January 2, 2023 at 19:10 by More: German Tuner Gives The Tesla Model Y A Neat Off-Road Makeover Offering a new lower-priced Model Y could help Tesla compete better with newer rivals like the Kia EV6, the Mustang Mach-E, and the Hyundai Ioniq 6. Each of those costs considerably less than a Model Y. Of course, each one is also available as a rear-drive-only EV as well. Tesla could at some point offer a similarly-spec’d Model Y to compete. It’s worth noting that Tesla offers a RWD-only version of the Model Y in Europe right now. At $61,990, this new US model isn’t much cheaper than the current car, but it’s better than nothing. Early indications point to a range somewhere in the neighborhood of 279 miles per charge. That was the range of the last Model Y dual-motor AWD with 4680 cells built at the Texas Gigafactory. There’s no telling when or even if Tesla will introduce this model but they’ve done the work on the back end to make it possible. We’ll keep you posted as new details emerge. TAGS