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2024 Tesla Model Y RWD review
The most affordable Tesla electric SUV just got cheaper, and it still stacks up as one of the best options for a family.
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Matt Campbell
Tesla Model Y vs Ford Escape Comparison
Tesla Model Y
Ford Escape
2024 Tesla
Model Y
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2024 Ford
Escape
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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8.6
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Based on the Tesla Model Y REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
Based on the Ford Escape ST-LINE PHEV (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
45L - 57L
68 to 490 km
Warranty
4 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$55,900 - $96,700
$36,490 - $54,940
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Market-leading price for an e-SUV
- Still extremely well equipped
- Ultra practical design
Misses
- Cost cutting brings resale into question
- Still not as comfy a ride as some rivals
- Shorter warranty than rivals
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious interior
- Smooth powertrain
- Useable EV range
Misses
- Interior a bit drab
- Steep premium over petrol ST-Line
- Ford is discontinuing it
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Enhanced Autopilot (+$5,100)
- Full Self Driving Capability (+$10,100)
- Interior Colour - Black & White (+$1,500)
- Multi-Coat Paint Premium (+$2,400)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,500)
- Prestige Paint (+$650)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1999 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.0L, 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 220kW - 393kW | 167kW - 183kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5700 - 6250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 330Nm - 639Nm | 210Nm - 387Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 3100 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.3 - 13 | |
