With the Model Y, Tesla has taken a new approach, bringing it to debut only in the markets where it is present with its own factory. For example, the electric SUV only arrived in China after its production began at the Shanghai Gigafactory. As for Europe, we have known for some time that the vehicle will debut with the start of its construction within the new factory in Germany.
Giga Berlin progress pic.twitter.com/ekpG5qcbUi
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 1, 2021
And for Europeans waiting for the Model Y there is good news. Tesla has the European configurator of its new electric SUV has been updated inserting a more precise date of the start of its production, at least for the Long Range version: mid 2021. The works of the German Gigafactory are proceeding quickly and this must have allowed Tesla to finally be able to set more precise time objectives. If the deadline is met, the first deliveries could start shortly after.
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It is worth mentioning that the Model Ys that will be produced in Europe will have technical differences than those built in America or China. In fact, the frame will be made with a new casting technique and a new painting process will be used. Tesla could even equip the cars with the new structural battery pack with 4680 cells. As production begins, more precise details will surely emerge. In any case, the European Model Ys will have interesting innovations on the technical front.
Furthermore, many hope that the European experience in the automotive sector will allow them to make models with higher build quality. As for the marketing, the Model Y is offered in Europe in two variants: Long Range e Performance. We recall the technical details and Italian prices.
- Tesla Model Y Long Range: 505 km of autonomy, 217 km / h of maximum speed, 0-100 km / h in 5.1 seconds and prices from 63 thousand euros
- Tesla Model Y Performance: 480 km of autonomy, 241 km of maximum speed, 0-100 km / h in 3.7 seconds and prices from 71 thousand euros
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