Model Y: How Much It Costs To Charge Tesla's Crossover SUV
The Tesla Model Y is a roomy and stylish crossover SUV with plenty of range, and while the purchase price sounds quite affordable, there could be a concern about how much it costs to charge its large battery pack. But, of course, since the world initially chose fossil fuels as the power source for cars, the comparison is inevitable, and any electric vehicle has to be able to deliver 200 to 300 miles of range to be considered a viable alternative. Larger battery packs allow greater driving distance between charging but cost more to top up when the time comes.
In some ways, Tesla's Model Y is the star of its lineup. While it is not the fastest, most luxurious, or most affordable, it fits directly in the middle, offering a perfect balance that meets the needs of more customers than any other Tesla. As a crossover sports utility vehicle, it provides ample room for five passengers with an optional third row that increases seating capacity to seven. Moreover, with a range of 300 miles or more and an ever-expanding Tesla Supercharger network, range anxiety will rarely be a problem.
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The Tesla Model Y uses some of the company's latest and very best technology, making it among the most efficient for its size. That means the cost to charge a Model Y should be among the most reasonable in the industry. The Model Y is available in two basic configurations, a long-range and a performance model. In each case, the battery pack can store 75 kilowatt-hours of energy. The Model Y is very efficient, and the long-range model can drive for 326 miles on a single charge, according to the EPA (Environment Protection Agency). Even the performance model, which is optimized for speed, has a range of 303
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