Final June, Tesla launched the Mannequin Y into the Australian market with simply the RWD and the Efficiency variant. 11 months later in April this yr, the main EV model adopted these variants up by launching the extremely anticipated long-range model.
Clients of the newest long-range Mannequin Y variant can now get an acceleration increase after Tesla added it to the Australian market app as an improve.
The newest improve permits the dual-motor Mannequin Y to enhance its efficiency by shaving greater than half a second off the 0-100 km/h dash time.
The mid-spec Mannequin Y, which has an ordinary acceleration time of 5.0 seconds, is lowered by 0.6 seconds with the assistance of the acceleration increase improve, bringing it right down to 4.4 seconds.
The pack, which prices $3,000, can now be bought within the Tesla app by Mannequin Y Lengthy Vary patrons bringing it a lot nearer to the acceleration of Tesla’s flagship Mannequin Y, the Mannequin Y Efficiency.
The Efficiency variant has an acceleration of three.7 seconds, making it solely 0.7 seconds sooner than the acceleration boost-equipped Mannequin Y Lengthy Vary variant,
Apparently sufficient, a brand new Mannequin Y Lengthy Vary is priced at $78,400 which is $3,500 cheaper than when it was launched again in April. At launch, this dual-motor variant was priced at $81,900.
These taking a look at buying a brand new Mannequin Y Lengthy Vary can choose one up and add the newly launched acceleration increase and nonetheless fall beneath the unique launch worth.
The Mannequin Y Lengthy Vary additionally qualifies for FBT exemptions which is an added bonus for these taking a look at leasing this car in 2023.
With Tesla nonetheless the one model regionally to supply Efficiency upgrades via software program, it’s one other income stream that helps Tesla’s backside line whereas enhancing the general expertise for a lot of homeowners.
Riz is the founding father of carloop primarily based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV knowledge, perception experiences and traits. He’s a mechanical engineer who spent the primary 7 years of his profession constructing transport infrastructure earlier than beginning carloop. He has a ardour for vehicles, notably EVs and desires to assist scale back transport emissions in Australia. He at the moment drives a crimson Tesla Mannequin 3.