Tesla Launches 'Energy Upgrade' Service in the US for Model Y with Different Pricing and Range Options

TapTechNews July 13th news, Musk revealed in May this year that the 260-mile (about 418.43 kilometers) range Model Y Standard Range RWD version produced in recent months actually has a longer range.

Now, Tesla announces the Energy Upgrade service in the US, and owners can spend $1000 - $1600 (TapTechNews note: currently about 7269 - 11630 RMB) in the Tesla App to OTA the Model Y Standard Range RWD version into a Long Range Version.

$1000: The range increases by 30 miles (about 48.28 kilometers), an increase of about 11.54%.

$1600: The range increases by 50 miles (about 80.47 kilometers), an increase of about 19.23%.

It is worth noting that this number is only based on internal modeling rather than EPA official test data, and the actual unlocked mileage may be slightly different.

In fact, the US Model Y RWD version of Tesla has experienced many changes recently. Not only has the price fluctuated greatly, but it also previously launched a Standard Range Version with a shorter range, and recently cancelled the Standard Range Version and simultaneously launched a Long Range Version. This OTA upgrade is precisely for this part of the users.

However, this is not quite the same as what Tesla previously promised. Users can currently only spend $1000 - $1600 to unlock 30 - 50 miles of range, slightly lower than the previously advertised $1500 - $2000 to unlock 40 - 60 miles of range.