Here you will find all the information about the different batteries of the Model Y in Europe. This data comes from homologation documents and owners’ statements.
Update of 13/09/2022:
Currently on the Model Y in Europe we have 3 types of approved batteries:
- LG M48 75 kWh on the 2021 Y Long Range
- LG M50 78.8 kWh on the Y Long Range and Y Performance in 2022
- BYD of 60 kWh on Y Propulsion end of 2022
- CATL of 60 kWh also on the Y Propulsion end of 2022?
- 4680 cells are not yet approved
– LG batteries provide good power even at a low charge level but they charge a little slower on Supercharger compared to the Panasonic of some Model 3. To recharge to 100% only for a long trip so as not to degrade the battery.
– Panasonic batteries charge faster to Superchargers and have the best energy density. To recharge to 100% only for a long trip so as not to degrade the battery.
– LFP batteries have the advantage of supporting a 100% charge permanently, no need to limit to 80 or 90% on a daily basis. They are used on the Y Propulsion.
Why does the range displayed in the car not match that displayed on the Tesla website?
Example with a Model 3 but it’s the same principle for a Y: You bought a Model 3 LR 614 km and it displays 567 km at 100%? It’s normal!
- The autonomy displayed on the Tesla website is the WLTP autonomy, standard used mainly in Europe
- The range displayed on the screen of your car is the EPA range, standard used in the USA
EPA is more realistic than WLTP
This number is not related to your driving habits, it is just a constant that indicates the health of your battery.
Over time your battery will wear out slightly and the figure will go down slowly, it’s normal too.
How do I know what battery I have in my car?
This information is not available through the VIN and Tesla does not share it. On the other hand it is noted very clearly on your registration certificate in the box “D2”: Y6LR, Y5CD, Y5LD, Y7 … which you will find in the table above.
The next big change will be the arrival of 4680 batteries with structural pack.
Tesla had announced in 2020 a range of +16%, that’s what I used to make the first estimates. Note that these batteries are not yet homologated in Europe (the last modification dates from the end of June 2022 and did not mention the 4680). They may arrive on the road sometime in 2023.
