Made In China Tesla Model Y Amazes In Cold Weather Range Test
The driving range was only slightly lower compared to the summer test.
Bjørn Nyland's recent Tesla Model Y range test in cold weather conditions confirms high range and outstanding efficiency results in the crossover/SUV segment.
The Made-in-China (MIC) Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD version already has been tested about half a year ago, but at a temperature of about 20°C. Now, it's time to see the difference when temperatures drop to 4-5°C.
According to the video, the same car with stock 19" wheels and tires has an estimated range of 452 km (281 miles) at a constant speed of 90 km/h (56 mph), while its energy consumption is amazing at 155 Wh/km (249 Wh/mile).
At a higher speed of 120 km/h (75 mph), the energy consumption increased by 38%, to 214 Wh/km (344 Wh/mile), while the range decreased by 28% to 327 km (203 miles).
2021 Tesla Model Y LR (MIC); stock 19"
Results at 90 km/h (56 mph)
- range of 452 km (281 miles)
- energy consumption of 155 Wh/km (249 Wh/mile)
- used battery capacity: 70 kWh (estimated)
- temperature of 4°C
- 19" Nokian R3 (255/45-19)
Results at 120 km/h (75 mph); up 33% compared to 90 km/h:
- range of 327 km (203 miles); down 28%
- energy consumption of 214 Wh/km (344 Wh/mile); up 38%
- used battery capacity: 70 kWh (estimated)
- temperature of 5°C
- 19" Nokian R3 (255/45-19)
For reference, the energy consumption and range results in cold weather conditions are only about 8-10% worse than before at about 20°C. See detailed numbers below:
2021 Tesla Model Y LR (MIC); stock 19", caps on
Results at 90 km/h (56 mph)
- range of 493 km (306 miles)
- energy consumption of 142 Wh/km (228 Wh/mile)
- used battery capacity: 70 kWh (estimated)
- temperature of 20°C
- 19" Hankook evo3 (255/45-19)
Results at 120 km/h (75 mph); up 33% compared to 90 km/h:
- range of 359 km (223 miles); down 27%
- energy consumption of 195 Wh/km (314 Wh/mile); up 37%
- used battery capacity: 70 kWh (estimated)
- temperature of 18°C
- 19" Hankook evo3 (255/45-19)
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