Video Summary
Here is the summary of the video:- Tesla discontinued the 260-mile rear-wheel-drive Model Y and replaced it with a long-range rear-wheel-drive option that is $3,000 cheaper than the all-wheel-drive version.
- The rear-wheel-drive version had a software limited battery pack, where Tesla was not making the full battery capacity available.
- Based on EPA documents, the rear-wheel-drive pack was limited to around 66.5 kWh, as compared to the all-wheel-drive version, which has a pack size of around 83.4 kWh.
- If the shorter range rear-wheel-drive Model Y was previously purchased, owners can unlock more range for $1,500 to $2,000, gaining 40 to 60 miles.
- The new long-range rear-wheel-drive option costs about $3,000 less than the all-wheel-drive version and gives you 10 more miles of range.
- The all-wheel-drive version has a premium 2-amp audio system with 13 speakers and 1 subwoofer.
- Rear-wheel-drive version does not have fog lights and does not include the parcel shelf.
- The rear-wheel-drive option is only offered in the 5-seat configuration, the seven seat configuration requires all-wheel-drive.
- The all-wheel-drive is recommended for colder northern climates.
- Rear-wheel-drive version 0 to 60 miles per hour in 6.5 seconds.
- The all-wheel-drive version is 0 to 60 miles per hour in 4.8 seconds.
- Based on testing results by @brandenflasch on YouTube, the real-world range on the rear-wheel-drive version is about 250 miles on a single charge, which is 96.2 percent of the EPA rated range.
- The EPA now requires Automakers to test electric vehicles for driving range and fuel efficiency in their “default” driving mode
- The Efficiency should be pretty much the same on each version with the re-wheel drive version seeing a slight bump in charging efficiency.
