Tesla Model S Plaid debuts Tesla claims the Model S Plaid is the world's quickest car and that the $129,990 sedan can accelerate to 60 mph in less than two seconds. Hertz is adding a Tesla Model Y to its fleet this spring. The Model Y starts at $62,990 (Tesla) The rental car agency announced last week that Model Ys will soon be joining the Model 3s that are already at several locations as part of its planned purchase of 100,000 Teslas this year. The specific Model Y it is advertising has all-wheel-drive, the standard 19-inch wheels and an EPA-rated range of 330 miles of range between charges Hertz is adding Teslas to its fleet. (Hertz) The EPA also added an all-wheel-drivfe 279-mile version of the Model Y to its website that isn't currently available. The Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD offers a range of up to 330 miles when properly equipped. (Tesla) Tesla hasn't said what's up, but speculation is that it is a new entry-level variant featuring Tesla's new 4680 battery cell that is being built at its Austin, Tex., factory. The answer should come soon enough as the first deliveries of the Texas-built Teslas are scheduled for April 7, when a Cyber Rodeo event is being held at the factory. There's no word on pricing for the new Model Y, but the cheapest version on sale today starts at $62,990.