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Tesla Model Y performance and cost assessments

Overview

Reports regarding the Tesla Model Y have highlighted both technical performance and operational costs.

In a real-world study by Thatcham Research evaluating Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), the Tesla Model Y exhibited a high frequency of “ghost braking” incidents, recording 122 instances compared to significantly lower numbers in the BMW i5 and MG ZS. Lead engineer Yousif Al-Ani suggested the system may be configured with “such high caution that it increases unnecessary interventions,” though researchers noted the system remains effective at preventing collisions by activating brakes earlier than competitors.

Separately, user data indicates significant economic benefits for owners. One driver reported a 61% reduction in energy costs when switching from a plug-in hybrid to the Model Y, averaging €3.85 per 100 km. The majority of charging for this user occurred via Superchargers (44%) and other charging stations (34%), with only 7% occurring at home.

Entities

Tesla · BMW · California Highway Patrol · Thatcham Research · MG Motor

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Tesla Model Y driver reports 61% reduction in energy costs

    A Tesla Model Y driver reported a 61% reduction in energy costs compared to using a plug-in hybrid running on E85 ethanol, averaging €3.85 per 100 km.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Tesla Model Y records high ghost braking frequency in real-world testing

    A Thatcham Research study found the Tesla Model Y experienced 122 ghost braking incidents during real-world testing, significantly more than the BMW i5 and MG ZS, due to high system sensitivity.

Sources

auto-mania.cz · autoplus.fr · cnn.iprima.cz · tesla-mag.com