Tesla unveiled the 2026 Model Y refresh with a meaningful engineering step: new 4680 cell chemistry with higher energy density and improved thermal management.
WLTP range on the Long Range climbed from 535 km to 615 km (+15%). Peak DC charging is 200 kW, with 10-80% averaging 22 minutes.
Pricing starts at €44k; AWD tops out at €53k. Deliveries begin June 2026 from Berlin Gigafactory.
Source: Tesla Model Y 2026 refresh: 15% more range, 200 kW charging - Electrek· Based on source, with AI-assisted rewriting.
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