When I saw the Model 3 high-performance version outperforming all performance cars on the track, I suddenly felt that electrification was not bad. Pure electric models have lower power acquisition costs and better body layouts. It allows ordinary people to enjoy a cross-level experience, so when they get this Model Y Performance high-performance all-wheel drive version (hereinafter referred to as Model Y), they have very high expectations for it.
The test model adopts a front and rear dual-motor layout, with a combined maximum power of 357kW and a combined maximum torque of 659N·m. The parameters are equivalent to BMW's X3 M.
The car only provides two driving modes: comfort and sport. It needs to be switched in the secondary page menu of the screen. It is a bit cumbersome to use. The acceleration test of pure electric models is very difficult. Simple, switch to the sports mode, directly press the accelerator pedal to the bottom, the powerful torque of the electric motor is instantly output, and the short-term dizziness comes as expected. Thanks to the weak power distribution at the front and strong at the rear, the vehicle did not slip very obviously when starting. The front suspension was slightly stretched and the vehicle headed forward.
The best acceleration result of this car from 0-100km/h is 4.1 seconds. We conducted 10 consecutive sets of tests and the result was very stable, but it was different from the official claim of 3.7 s there is still a certain gap.
Different from the regular version, the high-performance version is equipped with Pirelli with higher specifications High-performance tires are used to cope with higher loads, with sizes of 255/35 R21 at the front and 27535 R21 at the rear. The front wheels are also equipped with more powerful opposing four-piston calipers.
With a strong hardware foundation, there is no need to worry about the results. The best result from 100km/h-0 braking is 32.6m. Like acceleration, we also conducted 10 groups In continuous braking tests, the results are also very stable.
Model Y’s brake pedal has a very small vacancy, which can be found with a light tap. It is very competitive in adjustment. It takes some getting used to when driving it for the first time. The four-piston caliper not only has stronger braking power , the foot feel is also more linear, the front suspension provides strong support during full braking, and the body posture is also well controlled.
Fast acceleration is due to the inherent advantages of the electric motor, and excellent braking performance relies on a stronger braking system and high-standard tires. These are not difficult tasks for pure electric vehicles, but the adjustment of the "underbody" is the time to test your real skills.
Model Y uses a front double wishbone + rear multi-link independent suspension combination. The structure is the same as Model 3. The overall adjustment has very distinctive sporty attributes. In the pile test, the support for the car body was very good, the damping compression and rebound were very rapid, the tires were always kept close to the ground, and the road feel was very clear. In the process of continuous pile penetration, the vehicle body is heavily weighted.The response is quick when the heart is shifting, without unnecessary movements, forming the best combination with Pirelli high-performance tires.
Because it is a pure electric model, the center of gravity brought by the battery also plays a certain role in the stability of the car body. The rear motor of Model Y is more powerful. Although the body traction control cannot be turned off, the driver can artificially make the rear of the car generate force. A certain amount of sliding assists cornering, and the tolerance of the electronic system is relatively high.
In terms of steering feel, the steering ratio of Model Y is very small. The steering wheel only has one turn. When turning the direction, the response of the front of the car is very rapid. When going around the pile, the steering ratio is very small. The body posture can be controlled with just a few strokes, which is very suitable for intense projects such as extreme operations. The only drawback is the lack of some road feel. In the end, the best performance of Model Y we measured was 64.15km/h, which can be said to be the ceiling of the same class and price range.
Model The Y power battery is a ternary lithium battery pack with a capacity of 78.4kWh and a NEDC cruising range of 566km. The cruising range was tested under current climate conditions. The total driving range was 226.4km in congested road conditions and high-speed road conditions. The vehicle was then fully charged to replenish the battery. It is 39.73kWh, and the measured power consumption is 17.5kWh. Through calculation, the actual cruising range of this car is 439km. Judging from the actual test results, as a model that focuses on sports performance, if you look at 40km in a single day, it will not be a problem to meet a week's use.
Tesla is currently the “traffic controller” of many car companies. It is always topical. As a new force, Tesla As a leader, it has indeed subverted the traditional automobile market and created many unique models. If you just look at the high-performance Model Y itself, it accelerates fast enough, brakes strong enough, and handles well enough, and all of this only costs 387,900 yuan. It can be said to be the ceiling product for sports cars of the same level and price. No other model can currently withstand the indiscriminate "attack" across price ranges. It is definitely not an exaggeration to say that it is the most cost-effective high-performance SUV. Of course, you have to accept the shortcomings of current pure electric models in terms of battery life.
