Tesla Model Y: 10 Facts You Probably Didn't Know

[Applause] the Tesla Model Y is the result of nearly 17 years of automotive innovation this practical crossover is the most technologically advanced vehicle ever built by Tesla Motors and is arguably the most sophisticated vehicle in its price range in the entire world the perfect choice for those who want to drive a spacious impressively intelligent extremely safe electric car but want a bit more room than the model 3 sedan the Tesla Model Y performance model equipped with all-wheel-drive dual independent motors has a range of 315 miles a top speed of 145 miles per hour and accelerates from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 3.5 seconds but you probably knew all that we performed a deep dive into the specifications and story of the model Y and pulled out some interesting facts you might not have known if you're a huge Tesla enthusiast you'll probably know some of them but it will still be an entertaining video we hope 7.1 inches taller than the universally acclaimed and best-selling model 3 the model Y is built on the same platform and contains approximately 70% of the parts you can find on its smaller yet older brother only a couple of inches longer and almost three inches wider Tesla's new poster child is a compact crossover utility vehicle that looks very similar to the model 3 a bad parent might even have trouble telling these two darling siblings apart but the model wise hatchback design is the main differentiator from the traditional trunk to sedan of the model 3 if we were to dive into the more technical details and we will in the following segments we find out that the new model Y is a monument of intelligent engineering and innovation and has many other unique features even though the front induction motor of the model Y looks identical to the one in the model three because the external housing has the same exact design what's inside is different and as famed auto engineer sandy Munroe found out there have been some manufacturing efficiencies added the expensive copper rotor has been replaced by a cast in place aluminum assembly that reduces the overall cost of production but maintains the functionality of the motor we know that the performance version of the model Y uses the same motor configuration as the model three with a more efficient permanent magnet motor in the back and an induction unit up front [Music] [Applause] the Falcon wing doors ein was patented by mercedes-benz in 1952 for the 300sl racecar but in the evie universe we now associate it with the luxurious Tesla Model X SUV we can't deny that as cool as they look these doors have been mired in controversy the people getting stuck inside their cars to complaints of waiting too long for the doors to open if you're in a rush probably not many people know that the recent model Y was initially intended to feature Falcon wing doors too as hinted by Elon Musk in 2015 but ultimately the Tesla engineers decided to go for the regular outwards opening doors instead the controversies that we mentioned before probably influenced that final decision a bit [Applause] [Music] the Tesla Model Y is the first Tesla vehicle to use a heat pump for interior cabin heating and cooling which can improve vehicle efficiency compared to Tesla's previous models that use electrical resistance to keep the car's interior warm and toasty a heat pump is a device that transfers thermal energy and can be used for heating or in reverse for cooling potentially one of the most advanced pieces of new engineering in the vehicle the model wise heat pump contains a motorized octo valve that distributes coolant to all the vehicles components that need thermal regulation including motors batteries or sweaty passengers when thinking about electric cars the heating and cooling system might not be the first thing to come to mind but this seemingly insignificant detail has a big effect on the vehicles range because electric cars can lose up to 40% of their range in cold weather if you have the heat on full-blast automotive engineering experts Andy Monroe said this new addition to the cars thermal management system might be one of the most significant changes to the vehicle and looks like something you'd find on a jet engine not a car with the rear seats completely folded down flat the model Y offers 68 cubic feet of space a whopping jump from the 15 cubic feet of the model 3 but this is due to the fact that this compact yet spacious CUV also features a generous under seat storage space in fact the driver and passenger seats both have a 5-inch tall by 14 inch wide by 7 inch long space beneath them that could accommodate everything from books to games and even a homemade drawer to store hot dogs and oranges if you're the DIY project type it seems that Tesla's designers and engineers created the model Y with the goal of efficiency and practicality for everyday use the first time you lay your eyes on the underbody of an electric car you're overwhelmed by the lack of well stuff there's no exhaust pipe no moving parts nothing only simplicity and a few plates that cleanly merge together as if this already clean design wasn't enough the model wise underbody has a revolutionary two-piece casting and by the end of the year musk said that they intend to make the entire underbody out of one single part this ambitious project is the only one of its kind because there is no casting of the size and complexity that has ever been done before as Ilan stated to put it into context the model threes underbody is made out of 70 different metal parts welded together to [Music] complement the intelligent functions and immense power of its electric powertrain the model y has a beautifully aesthetic single pane glass roof that ties together seamlessly with its minimalist interior on the model 3 we experienced a view partially obstructed by a center brace but the model y inherited the continuous glass roof design from the more expensive model s seeing the sky right through the roof of your fast smart and incredibly safe electric car on a beautiful sunny day I think they call that a good user experience [Music] seeing the popularity of aftermarket companies that have created dedicated kits to cover the chrome accents on other Tesla's namely the model 3 Model S and Model X the designers thought it would be a cool look to include the chrome delete as a standard feature of the model y therefore everything from the pillar trim side mirrors door handles blinkers and a few other accents are painted in matte black for a sleek minimalist appearance as sandy Munro discovered in some of his legendary car dismembering videos the frame of the model Y is much more solid than the one present in the model 3 that if you were paying attention already scored perfect on the IIHS his safety tests the main feature that stood out literally was a so-called tusk that's intended to absorb all the shock from a possible front crash and distribute it evenly throughout the body of the vehicle this tusk would make the model Y an extremely safe electric vehicle and it would probably score even higher than the unrivaled model 3 if that's even possible CEO Elon Musk who's notoriously optimistic predicts the new model Y will become the best-selling product ever and he might be right on a 2019 Tesla earnings conference call Elon proclaimed I've actually recently driven the model Y release candidate and I think it's going to be an amazing product and be very well received I think it's quite likely - and this is just my opinion but I think it will outsell the S X and three combined automotive intelligence firm jeido dynamics reported the SUV share of the global market has increased from 22% to more than 33% since 2014 so a crossover utility vehicle with the right mix of size and storage capacity might just be the perfect offering the market has been waiting for [Applause] there are four power trains available for the model why standard range long range long range with dual motor all-wheel drive and performance the model y will offer optional third-row seats for a seven passenger seating capacity and this middle child between the model three and model X might just be the perfect addition for a growing family with parents who like to go fast in style or really just for anyone who likes awesome high performance vehicles with tons of storage space are you a fan of the model y or do you have any criticisms let us know in the comments below because we're interested to hear your thoughts we showcase cutting edge technology specializing in sustainability and electric vehicles if you enjoyed this video don't forget to give it a like and subscribe to our Channel thanks for watching and have a great day [Music] [Applause] you [Music]

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Length: 9min 9sec (549 seconds)

Published: Wed Jun 17 2020