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Tesla might not have a conventional retail model, but it's luring customers from other brands at a rate that's difficult to ignore. The most recent car it launched, the Model 3, has rapidly become Europe's best-selling electric car with more than 100,000 sold in the past 10 months. Year-to-date, the American EV has outpaced the second-placed VW ID3 by almost 40,000 units. With the new Model Y, Tesla enters the family SUV space and is poised to take on recently launched models like the Audi Q4 e-tron and Kia EV6. It's based, largely, on the Model 3 -sharing a platform, powertrain and design language. It features a practical hatchback, rather than the Model 3's saloon boot, and a raised seating position for those on board. Two versions will be available to UK buyers, both using a dual-motor setup with all-wheel drive. The £54,990 Long Range can cover up to 315 miles on a single charge, while the £64,990 Performance manages 298. We've tested the Long Range variant, which should satisfy most buyers with 384PS and a 0-60mph time of 4.8 seconds. It straddles the premium electric SUV segment, offering similar range and performance credentials to pricier models like the BMW iX3 and Mercedes-Benz EQC. |