After Model X, fans of electric Tesla vehicles are expecting a new crossover. The company has major plans for future. After the 2019 Tesla Model Y, we will see a new roadster. The final piece of the puzzle will be a pickup truck. With it, the US company will complete the revolution in automotive industry. Nevertheless, the main reason for Model Y crossover is the price of its predecessor. So, this one is going to be smaller than Model X, and also less expensive. This news are excellent for enthusiasts that couldn’t afford the previous SUV.
2019 Tesla Model Y drivetrain specs
Besides the platform, the 2019 Tesla Model Y is going to borrow a drivetrain from Model 3. Total output will be similar. A rear-wheel mounted engine produces 250 horses and 320 pound-feet of torque. A 3-phase, 6-pole units are good enough for this kind of vehicle. However, there will be options in power of these batteries. Smaller one will have capacity of 50 kW, while the bigger one is 75 kW. Without a recharge, the 2019 Model Y will go 350 miles.
2019 Tesla Model Y drive system
The highlight of the 2019 Tesla Model Y will be an autonomous drive system. This feature is being used in more vehicles nowadays. Of course, Tesla is leader in this segment. It is also few steps ahead of competition. The autonomous drive boosts safety. It is reliable and self-driving is now better than ever. Some things we couldn’t imagine some time ago are now normal. The new 2019 Model Y will be able to park alone. It is not a surprise with a system supported by 10 cameras and sensors that has range of 250 meters.
2019 Tesla Model Y release date and price
According to the latest news, the 2019 Tesla Model Y will be out late in 2019. These word are coming from the CEO Elon Musk. He is sure that everything is going according to plan, and fans don’t have to worry about this model. The Model X is going to be almost 10 percent cheaper than before. The Model Y is smaller SUV, so its price will be below $70,000. We can expect it to settle between $60,000-65,000.