Model Y RWD (Juniper)

The Tesla Model Y RWD (Juniper) is a 5-seat SUV with rear-wheel drive, on sale in the UK from £41,990. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 7.2 seconds, slower than 60% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 236 miles (380 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 40% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 154th of 242 SUVs.

It uses around 3.9 mi/kWh (158 Wh/km), more efficient than the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 60 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 110 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 273 miles (440 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it does not support vehicle-to-load (V2L). The battery uses LFP chemistry, which manufacturers generally allow to be charged to 100% routinely.

Its UK starting price works out at £178 per mile of real-world range, close to the median for SUVs (£186 per mile).