
Model Y has a power consumption of 13.9 kWh per 100 kilometers under comprehensive working conditions as shown by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. Tesla Model Y is a mid-size SUV developed by Tesla. This electric vehicle is the fifth car launched by Tesla since its establishment in 2003 and was released in Los Angeles on March 15, Beijing time. It comes in four versions: Standard Range, Long Range, Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive, and Performance. Below is an introduction to Tesla cars: Brand Introduction: Tesla is an American electric vehicle and energy company that produces and sells electric cars, solar panels, and energy storage devices. Headquartered in Palo Alto, it was co-founded by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning on July 1, 2003. The founders named the company "Tesla Motors" in honor of the physicist Nikola Tesla. Launch Timeline: Tesla's first car product, the Roadster, was released in 2008 as a two-door sports car. In 2012, Tesla released its second car product—Model S, a four-door all-electric luxury sports sedan; the third car product was Model X, a luxury all-electric SUV, which began deliveries in September 2015. Tesla's next car, Model 3, was first unveiled in March 2016 and began deliveries by the end of 2017.

I've been driving a Model 3 for half a year now and keep a clear record of my charging bills. This car consumes about 12-15 kWh per 100 kilometers, which can rise to 18 kWh when using air conditioning in traffic jams. If you aggressively step on the accelerator on the highway, the consumption can directly hit 20 kWh. Last time I went on a long trip, I calculated that the Model 3 shows a full charge range of 420 kilometers, but in reality, you'd need to find a charging station after just over 300 kilometers on the highway. Battery temperature has a significant impact; it's normal for the range to drop by 20% in winter. I'd advise new owners not to rely solely on official data. Resetting the trip meter after each charge and measuring it yourself is the most accurate. I can bring it up by pressing the steering wheel scroll button three times, which is much more reliable than the phone app.

Yesterday, I helped a friend calculate the energy consumption of his Model Y Long Range, which is quite an interesting car. Officially, it consumes 14 kWh per 100 km, but in city driving with a gentle foot, it can drop to 13 kWh, while on the highway, it spikes to 18 kWh. He installed a home charging station with electricity costing 0.3 yuan per kWh, making it about 0.04 yuan per kilometer. Using a supercharger would double that cost. The most energy-consuming feature is actually the air conditioning—using the AC increases consumption by 12%, and seat heating is even more intense. Tesla's central display shows a real-time energy consumption graph that fluctuates like an ECG, making it very intuitive. I recommend checking it often, as it really helps with saving energy.

My friend's Model X consumes around 17 kWh per 100 km when driving in the city. Once when we went mountain climbing, the battery level dropped rapidly, and with the air conditioning on the whole time, the consumption soared to 23 kWh. The difference between models is quite significant—the Model 3 Standard Range is about 30% more energy-efficient than the Model S. Tire pressure is crucial; if it's below 2.5 Bar, it can increase energy consumption by 5%. Using regenerative braking can recover about 15% of the energy, but beginners might feel carsick. I recommend installing a third-party energy consumption tracking app, which provides more detailed data than the car's built-in system. To save energy in an electric car, avoid sudden acceleration and anticipate red lights by coasting.

After five years of driving the Model S, I've found that energy consumption hinges on three key variables: Below 10°C, range drops by 20% even with the heat pump on; aggressive driving doubles energy usage; every 100kg of extra load increases consumption by 7%. Setting the AC to 21°C is most efficient—each degree lower adds 3% consumption. Carrying 25kg of clutter in the frunk costs an extra 0.5kWh per 100km. While Autopilot saved energy when the car was new, after 80,000km with 5% degradation, full-charge range has decreased by 38km. Regular battery calibration is crucial.

Last week, I took the Model 3 on an intercity highway trip to test real-world energy consumption: 28°C outside temperature, air conditioning set to 22°C auto mode, carrying two passengers plus luggage. At 120km/h cruise, average consumption was 18kWh/100km, dropping to 15kWh when reduced to 100km/h. Most surprisingly, regenerative braking on downhill sections actually pushed energy consumption into negative values, with the central display showing a 2km range increase. Tesla's charging strategy is noteworthy - Supercharging to 80% takes just 25 minutes, but the final 20% requires half an hour. For long-distance , it's more efficient to charge to 90% and continue driving.


