YouTuber Gjeebs has shared a video revealing the financial advantages of proudly owning a Tesla Mannequin Y. In his possession evaluate, he in contrast the Mannequin Y to different fuel and electrical vehicles in the identical worth vary, explaining why the Mannequin Y stands out.

Gjeebs owns a Tesla Mannequin Y Lengthy Vary, which begins at $50,490, has 330 miles of EPA-estimated vary, and accelerates from 0-60 miles per hour in 4.8 seconds.

He begins the video by mentioning that the Mannequin Y is nearly on par with the common passenger automotive worth within the US, which is $48,008. The usual Mannequin Y, with 279 miles of EPA-estimated vary, and a 0-60 mph time of 5.0 seconds, begins at $47,490, which in response to Gjeebs is a discount in comparison with equally priced fuel vehicles because of decrease service and charging prices.

SUVs just like the Mercedes-Benz GLC, Audi Q5, and BMW X3 have a beginning worth between $45,000-$49,000 and may price rather more to service and refuel, he mentioned. We verified these costs and located them to be appropriate, aside from the Audi Q5, which has a beginning MSRP of $44,200 within the US.

Even the efficiency variations of the aforementioned vehicles are pricier and never as quick because the Mannequin Y Efficiency, mentioned Gjeebs. Furthermore, the Kia EV6, Mercedes EQB, and the Ford Mustang Mach-E have a barely greater beginning MSRP and don’t profit from Tesla’s intensive charging community, in response to Gjeebs.

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Though Ford introduced simply yesterday that its electrical choices will be capable to use Tesla’s Supercharger community by way of an adapter from 2024, whereas its next-generation EVs will include Tesla’s North American Charging Customary (NACS) connector built-in.

Subsequent, Gjeebs talks in regards to the Mannequin Y’s charging expertise. “Relying on the place you reside, you may optimize your charging habits for extra financial savings,” he mentioned. To avoid wasting effort and time, it is best to cost in a single day at house, mentioned Gjeebs, who frequently plugs in his Mannequin Y at evening to learn from a less expensive electrical energy fee.

Gjeebs covers many extra options of the Mannequin Y, together with the canine mode, how the preconditioning works, and the way his service expertise has been. Watch his video above, and tell us within the feedback when you agree with him. Can the Mannequin Y actually be a discount?