Tesla, the famous electric American automobile manufacturing company introduced the Tesla Model Y in 2019. The Model Y is an all-electric compact crossover utility vehicle. The first production of this all-electric model started in the Fremont plant. We could say that the 2022 Tesla Model Y is quite new to the automobile market.
Tesla, as a company is known for serving the most advanced set of driving features to its manufactured cars. The Model Y also features quite the same advanced set of driving features. Interestingly, the upcoming Model Y will be coming with more advanced features. Some of the advanced features are self-parking, an autopilot semi-autonomous driving system, and many more.
The 2022 version of the Tesla Model Y will not face any major updates from the manufacturing company. Still, we are expecting some minor changes to the interior of the model. The 2022 Model Y will be made available in two different trim levels and they are Performance and Long Range. Some sources have revealed that the upcoming Model Y will feature a larger battery as compared to its predecessor.
Today, the Model Y will face fierce competition from other segments like the 2022 Jaguar I-Pace, 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT, and 2022 Audi E-Tron.
Engine and Performance of 2022 Tesla Model Y
Most Tesla-manufactured cars are built above a strong and rigid platform. We could expect the same for the upcoming Tesla Model Y. The platform of the model will be built with a blend of steel and aluminum. This is one of the reasons why Tesla-manufactured models are highly safer than any other electric models in the automobile industry.
The upcoming Model Y will just be a carry-over model. We are going to expect the same permanent magnet synchronous and induction AC Motors. This powerful engine of the Model Y can burn out 384 hp along with 376 lb-ft of torque.
Most electric cars from Tesla come with huge power and torque output. The Model Y will feature the same 75 kWh battery inside. The single-speed direct-drive transmission of the model helps that power to equally distribute to all of its wheels. Interestingly, both the trim levels of the Model Y feature the same engine and transmission configuration.
The strong chassis and body material of the Model Y maintain good body control over rough surfaces. The interior is quiet when the model is running at its top speed. The model reaches from 0-60 MPH in just 4.8 seconds and completes its quarter-mile in just 12.04 seconds. Interestingly, the model completes its quarter-mile run with a top speed of 113.05 miles per hour.
Now, let us check out the engine and performance of its other rivals in the table below:-
| Models | 2022 Tesla Model Y Electric | 2022 Audi E-Tron | 2022 Jaguar I-Pace |
| Price Tag | $53,950 | $65,900 | $69,900 |
| Engine | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Induction AC Motors | 2 Induction AC Motors | Electric |
| Transmission | Single-Speed Direct-Drive | 2-speed direct-drive | Single-Speed Direct-Drive |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Horsepower | 384 hp | 355 hp | 394 hp |
| Torque | 376 lb-ft | 414 lb-ft | 512 lb-ft |
| 0-60 MPH (sec) | 4.8 | 5.5 | 4.5 |
| Quarter-Mile (sec) | 12.04 | 13.9 | 12.6 |
Though the Audi E-Tron and Jaguar I-Pace cost more than the Tesla Model Y they are not fast enough to beat the Model Y. Unfortunately, the Tesla Model Y outcomes the lowest torque than any other model in the segment. The Jaguar I-Pace is the most powerful of all in the segment with 394 horsepower followed by the Tesla Model Y. The electric engine of the Jaguar I-Pace helps it to reach from 0-60 in just 4.5 seconds which is 0.3 seconds faster than the Tesla Model Y.
Fuel Economy of 2022 Tesla Model Y
Most Tesla models are always known for providing better MPGe figures on all road conditions. Ever since the Model Y was introduced, it delivered great MPGe figures on all road conditions. As there is no change in the engine of the upcoming Model Y, we could expect the same MPGe figures as it provided in the past years.
The electric engine of the Model Y offers 127 MPGe in the city, 114 MPGe on the highway, and 121 MPGe as combined. The huge 75 kWh battery of the Model Y has a range of 330 miles which is quite higher than any of its competitors.
Still, let us check out the MPGe figures of its other rivals in the table below:-
| Models | 2022 Tesla Model Y Electric | 2022 Audi E-Tron | 2022 Jaguar I-Pace |
| MPGe (city) | 127 | 77 | 80 |
| MPGe (highway) | 114 | 78 | 72 |
| MPGe (combined) | 121 | 78 | 76 |
| Range (miles) | 330 | 222 | 234 |
Unfortunately, the Audi e-Tron and Jaguar I-Pace with a great price tag do not offer MPGe figures as the Tesla Model Y. The Tesla Model Y seems to be way ahead of any of its competitors in the segment. The MPGe figures offered by the Tesla Model Y cannot be defeated by any competitors in the market. Additionally, the overall range provided by the Tesla Model Y is way ahead of any of its competitors in the segment. On the other hand, the Jaguar I-Pace offers slightly better MPGe figures as compared to the Audi E-Tron.
Interior of 2022 Tesla Model Y
With a relatively low price tag than its competitors, most Tesla models come with a futuristic interior. The 2022 version of Model Y will come with an advanced interior along with the best features inside. Opting for the Model Y one can get two accents inside and they are Black and optional dual-tone Black and White for an additional $1000.
Interestingly, the Long Range trim level of the Model Y comes with both 5 and 7-seating capacity. But, if an individual opts for the Performance trim level then they will be offered with only 5 passengers only.
The seats inside the model are leather-wrapped and come with the best stitching material. The steering wheel of the model also features premium leather wrapped around. The seats inside the Model Y are well placed and provide enough comfort. Additionally, there is an ample amount of front and rear passenger head, shoulder, and legroom.
| Models | 2022 Tesla Model Y Electric | 2022 Audi E-Tron | 2022 Jaguar I-Pace |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Front Row (head/shoulder/legroom) (in.) | 41.0/56.4/41.8 | 38.1/58.6/40.8 | 39.9/57.6/40.9 |
| Second Row (head/shoulder/legroom) (in.) | 39.4/54.0/40.5 | 38.6/57.3/39.1 | 38.1/54.6/35.0 |
| Cargo Room (cubic feet) | 76.0 | 57.0 | 54.1 |
The passenger room offered by all the models in the segment is very closely related to each other. Interestingly, the passenger room might be very closely related but, the cargo room in offer from the Tesla Model Y is way ahead of any other model in the segment. The Audi e-Tron has taken second place with 57.0 cubic feet of cargo room at the back. Unfortunately, the Jaguar I-Pace provides the lowest cargo room than any of its competitors in the segment.
Price of 2022 Tesla Model Y
The price tag of all the three trim levels of the 2022 Tesla Model Y is as follows:-
- Tesla Model Y Long Range- $53,950
- Tesla Model Y Performance- $58,940
