Tesla is planning a “super long range” Model Y electric crossover
Tesla is planning a “super long-range” version of its Model Y electric crossover, according to documents filed with Chinese authorities.
The new variant, which has been registered in the new filings alongside existing variants, will have 640km of driving range according to the NEDC rating that is still used in China (as well as Australia).
In reality, this will likely translate to around 550km real-world driving range (565km using US-based EPA ratings and 584km using the European WLTP cycle which Tesla also shows on its website in Australia).
While the documents do not make clear the size of the battery, it does state that it would be a dual motor with a 137kW motor on the front axle and 184kW motor on the rear axle. With this combination, a maximum 559Nm torque would be achievable.
In total, Tesla’s Shanghai-based arm has registered five Model Ys in the seventh “new energy vehicle” catalogue issued by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) for 2021. The other four consist of the Standard Range (on sale in Hong Kong), Standard Range Plus, Long Range and Performance.
