In a previous article, I covered some of the reasons that Tesla vehicles didn’t do as well in Edmunds‘ testing compared to EPA cycles. After getting some suggestions from Tesla itself, Edmunds decided to run its tests again, with improved results. The First Round of Testing Before we get to … [continued]
The median range of a new fully electric car in the United States is now at slightly more than 250 miles.
There’s one statistic to rule them all when it comes to comparing electric vehicles: range.
Range gets headlines. It earns automakers bragging rights, or gives their competitors mocking rights. Range is what determines whether or not an electric vehicle will fit into someone’s lifestyle.
Elon Musk was recently at it again on Twitter sharing upcoming plans about the Tesla Model Y as well as Supercharging speeds for the Model S and X. But it was his comment that a range of less than 250 miles would be unacceptably low that got the attention of the EV and business press.
Elon Musk has shared several nuggets of information about the Tesla Model Y this evening on Twitter. We’ve got all the details below and will add more if Musk returns to Twitter to share more information.
One particular automotive characteristic where Tesla really shines, whether it’s gas or electric, is performance. In fact, Tesla’s high-end “Performance” models will demolish just about anything on the track for a fraction of the cost.
The Tesla Model Y Performance has received its official range and efficiency rating from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Its range is 315 miles on a full charge, and it is officially the most efficient crossover SUV in the US based on the agency’s fuel economy formula for MPGe (miles per gallon equivalency).
The newest member of the Tesla family stepped into the limelight last week at an event at Tesla’s Hawthorne Design Studio in Southern California. The event was attended by several hundred enthusiasts, referral program award winners, and media who came out from around the world to see the big reveal.
