BARELY ACCEPTABLE - 70 MPH HIGHWAY RANGE TEST IN 2023 MODEL Y AWD 4680 BATTERY

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This video presents a 70 mph highway range test of a 2023 Tesla Model Y AWD equipped with the 4680 structural battery pack. The reviewer, Branden Flasch, conducted the test under consistent conditions, aiming for accuracy. The vehicle achieved 229 miles of real-world range from a 100% charge, equating to 82% of its rated range. While this result is deemed 'barely acceptable' and not impressive, it exceeded the reviewer's expectation of around 200 miles. The reviewer notes the 4680 battery pack, while functional, is now discontinued in favor of the LFP rear-wheel-drive model, which he expresses interest in testing. The video highlights the importance of factors like elevation and wind, and the reviewer's personal satisfaction with the car for daily use, despite a desire for better charging and more range.