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Here's how much range Tesla EVs lose in the first three years

Green Car Reports

In real-world driving range, a three-year-old Tesla Model 3 or Model Y will likely retain roughly 64% of its EPA rating, according to analysis from battery-data firm Recurrent. Recurrent cites battery health reports from used EVs, based on observations of cars already on the road.

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Tesla cancels cheapest Model Y, adds Long Range version

Green Car Reports

Tesla re-released its Model Y Long Range on Friday, as the model in the lineup providing the longest range at the lowest price—with an extra twist for those who have recently purchased the base Model Y. The latest Model Y Long Range includes an EPA range of up to 320 miles and a 0-60 mph time of 6.5

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Tesla Model Y RWD software-locked range upgrade coming soon: Musk

Teslarati

Tesla Model Y owners with recent RWD configuration models will soon be able to buy a software-locked range upgrade, according to a statement from CEO Elon Musk this week. After Tesla launched the new Model Y Long Range RWD in the U.S. Working through regulatory approvals to enable this. In the U.S.,

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2024 Tesla range ratings drop for Model Y, Plaid S and X

Green Car Reports

Tesla has lowered range estimates for some of its electric cars. First spotted by Electrek, the automaker's website now lists a 310-mile range for the Model Y Long Range, compared to 330 miles before. Tesla now lists a 285-mile range for the Model Y Performance; it had previously quoted a 303-mile range for this model.

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Hyundai, Tesla pave the way for long-range (+300 mi) EV prices falling below average gas cars

Electrek

Buying an electric car with at least 300 miles of range is getting more affordable than ever. Several automakers, including Hyundai , Kia, and Tesla, are now offering long-range EVs (those with at least 300 miles range) that are cheaper to buy than the average gas-powered car in the US.

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Tesla Cybertruck’s first real-world range test yields 254-mile range

Teslarati

The Tesla Cybertruck’s first-ever real-world range test proved to be informative and shed some light on what owners can expect when they get their pickups. Fighting range degradation in colder weather and climates is something that many automakers, Tesla included, has worked on for several years.

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Tesla Cybertruck range test reveals impressive distance on full charge

Teslarati

Tesla Cybertruck range tests are all the buzz, and publications are looking to see how accurate the automaker’s projections and estimates are, and how many miles the all-electric pickup can travel on a full charge. Official EPA range figures for the Tesla Cybertruck have not yet been released.

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