miles in 15 minutes at Supercharger locations, and has an electric range of 300 miles. Tesla currently have 12,000 Superchargers across the world, with six new locations opening every week - sounds like they've got it all planned out before it's official release in 2020.

Performance-wise, the Model Y Crossover is very fast. The dual motor performance Model Y will take under 4 seconds to reach 0-60mph, while it takes the dual-motor long-range model Y 4.8 seconds to reach 0-60mph. The single-motor rear-wheel drive Model Y will cover that in 5.5 seconds.

From an interior perspective, it has a panoramic sunroof, which is also featured in the Model 3, enabling drivers to clearly see the road ahead, and any forthcoming hazards, but also a seamless view of the sky. The low dashboard is accompanied by a large 15-inch touch screen display and an immersive sound system.

The Model Y Crossover makes up a list of 5 electric cars made by Tesla to date: The Model S, The Model X, The Model 3, and The Roadster. The Model Y Crossover will go on sale in the Autumn of 2020, with a starting price of $47,000 (£35,463.62). A standard version, to be available in production by 2021, would cost close to $39,000 (£29,441.10). A breakdown of the Model Y Crossover line-up can be seen in the table below;

If you want to see the car in your driveway before the end of the decade, we advise that you get your orders in as soon as possible. We hope to do a complete review of the Tesla Model Y as soon as it launches in 2020.