Edmunds: Tesla Model Y Standard exceeds range rating
Tesla Model Y range test: Standard beats rating; Premium adds comfort
Edmunds: Tesla Model Y Standard exceeds range rating
Edmunds tests Tesla Model Y trims: Standard tops its 318-mile rating with 321 miles, Launch Series matches 327, while Premium trades efficiency for comfort.
2025-12-16T10:44:22+03:00
2025-12-16T10:44:22+03:00
2025-12-16T10:44:22+03:00
Edmunds has carried out a comparative range test across multiple trims of the Tesla Model Y, and the outcome turned a few expectations on their head: the Standart version outpaced its official rating, covering 321 miles instead of the stated 318. In a segment where published figures often mark the ceiling, that kind of overdelivery stands out.There’s context, too. In the past, some cars failed to meet their advertised range. The previous-generation Model Y, for instance, was rated at 330 miles but managed only 310.The pricier Tesla Model Y Launch Series matched its official specification precisely at 327 miles. Even so, it ceded the edge to the Standart in real-world energy-use efficiency, underscoring how the entry version makes the most of its battery on the road.The evaluations took place in everyday conditions that mirror typical ownership: a blend of city driving with frequent stops and bursts of acceleration, along with extended stints on high-speed highways.Range and thrift aren’t the whole story, though. Despite its strong autonomy and frugality, the base Standart trails the Premium trim in several consumer-focused areas. The Premium distinguishes itself with a more comfortable cabin, upgraded materials, additional equipment, and features designed to elevate convenience for passengers and the driver. For those who prize efficiency, the Standart’s showing is persuasive; for comfort-first buyers, the Premium’s upgrades will carry real weight.
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Tesla Model Y range test: Standard beats rating; Premium adds comfort
Edmunds tests Tesla Model Y trims: Standard tops its 318-mile rating with 321 miles, Launch Series matches 327, while Premium trades efficiency for comfort.
Michael Powers, Editor
Edmunds has carried out a comparative range test across multiple trims of the Tesla Model Y, and the outcome turned a few expectations on their head: the Standart version outpaced its official rating, covering 321 miles instead of the stated 318. In a segment where published figures often mark the ceiling, that kind of overdelivery stands out.
There’s context, too. In the past, some cars failed to meet their advertised range. The previous-generation Model Y, for instance, was rated at 330 miles but managed only 310.
The pricier Tesla Model Y Launch Series matched its official specification precisely at 327 miles. Even so, it ceded the edge to the Standart in real-world energy-use efficiency, underscoring how the entry version makes the most of its battery on the road.
The evaluations took place in everyday conditions that mirror typical ownership: a blend of city driving with frequent stops and bursts of acceleration, along with extended stints on high-speed highways.
Range and thrift aren’t the whole story, though. Despite its strong autonomy and frugality, the base Standart trails the Premium trim in several consumer-focused areas. The Premium distinguishes itself with a more comfortable cabin, upgraded materials, additional equipment, and features designed to elevate convenience for passengers and the driver. For those who prize efficiency, the Standart’s showing is persuasive; for comfort-first buyers, the Premium’s upgrades will carry real weight.
