THIS TESLA SHOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN SOLD - MODEL Y AWD WITH 4680 PACK CHARGING ANALYSIS

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The reviewer expresses significant disappointment with his 2023 Tesla Model Y AWD featuring the 4680 structural battery pack, labeling it the "worst Model Y Tesla has ever sold" primarily due to its abysmal charging performance. Despite using a V4 Supercharger with optimal conditions, the vehicle peaks at just over 200 kW and rapidly declines, falling below 100 kW by 30% charge. Charging from 10% to 80% takes approximately 39 minutes, a stark contrast to competitors like the Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 which achieve the same in about 18 minutes with larger batteries. The reviewer notes the battery quickly reaches high temperatures (around 50°C) with inadequate cooling, leading to early thermal derating. He concludes that this specific configuration, which was only sold for a limited time, is not recommended for anyone prioritizing charging speed, and he is selling the vehicle because of these issues.