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Arrival: 2023 Tesla Model Y Long Range

“We bought the world’s bestselling EV to see if life is really better with a Tesla.”
Scott Evans

Base Price $51,880

As Tested $71,630

EPA City/Hwy/Comb Fuel Econ 127/117/122 mpg-e

Specs

Vehicle Layout Front-/rear-motor, AWD, 7-pass, 4-door SUV

Engine Induction (front), permanent-magnet (rear) electric motors

Power (SAE Net) 122 hp (front), 268 hp (rear); 384 hp (comb)

Torque (SAE Net) 375 lb-ft (comb)

Transmissions 1-speed automatic

Curb Weight (F/R Dist) 4,456 lb (48/52%)

0-60 MPH 4.5 sec

Quarter Mile 12.9 sec @ 112.9 mph

Braking, 60-0 MPH 118 ft

0.87g (avg)

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