Elon Musk responds to Xiaomi and all other competitors. All it took was software, so the Tesla Model Y marks the history of electric cars
A fact to understand what we are talking about: in 2023, Tesla delivered 1.2 million Model Ys, which means the best-selling vehicle in the world, more than the Toyota Corolla so to speak, the number one among electric vehicles in the last calendar year. Not only.
Thank you to more than two million units delivered from the start of production until December 2023, Elon Musk’s car has become the most popular electric vehicle of all time. Why? The reason, first and foremost but not only, is to be found in its specifications, which are truly crazy.
Folding seats, two trunks and 1,600 kg of towing capacity: with Model Y you can take everything with you. An ultra-responsive 15-inch touchscreen as the hub of a driver’s driving experience: basically just a few taps are enough to access your favorite games, films or music. It’s still.
Seat in a high position with low dashboard, a detail not to be underestimated: the driver has perfect visibility of the road, but above all he drives comfortably, with ample space available, both for those who drive and are next to him, and for those who are behind. Annex an important stowage capacity.
Glass roof, when business becomes pleasure
Airy and open atmosphere thanks to the all-glass roof, which combines the usefulness given by the layers of acoustic glass and protection from glare, heat and UV rays, to the delight of a guarantee of a silent travel experience.
Autopilot is a game changer, in safety. It allows you to automatically steer, accelerate and brake in your lane, under your active supervision, providing assistance in the most demanding parts of driving. Thanks to over-the-air software updates, the latest improvements are always available instantly.
Elon Musk is not satisfied
Imagine if, now that Xiaomi has decided to enter the world of electric cars with so much quality directly proportional to significantly lower prices, if Elon Musk couldn’t respond. Obviously in his own way.
Well, according to Tesla’s number one, motorists will be able to purchase a software update which will allow you to gain between 70 and 100 km of autonomy on the rear-wheel drive Tesla Model Y, calculating that it is currently approved for 455 km, this is a significant 20%. How much does the software cost? Between 1500 and 2000 euros.
