JAKARTA - The Tesla Model Y is still one of the best-selling electric cars in the United States. So far, many people think Tesla is synonymous with high prices, but the basic version of the Model Y Standard variant is an option that is more friendly for families who want to experience electric driving.
In the United States, the Standard Model Y is priced starting at $39,390 (including shipping and ordering fees). In order to reduce the price tag, Tesla has cut some features that are usually present in more expensive variants.
A number of details such as FM radio are eliminated, while the glass roof is no longer dominant because it is now covered with a standard roof layer. Although it looks simpler, the Standard Model Y is praised for its main advantage, namely efficiency.
In the latest tests, this electric SUV is said to have very economical energy consumption, even claimed to be equivalent to the smaller Tesla Model 3. For users who rely on cars for work such as taxis or Ubers, this efficiency is very influential because it is directly proportional to the cost of charging.
As reported by Arena EV, Thursday, January 22, range testing is in the spotlight because it can illustrate the capabilities of electric cars in real conditions. Officially, the EPA rating says the Standard Model Y can travel up to 516 km on a full charge, but that figure is a combination of city and highway routes.
To see its performance on the highway, the tester took the car for a constant drive at 113 km/h. In the test, the air conditioning was set at 21°C and additional ventilation was turned off so that the results would be consistent.
As a result, the Model Y Standard is able to travel 431 km before having to slow down. After that, the car is still able to run as far as 29 km but in a slow condition.
Although the figure is lower than the EPA's claim, the achievement is considered very good for a pure highway scenario. This shows that even the cheapest variant of the Model Y can still be relied on for long trips without triggering too much mileage anxiety.
Interestingly, another test from Edmunds showed different results when the car was used on a more congested urban route. Because electric motors are more efficient in stop andgo conditions, the Standard Model Y can actually travel 542 km.
This achievement exceeds the official government estimate by a considerable margin. This fact confirms that driving habits greatly affect the mileage of electric cars, just like gasoline vehicles.
In terms of technical data, the Standard Model Y recorded a total energy consumption of 69.2 kWh. If calculated on average, its efficiency is in the range of 6.6 km per kWh, a figure that reinforces Tesla's reputation in designing large-bodied crossovers that remain aerodynamic and energy-efficient.
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