Tesla is taking the combat to the brand new Mercedes GLB EQ, Skoda Peaq and Peugeot E-5008 with a brand new seven-seat choice for its best-selling Mannequin Y crossover.
The US model supplied the Mannequin Y with three rows of seats for a quick interval earlier than it was closely up to date final 12 months, however the present automotive has been solely a five-seater till now.
As of in the present day, the top-spec Mannequin Y Lengthy Vary All-Wheel Drive is out there to order with two additional chairs for £54,490, £2500 greater than the usual automotive, with deliveries on account of begin in Might.
The additional weight trims the twin-motor Mannequin Y’s vary from 391 miles to 372, however that is nonetheless aggressive in opposition to the opposite three-row electrical vehicles accessible at this worth level.
There isn’t any phrase on whether or not the seven-seater can be supplied with the opposite powertrains within the Mannequin Y line-up.
Tesla claims that with the rearmost seats in place, there’s nonetheless a considerable 381 litres of bags capability within the boot, and that rises to 894 once they’re folded flat – each figures measured to the roofline.
“Which means even with seven passengers comfortably seated within the cabin, two carry-on suitcases may be saved within the trunk and two massive luggage within the frunk,” the corporate stated.
Except for the additional lodging – and the sliding, folding center row that is been put in place to allow entry to them – the one distinction over the usual automotive is the addition of a pair of USB-C cost ports for passengers within the stern.
As earlier than, the rear seats are designed primarily for youngsters, with considerably much less legroom than in both of the opposite rows.
