Bjørn Nyland (a well-known Norwegian electric vehicle test blogger) has tested the cruising range of the Tesla Model Y Performance made in Germany (MIG), and he is very satisfied with the test results.
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The test results show that the MIG Tesla Model Y Performance equipped with 21-inch wheels is one of the most efficient models in its class in a dry climate of 18°C-19°C. At 90 km/h, the average energy consumption is only 146 Wh/km, and at 120 km/h, the average energy consumption is 205 Wh/km.
Assuming an available battery capacity of around 74-74.4kWh, Bjørn Nyland estimates a cruising range of 510km at 90km/h and 361km at 120km/h, again one of the highest among all-electric crossover SUV models.
Surprisingly, the new MIG Tesla Model Y Performance has a slightly higher battery life than the previously tested Made in China (MIC) Tesla Model Y Long Range, despite the former being heavier and there being wider rear tires.
This could be related to a few other factors like available battery capacity, tire type, slightly different weather, etc., but it could also indicate an improvement in the Model Y.
Bjørn Nyland also conducted a 1000km challenge test on the MIG Tesla Model Y Performance, which completed the 1000km test in 9 hours and 45 minutes at an average temperature of 20°C, which is comparable to September 2021. The Made in China (MIC) Tesla Model Y Long Range 4WD version is the same.
During the challenge, the MIG Tesla Model Y Performance was charged a total of 6 times along the way, 5-6 charges are typical for the challenge, which means that after the initial 212 km, the average distance between charges is 131 km.
