The Tesla Model Y L has received its official EPA range ratings, and the numbers are even better than what the company originally thought the six-seat SUV could achieve.
According to an update to the online configurator, the Model Y L Premium AWD is now rated for 332 miles (534 km) of EPA range when equipped with the standard 19 inch wheels. That is 7 miles more than the 325 mile estimate Tesla listed when the larger Model Y first launched in the U.S.
It also puts the Model Y L ahead of the Model Y Premium All-Wheel Drive (AWD), which is rated for 327 miles (526 km) on 19 inch wheels.
Opting for the 20 inch wheels also results in an EPA rating of 328 miles (528 km), compared with Tesla’s previous estimate of 320 miles. This is also significantly more than the 303 miles the Model Y Premium AWD achieves on 20 inch wheels.
These updated figures are not yet published on the U.S. Department of Energy website.
While the improved range from Tesla’s initial estimates is welcomed news for buyers, what they will likely appreciate more is how little range they are giving up by choosing the larger wheels.
There is now just a four mile (6 km) difference between the 19 and 20 inch wheels, or a little over 1% of the vehicle’s total rated range. Opting for larger wheels typically has a much more noticeable impact on range. As we point out above, the Model Y Premium AWD sees a 24 miles, or 38km range difference between the two wheel options.
The results are even more impressive when you consider the Model Y L’s larger dimensions. The long-wheelbase version stretches the Model Y to accommodate three rows and six seats, while weighing more than the regular version.
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