Our friend Brian Jenkins at i1Tesla may be the first person we know to have done real-world range testing of Tesla Model Y Long Range and Model Y Performance essentially side by side. This is likely since there are probably few people at the moment who have easy access to both settings.
According to the EPA website, the Tesla Model Y is 315 miles in range. However, the only Model Y listed is the Performance AWD (Dual Engine), which is one of only two versions currently available. The long-range dual-engine, all-wheel drive Y model is not on the list. There are also no different range classifications for different tire sizes on the EPA site.
On the Tesla website, it shows 316 miles for the Tesla Model Y Performance, with “EPA est.” in brackets. Tesla lists the Model Y Performance range at 291 miles (EPA est.). That’s with the new standard performance upgrade package, which includes 21-inch wheels. The Long Range comes standard with 19s.
Jenkins shows up at his Model Y Performance and meets a friend who owns a no-performance version. They hit the road in a small caravan of road trips to get an idea of how many Wh / mi each car consumes under the same conditions. Watch the video for more details. So leave us a comment below.
