Video Summary
The vehicle tested was a 2020 Tesla Model Y, a dual motor long rangeIt has an EPA range rating of 316 miles per charge
The range test was conducted at a constant speed of 70 mph
The tire pressure was set to the manufacturer's recommended 42 PSI
Air conditioning was used throughout the test
The Model 3 70mph range test previously had 290 miles of range
The Model 3 test had an efficiency rating of 4.25 miles per kWh
The Model Y’s efficiency may not be as good as the Model 3 due to its lower aerodynamics and higher profile
The battery was new and had about 500 miles
The range test resulted in 275.4 miles
The average energy consumption was 260 Wh/mile, equating to approximately 3.85 miles per kWh. The car used 71 kWh to complete the test
The Tesla thermometer was inaccurate
High fan speeds are needed to cool the car because of the big glass roof.
