The wait for the much-hyped Tesla Model Y may soon come to an end. Rumors are flying that the Tesla Model Y electric crossover will begin deliveries in two weeks after originally being scheduled to come out in the US fall. This will be the company's fourth production electric car and the second high-volume model after the Tesla Model 3.
Word of the Tesla Model Y release coincides with the company's expected report on its outlook and earnings of the fourth quarter of 2019 set for Jan. 29. The said release date could be perfect with Tesla shares surging since June 2019. Further backing up the belief is a social media post coming from a certain Moez, allegedly a Tesla employee.
CONFIRMED from a Tesla employee. Model Y first deliveries happening in 2 weeks.#Tesla #TSLA — Moez (@moez) January 18, 2020
Of course, there are more seeds planted on why excitement should build on the Tesla Model Y coming. Its Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) are now searchable on the NHTSA website. Its certification is also viewable at the Californian Air Resources Board (CARB) since Jan. 9.
The Tesla Model Y was originally revealed in March 2019 to a global audience. The vehicle will be made available in the United States via a rear-wheel-drive Long Range variant that is priced at US$43,700. An all-wheel-drive Long Range and an all-wheel-drive Performance will also be released, priced at US$47,700 and US$56,700 respectively.
Considered as a crossover of the Tesla Model 3, the Model Y will carry 75-percent identical parts of the Model 3 sedan. The notable difference is that the Tesla Model Y will have a hatchback rather than a boot. Official photos of the upcoming vehicle have yet to be released by Tesla. However, leaked photos have made rounds recently.
As seen at a Japanese blog, some of the images seen include the Tesla Model Y having third-row seats. Unfortunately, this would make it cramp and may seemingly not fit two adults or two kids. However, a close look reveals that the seats are vestigial, meaning occupants can do the necessary adjustments for more legroom.
Also, it appears that the Tesla Model Y will have enough shoulder room based on the bulge of the wheel, Teslerati said. The third-row seats seem to just have enough headroom before the rear windshield curves down. As mentioned earlier, most of the other features are similar to the Tesla Model 3, including size. The upcoming Tesla Model Y promises to accommodate more passengers, a logical choice for folks looking for a reliable electric vehicle for everyday use.
