NEW MODEL Y LEAKED EARLY! - TESLA MODEL Y 2022

EV Channels Review

The reviewer highlights the refreshed Standard Range Model Y as potentially the best Tesla and car on the market, provided one knows how to acquire it. Key advantages include its dual-motor AWD setup, Giga Texas manufacturing (implying 4680 battery, heated wipers/steering wheel, Ryzen processor), and a competitive EPA-estimated range of 279 miles. Crucially, it offers the full Tesla experience with premium features like the sound system and software, unlike previous base models which had significant compromises. The main drawbacks are its current off-menu, employee-only availability and a price point that, while cheaper than Long Range/Performance variants, has increased from initial leaks to around $60-66k. The potential for software-locked features (acceleration boost, increased range) via paid OTA updates is also noted as a significant, albeit speculative, factor.