Tesla Model Y Juniper RWD ★★1/2☆☆

Updated RWD entry Model Y with LFP pack, improved real-world efficiency and refreshed charging profile.

60.0 kWh Useable Battery

375 km Real Range

160 Wh/km Efficiency

201 km/h Top Speed

5.9 Sec 0-100km

650 km/h DC Charge Speed

The Model Y Juniper is the facelifted version of Tesla’s popular compact SUV, introduced in early 2025 with significant updates to design, comfort, and efficiency.

It debuted in China, and by March 2025, became available in Europe, the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Chile.
The Launch Series trim (initial U.S. offering) starts around US $59,990 before discounts.
Meanwhile, a Long Range RWD variant is offered at a notably lower price—around US $44,990—compared to the Long Range AWD.

💲 Price & Regional Availability

Country/Region	MSRP	Order/On-Sale	Status / Notes
Germany	€45,970	Since Feb 2025	Configurable
Netherlands	€45,990	Since Feb 2025	Configurable
United Kingdom	£44,990	Since Feb 2025	Configurable
USA	$59,990	Since Feb 2025	Configurable
Canada	Discontinued	Not Available	Not Available
Mexico	MXN $849,000	Since Feb 2025	Configurable
Chile	CLP $43,900,000	Since Feb 2025	Configurable
China	CNY 263,500	Since Feb 2025	Configurable
United Arab Emirates	AED 198,170	Since Feb 2025	Configurable

Prices shown are manufacturer’s recommended retail prices (MSRP) for the listed countries. They exclude any indirect incentives (e.g., tax benefits or rebates) and may vary with regional specifications, included options, and currency fluctuations. Dates shown represent official order start dates. Availability and final pricing differ by country.

🛣️ Real-World Range Estimates

Weather	City	Highway (110 km/h)	Combined
Mild Weather (23 °C, no A/C)	550 km	355 km	435 km
Average Condition	—	—	375 km
Cold Weather (−10 °C, heating)	360 km	270 km	315 km

Indication of real-world range in several situations. “Cold Weather” is a worst-case based on −10 °C with heating. “Mild Weather” is a best-case based on 23 °C without A/C. Highway figures assume a constant 110 km/h. Actual range depends on speed, driving style, terrain, climate, and route conditions.

🧪 Long Distance Suitability (Benchmark-Based) ★★1/2

This benchmark combines usable battery, efficiency, and fast-charging capability into a single metric: the 1-Stop Range (two driving legs separated by one 15-minute DC fast-charge). It simplifies cross-EV comparison for road-trip readiness.

First Leg Distance	276 km
Charging Stop	0km
Second Leg Distance	164 km
Total Distance	440 km

First Leg Duration	2h 31min
Charging Stop	15 min
Second Leg Duration	1h 29min
Total Duration	4h 15min

The “long distance suitability” is a 5-star rating indicating how fit a vehicle is for long trips. The rating is based on the 1-Stop Range: total distance a car covers with one 15-minute fast-charging stop under standardized conditions.

🔋 Battery Details (Lithium-ion)

Nominal / Usable Capacity	64.0 kWh / 60.5 kWh*
Architecture / Chemistry	400 V • LFP (CATL LFP64)
Thermal Management	Active, preconditioning supported
Warranty	8 years • 160,000 km

🔌 Charging Capabilities

AC Port / Max	Type 2 • 11 kW
DC Port / Max	CCS • 175 kW* (10–80% avg ~110 kW*)
Autocharge	Supported
Plug & Charge	Not supported
Battery Preconditioning	Yes (via navigation)

🏁 Performance & Drivetrain

Power / Torque	~220 kW* • ~420 Nm*
0–100 km/h	5.9 s
Top Speed	201 km/h
Drivetrain	Rear-wheel drive

🔁 Bidirectional Charging (V2X)

V2L	No
V2H	No
V2G	No
Status / Notes	—

🧮 Energy Consumption & Efficiency

Condition	City	Highway	Combined
Cold	—	—	—
Mild	—	—	—
Average (DARDOOR)	—	—	161 Wh/km

Rated = official figures published by the manufacturer; rated consumption and fuel-equivalency include charging losses. Vehicle = calculated battery energy used by the vehicle for propulsion and onboard systems. Real-world results vary with conditions and usage.

⚡ Real Energy Consumption Estimation

110 – 224 Wh/km

Indication of real-world energy use across scenarios. “Cold Weather” is worst-case (−10 °C with heating). “Mild Weather” is best-case (23 °C without A/C). Highway values assume a constant 110 km/h. Energy use depends on speed, driving behavior, climate, and route profile.

City – Cold Weather *	168 Wh/km
Highway – Cold Weather *	224 Wh/km
Combined – Cold Weather *	192 Wh/km

City – Mild Weather *	110 Wh/km
Highway – Mild Weather *	170 Wh/km
Combined – Mild Weather *	139 Wh/km

* = estimated value. Average energy consumption and range assume moderate driving style and climate; real values can differ significantly. Pricing may not reflect actual local market conditions. No rights can be derived from the information on this site.

🛡️ Safety Ratings

Program / Region	Result	Notes
Euro NCAP (Europe)	—	Model Y variants previously tested; Juniper RWD not individually published at time of writing.
NHTSA (North America)	Not tested / N/A	Model-year/variant specific data pending.
IIHS (North America)	Not tested / N/A	Variant-specific results pending.
Latin NCAP (South America)	Not tested / N/A	No official rating published for this variant.

📏 Dimensions & Weight

L × W × H	4790 × 1982 × 1624 mm
Wheelbase	2890 mm
Curb / GVWR / Payload	2003 / 2448 / 520 kg
Cargo (Seats Up/Down + Frunk)	854 L / 2138 L + 117 L frunk
Towing (Unbraked/Braked)	750 / 1600 kg
Turning Circle	12.1 m

🛣️ Long Distance Suitability (Practical)

Thanks to good efficiency and decent peak/average DC speeds for a ~60 kWh LFP pack, the Model Y RWD can cover ~440 km with one 15-minute stop in average conditions. In cold weather the benchmark drops to ~387 km; in mild weather it can reach ~510 km.

🏠🔌 Home & Destination Charging (0 → 100%)

Charging is possible via a regular wall plug or a dedicated charging station. Public charging is always through a station (EVSE). How fast the EV charges depends on the EVSE used and the vehicle’s onboard AC limit. Availability of 1-phase vs 3-phase varies by country.

Charging Point	Max. Power (kW)	Power (kW)	Time (0 → 100%)	Rate (km/h)
Wall Plug (2.3 kW)	2.3	2.3	31 h	12
1-Phase 16A (3.7 kW)	3.7	3.7	19 h 15 m	19
1-Phase 32A (7.4 kW)	7.4	7.4	9 h 45 m	38
3-Phase 16A (11 kW)	11	11	6 h 30 m	58
3-Phase 32A (22 kW)	22	11 †	6 h 30 m	58

“Max. Power” is the EVSE rating; “Power” is the effective limit after the car’s onboard AC constraint. Times assume ideal conditions.

⚡⏱️ Fast Charging (10 → 80%)

Connector: CCS Combo 2. Autocharge supported; Plug & Charge not supported. Battery preconditioning available via navigation.

⚡ Rapid Charging

Rapid charging is designed to maximize driving range in the shortest possible time, making long-distance journeys more practical.
However, charging power naturally decreases once the battery reaches around 80% state of charge (SoC). For this reason,
most rapid charging sessions typically stop at 80% SoC, as charging beyond that point becomes considerably slower.

The rapid charging performance of an electric vehicle (EV) depends on two key factors:

The charging station – the maximum power output it can provide.
The vehicle’s onboard charging capability – which dictates the maximum power the EV can accept.

The table below summarizes the estimated rapid charging characteristics of the
Tesla Model Y RWD. While Tesla has not officially published full specifications for the Model Y’s fast-charging curve, the following data is based on well-informed estimates of its most likely charging behavior.

Parameter	Description
Max. Power	The peak charging power the EV can accept from a compatible rapid charger.
Avg. Power	The average charging power sustained during a charging session from 10% to 80% SoC.
Time	The estimated duration required to charge the battery from 10% to 80%.
Rate	The effective charging speed, expressed as kilometers of range gained per hour of charging, averaged over a session from 10% to 80%.

Charging Point	Max. Power	Avg. Power	Time	Rate
CCS (50 kW DC)	50 kW	45 kW †	59 min	260 km/h
Supercharger v2 Shared (75 kW DC)	75 kW	65 kW †	41 min	380 km/h
Supercharger v2 (150 kW DC)	150 kW	100 kW †	27 min	580 km/h
CCS (175 kW DC)	175 kW	110 kW †	24 min	650 km/h
Supercharger v3 (250 kW DC)	175 kW †	110 kW †	24 min	650 km/h
CCS (350 kW DC)	175 kW †	110 kW †	24 min	650 km/h

This vehicle supports Autocharge
This vehicle does not support Plug & Charge

† Charging speed can be limited by the vehicle’s charging curve, even at higher-rated stations. Autocharge: automatic session initiation at compatible CCS stations. Plug & Charge (ISO 15118): not supported on this variant. Actual rates vary with temperature, initial SOC, station load, and recent driving.

📑 Claimed Charging Specs (Manufacturer)

📊 Tesla Claimed Specifications

The table below presents the manufacturer’s official charging specifications for the
Tesla Model Y RWD. These values may differ from the estimates shown in the previous section
due to a variety of factors such as test conditions, software updates, or regional variations in charging infrastructure.

In real-world testing, such differences can be significant, highlighting the importance of comparing both
laboratory (claimed) data and independent field results. If no real-world test data is available, the estimates above are derived directly from Tesla’s official specifications listed below.

Parameter	Description
Max. Power	The maximum charging power delivered during a session.
Charge From	The battery state of charge (SoC) percentage at which the charging session begins.
Charge To	The battery state of charge (SoC) percentage at which the charging session ends.
Time	The total duration required to complete the charging session.

Tesla Claimed Specifications

Max. Power	Charge From	Charge To	Time
175 kW	No Data	No Data	No Data

Stars Rating Based on 1-Stop Range ★★^1/2 / 5

Stars (2025)	1-Stop Range
☆ 0	< 200 km
★ 1	200–325 km
★★ 2	325–450 km
★★★ 3	450–575 km
★★★★ 4	575–700 km
★★★★★ 5	> 700 km

Weather	1-Stop Range (km)
Cold	387
Mild	510
Average	440

Linear interpolation applies between thresholds; half-stars are possible. Star rating uses the Average condition.

Vehicle result: 440 km → ★★^1/2

🏁📊 Competitor Comparison

Model	Battery (usable kWh)	Range (km)	Max DC (kW)	10→80% (min)	Efficiency (Wh/km)	1-Stop Range (avg km)	Stars
Tesla Model Y RWD (Juniper)	60.5	375	175*	24*	161	440	2.5
Hyundai IONIQ 5 63 kWh RWD (MY24)	60.0*	345	195	18	174	423	2.5
Škoda Enyaq 60 (2025)	59.0	360	165	24	164	416	2.5
VW ID.4 Pure (MY24-25)	52.0	285	145	26	182	318	1.5

Comparable European-market RWD crossovers by size/price. Keep methodology consistent across rows for fair comparison.

🔁📈 Comparison to Preceding Model

Metric	Model Y RWD (CATL LFP, 2022-2025)	Model Y RWD (Juniper)	Δ (New − Prev)
Battery (usable kWh)	57.5*	60.5*	+3.0
Range (km)	~350**	375	+25
Max DC (kW)	—	175*	↑
10→80% (min)	—	24*	—
Efficiency (Wh/km)	~169–170**	161	↓
1-Stop Range (avg km)	—	440	—
Stars	—	2.5	—

* estimated where Tesla does not disclose official figures. ** indicative values for prior RWD LFP variant.

Miscellaneous

Seats	5 people
Isofix	Yes, 2 seats
Turning Circle	12.1 m
Platform	TESLA 3/Y
EV Dedicated Platform	Yes

Car Body	SUV
Segment	JD – Large
Roof Rails	No
Heat pump (HP)	Yes
HP Standard Equipment	Yes

* = estimated value. Average energy consumption and range based on moderate drive style and climate. Real-life values may differ significantly. Pricing information might not be actual for some regions. No rights can be derived from the information on this site.

📚 Definitions & Methodology

1-Stop Range Definition ⚡

The 1-Stop Range is calculated using the standardized driving profile and assumptions outlined below.

It represents the total distance covered in two trip legs, separated by a single 15-minute fast-charging session.
For vehicles without fast-charging capability, only the distance of the first leg is considered.

🚗 Driving Profile

Begin with a fully charged battery
Leg 1: Drive until the battery reaches 10% state-of-charge (SoC)
Perform a 15-minute fast charge
Leg 2: Continue driving until the battery again reaches 10% SoC

📋 Assumptions

Driving speed, climate, and environmental conditions are based on Real Range Highway data
No additional time required to initiate or stop the charging session
The charging station always delivers the maximum power requested by the vehicle
The battery is assumed to be in optimal health and condition

⚠️ Important Note : In real-world driving, it is practically impossible to replicate these conditions exactly.
This benchmark should therefore be viewed as a comparative metric, designed to evaluate vehicles under standardized conditions rather than predict exact trip distances.

5-Star Rating Definition

The 1-Stop Range represents the distance a vehicle can travel after a single 15-minute charging stop. To highlight the influence of temperature, this range is calculated under three identical weather conditions used in the Real-World Range benchmark. The 1-Stop Range in combined conditions is the basis for the ★ star rating, which offers a quick and comparable measure of long-distance suitability across different vehicles. This rating helps drivers immediately see whether a car is practical for extended trips relative to its peers.

Assignment of Stars in 2025

☆ 0 less than 200 km
★ from 200 km to 325 km
★★ from 325 km to 450 km
★★★ from 450 km to 575 km
★★★★ from 575 km to 700 km
★★★★★ more than 700 km

Based on 2025 thresholds: 3 stars awarded for 490 km average. Half-stars interpolated. Vehicles with a rating between these values receive a rating based on a linear scale.

Fast Charging (10 -> 80%)

Rapid charging enables longer journeys by adding as much range as possible in the shortest amount of time. Charging power will decrease significantly after 80% state-of-charge has been reached. A typical rapid charge therefore rarely exceeds 80% SoC. The rapid charge rate of an EV depends on the charger used and the maximum charging power the EV can handle.

Max. Power: maximum power provided by charge point
Avg. Power: average power provided by charge point over a session from 10% to 80%
Time: time needed to charge from 10% to 80% Rate: average charging speed over a session from 10% to 80%