TESLA MODEL Y FOR THE UK AT LAST! PRICES, SPECIFICATIONS, WAIT TIME…

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The Tesla Model Y is finally available for order in the UK, with pricing and specifications detailed. The reviewer notes two primary configurations: Long Range and Performance. The Long Range model, priced at £54,990, offers a claimed 315 miles of range and a 0-60 mph time of 4.8 seconds. The Performance model, at £64,990, increases top speed to 150 mph and reduces 0-60 mph to 3.5 seconds, but comes with a slightly reduced range (298 miles) due to larger wheels and a firmer ride. A significant point of criticism for the Model Y, even on the 19-inch wheels of the Long Range, is its uncomfortably firm and fidgety ride quality, especially on UK roads. The reviewer expresses a strong desire for a more comfortable suspension, perhaps even air suspension, and finds the £10,000 premium for the Performance model hard to justify given the ride quality concerns and limited UK speed limits. Deliveries for the Long Range are expected in early 2022, originating from Shanghai, with Berlin-produced models featuring new battery technology anticipated later in 2022. The reviewer has ordered a Long Range model but questions how long they will keep it due to the ride. Despite the ride issues, the Model Y is acknowledged as a practical, spacious, and popular all-rounder, expected to hold its value well in the current EV market.